What Is Gorlin Syndrome?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Common symptoms include basal cell carcinomas, benign (noncancerous) cysts in the jaw, and pitted skin in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Gorlin syndrome can be challenging to manage but isn’t a fatal condition. SDI Productions / Getty Images Gorlin syndrome is also called: This article will explain the causes and symptoms of Gorlin syndrome....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · Leslie Bailey

What Is Gout?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Symptoms of Gout?What Causes Gout?How Is Gout Diagnosed?Anti-Inflammatory Gout DietHow Is Gout Treated?Managing Gout Flare-UpsIs Gout Curable?Living Well With GoutOutlook for GoutNext in Gout GuideSymptoms of Gout Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Symptoms of Gout? What Causes Gout? How Is Gout Diagnosed? Anti-Inflammatory Gout Diet How Is Gout Treated? Managing Gout Flare-Ups Is Gout Curable? Living Well With Gout...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1590 words · Jennifer Johnson

What Is Graft-Versus-Host Disease?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingNext in Graft-Versus-Host Disease GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Graft-Versus-Host Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Next in Graft-Versus-Host Disease Guide Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is a complication of astem cellorbone marrow transplantin which the recipient’s tissues reject donor cells and launch an immune attack. This can lead to a range of mild to severe symptoms, based on which organs are attacked....

January 17, 2025 · 17 min · 3436 words · Ricky Mahoney

What Is Graves' Disease?

Listen to this article(10 minutes) Graves' disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, a physical examination, and blood tests. Imaging tests may be needed as well. Treatment, including anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine therapy (RAI), and rarely, surgery, can alleviate symptoms. If you have Graves' disease, you may also need treatment for symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Grave’s Disease Graves' Disease Symptoms Graves' disease is associated with many symptoms that are the same as symptoms of any type of hyperthyroidism....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2553 words · Richard Clayton

What Is Graves’ Dermopathy?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGraves’ Dermopathy SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFreqeuently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Graves’ Dermopathy Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Freqeuently Asked Questions Graves’dermopathy,also calledpretibial myxedema,is a rare skin condition that develops in some people withGraves’ disease, which is an autoimmune thyroid disease. Graves' disease occurs when your immune system attacks your thyroid gland and cause it to produce more thyroid hormones you need. Symptoms of Graves' dermopathy include swollen, red skin that’s most often on the shins....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1234 words · Brandy Martin

What Is Gripe Water, and How Soon Can My Baby Take It?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Is It Safe?How to UseWhen to AvoidAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Is It Safe? How to Use When to Avoid Alternatives Gripe water is an over-the-counter (OTC) herbal supplement that is generally used as a remedy for fussiness in babies. Parents and caregivers often use it for colic, gas, andteething. Like othersupplements, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate it....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Kevin Holt

What is Grounding? Benefits and Techniques

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesBenefitsTime To See Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques Benefits Time To See Benefits Grounding, also called earthing, is a technique some people believe connects their physical bodies to the Earth’s electrical energy.Some scientists theorize that free electrons transfer from the Earth to the human body during grounding. Some believe this electrical conduction to have physical effects like pain reduction, improved immune response, and lowered inflammation....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1444 words · Allison Hernandez

What Is Group Therapy?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does It Work?What Can It Help With?Techniques UsedWho Should Not Try it?How to Join a GroupFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does It Work? What Can It Help With? Techniques Used Who Should Not Try it? How to Join a Group Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses group therapy, including how it works, what it helps with, and who it is for....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Karina Clark

What Is Guayusa Tea?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & 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 Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For Guayusatea is a caffeinated herbal beverage that increases energy and alertness. Guayusa is also rich in antioxidants, which may help decrease inflammation. As with any caffeinated beverage, drinking too much guayusa tea may cause side effects, such as anxiety, dehydration, headaches, and dizziness....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2947 words · Martin Faulkner

What Is Hair Photobleaching?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects to KnowIs It Safe?EnhancementsIs It Reversible?Photobleaching vs. Hair Bleach Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects to Know Is It Safe? Enhancements Is It Reversible? Photobleaching vs. Hair Bleach Photobleaching is the process that occurs when your hair color lightens due to the effects of sun exposure. It occurs when ultraviolet (UV) light breaks down the molecules that give your hair its pigment, or color....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · Stacey Conway

What Is Halitosis, and Do I Have Bad Breath?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHalitosisWhen to See a ProviderHome RemediesMedical TreatmentsImproving Dental Habits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Halitosis When to See a Provider Home Remedies Medical Treatments Improving Dental Habits “Halitosis” is the medical term forbad breath. If you notice a bad smell to your breath, you likely wonder what is causing it and how to resolve it. Bad breath can have a range of odors and causes....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · David Bell

What Is Hangxiety?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Feels LikeWhat Causes Hangxiety?What to DoPreventionHow Can I Get Help? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Feels Like What Causes Hangxiety? What to Do Prevention How Can I Get Help? “Hangxiety” is a term used to describe a feeling of nervousness or unease after drinking alcohol. Usually, these symptoms of irritability or a sense of apprehension begin about eight to 12 hours after drinking, as the effects of alcohol wear off....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1767 words · Michael Schaefer

What Is Happening In Ohio? How the Train Derailment Pollution Could Harm Humans

Key Takeaways After a train derailment sent a plume of thick black smoke into the air over an Ohio village this month, residents are left with questions about their safety and the long-term health effects of toxic chemical exposure. Fifty train carsderailed and/or caught firewhile passing through East Palestine, a village about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To avert an explosion, authorities conducted a “controlled release” and burn of the toxic material....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1085 words · Mitchell Barnes