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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of PeppermintSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageOverdoseInteractionsHow To Store PeppermintFrequently Asked QuestionsSources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Peppermint Side Effects Precautions Dosage Overdose Interactions How To Store Peppermint Frequently Asked Questions Sources Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a perennial herb (meaning it regrows after dying down for the winter). People commonly use it to flavor food and drinks, especially tea. People sometimes also usepeppermint oilandleavesto treat various conditions, from abdominal pain totension headaches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionComplicationsWhen to Seek CareNext in Peptic Ulcer Disease GuideStomach (Peptic) Ulcers: Symptoms and Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications When to Seek Care Next in Peptic Ulcer Disease Guide Peptic ulcer diseaseis a condition that involves open sores that affect the stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).These sores are located in thegastrointestinal (GI) tract....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It RevealsScalesTreatmentQuality of LifePrognosisClinical TrialsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Reveals Scales Treatment Quality of Life Prognosis Clinical Trials Frequently Asked Questions Performance status measures how well a person can carry on ordinary daily activities while living with cancer. It also provides an estimate of what treatments a person may tolerate. There are two performance scales: the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)/WHO system and the Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) scale....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentDoes It Go Away? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Does It Go Away? Pericardial effusionis when the sac around the heart, called thepericardium, fills with extra fluid.It is normal for a thin layer of fluid to be inside the pericardium. However, too much fluid around the heart can put pressure on the organ and impact its function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight Perimenopause Symptoms The average age of menopause is 51, and most women experience perimenopause in their 40s and early 50s. Symptoms can vary, and you may be prone to some of the effects more than others. Even if it seems likely that your symptoms are due to perimenopause, it is important to see a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsIdentifyingCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Identifying Causes Treatment Coping Perinatal depression is often described asdepressionthat occurs during pregnancy or the first year after childbirth. Contributing factors include hormonal shifts, increased stress, physical and environmental changes, as well as other factors. Pregnancy is often described as a beautiful time of life. However, that’s just not true for everyone. Sometimes, the inability to meet the unrealistic expectations of a totally joyous pregnancy can even contribute to symptoms of depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) are conditions that cause recurrent involuntary movements during sleep. Sometimes PLMS can be part of other sleep disorders, such asnarcolepsyorrestless legs syndrome(RLS). Rarely, PLMD can occur without another sleep disorder. Excessive limb movements during sleep can cause daytime sleepiness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Spondyloarthritisis a group of inflammatory arthritis that is broken down into two subcategories:axial spondyloarthritisand peripheral spondyloarthritis. Symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis affect the spine andsacroiliac (pelvic) joints. The symptoms of peripheral spondyloarthritis predominately affect the upper and lower limbs but can also include symptoms in the spine and sacroiliac joints.In addition, peripheral spondyloarthritis includes conditions likepsoriatic arthritis,reactive arthritis, andenteropathic arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesTestsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Tests When to See a Healthcare Provider Coping Frequently Asked Questions Peripheral vision is our ability to see out of the corner of our eyes. This means that we’re able to see things outside of our direct line of vision without having to turn our heads: a skill that comes in handy throughout our waking hours, even when we don’t realize it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition in which the body can’t absorbvitamin B12correctly. This leads to symptoms fromanemia(a reduced number of functioning red blood cells) and other problems. The word “pernicious” means gradually harmful and damaging. Historically, before we understood its role and had vitamin B12 treatments available, it was often fatal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Pes anserinebursitisoccurs when the pes anserinebursabecomes painful and inflamed. This bursa is found on the inside of thekneejoint. It lies between yourshin boneand threetendonsthat connect thehamstring musclesto the shin bone. When this bursa is harmed due to overuse, damage, or disease, it makes too much fluid. This causes swelling, which puts pressure on other parts of your knee....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhat Causes PD?Is PD Permanent?Talking With a ProviderTreatment OptionsEmotional ImpactManaging PainLiving and CopingNext in Peyronie’s Disease GuidePeyronie’s Disease Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms What Causes PD? Is PD Permanent? Talking With a Provider Treatment Options Emotional Impact Managing Pain Living and Coping Next in Peyronie’s Disease Guide Peyronie’s disease(PD) is a condition in which thepenisdevelops an abnormal curve. The bend is due to the buildup of scar tissue, called plaques, on the membrane surrounding the inner shaft of the penis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns/SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRisk FactorsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs/Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Risk Factors Coping Phantom pregnancy, also known as pseudocyesis or false pregnancy, is a condition in which a person believes that they are pregnant when they are not. Pregnancy symptoms, such as theabsence of their period, feeling phantom fetal movements, and a growing abdomen, occur in people with pseudocyesis even though they are not pregnant....