Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon UsesBenefitsPotential Side EffectsSafety and Effectiveness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Uses Benefits Potential Side Effects Safety and Effectiveness Glycerin has humectant properties, which means it extracts water from the dermis (the underlying layer of the skin), pulling the water into the surface of the skin. Anna Efetova / Getty Images Glycerin is often added to many different types of skincare products because it attracts moisture and improves the appearance of dry skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Listen to this article(5 minutes) Graves' ophthalmopathy, also called Graves' orbitopathy and now referred to asthyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune condition that usually develops in people with Graves’ disease.Graves' diseaseis a thyroid disorder that can cause serious eye problems as well. In Graves’ ophthalmopathy, inflammation and swelling can affect muscles and other tissues around the eyes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping Dracunculiasis, or Guinea worm disease, is an extremely rare neglected tropical disease primarily affecting remote and impoverished communities in parts of Africa. People become infected with the parasitic worm after drinking contaminated water or eating undercooked fish or other aquatic animals. After about a year, the worm breaks through the skin, causing itchy, burning blisters, often on the feet or legs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesSeverityDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Severity Diagnosis Treatment Coping Gynecomastiais the enlargement of the glandular tissue in one or both of a young or older male’s breasts. The condition is usually benign (noncancerous) and very common: Anywhere from 30% to 65% of males, depending on age, have experienced this. Though it is typically not life-threatening, it can be uncomfortable and may impact self-esteem; gynecomastia supportive therapy may help....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)—not to be confused withseasonal influenza—is a vaccine-preventable disease that is particularly dangerous for young children. Advanced infections can cause potentially serious complications like meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis. Hib disease is now rare in the United States, but it continues to be a serious childhood illness in areas where the vaccine isn’t widely available....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention Eczema on the hands is a very common problem. It can appear dry, red, or inflamed—and it is often itchy. Chemical irritant exposure may cause some cases of hand eczema. Often, eczema will occur without any known irritant or allergen trigger, particularly when the skin is dry....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Some research suggests that people withmultiple sclerosis(MS) are more prone to migraines and other headache disorders, like tension headaches orcluster headaches, than the general population. One study found that 78% of participants with newly diagnosed MS reported having headaches in the past month. Verywell / JR Bee...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Hemianopsia, orhomonymoushemianopsia, is a condition that causes a person to see only one side of the visual field in each of their eyes. You may also hear it called hemianopia. The only difference between hemianopia and hemianopsia is in the spelling. This condition presents in an unusual way, causing individuals who are unaware of their condition to believe they havelost visionin one entire eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTransmissionSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Coping Tetra Images / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images Types of Hepatitis B Of the adults who get the Hepatitis B virus, 95% clear the virus and do not go on to have the chronic form of the disease. Some people have few symptoms or none at all, so many do not realize they have HBV or that they have had it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecoveryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Long-Term Care Hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) involves removing a damaged or diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant. This may be made from plastic, metal, and ceramic parts. This surgery is most often done to decrease pain and improve mobility in individuals withhip osteoarthritissymptoms that have not resolved with conservative treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Histopathology?ImportanceHow It’s PerformedReport ComponentsInterpretationOther Sampling Techniques Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Histopathology? Importance How It’s Performed Report Components Interpretation Other Sampling Techniques Histopathologyinvolves using a microscope to look at human tissue to check for signs of disease. The term is derived from “histology” (meaning the study of tissues), and “pathology” (meaning the study of disease). A histopathology report describes the findings of a specialist known as apathologist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Hypernatremia is an elevated concentration ofsodium ions in the bloodthat can happen after decreased fluid intake. These sodium ions are the same type of substance found as a component of table salt (sodium chloride). Sodium ions are the most common ion found outside cells and in the bloodstream, but it’s not good when there are too many in the blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIlliopsoas Syndrome SymptomsWhat Causes Iliopsoas Pain?DiagnosisIliopsoas Syndrome TreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Illiopsoas Syndrome Symptoms What Causes Iliopsoas Pain? Diagnosis Iliopsoas Syndrome Treatment Summary The termiliopsoas syndromeis often used interchangeably with psoas syndrome, iliopsoas tendonitis,snapping hip syndrome, and iliopsoas bursitis, though there are some clinical differences between some of these. This article explains the symptoms and causes of iliopsoas syndrome, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated....