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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How Prokera Works Conditions Treated How to Prepare Outcomes Warnings Prokera is a medical contact lens. Unlike traditionalcontact lensesused to correct common vision problems, Prokera lenses are used to improve healing and relieve pain from certain conditions that affect the surface of the eye. This article discusses how Prokera lenses work and what conditions they help treat. It also covers how these lenses are inserted and what to expect in terms of outcomes and recovery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Prolapsedhemorrhoidsare swollen veins situated inside the rectum that suddenly bulge (prolapse) out of the anus. These are different from external hemorrhoids, which occur on or around the skin of the anus, and internal hemorrhoids, which remain inside the rectum. Prolapsed hemorrhoids aren’t usually painful but can cause bleeding, itching, and discomfort, particularly while sitting or during bowel movements....

There is no single blood test that can check forpsoriatic arthritis(PsA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints that can also cause a skin disorder called psoriasis. Your doctor will order a series of blood tests to check for different signs of psoriatic arthritis. This means diagnosis will take more than a single visit. While you might be tempted to rely on your doctor to monitor your condition through blood tests, you may find it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of what is being tested and why....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Up to 40% of people with RA will eventually develop rheumatoid nodules, which are firm, usually non-painful, subcutaneous (under the skin) bumps that tend to appear on fingers and knuckles, elbows, knees, and forearms.They can also form in the eyes, vocal cords, and internal organs, though that is rare. How Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Differ...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Kidneys DoDiabetes and KidneysSymptomsDiagnosis and TestsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Kidneys Do Diabetes and Kidneys Symptoms Diagnosis and Tests Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Diabetesis the leading cause ofkidney disease. An estimated 1 in 3 adults with diabetes may develop kidney disease (also calleddiabetic nephropathy) in their lifetime. What Your Kidneys Do Thekidneysare two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFormationHealing TimeHelping HealingComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Formation Healing Time Helping Healing Complications A scab is a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing. It starts to form as soon as the skin is injured: Blood platelets clump together, forming a loose clot to stem the bleeding. When the clot dries, it turns into a scab....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFolliculitisFungal InfectionsImpetigoRingworm (Tinea Capitis)Seborrheic Dermatitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Folliculitis Fungal Infections Impetigo Ringworm (Tinea Capitis) Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment for scalp infections will vary depending on the cause. This article discusses types of scalp infections, their symptoms, and how to treat them. Triocean / Getty Images Scalp folliculitis causes small, very itchy pustules to form on the scalp, often most troublesome on the frontal hairline....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhy Do They Sting?TreatmentSwim Safety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Why Do They Sting? Treatment Swim Safety Sea lice arejellyfishlarvae that can get trapped in swimmers' bathing suits, where they sting and cause an itchy rash. Another term for sea lice bites is “seabather’s eruption.” A type of parasitic copepod (tiny crustaceans) that attach to fish—especially salmon—is also called sea lice....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCold SeasonCausesCold StagesCold vs. AllergyTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cold Season Causes Cold Stages Cold vs. Allergy Treatment Prevention Cold season in the U.S. is typically fall and winter. It starts around late August and lasts into March or April.The virus group that causes most colds, rhinoviruses, is most active in these cooler months. As the weather warms up, the second most common cause of colds—non-polio enteroviruses—becomes more active....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre Seed Oils Bad for You?What Are Seed Oils?Nutritional ProfileHealth BenefitsHow Are Seed Oils Made?Choosing the Right One Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are Seed Oils Bad for You? What Are Seed Oils? Nutritional Profile Health Benefits How Are Seed Oils Made? Choosing the Right One Seed oils are oils made from plant seeds. Home, restaurant, and food preparation facilities commonly use seed oils because of their versatility, high smoke point, and neutral flavor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are SSRIs?TypesPossible Side EffectsSafety and PrecautionsWhich is the Right SSRI?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are SSRIs? Types Possible Side Effects Safety and Precautions Which is the Right SSRI? Frequently Asked Questions Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, were the third class or generation of antidepressants developed. They are now the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications.They are prescribed to treatdepressionbut are also used to treat a broader range of depressive disorders,anxiety disorders, andpost-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesBenefitsSide EffectsAre SERMs Safe?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Benefits Side Effects Are SERMs Safe? Frequently Asked Questions Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are a group of medications classified as hormone therapies. Two common SERMs are Nolvadex (tamoxifen) for the treatment of breast cancer and Evista (raloxifene) forosteoporosis(progressive bone thinning). These medications act on a protein in some cells of the body called the estrogen receptor....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Screening Diagnosis Many people withliver diseaseare entirely unaware of their condition, in part because the signs of liver problems are often subtle or nonexistent. In 2023, a review of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found that 93% of people withfatty liver diseasehad no knowledge of their condition and that 8.8% were found to have advanced liver disease....