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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Go to the ERWhen to See a ProviderCauses and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Go to the ER When to See a Provider Causes and Treatment Calf muscle pain is common and can be severe, even if the underlying cause is benign (harmless) and reversible, like an exercise-associated muscle cramp or strain. In some cases, though, calf pain is a sign of a serious health problem, like nerve damage, narrowing of blood vessels, or a blood clot deep within a lower leg vein—called deep venous thrombosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentOther Causes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Other Causes Tactileallodyniais nerve pain that’s one of the characteristic symptoms offibromyalgia. It is a neurological condition in which the sensation of pain—sometimes severe—can occur with a simple touch. With this condition, the body perceives pain from something harmless. For example, your skin may hurt when clothes touch it, or you could feel pain when you lay down on a soft pillow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWho Is at Risk?Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Who Is at Risk? Treatment This article presents information about the fear of the unknown and its common symptoms and causes. It discusses treatments and ways to cope with this mental health condition. Getty Images Like many fears orphobias, symptoms may vary between people. Those with a fear of the unknown may experience intense feelings of distress and anxiety and may even havepanic attacks....

A person withdementiamay sometimes call out for their mother or father, or ask about relatives who died a long time ago. Sometimes, a person with dementia may even say something like, “I want my mom. Help me!” If this describes your loved one, you may not know how best to respond. Sometimes family caregivers feel sad or even frustrated when this happens. These reactions are normal, especially when that desired person may have passed away many years ago....

Thelow-FODMAP dietwas developed as a way to offer people who have IBS a dietary approach for managing the disorder. Even though the underlying causes of IBS are complex and not completely understood, the American College of Gastroenterology advises that the diet can be quite helpful in significantly reducingsymptoms. Anne Stephneson / EyeEm / Getty Images The good news is that approximately 75% of people who attempt thelow-FODMAP dietare able to successfully incorporate it into their IBS toolkit....

No one wants to take chances with their health but that is what you might be doing if you make major medical decisions without seeing what is behind door number two. Do you know your rights when it comes to getting a second opinion? Why You Might Need a Second Opinion Doctors may have years of training but they are only human. That means they make mistakes. Diagnostic errors happen in the outpatient setting 5% of the time, affecting as many as 12 million people each year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsTypes of O2 TherapyUsing Your EquipmentCost and InsuranceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Types of O2 Therapy Using Your Equipment Cost and Insurance Frequently Asked Questions Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is a chronic lung disease. When someone has COPD, breathing is difficult because the airways become inflamed and thickened. The tissue in the lungs that exchange oxygen becomes damaged, which makes it harder for air to flow in and out of the lungs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Benefits of Grapefruit?How Nutritious Is Grapefruit?Beyond the Benefits: Grapefruit RisksA Couple of Ways to Eat GrapefruitWhat’s the Point of the Grapefruit Diet? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Benefits of Grapefruit? How Nutritious Is Grapefruit? Beyond the Benefits: Grapefruit Risks A Couple of Ways to Eat Grapefruit What’s the Point of the Grapefruit Diet? Grapefruit is acitrus fruitknown as a strong source ofvitamin C, fiber,potassium, and other vital nutrients....

Key TakeawaysJust about everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot.It’s best to get your flu shot before flu cases begin rising in your area.While October and November are often optimal months for the flu shot, it’s not too late to get it mid-winter if you didn’t get it already.You can get your flu shot and your COVID-19 booster shot on the same day. Ask to have one in each arm to help reduce arm soreness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSevere DiverticulitisSymptomsBurst DiverticulumWhen to Go to the HospitalComplicationsTestsER Treatment for Severe DiverticulitisRecovery From Severe Diverticulitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Severe Diverticulitis Symptoms Burst Diverticulum When to Go to the Hospital Complications Tests ER Treatment for Severe Diverticulitis Recovery From Severe Diverticulitis Severe diverticulitis symptoms, including sudden, intense, and continuing lower-abdominal or low-back pain, ongoing fever, excessive nausea and vomiting, persistent diarrhea, and blood in your stools, indicate you might need to go to the hospital....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsIs Hospitalization Needed?DiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications Is Hospitalization Needed? Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis There are times when the symptoms of akidney infectioncan turn severe. Knowing the signs and when to go to the hospital can help you avoid potentially life-threatening complications likekidney failureandsepsis. A kidney infection (also known aspyelonephritis) is a type ofurinary tract infection (UTI)that typically starts in the tube that carries urine from the body (urethra) or thebladder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal RangesSignsCausesTypesSinus TachycardiaWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Ranges Signs Causes Types Sinus Tachycardia When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions A heart rate of 100 beats per minute (bpm) or higher, also known astachycardia, can be a normal body response to exercise,stress, or even too much coffee. But it could also be due to an abnormal heart rhythm or other serious condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Gonioscopy?Reasons for an ExamProcedure at a GlanceGrading and Your ResultsAftercare Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Gonioscopy? Reasons for an Exam Procedure at a Glance Grading and Your Results Aftercare This article will detail when anophthalmologist(a healthcare provider specializing in eye conditions) or optometrist uses gonioscopy, what happens during gonioscopy, and what you can learn from the results....