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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping This article will look at both types. Because the terminology can be confusing, talk to an eye doctor if you think you have ocular migraines, so that you understand your condition and any potential complications. Verywell / Mira Norian Types of Ocular Migraines Ocular migraines aresubtypes of migraines.There are two types of ocular migraines:migraine with auraandretinal migraine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStructure and CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Structure and Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment An optic nerve pit is a backward protrusion of tissue seen on theoptic nerve. It is hard to notice; in fact, most people are not aware that they have one until an eye doctor observes the pit during an exam. This article will explain more about what an optic nerve pit is, its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and available treatments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They TreatProcedural ExpertiseTraining & CertificationFinding a Specialist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Treat Procedural Expertise Training & Certification Finding a Specialist An orofacial pain specialist (OFP) is a dentist specializing in diagnosing and treating conditions that causepain in the jaw, face, head, and neck.These specialists focus on identifying causes of pain outside of the typical toothache. Orofacial pain specialists undergo additional training and must pass a board exam to be certified....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They DoWhen to See OneTreatmentsSubspecialtiesTraining and CertificationAppointment TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Do When to See One Treatments Subspecialties Training and Certification Appointment Tips Frequently Asked Questions An orthopedist is a medical provider who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints, and other connective tissues). An orthopedist is also known as an orthopedic doctor, orthopedic physician, or orthopedic surgeon....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkTypes of BagsWhat to ExpectAre They Permanent? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Types of Bags What to Expect Are They Permanent? An ostomy bag is a collection system attached to a person to catch stool or urine. This bag is attached after an ostomy surgery, which creates an opening—called astoma—between the inside of the body to the outside....

This article will describe what an otoscope is and how it is used during an otoscopy. AndreyPopov / Getty Images What Is an Otoscope? An otoscope is a handheld tool with a light and a magnifying lens that allows a healthcare provider a better look inside theear. It has a viewing piece shaped like a funnel with a pointed end called a speculum, which enters the ear canal during an exam....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Ovarian CystsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Ovarian Cysts Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Anovarian cystis a solid or fluid-filled sac that forms in or on the ovaries. Anyone with ovaries can develop an ovarian cyst, but it is most commonly found in people with regularmenstrual cycles. It is also possible to experience a cyst aftermenopause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an Overdose?Signs and SymptomsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an Overdose? Signs and Symptoms Treatment An overdose (OD), or drug overdose, is when someone accidentally or intentionally consumes more than a safe or typical amount of a substance such as a prescription medication or drug. Knowing the signs and symptoms of an overdose and what to do if you think you or someone else may be overdosing is life-saving information....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksWhen It’s UsedRisksContraindicationsHow To PrepareDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works When It’s Used Risks Contraindications How To Prepare During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results An X-ray, also known asradiography, is a medical imaging technique. It uses tiny amounts of electromagnetic radiation to create images of structures inside the body. These images can then be viewed on film or digitally....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Anal CancerSymptomsStatitisticsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentIntimacy and Anal CancerPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Anal Cancer Symptoms Statitistics Causes Diagnosis Treatment Intimacy and Anal Cancer Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Anal cancer is a rare disease that is diagnosed when cancer is present in the anus, the last part of the digestive tract before leaving the body. This is the tube through which stool passes when having a bowel movement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and TriggersTreatmentEmergency TreatmentPreventionOutlookNext in Anaphylaxis GuideSymptoms of Anaphylaxis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Triggers Treatment Emergency Treatment Prevention Outlook Next in Anaphylaxis Guide While less severe allergic reactions can affect the skin, leading to itching and a rash, anaphylaxis may also involve tongue, lip, and airway swelling or a severe drop in blood pressure.It typically displays symptoms in two or more organ systems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Anaplastic astrocytoma is a rare malignant brain tumor. It develops from astrocyte cells that normally protect nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Anaplastic astrocytomas are grade III astrocytomas. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are four grades of astrocytoma.The higher the grade, the faster the cancer cells are reproducing and the more likely the tumor will spread....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBMI AccuracyBMI InaccuracyOther Ways to Assess HealthA Healthy BMI Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents BMI Accuracy BMI Inaccuracy Other Ways to Assess Health A Healthy BMI While there is a noted correlation between high BMI and obesity-related health risks, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, BMI has flaws and is not meant to be a diagnostic tool for individuals. BMI does not consider other variables that influence health risks, such as muscle and bone mass, lifestyle, sex or gender,ethnicity, race, and family history....