Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-checks/At-Home TestingLabs and TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Type 2 Diabetes GuideType 2 Diabetes Medication and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-checks/At-Home Testing Labs and Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Type 2 Diabetes Guide Diagnosingtype 2 diabetesrequires a series of lab tests looking for markers of elevated glucose, or blood sugar. Such tests are necessary, as type 2 diabetes may or may not have noticeable symptoms, or symptoms may crossover with other conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of L-TyrosineSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageInteractionsStorageFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of L-Tyrosine Side Effects Precautions Dosage Interactions Storage Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For While tyrosine supplements are generally safe, they’re not right for everyone. Those with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) should avoid it, as tyrosine may increase thyroid hormone production. People who get migraines may experience an increase in symptoms with tyrosine supplementation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescriptionsOver-the-Counter TherapiesSurgeriesComplementary Medicine (CAM)Home Remedies and LifestyleFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Ulcerative Colitis GuideWhat Is Ulcerative Colitis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescriptions Over-the-Counter Therapies Surgeries Complementary Medicine (CAM) Home Remedies and Lifestyle Frequently Asked Questions Next in Ulcerative Colitis Guide If you’ve beendiagnosedwithulcerative colitis, your treatment plan will take into consideration your specific symptoms and how long you have had the disease....

Untreateddiabetescan lead to long-term complications or even death. In people with type 2 diabetes, these complications can include heart disease, kidney damage, peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain), or vision loss. The situation is more urgent for people with type 1 diabetes. Without insulin, they can develop a potentially fatal condition calleddiabetic ketoacidosisin as little as a few hours. Sometimes, diabetes goes untreated because it hasn’t been diagnosed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 7....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms in FemalesSymptoms in MalesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms in Females Symptoms in Males Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Complications Prevention It can sometimes be difficult to know if you have urethritis or some other medical condition and whether you needantibioticsor can wait for the condition to clear on its own. Given the risk of STIs, it is in your best interest to have it checked out....

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a treatment option for uterine fibroid tumors. Uterine fibroids can cause a variety of symptoms, includingheavy menstrual bleedingand periods that last longer than usual. Here’s what you need to know about UFE so you can begin to decide if the procedure is right for you. Tom Merton/OJO Images/Getty Images What Are Uterine Fibroid Tumors? Uterine fibroid tumors, also called fibroids, are noncancerous growths in the walls of theuterusthat affect between 20% and 40% of women over the age of 35 and more than 80% of women of African ancestry during their lifetime....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-CheckPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosisEffect on Black WomenAccess to CareFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Uterine Fibroids GuideHow Uterine Fibroids Are Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Check Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Effect on Black Women Access to Care Frequently Asked Questions Next in Uterine Fibroids Guide This article is part ofUterine Fibroids and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestyleOver-the-Counter (OTC) TherapiesPrescription MedicationsSurgeries and Specialist-Driven ProceduresEffect on Black WomenAccess to CareNext in Uterine Fibroids GuideWhat Are Uterine Fibroids? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Over-the-Counter (OTC) Therapies Prescription Medications Surgeries and Specialist-Driven Procedures Effect on Black Women Access to Care Next in Uterine Fibroids Guide This article is part ofUterine Fibroids and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series....

Utilization review (UR) is the process of making sure healthcare services are being used appropriately and efficiently, which is a key component of avalue-based approach to paying for healthcare. Hero Images/Getty Images Who Does Utilization Review? The government requires hospitals to have an effective utilization review program in order to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.There are also drug utilization review protocols in place for both Medicare and Medicaid, in an effort to reduce abuse and misuse of certain medications, particularly opioids....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Vaginal Splinting?EffectivenessSigns of a Bowel DisorderOther TreatmentsWhen to Contact Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Vaginal Splinting? Effectiveness Signs of a Bowel Disorder Other Treatments When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider Vaginal splinting is a common way to ease constipation. By pressing your fingers against the vaginal wall, you can ease stool out of the rectum....

Key TakeawaysYouTube has introduced the arrival of first aid information health shelves: curated video playlists that provide easily accessible, reliable information in emergency situations.Emergency physicians support the videos, but doubt they’ll provide practical value in a moment of crisis. Calling 911 is usually best.Last month, YouTubeannounceda new health initiative: curated video playlists intended to provide quick, reliable information when first aid is necessary.The videos, referred to as “first aid information health shelves,” demonstrate first aid procedures ranging from how to perform CPR to how to identify a heart attack or stroke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIncreased SymptomsRisk of Developing AsthmaRisk of Other Lung ConditionsVaping for Smoking CessationSide EffectsOther Ways to Quit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Increased Symptoms Risk of Developing Asthma Risk of Other Lung Conditions Vaping for Smoking Cessation Side Effects Other Ways to Quit When they were first introduced into the market,electronic cigarettes(also known as e-cigarettes) were branded as the “safe” alternative to traditional cigarettes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOTC and Prescription TherapyProcedures Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies OTC and Prescription Therapy Procedures Varicose veintreatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such asleg pain,blood clots, orsores(ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some people, varicose veins cause no symptoms, and treatment aims to improve their appearance.While conservativetreatmentscan help improve symptoms and keep varicose veins from worsening, procedures are usually needed to eliminate varicose veins....