Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentRecoveryRisk FactorsHow to Ease Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatment Recovery Risk Factors How to Ease Symptoms Fever and joint pain are the most common symptoms of chikungunya. Other symptoms may include muscle pain, joint swelling, headache, or rash.Currently, there are no medications to treat chikungunya. The best protection against chikungunya is to take measures to prevent mosquito bites. A vaccine is available in the United States....

Diabetesraises your risk of catching a cold or the flu because it weakens yourimmune system.And when you’re sick, it’sharder to keep blood sugars under control. While your body fights the illness, it releases hormones that increase blood sugars and interfere withinsulin’s blood-glucose-lowering effects.The last thing you need is for cold and flu medications to make your blood-sugar levels even higher. This article looks at the cold and flu medications that are safe and those you should avoid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsychotherapyMedicationsCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psychotherapy Medications Coping Strategies Dissociative identity disorder (DID) treatment involves a combination of different therapies, psychiatric medications, and coping strategies. Previously known asmultiple personality disorder or split personality disorder, DID causes a distinct break or discontinuity in a person’s memory, perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors. Thesesymptomscause significant distress that can interfere with daily life. While there’s no specific cure for DID, a person can learn to integrate multiple identities with consistent treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentOther ConditionsWhen to See an Eye Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Other Conditions When to See an Eye Doctor Eczemais a group of inflammatory conditions that cause dry, itchy, scaly patches of skin. People with eczema on the face may experience symptoms on the eyelids, which are sometimes referred to as “eczema eyes.” Westend61 / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPossible CausesPhysical TherapyResistance Band Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Possible Causes Physical Therapy Resistance Band Treatment If you have suffered an injury or illness that results in foot drop, then you understand how this condition can affect the way you walk. Foot drop can make walking difficult, and it can place increased stress on other parts of your body.Possible CausesFoot drop occurs whenever the muscle in the front of your shin, called the anterior tibialis, fails to function properly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentPreventing Flare-UpsWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Preventing Flare-Ups When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Goutis a painful type ofinflammatory arthritis. It often affects the big toe, but gout can develop in any joint, including the ankle. High uric acid levels in the body cause gout. The excess uric acid buildup will cause urate crystals to form....

Mostbug bites and stingsare a minor irritation, and you may simply want to relieve the pain, itch, and swelling. But you might be worried it they have the potential for more serious consequences. Here is what you should do when you get bitten or stung in North America. 1Identify the Insect That Bit or Stung YouGunter Ziesler / PhotoLibrary / Getty ImagesInsects, spiders, and scorpions are capable of causing verypainful reactions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention Lumbagowithsciaticarefers to lower back pain that radiates down into the legs and feet. “Lumbago” is a term healthcare providers once commonly used to describe lower back pain, and sciatica is the accompanying pain shooting down your legs from irritation of thesciatic nerve.When both symptoms occur together, it can be especially debilitating....

Obstructive sleep apneais a condition that affects breathing during sleep in both adults and children. It can have an important impact on growth, development, and behavior in affected youth. What are some of the symptoms associated with sleep apnea in children and adolescents? What unique treatments exist for these groups? Learn how to treat obstructive sleep apnea in children and teenagers, including the roles of surgery, allergy treatment, orthodontics, CPAP therapy, weight loss, and alternative options like myofunctional therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsManaging Plantar FasciitisHow to Do Ice Bottle MassageTips for Treatment Success Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Managing Plantar Fasciitis How to Do Ice Bottle Massage Tips for Treatment Success An ice bottle massage, using a frozen water bottle forplantar fasciitispain, can be done at home. Plantar fasciitis develops when the tough band of tissue on the bottom of your foot, called the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesHyperpigmentation Acne TreatmentHow to Get the Best Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Hyperpigmentation Acne Treatment How to Get the Best Results Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is an area of darker skin where acne or a wound has healed. The discoloration is due to excess melanin (pigment) produced as part of the skin’s natural response to inflammation, or due to pigment dropout (melanin entering the dermal layer of the skin)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsoriasis in or Around Your NoseDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psoriasis in or Around Your Nose Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Psoriasis on the faceis relatively common, occurring in approximately 50% of psoriasis cases.However,psoriasisthat occurs solely on or inside the nose is rare.Psoriasis of the nose (and other areas of the face) can be hard to treat because of the sensitivity of the skin in these areas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentHow to ShaveRazor Burn vs BumpsRazor Burn vs. Waxing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment How to Shave Razor Burn vs Bumps Razor Burn vs. Waxing Unlikerazor bumps, which occur as shaved hairs start to grow back, razor burn occurs immediately after shaving. Razor burn is a common inflammatory skin issue, whereas razor bumps are more of aningrown hairissue. Areas most prone to razor burn include the neck, legs, andpubic region....