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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Whiletuberculosis(TB)usually affects the lungs, it can attack any part of the body, including the bones. When TB occurs outside the lungs, it is called extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Bone tuberculosis, orosteoarticulartuberculosis, is a type of extrapulmonary TB. Most often, bone TB affects the spine, but it can also spread to other bones and joints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Borderline personality disorder(BPD) is a mental health condition involving challenges with mood, relationships, and self-image.Nearly 1.5% of adults in the United States have BPD, and about three-quarters of them are women. BPD can be severe, even life-threatening. However, people who have this condition can live fulfilled, happy lives with the right treatment and coping methods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypes and CausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types and Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions The toxin leads to muscle paralysis, with early botulism symptoms usually beginning in the face (e.g., droopy eyelids and/or slurred speech). The paralysis may then spread downward, affecting the muscles in your neck, chest, arms, and legs. Immediate medical attention is needed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping It is not considered a serious condition, but if left untreated, Bowen’s disease can develop into a more invasive form of skin cancer. Therefore,dermatologistsoften want to treat or at least monitor Bowen’s disease. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and prognosis for Bowen’s disease. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWho Is AffectedDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Who Is Affected Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Brachioradialpruritusis a nerve disorder that causes itching on the skin on the outer side of your forearm. This part of your arm covers thebrachioradialis muscle, which works with other muscles to help you flex your elbow.Sometimes the itch can also extend into the upper arm, shoulder, neck and trunk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBrain Freeze SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Brain Freeze Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Brain freeze (sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia) is an excruciating head pain when eating something cold. It is also called “ice cream headache” because it correlates with extremely cold foods, like frozen treats. Medically speaking, brain freeze is classified as a cold-stimulus headache....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsWhat Causes Breast Implant Illness?TreatmentPrognosisCoping With Breast Implant Illness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms What Causes Breast Implant Illness? Treatment Prognosis Coping With Breast Implant Illness Breast implant illness (BII) is a group of symptoms that can occur after implant insertion. Though this terminology applies to this group of symptoms, it is not an official medical diagnosis. Symptoms of breast implant illness include fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of BreastfeedingBenefits and RisksChallenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Breastfeeding Benefits and Risks Challenges This article explains the different types, benefits, complications, and ways to manage difficulties with breastfeeding. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images How Common Is Breastfeeding? Exclusive Breastfeeding In the United States, 46% of babies are exclusively breastfed through 3 months, and 26% are exclusively breastfed through 6 months....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of PresentationSignsRisk FactorsTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Presentation Signs Risk Factors Treatment Complications Breech concerns the position of the fetus beforelabor. Typically, the fetus comes out headfirst, but in a breech delivery, the buttocks or feet come out first. This type of delivery is risky for both the pregnant person and the fetus. This article discusses the different types of breech presentations, risk factors that might make a breech presentation more likely, treatment options, and complications associated with a breech delivery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsStorageSources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions Storage Sources Bromelain is aproteolytic enzymefound in the juice and stems of pineapple. It may help decrease inflammation and pain, easing the symptoms of sinusitis, osteoarthritis, and some digestive issues. While bromelain is generally considered safe, it is not recommended for people who are pregnant or have liver or kidney disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Kanawa_Studio / Getty Images Several risk factors can predispose you to bronchiectasis, including smoking and recurrent lung infections. You may need several tests to diagnose bronchiectasis, including imaging studies and pulmonary function tests. If you have bronchiectasis, you may benefit from a variety of medical treatments, including antibiotics, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Also Known As Laura Porter / Verywell Bronchiolitis Symptoms After acute symptoms pass, coughing and wheezing can persist for several weeks. Most cases of bronchiolitis are self-limiting and do not cause long-term harm or injury. In rare instances, bronchiolitis can lead to severedehydration(due to poor feeding), respiratory distress (the inability to catch one’s breath), orrespiratory failure(the inability to keep up with the body’s oxygen demands)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Bronchoconstriction is tightening of the smooth muscles of thebronchiandbronchioles(airways), causing the airways to become narrow and obstructing the movement of air into and out of the lungs. Bronchoconstriction is characteristic ofasthmaas well as lung diseases such as emphysema, viral infections, stress, and other health concerns. Bronchoconstriction can lead to a respiratory emergency, such as anasthma attack, which must be treated with inhaled medication to relieve symptoms....