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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of EucommiaWhat Are the Side Effects of Eucommia?PrecautionsHow Much Eucommia Should I Take?InteractionsHow to Store EucommiaSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Eucommia What Are the Side Effects of Eucommia? Precautions How Much Eucommia Should I Take? Interactions How to Store Eucommia Sources & What to Look For Eucommia is an herb from the Chinese rubber tree (Eucommia ulmoides)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) refers tobronchoconstriction, the narrowing of bronchi, the main air passages to the lungs, in response to exercise and exertion. A sports-induced bronchoconstriction results in typicalasthma symptoms, such aswheezingand shortness of breath. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction often involves underlying chronic asthma, with as many as 90% of people diagnosed with asthma having EIA — but not everyone with EIA has asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRiskFlaresRecognizing SymptomsLong COVIDFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Flares Recognizing Symptoms Long COVID Frequently Asked Questions Fibromyalgiadoes not appear to be a risk factor for severe COVID-19. If you also have an overlapping autoimmune condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, however, you may be at greater risk for severe disease. This is because the immunosuppressants often prescribed for these conditions can make you more susceptible to COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyCausesTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Causes Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Outlook A fibula fracture occurs when there is a partial or complete break of thefibula bone. The fibula is the smaller of two bones of thelower leg, situated between the knee and ankle, that helps keep the ankle joint stable. Fibula fractures are common in sports that require a rapid shift in direction after a jump, such as basketball....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsSide EffectsDosageWhat to Look ForConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Side Effects Dosage What to Look For Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Dry eye syndromeis a common condition associated with a burning, stinging sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, red or irritated eyes, and an uncomfortable feeling as if something is in the eye. Dry eye occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears to keep them well lubricated and healthy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood Impaction?Who’s at Risk?When to See a ProviderTreatment OptionsEndoscopy AlternativesPreventionHow Much to ChewFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food Impaction? Who’s at Risk? When to See a Provider Treatment Options Endoscopy Alternatives Prevention How Much to Chew Frequently Asked Questions When food becomes stuck in theesophagus(the food tube), it is called food impaction. One reason food may become impacted is that it is swallowed before it is chewed well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentInheritance and Screening Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Inheritance and Screening Fragile X syndrome is a medical condition that causes intellectual disability and other medical problems. It is the most common kind of genetically inherited intellectual disability, and the second-most common type of intellectual disability overall (afterDown syndrome). Fragile X syndrome is estimated to occur in about one male in 5,000 to 7,000 and in about one female in 4,000 to 6,000....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Fungal Infection?SymptomsVaginal Yeast InfectionsJock ItchAthlete’s FootAspergillosisRingwormToenail FungusThrushRisk FactorsPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Fungal Infection? Symptoms Vaginal Yeast Infections Jock Itch Athlete’s Foot Aspergillosis Ringworm Toenail Fungus Thrush Risk Factors Prevention Frequently Asked Questions This article will take a look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of some of the most common types of fungal infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsFormationAre They Cancerous?DiagnosisRemovalTreatment OptionsCholecystectomy RisksMonitoring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Formation Are They Cancerous? Diagnosis Removal Treatment Options Cholecystectomy Risks Monitoring Most people with gallbladder polyps do not experience any symptoms at all. In the majority of cases, gallbladder polyps are found incidentally, meaning that they’re discovered while undergoing tests for another reason. How Gallbladder Polyps Form While anyone can have them, the following risk factors may make it more likely for gallbladder polyps to develop:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGoal of TreatmentDrug TypesSide Effects and InteractionsManagement at HomeSpecialists to SeeHow to Support Heart Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Goal of Treatment Drug Types Side Effects and Interactions Management at Home Specialists to See How to Support Heart Health Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure describes evidence-based therapies that professional cardiology associations recommend for managing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)....

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 As such, it’s a first-line treatment for the excessive need to urinate andurinary incontinence—the inability to control bladder function—associated with OAB. FG Trade / Getty Images Gemtesa is indicated to treat OAB in adults. It is a new drug and has not yet been approved for off-label use....

The diagnostic process fordiverticulitisoften begins with going to a healthcare provider with symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, and fever. However, these are common to many other conditions. The healthcare provider will assess your physical condition and review your medical history. Further diagnostic procedures may involve blood, urine, stool, and imaging tests. This article will discuss how diverticulitis might be diagnosed, other conditions with similar symptoms, and some potential complications....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does an IUD Help? How IUDs Work Who Should Use an IUD? Benefits Side Effects Pregnancy Alternative Treatments Some people use hormone-releasingintrauterine devices(IUDs) as one treatment forendometriosis. The condition can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including pain, cramps, irregular period bleeding, and problems with your bowel and bladder. IUDs generally are prescribed for the relief of pain associated with endometriosis.IUDs are long-acting and reversible birth control....