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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRemovablePermanentCostsBenefitsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Removable Permanent Costs Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Retainers keep your teeth in place after straightening with braces, aligners, or other devices. Oral healthcare providers, such asorthodontists, can also use retainers to improve your bite, move one or two teeth, or help you speak more clearly. Here’s a look at different types of retainers, their cost, and their pros and cons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy the DSM-5 Eliminated Schizophrenia TypesDSM-5 Criteria for SchizophreniaParanoid SchizophreniaDisorganized (Hebephrenic) SchizophreniaResidual SchizophreniaCatatonic SchizophreniaUndifferentiated SchizophreniaSchizophrenia Spectrum DisordersNext in Schizophrenia GuideEarly Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why the DSM-5 Eliminated Schizophrenia Types DSM-5 Criteria for Schizophrenia Paranoid Schizophrenia Disorganized (Hebephrenic) Schizophrenia Residual Schizophrenia Catatonic Schizophrenia Undifferentiated Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Next in Schizophrenia Guide Schizophreniais no longer diagnosed with subtypes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesRisk FactorsTreatmentOther ConditionsIs It Contagious?PreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Risk Factors Treatment Other Conditions Is It Contagious? Prevention When to See a Provider There are three main types of toenail fungal infections, also known asonychomycosisortinea unguium, that can change the appearance of your toenails. They’re quite common, affecting up to 14% of people. While fungal nail infections aren’t a serious health problem, they can sometimes cause pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns & SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Ankylosing Spondylitis GuideSymptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs & Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Next in Ankylosing Spondylitis Guide Ankylosing spondylitis(AS) is a type ofinflammatory arthritisthat causes chronic spineinflammation. AS also is anautoimmune disease, a condition in which the immune system malfunctions and attacks healthy tissues in and around the joints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLung CancerProstate CancerColorectal CancerMelanomaBladder CancerNon-Hodgkin LymphomaKidney CancerEndometrial/Uterine CancerLeukemiaPancreatic CancerThyroid CancerLiver Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer Colorectal Cancer Melanoma Bladder Cancer Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Kidney Cancer Endometrial/Uterine Cancer Leukemia Pancreatic Cancer Thyroid Cancer Liver Cancer The early signs ofcancerare often nonspecific, and most people don’t present with obvious symptoms until it has progressed to later stages, making early diagnosis difficult....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly Signs of EpilepsyWarnings of a SeizureEpilepsy CausesWhat to Do During a SeizureWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Signs of Epilepsy Warnings of a Seizure Epilepsy Causes What to Do During a Seizure When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions Epilepsycauses recurrentseizures, and most of the time, there are no recognizable signs of epilepsy before the first seizure occurs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImplantation BleedingMissed PeriodNausea and VomitingFatigueBreast TendernessFrequent UrinationMood SwingsAppetite ChangesMetallic TasteHeadachesCrampingConstipationNasal Congestion Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Implantation Bleeding Missed Period Nausea and Vomiting Fatigue Breast Tenderness Frequent Urination Mood Swings Appetite Changes Metallic Taste Headaches Cramping Constipation Nasal Congestion While a missed period is one of the more obvious early signs of pregnancy, there are several other symptoms to be on the lookout for if you’re trying to conceive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFirst SignsLater StagesWhen to Seek CareDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents First Signs Later Stages When to Seek Care Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses the signs and symptoms of syphilis infection and how it is diagnosed and treated. JGI / Tom Grill / Getty Images First Signs of Syphilis Symptoms of syphilisare present during the first two stages of infection, known as the primary and secondary stages....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SignsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Signs Diagnosis Treatment With age-relatedmacular degeneration(AMD), you can lose the detailedcentral visionyou rely on for reading, recognizing faces, and navigating many life tasks. This occurs as the part of the eye responsible for sharp vision, known as themacula, deteriorates or is damaged. For those over age 50, this is the leading cause of vision loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Needs a Bland Diet?BananasApplesauceEggsOatmealToastWhite RiceSweet PotatoesChickenSalmonSaltine CrackersGelatinTrigger Foods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Needs a Bland Diet? Bananas Applesauce Eggs Oatmeal Toast White Rice Sweet Potatoes Chicken Salmon Saltine Crackers Gelatin Trigger Foods Experiencing digestive issues can make eating unpleasant.Digestive disorders, infections, medication side effects, and gastrointestinal procedures can make it challenging for the body to digest certain foods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactsSymptoms (or Not)TreatmentSpecialists InvolvedTips for Caregivers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Facts Symptoms (or Not) Treatment Specialists Involved Tips for Caregivers Aortic stenosisoccurs when theaortic valvebetween the heart’s left ventricle and the aorta narrows, restricting blood flow.Aortic stenosis can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the symptoms.Often, aortic stenosis causes no symptoms or only mild symptoms until it becomes severe, which is a serious condition that may involveend-of-life considerationsif surgical treatment is not an option....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFirst SignsSymptomsDiagnosisSelf-CareMedicationsSimilar ConditionsSymptom DurationWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents First Signs Symptoms Diagnosis Self-Care Medications Similar Conditions Symptom Duration When to Seek Care Pink eye—orconjunctivitis—is the inflammation that affects theconjunctiva, or the membrane located inside the eyelid and covering the white part of the eye. Early signs of pink eye include irritation, redness, and watery eyes. Viruses, bacteria, or allergies can cause pink eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFour Stages of COPDStage I: EarlyStage II: ModerateStage III: SevereStage IV: Very Severe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Four Stages of COPD Stage I: Early Stage II: Moderate Stage III: Severe Stage IV: Very Severe Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term (chronic) condition. COPD is described according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) system using four stages....