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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It Like?Who Is It For?Duration of ResultsRisksParadoxical Fat HyperplasiaDoes It Work?CostAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It Like? Who Is It For? Duration of Results Risks Paradoxical Fat Hyperplasia Does It Work? Cost Alternatives This article discusses CoolSculpting’s safety and effectiveness, as well as alternative options for fat reduction. Zoran Zeremski / Getty Images What Is the CoolSculpting Procedure Like?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCan It Be Reversed?Living With CADOutlookNext in Coronary Artery Disease GuideSymptoms of Coronary Artery Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Can It Be Reversed? Living With CAD Outlook Next in Coronary Artery Disease Guide Coronary artery disease (CAD)is the most common form of heart disease that results from damage to the large arteries, called thecoronary arteries, that supply blood to the heart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCalculating Coronary Perfusion PressureCPP and Cardiac ArreestRegulating Coronary Blood FlowFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Calculating Coronary Perfusion Pressure CPP and Cardiac Arreest Regulating Coronary Blood Flow Frequently Asked Questions Coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) is a measure of how well blood flows within the heart. The metric is used to monitor the transit of blood through the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are blood vessels responsible for supplying your heart with oxygen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Moon FaceStress and CortisolOther Causes of a Puffy FaceWhat to DoWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Moon Face Stress and Cortisol Other Causes of a Puffy Face What to Do When to See a Provider Cortisol face is not a medically recognized condition.The term comes from social media platforms like TikTok, where influencers claim that a puffy and bloated facial appearance is related to elevated cortisol in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Cortisol?FunctionAssociated Conditions: High CortisolAssociated Conditions: Low CortisolTestsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Cortisol? Function Associated Conditions: High Cortisol Associated Conditions: Low Cortisol Tests Frequently Asked Questions Cortisolis the main stress hormone in your body. In your brain, cortisol helps control your mood. It’s also involved in fear and motivation. Cortisol plays many other roles as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRisk FactorsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Risk Factors Coping Pregnancy can cause costochondritis as the uterus grows and presses on the rib cage, causing it to expand. You may notice that deep breaths, coughing, or specific movements make it worse. Though costochondritis is not life-threatening, it can be scary. It often resolves on its own, but it’s best to notify your healthcare provider, especially if the discomfort is severe and does not go away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauseDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Cause Diagnosis Treatment Cough-variant asthma can be difficult to diagnose because chronic dry coughing can be attributed tomany conditions. But a diagnosis is important because treatment of cough variant asthma is not the same as treatment for other types of chronic coughing. Wet vs. Dry Coughs Verywell / Ellen Lindner Cough-Variant Asthma Symptoms Cough-variant asthma is confusing because it doesn’t have many features of asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsLump on ArmWhy Rash HappensBooster Shot RashDurationTreatmentWhy Get VaccinatedWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Lump on Arm Why Rash Happens Booster Shot Rash Duration Treatment Why Get Vaccinated When to Seek Care Unlike immediate vaccine reactions—like anaphylaxis—COVIDarm rash is generally harmless and resolves with minimal treatment.However, if a reaction worsens or causes additional symptoms you may need to contact a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauseSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cause Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention COVID pneumonia is a complication ofCOVID-19in which the air sacs of the lungs fill with fluid or pus. Though COVID-19 is mainly restricted to the upper airways in around 80% of cases, 20% involve potentially severe lower respiratory complications, includingpneumonia. Symptoms of COVID pneumonia are the same as other types of pneumonia and typically involve a “wet” productive cough with mucus, fever, extreme fatigue, and difficulty breathing....

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 Cowden syndrome is a raregenetic disorderthat most noticeably causes hamartomas (benign, or noncancerous, tumors) on various parts of the body and an increased risk forcertain types of cancer, especially breast, uterine, and thyroid cancers. People with Cowden syndrome also typically have a larger-than-average head size and may experience developmental or learning delays....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Cradle cap is the lay term for a condition called seborrheic dermatitis (also called seborrhea or dandruff in older kids and adults); cradle cap is the specific name that indicates the condition affects an infant. Cradle cap is a relatively common condition in infants. It can occur in up to 10% of infants under 4 weeks of age and is seen in babies between the ages of 3 weeks and 12 months....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat it IsPurposeRisksRecoveryRelated ProceduresBone RemovalFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What it Is Purpose Risks Recovery Related Procedures Bone Removal Frequently Asked Questions During a craniectomy, a portion of the skull is removed, allowing the brain to decompress. This article discusses how and when a craniectomy is performed, the potential risks and complications, and how it differs from similar types of procedures....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping Crepey skin is a common sign of aging. When skin thins over time, it can take on a crepey, sagging appearance.Thinning skinis a normal part of aging. However, it can also happen for non-age-related reasons, the most common being sun damage. There are several ways to reduce the appearance of thin, crinkled skin....