Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreBenefitsWhat to Look ForOptionsFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Benefits What to Look For Options FAQs OCD is typically treated with psychotherapy (talk therapy), such ascognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), and/or medication. Some people with OCD find value in joining asupport groupin addition to treatment. This article discusses how to find a support group to help with OCD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceExplaining Endometriosis BloatingSelf-CareMedical and Surgical Treatment OptionsIf Symptoms Don’t Improve Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Explaining Endometriosis Bloating Self-Care Medical and Surgical Treatment Options If Symptoms Don’t Improve Endo belly, or belly distention, is a term describing moderate to severely painful bloating fromendometriosis lesions, comorbid conditions, or surgical complications. Endo belly symptom flare-ups can happen anytime in the menstrual cycle, making them unpredictable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSinus-Related CongestionAllergiesWater BuildupWax BuildupAltitude ChangesEar InfectionsMénière’s DiseaseEustachian Tube DysfunctionOther CausesComplicationsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sinus-Related Congestion Allergies Water Buildup Wax Buildup Altitude Changes Ear Infections Ménière’s Disease Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Other Causes Complications When to Seek Care Ear congestion is the feeling of clogged or “stuffy” ears. This feeling occurs when the pressure changes inside the ear. It may also result from a blockage of theEustachiantubethat connects the middle ear and the upper part of your throat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSupport Group TypesBenefitsThe Right GroupFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Support Group Types Benefits The Right Group Frequently Asked Questions Ankylosing spondylitis(AS) is a progressive condition that will worsen with time. It can cause significant pain, fatigue, and disability and affect various aspects of your life, including your work and home lives. The emotional strain of living day-to-day with AScan affect a person’s mental health and lead to mood disorders like depression and anxiety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSpecialist TypesFinding the Best TeamTelehealthGetting a Second OpinionInsuranceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Specialist Types Finding the Best Team Telehealth Getting a Second Opinion Insurance Frequently Asked Questions Ulcerative colitisis one form ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic, lifelong, incurable condition that causes inflammation in thecolon. This leads to the formation of ulcers in the lining of the large intestine that can bleed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt Home TreatmentsDrugstore OptionsPrescription MedicationsCombining Toenail Fungus TreatmentsDoes Any Toenail Fungus Treatment Work Fastest? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At Home Treatments Drugstore Options Prescription Medications Combining Toenail Fungus Treatments Does Any Toenail Fungus Treatment Work Fastest? Fungal toenail infections(onychomycosis) usually don’t go away on their own and can be challenging to treat.Treatmentssuch as topical or oral medications can help clear up the fungus, but treatment can take up to a year to fully work....

The process of “popping” a dislocated shoulder back into place is called reducing the shoulder. This must be done with great care to avoid damaging tissues, nerves, and blood vessels in and around the shoulder joint. This article explains the symptoms of this injury and how to attempt to fix a dislocated shoulder on your own in an emergency. A Complete Overview of a Dislocated Shoulder: From Diagnosis to Rehabilitation...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHow a Pinched Nerve Affects Your Whole BodyCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms How a Pinched Nerve Affects Your Whole Body Causes Diagnosis Treatment A pinched nerve occurs when the tissue and muscle that surrounds a nerve presses on the nerve itself. This disrupts the nerve’s ability to function properly.Spinal nervesand peripheral nerves (in the limbs) are prone to being pinched....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSedentary Lifestyle DefinitionHow Harmful Is It?Solutions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sedentary Lifestyle Definition How Harmful Is It? Solutions Modern advances make our lives easier, but they’ve led many of us to adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. Moving less and sitting more is linked to several health conditions and is believed to be a significant cause of theobesityepidemic. Sitting for longer than four hours per day significantly increases your risk forcardiovascular disease(perhaps even more than smoking),diabetes, and several other obesity-related conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Treat at HomeHome TreatmentMedical TreatmentRecoveryRepeated Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Treat at Home Home Treatment Medical Treatment Recovery Repeated Treatment Ingrown toenails are a common foot complaint.They occur when the edge of a toenail starts growing into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and discoloration, potentially leading to an infection. Some mild ingrown toenails may be managed with at-home remedies, but severe or infected cases require treatment from a healthcare provider with prescription medication or surgical procedures....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHome RemediesWhen to See a DoctorPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Home Remedies When to See a Doctor Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Cracked heels, also called heelfissures, occur when the bottom and heels of your feet become dry, hard, flaky, or crusty. Fissures, or cracks, begin to form in the skin. The skin of the heel may also become yellow in color....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimple FixesWhat Causes Dry Elbows?When to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Simple Fixes What Causes Dry Elbows? When to See a Provider Dry elbows are a common problem. Sometimes, dry skin on the elbows may appear gray or whitish in color (ashy). Usually, dry skin on the elbows is nothing to worry about. You can reach for your favorite product, such as a lotion, body butter, or oil, to help ease the condition....

Forward head posture(FHP) is a complication of the combination of slouched-forward shoulders andkyphosis(rounded upper back) that has become a common result of modern-day living and working. Caia Image / Sam Edwards / Getty Images Causes of Forward Head Posture This “humpback” position can lead to a painful shortening of the muscles of the back of the neck, as well as compression of the cervical vertebrae—the uppermost portion of the spine that supports the head and protects the spinal cord....