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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Agoiteris an abnormally enlargedthyroid gland. A normal thyroid gland is not visible from the outside. The main goiter symptom is a thyroid enlarged enough to see or feel a neck lump or bulge, indicating a health condition affecting the thyroid. Common goiter causes includehyperthyroidism(high thyroid function) orhypothyroidism(low thyroid function).Possible causes also include Graves’ disease,Hashimoto’sdisease, and thyroid nodules....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention A gum boil is a type ofperiodontal diseasethat involves the formation of an abscess on thegums. It causes pain and swelling. If left untreated, it can spread to the teeth and surrounding tissues.This article will discuss gum boil symptoms, causes, and diagnosis. It will also discuss treatments and prevention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Hallucinations can occur in people with psychiatric conditions, like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, but they can also happen as a side effect of certain medications or illnesses like epilepsy. While some hallucinations can be pleasant, others can be described as frightening, alarming, or disruptive. Roy JAMES Shakespeare / Photodisc / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceCausesHalo Nevus and Skin CancerDiagnosis and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Causes Halo Nevus and Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Ahalo nevusis amoleinside a circle that lacks pigment. This “halo” has clear, obvious borders. With halo nevi, sometimes called Sutton nevi, there are nomelanocytes(cells that makemelanin) in the halo area. The average age of diagnosis is 15 years, and it’s rare in older people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Recovery Ahangoveris a common condition that occurs hours after alcohol consumption. You may have aheadache, feel nauseated, or get dizzy when you have a hangover. The effects usually begin hours after drinking alcohol and can last for a whole morning or even for several days. Hangovers tend to occur afterheavyalcohol consumption. But you can have symptoms after consuming just one or two drinks the night before, while other times, you might not experience a hangover even after consuming large amounts of alcohol....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of HeadachesWhat Do Headaches Feel Like?What Causes Headaches?Headache TriggersWhen Does a Headache Indicate Something Serious?Diagnosing a Headache DisorderTreating Headaches at HomeHow to Get Rid of a Headache That Won’t Go AwayTips for Managing Regular HeadachesNext in Headache GuideWhat Your Headache Location Means Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Headaches What Do Headaches Feel Like? What Causes Headaches? Headache Triggers...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Health Insurance Deductibles WorkOther Types of DeductiblesEligibilityCoverageNext in Health Insurance GuideHow Much Is COBRA Health Insurance? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Health Insurance Deductibles Work Other Types of Deductibles Eligibility Coverage Next in Health Insurance Guide A health insurance deductible is an amount you have to pay toward the cost of your healthcare bills before your insurance company begins to cover your costs....

A health insurance exchange, otherwise known as a health insurance marketplace, is a comparison-shopping area for health insurance. Private health insurance companies list their major medical health plans (and dental plans, in many areas) with the exchange, and people comparison shop on the exchange from among the available health plan listings. This article will help you understand what the exchange is, who uses it, the financial assistance that’s available through the exchange, and what you need to know about buying your own health insurance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAssistance ProvidedTrainingWhere to FindHow Are They Paid? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Assistance Provided Training Where to Find How Are They Paid? Health insurance Navigators help people who need assistance enrolling in health coverage through theAffordable Care Act (ACA)’s health insuranceexchanges/marketplaces. They can also provide assistance with various issues that might arise after a person is already enrolled. This article will describe how a Navigator can help people access healthcare coverage, how they are trained, how they are paid, and how to find one....

Ahealth insurance premiumis a monthly fee paid to aninsurance company or health planto provide health coverage. This article will explain what you need to understand about premiums in order to optimize your coverage and ensure that it remains in effect. The scope of the coverage itself (i.e., the amount that the health insurer pays and the amount that you pay for things like doctor visits, hospitalizations, and medications) varies considerably from one health plan to another, and there’s often a correlation between the premium and the scope of the coverage....

A healthcare provider is a person or entity that provides medical care or treatment. Healthcare providers include doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, radiologists, labs, hospitals, urgent care clinics, medical supply companies, and other professionals, facilities, and businesses that provide such services. This article explains what you need to know about healthcare providers and how their services interact with your health insurance plan. Getty Images Who Are Healthcare Providers? The healthcare provider you’re probably the most familiar with is yourprimary care physician (PCP), who gives you primary care services like screenings, vaccinations, and routine exams....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Cholesterol Getting Tested Risk Factors Lowering Cholesterol When to See a Provider For most healthy adults 19 years and older, your LDL should be less than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), and your HDL should be greater than 40 mg/dL. For teens and children 19 and younger, the LDL should be less than 110 mg/dL, while the HDL should be greater than 45 mg/dL....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis A hemangioblastoma is a slow-growing, noncancerous tumor that occurs in the brain, spinal cord, or occasionally the retina. Although hemangioblastomas are benign and grow gradually, they can become symptomatic and cause health issues over time.Hemangioblastomas are relatively uncommon, accounting for 2% of all brain tumors and 2% to 10% of spinal cord tumors....