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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsPotential ComplicationsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical CarePreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Potential Complications Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Urticariais the medical term for the skin condition commonly known as hives: red, itchy bumps orwelts on the skin.Acute (short-term) urticaria is diagnosed when the hives are present for less than six weeks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Adenoid cystic carcinoma(ACC or AdCC) is an uncommon form of cancer that occurs in both children and adults.ACC grows in glands (organs that create and release bodily substances). It is most often found in the glands that make saliva known assalivary glands. ACC can also be found in other areas in the head and neck and in other parts of the body, such as the breast, skin, cervix, and prostate gland....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesADHD in AdultsCo-Existing ConditionsTreatmentADD vs. ADHDCoping TipsNext in ADHD GuideADHD Criteria for Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes ADHD in Adults Co-Existing Conditions Treatment ADD vs. ADHD Coping Tips Next in ADHD Guide Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) causes symptoms that begin in early childhood. Though ADHD is often diagnosed between the ages of four and seven, it may not be recognized until the teen or adult years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesFidgeting vs. StimmingTriggersManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Fidgeting vs. Stimming Triggers Management ADHD stimming (self-stimulatory behavior) occurs when a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder unconsciously repeats certain movements or sounds. Some examples include humming, pacing, teeth grinding, and rocking, though there are many others. The reasons for stimming can vary depending on the person and environment. It’s thought that, withADHD, these behaviors may come from a need to improve focus, self-soothe, or channel energy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTreatmentsSide EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Treatments Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Many different treatments may be administered as adjuvants. They may include adjuvant chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or targeted therapies.Adjuvant therapiesare a common part of treatment plans for breast cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer. The primary therapy (such as surgery) treats the main tumor locally, while the adjuvant serves as a backup to kill any cancer the primary therapy may have missed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Sebastian Kaulitzki / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Types of Adrenal Cancer The adrenal glands are part of theendocrine system. This system’s job is to release hormones that regulate various functions such as sexual development, puberty, stress, and metabolism. The adrenal gland is comprised of both inner and outer sections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAdrenal Fatigue SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The termadrenal fatiguewas coined to describe symptoms of fatigue, insomnia, salt and sugar cravings, and more that occur when a person is exposed to chronic stress. The theory is that such stress impacts the adrenals (glands that make stress hormones) so that they “burn out” and fail to produce a sufficient amount of hormones such as cortisol....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and StagesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping and Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Stages Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping and Support Lung cancerstarts in your lungs, but there’s a strong possibility that it will spread (metastasize) beyond the lungs and surrounding lymph nodes to other parts of the body if it isn’t brought into remission early. Doctors may refer to metastatic lung cancer as advanced lung cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingNext in Parkinson’s Disease GuideParkinson’s Disease Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Next in Parkinson’s Disease Guide APD usually occurs after 10 years of living with Parkinson’s, but can occur much later.Patients in this stage may require a wheelchair or other assistive devices, and they have a higher risk of falling, dementia, and other cognitive problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Aerobic Exercise?BenefitsExamplesHow Much Aerobic Exercise?How to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Aerobic Exercise? Benefits Examples How Much Aerobic Exercise? How to Get Started Aerobic exercise involves physical activity that increases your breathing and heart rate to fuel your body with oxygen-rich blood. Aerobic exercise helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves your lung function, and increases circulation and healthy blood flow throughout your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Ageusia?SymptomsPotential CausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Ageusia? Symptoms Potential Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Alona Siniehina / Getty Images Other Taste DisordersOther types of taste disorders include:Hypogeusia: Less sensitivity to tasteHypergeusia: Increased sensitivity to tasteDysgeusia: Tastes that are distorted and may be unpleasantPhantogeusia: Tasting something that isn’t there Other Taste Disorders Other types of taste disorders include:Hypogeusia: Less sensitivity to tasteHypergeusia: Increased sensitivity to tasteDysgeusia: Tastes that are distorted and may be unpleasantPhantogeusia: Tasting something that isn’t there...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of AgranulocytosisSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Agranulocytosis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions White blood cells are the powerhouse of theimmune system. There are several types of white blood cells, and each does a particular job. One type of white blood cells is calledgranulocytes. This group ofwhite blood cells—which includesneutrophilsthat fight bacterial infections,eosinophilsthat fight parasitic infections, andbasophilsthat respond to allergens—releases tiny particles filled with enzymes during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHIVWhen It’s DiagnosedDefining ConditionsTreatment and OutcomesUse of the TermPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HIV When It’s Diagnosed Defining Conditions Treatment and Outcomes Use of the Term Prevention Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage ofhuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection. At this point, the virus has infected and killed so many immune cells that theimmune systemis severely impaired. AIDS does not occur in everyone with HIV, but it can if HIV is left untreated....