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When using a cane, it’s important to hold it on the side that’s opposite the leg needing support. That helps to steady your walk and take pressure off the injured leg or hip. Holding a cane properly can help enhance balance and mobility. One in six adults ages 65 and up use mobility aids, with canes being the most common.Knowing how to use a cane properly while walking, sitting, and other scenarios is important, especially since using a caneimproperlycan actually increase your risk of falls....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSTIs That Cause ItchingChlamydiaGonorrheaTrichomoniasisGenital HerpesGenital WartsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents STIs That Cause Itching Chlamydia Gonorrhea Trichomoniasis Genital Herpes Genital Warts Frequently Asked Questions Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sometimes referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Some can even be passed through skin-to-skin contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 26 million new STI cases are reported each year, though many others go undiagnosed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkPrescription vs. OTCOther Types of LaxativesWhen to See a ProviderSide EffectsPreventing Constipation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Prescription vs. OTC Other Types of Laxatives When to See a Provider Side Effects Preventing Constipation vorDa / Getty Images OTC Stimulant Laxative Brands A variety of stimulant laxatives are available for purchase over-the-counter (meaning without a prescription from a healthcare provider)....

Key TakeawaysThanksgiving meals often end with a lot of leftovers.Storing leftovers properly and knowing how long the food will keep in the fridge are key to avoiding food poisoning or stomach upset.When in doubt, throw it out. Key Takeaways Thanksgiving meals often end with a lot of leftovers.Storing leftovers properly and knowing how long the food will keep in the fridge are key to avoiding food poisoning or stomach upset.When in doubt, throw it out....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Viral HepatitisVaccination AvailabilityChronic SymptomsPrognosisNon-Viral Types of HepatitisLiving Well With Hepatitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Viral Hepatitis Vaccination Availability Chronic Symptoms Prognosis Non-Viral Types of Hepatitis Living Well With Hepatitis aire images / Getty Images Comparing Types of Viral Hepatitis The types of viral hepatitis include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is: Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVitamin Deficiency & Hair LossVitamin DeficienciesToo Many Vitamins Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vitamin Deficiency & Hair Loss Vitamin Deficiencies Too Many Vitamins Vitamin deficiencies are being studied to determine how they contribute to hair loss. A lack of protein or iron in the diet can cause hair loss, but the complex roles of vitamin deficiencies in thinning hair aren’t yet clear....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDid I Suffer a Whiplash Injury?Temporary ReliefRehabilitationPain DurationLong-Term Side EffectsManaging Chronic Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Did I Suffer a Whiplash Injury? Temporary Relief Rehabilitation Pain Duration Long-Term Side Effects Managing Chronic Pain Experiencing a whiplash injury can be disorienting and painful, especially if you’ve recently been in a car accident. Beyond initial neck pain and stiffness, it’s crucial to recognize potential delayed symptoms such as nerve damage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationWhat to WearFood and DrinkMedicationsWhat to Bring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location What to Wear Food and Drink Medications What to Bring When preparing for theWhipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy surgery), it’s important to know what type of facility you will be having the procedure at, what to expect before the procedure, what medications to take (and which ones to withhold), and about certain lifestyle changes that will help to speed recovery after the procedure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of SurgeryPossible Future SurgeriesLifestyle AdjustmentsNext in Whipple Procedure GuideWhipple Procedure: Overview Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Surgery Possible Future Surgeries Lifestyle Adjustments Next in Whipple Procedure Guide For a person withpancreatic cancer, surgery may be the only option for a cure, and one such type of surgery is aWhipple procedure(pancreaticoduodenectomy). But a Whipple procedure is a very complex operation that often causes major changes to the digestive system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Whipple Procedure?Purpose of a Whipple ProcedureHow to PrepareWhat to Expect on the Day of SurgeryRecoveryLong-Term CareA Word From VerywellNext in Whipple Procedure GuideWhipple Procedure: Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Whipple Procedure? Purpose of a Whipple Procedure How to Prepare What to Expect on the Day of Surgery Recovery Long-Term Care A Word From Verywell...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recovery Timeline Wound Care Diet Coping Next in Whipple Procedure Guide A Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a complex surgery involving several procedures during one operation. It is often performed to treatpancreatic cancer. It will take time for the digestive system to heal after this surgery on thepancreas,gallbladder, bile duct, stomach, and duodenum. The average hospitalization time after a Whipple procedure is one to two weeks, with the initial night after surgery spent in the intensive care unit (ICU)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTYpesCancer and LeukocytosisCancer and LeukopeniaPreventing Infections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents TYpes Cancer and Leukocytosis Cancer and Leukopenia Preventing Infections Certain cancers can cause high white blood cell (WBCs) counts, or in some cases, low levels. WBCs, also calledleukocytes, are immune system cells that fight pathogens in your body. A high white blood cell count is calledleukocytosis. A lowwhite blood cellcount is calledleukopenia....

Disorders that affect the white blood cells are a broad group. They include cancerous, precancerous, and noncancerous (benign) conditions that may impact the functioning or levels of the body’s white blood cells. White blood cells are also called leukocytes. Several types work to protect the body from disease. Disorders of these blood cells, especially cancerous ones, can be deadly. The most common cancerous conditions are lymphomas, leukemias, and myelomas. This article will cover these and other primary disorders of white blood cells....