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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Before the ProcedureDuringAfterResultsPossible Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Before the Procedure During After Results Possible Complications Thediagnosisofceliac diseaseusually involves blood tests and an endoscopy. During an endoscopy for celiac disease, your healthcare provider will look directly at your small intestine and take small samples to examine further under a microscope. This article explains what to expect before, during, and after an endoscopy for celiac disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWeek 1Weeks 2 to 3Weeks 4 to 6Weeks 8 to 10Weeks 12 and Beyond Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Week 1 Weeks 2 to 3 Weeks 4 to 6 Weeks 8 to 10 Weeks 12 and Beyond Benzoyl peroxide generally takes around four weeks to work. However, the results vary from person to person, and it may take as long as four months before you notice significant improvement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesAre They Painful?CostEye Injections vs. Eye DropsHow to PrepareTips to Stay CalmHow Often Needed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Are They Painful? Cost Eye Injections vs. Eye Drops How to Prepare Tips to Stay Calm How Often Needed Receiving eye injections forage-relatedmacular degeneration(AMD) can be a real sight-saver for those with this condition. These intravitreal (in-the-eye) injections allow an ophthalmologist to place the medication directly into the vitreous cavity at the back of the eye, where it is needed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAssessmentLocation of a Herniated DiscPinched NervesFinding a PTBenefits of PTFirst 24-48 HoursOngoing TreatmentHerniated Disc ExercisesAfter SurgeryPreventing Herniated Discs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Assessment Location of a Herniated Disc Pinched Nerves Finding a PT Benefits of PT First 24-48 Hours Ongoing Treatment Herniated Disc Exercises After Surgery Preventing Herniated Discs Aspinal disc herniationoccurs when the gel-like inner portion of a disc (thenucleus pulposus) protrudes through the disc’s outer layer (theannulus), often causing pain and disability....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen You Need Physical TherapyWhat Physical Therapy EntailsTennis Elbow ExercisesOutlookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When You Need Physical Therapy What Physical Therapy Entails Tennis Elbow Exercises Outlook Frequently Asked Questions While up to 3% of the population experiences this condition at some point, most cases are mild and self-resolve.In some instances, however, physical therapy (PT) may be needed to prevent your tennis elbow from worsening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Teeth Whitening?In-Office WhiteningAt-Home Whitening KitsSide EffectsAftercare Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Teeth Whitening? In-Office Whitening At-Home Whitening Kits Side Effects Aftercare This article explains the different methods of professionalteeth whitening, what you can expect from the results, the costs of treatments, and possible risks or side effects of whitening. BSIP / Universal Images Group / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAssessing Trochanteric BursitisTrochanteric Bursitis Physical TherapyTrochanteric Bursitis ExercisesPreventionOutlookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Assessing Trochanteric Bursitis Trochanteric Bursitis Physical Therapy Trochanteric Bursitis Exercises Prevention Outlook Frequently Asked Questions Trochanteric bursitis is a condition of the hip that results from inflammation of thebursae, small fluid-filled sacs that provide cushioning between muscles, ligaments, and bones, at an area on the outside of thefemur(thighbone) called the greater trochanter....

Thetibiais the large shin bone located between the knee and the ankle. This part of the body is called—in medical terms—the leg. Together with the foot and thigh, the leg forms thelower extremity. (The leg is actually only the segment between the knee and ankle, even though many people refer to the lower extremity as the leg.) Andrew Brookes / Getty Images Tibial shaft fractures can occur after falls, car accidents, and sports injuries, among other activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAssessmentPhysical TherapyPost-Surgery TherapyExercisesPreventionOutlookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Assessment Physical Therapy Post-Surgery Therapy Exercises Prevention Outlook Frequently Asked Questions Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a cluster of disorders that occur when the nerves, arteries, or veins that run between your clavicle (collarbone), highest rib, and two of the scalene muscles are pinched or compressed. It is named for the pathway (the thoracic outlet) through which these blood vessels and nerves travel en route to your arms and hands....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It’s DoneWhere to Get Your Ears PiercedCareComplicationsAt-Home Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It’s Done Where to Get Your Ears Pierced Care Complications At-Home Risks This article looks at how ear piercings are done, where to get your ears pierced, how to care for a new piercing, possible complications, things to consider before getting a piercing, and why getting your ears pierced should not be a DIY project....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEP Study NecessityRisks and ContradictionsBefore the StudyDuring the StudyAfter the StudyWhat Results Mean Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents EP Study Necessity Risks and Contradictions Before the Study During the Study After the Study What Results Mean An electrophysiology study (EP study or EPS) uses the heart’s electrical signals to diagnose abnormal heartbeats or heart rhythms (arrhythmia). During EPS, three to five catheters (flexible wires) pass through intravenous (IV) wires (also called sheaths) inserted into the groin or neck....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksTreatment GoalsDrug TypesHow It Is GivenHow Long It LastsSide EffectsComplicationsQuestions to AskHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Treatment Goals Drug Types How It Is Given How Long It Lasts Side Effects Complications Questions to Ask How to Cope Chemotherapy (“chemo”) is a type ofcancer treatmentthat uses drugs that kill fast-replicating cells like cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be used to cure cancer, to clear any remaining cancer cells after surgery, or to prolong life in those who cannot undergo surgery or haveadvanced cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLochia Bleeding StagesAbnormal BleedingManaging BleedingLochia Timeline Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lochia Bleeding Stages Abnormal Bleeding Managing Bleeding Lochia Timeline Lochia refers to the normal vaginal bleeding that a birthing parent experiences in the days and weeks after childbirth. Lochia is made up of the blood and tissue that line the uterus during pregnancy. It usually starts as dark or bright red and changes over time....