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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil, or MMF) is a common treatment for people who have had organ transplants. It is an immunosuppressant drug that tamps down the immune system and helps to prevent organ rejection. Most people who have had organ transplants take CellCept both right after transplantation and for the long term....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesTreatmentsHome Remedies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Treatments Home Remedies The term “cellulite” describes pockets of fat deposits that collect just below the surface of the skin. This can cause the skin to have a dimpled or lumpy appearance. Approximately 80% to 90% of women develop cellulite at some point afterpuberty, primarily around the hips, thighs, and buttocks, while less than 10% of men have cellulite....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho’s Eligible?Disc Degeneration SymptomsDuring SurgeryDisc Replacement vs. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)PreparationRecoveryComplications and RisksOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who’s Eligible? Disc Degeneration Symptoms During Surgery Disc Replacement vs. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Preparation Recovery Complications and Risks Outlook Cervical disc replacement (CDR) is a surgical procedure for replacing a damaged disc between the vertebrae in your neck with an artificial disc....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentifying ItWith Periods and OvulationIn Pregnancy and ImplantationOther Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identifying It With Periods and Ovulation In Pregnancy and Implantation Other Changes Cervical mucus is a natural vaginal fluid that thecervix(structure at the bottom of the uterus) produces. It plays a role in the female reproductive process. The texture and color of cervical mucus varies throughout themenstrual cycle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Outlook This article closely examines the causes of cervical vertigo, its potential symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. FG Trade / Getty Images What Causes Cervical Vertigo? Research into the exact causes of cervical vertigo is ongoing. Researchers theorize that blood circulation problems or faulty nerve connections between the neck and the vestibular apparatus—the part of the inner ear regulating balance—may be the root of the condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Chemo Port?What It Looks LikeHow It Is ImplantedAdvantagesDisadvantagesHow to Sleep With a Chemo PortSafetyRemoval Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Chemo Port? What It Looks Like How It Is Implanted Advantages Disadvantages How to Sleep With a Chemo Port Safety Removal A chemotherapy port (also known as a chemo port) is a small device placed under the skin that is attached to a vein in the chest to deliverchemotherapydrugs to the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChronic Epstein-BarrRecurrent MonoMono-Like IllnessesTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chronic Epstein-Barr Recurrent Mono Mono-Like Illnesses Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Complications of CAEBV infection may include anemia, neuropathy, liver failure, or interstitial pneumonia. In some cases, CAEBV can be fatal. This article will explain the symptoms and risk factors of CAEBV, and how it is diagnosed. It will also address other illnesses that mimic mono and potential treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) affects approximately 2 to 10% of adult males and causes chronicpelvic painand urinary and sexual problems.The cause of this condition is not known, and diagnosis of CP/CPPS can be challenging because many other health conditions have similar symptoms.If you have any of the symptoms of CP/CPPS, it is important to seek help because the condition does not go away on its own and treatment can provide relief....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Claustrophobia?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Claustrophobia? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Claustrophobia is a specific phobia of confined, tight, enclosed, or crowded spaces. A person who is claustrophobic experiences intense fear and anxiety when triggered. This can lead to avoidance of situations that may trigger fear and have negative effects on quality of life, including avoiding some healthcare procedures....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksTreatment TypesHow to UseSide EffectsEffectivenessOther Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Treatment Types How to Use Side Effects Effectiveness Other Considerations In the United States, coal tar is available over the counter in creams, gels, lotions, oil, and shampoos, typically at concentrations of between 0.5% and 5%. B. Boissonnet / Getty Images How Does Coal Tar Work?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Colostomy Surgery?Who Needs a Colostomy?Temporary vs. PermanentTypes of SurgeryColostomy Procedure StepsRisksRecovering at Home Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Colostomy Surgery? Who Needs a Colostomy? Temporary vs. Permanent Types of Surgery Colostomy Procedure Steps Risks Recovering at Home Colostomy surgery is a surgical procedure to remove part of the colon and create an opening to allow stool to pass out of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRiskComplicationsTreatmentHow to Stay SafeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Complications Treatment How to Stay Safe Frequently Asked Questions Chest pain fromcostochondritisis a symptom that may be experienced after a COVID-19 infection. It is along COVIDsymptom, meaning it persists for an extended period of time after a person recovers from COVID-19. Costochondritis after a COVID-19 illness is seen most often in children....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It’s HarmfulWhy It MattersIf You Deadname SomeoneIf You Are Being Deadnamed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Harmful Why It Matters If You Deadname Someone If You Are Being Deadnamed This article will define deadnaming, discuss why it’s harmful, and offer information on what to do if you deadname someone or are being deadnamed. SolStock / Getty Images Transgender and nonbinary people are often at risk of psychological, emotional, and even physical harm, and they commonly lack support from family or friends....