Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHow It WorksWhy It’s Important Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How It Works Why It’s Important While a positive Kernig’s sign alone does not guarantee a meningitis diagnosis, it, along with a positive Brudzinski’s sign, increases the likelihood of a meningitis diagnosis. This article talks about what Kernig’s sign means, how it works, and why it is a significant clinical tool....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsUsesDosage and AdministrationRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Uses Dosage and Administration Risks Ketamine is an injectable anesthesia that has been used in humans and animals since 1970. It is referred to as a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” because it makes people feel detached from their pain and surroundings. Ketamine is also used as a recreational drug that can be abused for its dissociative sensations and hallucinogenic effects....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Ketosis WorksThe Ketogenic DietIs It Healthy?Signs You Are in KetosisHealth BenefitsSide Effects and RisksWho Should Avoid It?Ketosis vs. KetoacidosisPreventing Ketoacidosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Ketosis Works The Ketogenic Diet Is It Healthy? Signs You Are in Ketosis Health Benefits Side Effects and Risks Who Should Avoid It? Ketosis vs. Ketoacidosis Preventing Ketoacidosis This article examines the ins and outs of the keto diet and whether being in a state of ketosis is healthy for your body....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Anangiomyolipomais a type of tumor that usually occurs in yourkidneys. It is the most common benign (noncancerous) solid renal (kidney) tumor type. In most cases, symptoms don’t appear until this type of tumor has grown and spread. The problem can lead to a severe type ofhemorrhage(bleeding) that can threaten your life without treatment....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and CausesSymptomsStages of CKDRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment of CKDDaily ManagementPrognosisNext in Kidney Disease GuideKidney Disease Symptoms to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Causes Symptoms Stages of CKD Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment of CKD Daily Management Prognosis Next in Kidney Disease Guide Kidney disease refers to any condition that damages thekidneys, the two bean-shaped organs located on each side of the spine that filter blood, produce urine, and regulate fluid and acid levels in the body....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStagesSymptomsCausesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention Kidney failure is a progressive condition that can lead to a number of serious complications over time. Most people lose some kidney function throughout their lives, but if this happens too fast or too soon, it can have a serious impact on every other system in your body. In time, kidney failure can be fatal....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment More than 14 million Americans have knee osteoarthritis. It is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability in the United States. About 13% of women and 10% of men age 60 and older have symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Sasha_Suzi / Getty Images Knee osteoarthritis develops gradually over a period of time and typically goes unnoticed until it becomes symptomatic, most often causing:...
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentSkin Care TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Skin Care Tips Frequently Asked Questions Koebner’s phenomenon(pronounced KOHB-nurs) is a skin condition that occurs after skin trauma. The condition is named after Heinrich Koebner, the scientist who discovered it in 1876. This article will help you understand what Koebner’s phenomenon is, how to avoid it, and how to treat it if you have it....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBenefitsHow Often to UsePrecautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Benefits How Often to Use Precautions Kojic acidis a product used to lightendark spotson the skin. It is often marketed as a Japanese product made from fermented rice or fungi. It comes in many forms like soap, lotions, and serums, and is also known for itsantimicrobialproperties. This article will discuss kojic acid’s uses and benefits....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Kuru was first identified in the Fore tribe in the highlands of New Guinea in the southwestern Pacific. Kuru was first discovered in the early 1950s but likely started about 50 years prior, at the turn of the 20th century. People in this population had a ritual of eating the tissues of their dead, including the brains....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLabile HypertensionSimilar ConditionsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Labile Hypertension Similar Conditions Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries during the heart’s cycle. Blood pressure normallychangesthroughout the day depending on time of day, food intake, physical activity, alertness, hydration, and stress. When blood pressure on the arteries is consistently high, is it diagnosed ashypertension....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment vitapix / Getty Images When to See a Healthcare Provider Risk Factors Physical Examination Your healthcare provider will ask questions about recent illnesses as well as your general health, including whether any of the risk factors apply to you. You will likely have your ears examined with an otoscope, a non-invasive instrument that healthcare providers use to look inside the ear....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionPurposeBuild UpLactic AcidosisWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Purpose Build Up Lactic Acidosis When to See a Healthcare Provider This article will explain what lactic acid is, what it does, and what happens if it builds up in the body. PeopleImages / Getty Images What Is Lactic Acid? Blood levels of lactic acid are low when there are adequate oxygen levels....
