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Key Takeaways If you recently posted photos of your toes on a sandy beach and then swatted at amosquito, you may have come into contact with a mosquito-borne disease that many Americans have never heard of—dengue fever. Known colloquially as “break-bone” fever, this vector disease is common in tropical climates around the world, affecting nearly half of the global population.But outbreaks have been infrequent in the continental United States—until now....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesMedicationsMonitoringPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Medications Monitoring Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider Those living withtype 1ortype 2 diabetesare generally aware of the symptoms that go along with high blood sugar. One nonspecific symptom of high blood sugar that people with diabetes often experience isfatigue. For people with a recent diagnosis of the condition or those with normal orprediabeticlevels, however, symptoms of high blood sugar may not be as apparent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat HappensStagesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionComplicationsWhen to See a ProviderNext in Diabetic Retinopathy GuideDiabetic Retinopathy: Symptoms, Stages, and Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Happens Stages Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications When to See a Provider Next in Diabetic Retinopathy Guide Type 1andtype 2 diabetescan lead to the vision-threatening condition known asdiabetic retinopathy. High blood sugar in poorly controlled diabetes can damage vessels in the light-sensingretinain the back of the eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping A diaphragmatic hernia is a hole in yourdiaphragm, the muscle located below the lungs that helps you inhale and exhale. When this type of hole occurs, it allows part of the organs from your belly to move into the chest cavity near your lungs. The problem can cause severe breathing problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiarrhea in PregnancyWhen to Be ConcernedManaging at Home Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diarrhea in Pregnancy When to Be Concerned Managing at Home When you havediarrheaduring pregnancy, does pregnancy itself cause it? It depends. Certain physical and hormonalchanges during pregnancythat affect the digestive system could sometimes be to blame. Diarrhea can also happen due to an infection, diet, or another health condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of MedicationsTreating Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhy Discontinue MedicationsHow Medications Should Be DiscontinuedWhat Research Has ShownMake an Educated Decision Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Medications Treating Alzheimer’s Disease Why Discontinue Medications How Medications Should Be Discontinued What Research Has Shown Make an Educated Decision If you’re the maincaregiverfor your loved one, you want to provide the best care possible for them. That includes considering whichmedicationsthey are receiving and whether these drugs should be continued or discontinued....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are DMARDs?Most Common cDMARDsMethotrexateHydroxychloroquineSulfasalazineLeflunomideOther OptionsSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are DMARDs? Most Common cDMARDs Methotrexate Hydroxychloroquine Sulfasalazine Leflunomide Other Options Summary Frequently Asked Questions Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide annually.RA most often affects the joints, but it can also progress and cause damage to organs such as the skin, eyes, heart, lungs, and kidneys....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRiskComplicationsTreatmentsFrequently Asked QuestionsHow to Stay Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Complications Treatments Frequently Asked Questions How to Stay Safe This means that if you or someone who you spend time with has Down syndrome, you need to take precautions to try to avoid exposure to the virus. Down syndrome is considered one of the conditions that put a person at higher risk of severe COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a condition in which cancer cells only grow inside the ducts of the breast. It is often referred to as a precancerous (stage 0) condition or an early stage breast cancer.In situis a Latin phrase meaning “in place.” In this instance, it means the abnormal cells are contained in this part of the breast and have not spread to other tissue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProfileHealth BenefitsReasons to AvoidWhere to Find Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Profile Health Benefits Reasons to Avoid Where to Find Jujubefruit is a round, oval, or similarly shaped small fruit native to South Asia and East Asia.It is sometimes called a red date or Chinese date, even though it contains seeds instead of a pit as a date would. The jujube fruit is entirely edible....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes In Babies and Children Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Care Next in Eczema Guide There are several types of eczema, withatopic dermatitisbeing the most common.More than 31 million Americans have eczema, which can occur at any stage of life. This article examines the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of eczema. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealandwww....

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 Erectile dysfunction drugs, known as PDE5 inhibitors, are prescribed for treatingerectile dysfunction (ED). Roughly half of all males between the ages of 40 and 70 have some degree of ED.Around 70% of people who take PDE5 inhibitors can maintain an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Symptoms of Essential Tremor?What Causes Essential Tremor?Who Commonly Gets Essential Tremor?Can Essential Tremor Increase the Risk for Other Conditions?How Is Essential Tremor Diagnosed?How Is Essential Tremor Treated?What’s the Outlook for People With Essential Tremor?Can Essential Tremor Be Prevented or Cured? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Symptoms of Essential Tremor? What Causes Essential Tremor? Who Commonly Gets Essential Tremor?...