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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Esophagitisis an irritation or inflammation of theesophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. There are severaltypes of esophagitis, all of which usually come with symptoms like pain while swallowing andheartburn. Treatment varies based on the specific cause, but options typically include medication, dietary changes, and rarely surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFAQsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements FAQs Sources & What to Look For Estroven is the brand name of a line of dietary supplements that contains a combination of herbal extracts, soy isoflavones, vitamins, and minerals. Since 1997, Estroven products have been advertised as having the ability to ease some of the most frequently experiencedsymptoms of menopause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping This article will explore the types of Ewing sarcoma, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. xavierarnau / Getty Images Types of Ewing Sarcoma There are two types of Ewing sarcoma. Each type grows in either the bones or soft tissue, as follows: Ewing sarcoma used to be known as extraosseous Ewing sarcoma or Askin tumor, terms not used anymore....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesOther CausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Other Causes Treatment Excess fluid inside the eye can be due to a variety of conditions. As the excess internal fluid in the eye starts to build up, it can initially mimic symptoms ofallergiesor puffy eyes from lack of sleep. This can make it easy to overlook the signs. Eventually, the eye may swell enough that vision is affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical CausesNon-Medical CausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisImproving Sleep HabitsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical Causes Non-Medical Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis Improving Sleep Habits When to See a Provider Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a symptom in which extreme sleepiness occurs during the day, even when you’ve gotten enough sleep at night. EDS is more than feeling groggy and fatigued; the need to sleep interferes with daily activities and increases the risk of health issues and traffic accidents....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExecutive FunctionExecutive DysfunctionCausesDiagnosis and EvaluationTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Executive Function Executive Dysfunction Causes Diagnosis and Evaluation Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Executive dysfunction involves problems with thinking, memory, and planning. These skills are also described as cognitive processes. When you have a problem with any of your executive functions, it can interfere with all aspects of life, such as self-care, work, socializing, and managing your home and finances....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesImportanceExecutive Function DisorderImprovingManaging Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Importance Executive Function Disorder Improving Managing Disorder Executive function describes several aspects of thinking, including planning,memory, and self-control. For most people, executive function naturally improves throughout childhood and adulthood as the brain matures and various experiences shape these abilities. In addition to the natural improvements in executive function that you can expect to develop throughout the years, it is also possible to pay attention to the different components of your executive function and to work on improving them so you can be happier and more productive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsCauses and Risk FactorsTreatmentsRecovery and Relapse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications Causes and Risk Factors Treatments Recovery and Relapse While there is no official medical diagnosis called “exercise bulimia,” it is often considered a subtype of bulimia nervosa. Farknot_Architect / Getty Images Main Symptoms: Binging and Purging Through Exercise Thepurgecycle involvesover-exercisingto purge excess calories consumed while binging. Warning signs of excessive exercise include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Exercise intolerance (EI) is the reduced capacity or inability of someone’s body to perform physical activities typical for their age. People with exercise intolerance often experience debilitating fatigue when they engage inmoderate-to-vigorous physical activity, but EI can also prevent people from doing light exercise and everyday activities. Although various medical conditions can cause exercise intolerance, it is the primary symptom ofdiastolic heart failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSigns and SymptomsTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs and Symptoms Treatment FAQ Everyone experiencesobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)differently. Sometimes symptoms of OCD can include obsessive philosophical ideas and fears about life, the universe, and human existence. This is referred to as existential OCD. This article discusses the symptoms and treatment for existential OCD. Solskin / Getty Images What Is Existential OCD? Existential OCD symptoms occur when repetitive and intrusive thoughts about the purpose of human existence cause symptoms of anxiety, depression, and compulsive behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionProcessConditionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Process Conditions Frequently Asked Questions Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a form ofcognitive behavioral therapyconsidered the gold standard for treatingobsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD).It is also used to treatanxiety,phobias, andeating disorders. Read on to learn how ERP works, what it treats, how to find a specialist, and more. Kemal Yildirim / Getty Images What Is Exposure and Response Prevention?...

Extensortendonitis(also spelled tendinitis) is inflammation of tendons on the top of your hands and feet. These tendons attach to muscles that straighten your fingers and lift up your toes and the top of your foot. This condition often results from the overuse of these muscles, but it can also develop from wearing tight shoes. This article discusses extensor tendonitis—what it is, its potential causes, how it is diagnosed, and its treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Approximately 24,000 new cases of eye herpes are diagnosed in the United States each year, and an estimated 1 million new cases per year are diagnosed globally.Men are slightly more likely to get eye herpes than women. The area of the eye affected depends on the type of eye herpes....