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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionNext in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome GuideSymptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Next in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Guide Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)is a condition that develops when themedian nervein the wrist and hand is compressed. This condition causes pain, tingling, numbness, and eventually weakness in the hand and fingers. You can manage, or even reverse, carpal tunnel syndrome with lifestyle changes, medication, and in severe cases, surgery....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Sources & What to Look For Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) is a shrub native to western North America. Its bark is processed for medicinal benefits. Cascara sagrada contains organic plant compounds calledanthraquinoneswhich have powerful laxative effects. Since the 1890s, cascara sagrada has been listed on the U.S. Pharmacopeia, which contains standards for medications and supplements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityStorageSources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Storage Sources Caseinis a protein derived from milk that contains all the amino acids your body needs. Its slow digestion results in a sustained release of amino acids, which supports muscle recovery, maintains muscle mass, and prevents muscle breakdown over time.Additionally, casein’s ability to keep you feeling full can make it beneficial for weight loss and curbing hunger between meals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractions With Other MedicationsSimilar Supplements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions With Other Medications Similar Supplements Castor oil is an FDA-approvedlaxative. Claims of castor oil benefits also include that it may be used to aid in childbirth andlabor, relievearthritispain, and moisturize skin. A vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant, castor oil is also known asRicinus communis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Cat scratch fever, also referred to as cat scratch disease (CSD), is azoonoticinfection that occurs when someone comes into contact withBartonella henselaebacteria. Zoonotic diseases are types of infections or diseases that are spread from animals to humans or from humans to animals. In the case of CSD, cats are the main culprits behind the majority of infections in humans....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Cataplexyis a rare medical symptom. It is a sudden and involuntary loss of muscle tone.Cataplexy is typically associated withnarcolepsy, a rare disorder that causeshypersomnia(excessive sleepiness) and sudden bouts of sleep. There are also other causes of cataplexy. Cataplexy can be distressing, and it is usually diagnosed after other, more common conditions have been considered, such as epilepsy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Sounds LikeAssociated SymptomsCauseDiagnosisTreatmentSurgeryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Sounds Like Associated Symptoms Cause Diagnosis Treatment Surgery Frequently Asked Questions Catathreniais a rare disorder that causes you to groan while you sleep. The sounds associated with catathrenia are often described as long moaning, humming, or cracking while breathing out. Demaerre / Getty Images Also known as nocturnal groaning, this condition falls under the category ofparasomnias, or disruptive sleep disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of CatuabaSide Effects of CatuabaPrecautionsHow Much to TakeTaking Too MuchInteractionsStorageSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Catuaba Side Effects of Catuaba Precautions How Much to Take Taking Too Much Interactions Storage Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For Catuabais an herbal supplement believed to have beneficialanti-inflammatory,antidepressant, neuroprotective, andantioxidantproperties....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhat is ASMR?Persistent SensationTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes What is ASMR? Persistent Sensation Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Are you feeling a tingling sensation in your head and scalp? Tingling can occur in various parts of the body due to damage, injury, or nerve compression. It is common for these sensations to occur in the scalp due to the high number of sensory nerve endings there....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLower Back Pain and Swelling in Legs and Feet from EdemaLower Back Pain and Swelling in Legs and Feet from InflammationTreatments for Lower Back PainTreatments for Swelling in Legs and FeetWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lower Back Pain and Swelling in Legs and Feet from Edema Lower Back Pain and Swelling in Legs and Feet from Inflammation...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It DevelopsDiagnosisTreatmentA Gluten-Free DietLong-Term ComplicationsPreventionTalking to a ProviderNext in Celiac Disease GuideSymptoms of Celiac Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Develops Diagnosis Treatment A Gluten-Free Diet Long-Term Complications Prevention Talking to a Provider Next in Celiac Disease Guide Celiac disease is anautoimmune diseasein which the body mistakenly attacks itself, damaging the lining in the intestine after ingestinggluten. People with celiac disease must avoid allgluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and certain oats....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are at the center of thyroid hormone control. The hypothalamus releases ​​thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which triggers the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH then stimulates the thyroid to produce and release two major hormones:Thyroxine(T4) andtriiodothyronine(T3) into the bloodstream. Thyroid hormonesplay an important role in virtually every aspect of your health, including metabolism, heart rate, energy expenditure, body temperature, skin, hair, and nail growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyCentral Vision LossTesting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Central Vision Loss Testing Central vision is the straight-ahead vision you use to see fine detail in order to read, drive and recognize faces. You rely on your central vision to complete everyday tasks, watch a movie, or scan your smartphone. When people say they have “good vision,” this is the vision they mean....