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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Is It?Why It HappensRisk FactorsSwitching Medications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Is It? Why It Happens Risk Factors Switching Medications Apersistent dry coughis a common side effect oflisinopril, a drug commonly used to treathigh blood pressureandheart failure. Sold under the brand names Zestril, Privnil, and others, lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs calledangiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorswhich list a dry cough as a common side effect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Lobotomy?Are They Done Today?Uses of LobotomyEffectsPreferred Treatment Today Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Lobotomy? Are They Done Today? Uses of Lobotomy Effects Preferred Treatment Today A lobotomy is a type of brain surgery that involves the removal or cutting of a portion of the brain, usually for the purpose of treating a mental health condition. This medical procedure was never a common type of treatment, and it was primarily used between the 1940s and the 1960s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundHow It WorksPros and ConsHow It Compares Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background How It Works Pros and Cons How It Compares Low-fat diets, in which calories from fat sources are cut dramatically, were once considered the best way to reduce body fat and lower the risk of heart disease and even cancer. Today, more is known about how dietary fat affects the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhen to See a ProviderCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms When to See a Provider Causes Treatment Most healthcare providers define a low-grade fever as a temperature between 99 degrees F (37.2 C) and 100.4 degrees F (38.0 C).A normal body temperature is typically described as 98.6 F (37 C) but can range from 97 F (36.1 C) to 99 F (37....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment This article explains what lung granulomas are, including their possible symptoms and causes. It also covers how granulomas in the lungs are diagnosed and treated. andresr / Getty Images Lung Granuloma Symptoms The signs and symptoms of lung granulomas range from none to widespread symptoms related to their underlying cause. Asymptomatic vs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of TestsPurpose of TestsRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting ResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Tests Purpose of Tests Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results Frequently Asked Questions Alongside evaluation of symptoms, several tests may be needed. Blood tests include enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) and the Western blot blood test....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesAge for ScreeningLimitationsRisks and ContraindicationsCost and InsuranceWhat to ExpectInterpreting ResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Age for Screening Limitations Risks and Contraindications Cost and Insurance What to Expect Interpreting Results Frequently Asked Questions Mammograms are an important screening test. They can sometimes detect breast cancer in its earliest stages before any symptoms are present. This is important because earlydiagnosisleads to better outcomes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere Is the Medial Gastrocnemius?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where Is the Medial Gastrocnemius? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A medialgastrocnemiusstrain (MGS) is a specific type of injury to the calf muscle in the back of the leg. Thestrainoccurs when the musclestretchestoo far, tearing the tendon and muscle portion of the calf. The strain is commonly known as “tennis leg” because it’s so common among tennis players....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBasicsWhat to ExpectBenefitsWho Should Get One Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Basics What to Expect Benefits Who Should Get One A medical pedicure is a therapeutically oriented service that emphasizes foot health rather than cosmetic appeal. Foot safety is paramount, making it a good option for people with health conditions that make getting a regular pedicure risky. Michele Pevide / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They DoSubspecialtiesTraining and CertificationSalary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Do Subspecialties Training and Certification Salary A medical technologist is a highly trained health professional who tests blood and tissue samples in a lab along with urine, stool,amniotic fluid,cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids or specimens. Medical technologists are responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment used to examine samples or specimens....

Key TakeawaysSpending time outdoors in the sun can put you at risk of developing a “melasma mustache.“A melasma mustache is a form of melasma—a skin condition that causes brownish patches on sun-exposed areas, including on the face and upper lip.Changes in hormones, sun exposure, medications and genetics can cause the condition. Key Takeaways Spending time outdoors in the sun can put you at risk of developing a “melasma mustache.“A melasma mustache is a form of melasma—a skin condition that causes brownish patches on sun-exposed areas, including on the face and upper lip....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeBenefitsThe ProcedureSafetyFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Benefits The Procedure Safety Frequently Asked Questions Membrane sweeping, also known as membrane stripping, is a procedure that can helpinduce labor. Membrane sweeping is sometimes recommended for pregnant people who are close to or past their due date. During the procedure, your healthcare provider inserts a gloved finger into thecervixto loosen the amniotic sac from theuterus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A meniscal cyst is a collection of joint fluid (also calledsynovialfluid) that forms when there is atear within the meniscus cartilage, usually due to a knee injury. While meniscal cysts are not serious, they can cause knee pain and swelling or problems moving the knee. This article looks at meniscal cysts and their symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment....