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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescription MedicationsOTC ProductsPhototherapyFAQNext in Plaque Psoriasis GuideHow to Soften Plaque Psoriasis Scales Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescription Medications OTC Products Phototherapy FAQ Next in Plaque Psoriasis Guide Chronicplaque psoriasis, also known as psoriasis vulgaris, may be treated with medications including topical ointments, light therapy, and prescription medications. These treatments help remove scales and prevent skin cells from growing too fast....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosis and TreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis and Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Rhinosinusitis(or sinusitis), more commonly known as asinus infection, affects 30 million people in the United States each year.When a sinus infection lasts for 12 weeks or longer, it’s known as chronic rhinosinusitis. Nasal polyps, which are small, noncancerous growths in the nose or sinuses, often occur with chronic rhinosinusitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAdvanced SymptomsTreatment OptionsManaging Advanced SciaticaCan You Heal Chronic Sciatica?Seeing a Pain Specialist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Advanced Symptoms Treatment Options Managing Advanced Sciatica Can You Heal Chronic Sciatica? Seeing a Pain Specialist Sciaticais a condition that causes nerve pain down the legs and affects many people at some point in their lifetime. While sciatica tends to resolve after several weeks with rest, exercise, and medications, sometimes sciatica symptoms can last much longer....

Working with a healthcare provider to find the underlying cause of chronic throat pain will help determine the right treatment plan. The top causes are chronictonsillitis, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although rare, a chronic sore throat can occasionally be a sign of throat cancer. This article will cover the different causes of chronic throat pain and treatment options. It will also cover the differences between a chronic and acute sore throat and each condition’s symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legsback to the heart.The blood vessels in your legs have one-way valves in them that prevent blood from flowing backward. When these valves aren’t functioning properly, venous insufficiency occurs, with blood pooling in the veins, causing symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral DefinitionsPhases of IllnessExamples of Chronic and Acute ConditionsFlaws in DefinitionsClearing Up ConfusionSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Definitions Phases of Illness Examples of Chronic and Acute Conditions Flaws in Definitions Clearing Up Confusion Summary Acute and chronic conditions typically differ in how they develop and how long they last. Broadly speaking, acute conditions occur suddenly, have immediate or rapidly developing symptoms, and are limited in their duration (e....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChronological vs. BiologicalFinding Biological AgeImportant FactorsTests and Calculations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chronological vs. Biological Finding Biological Age Important Factors Tests and Calculations Your chronological age and biological age might not be the same. Chronological age is the number of years you’ve been alive, while biological age refers to how old your cells and tissues are based on physiological evidence....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Churg-Strauss syndrome, also calledeosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis(EGPA), is a rare autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis). It primarily affects the lungs but can affect other organ systems, in some cases proving fatal. Symptoms emerge during the three stages of Churg-Strauss syndrome and depend on which organs are affected, though most people haveasthmaor asthma-like symptoms....

A dash of cinnamon can enhance the flavor of an apple pie, but there may be more to this familiar spice than meets the tastebuds. Though evidence is mixed, some studies suggest cinnamon may help to reduce the levels of glucose (sugar) in blood. Read on to learn if adding a dash of cinnamon to your diet here and there, or even taking a supplement, can help if you haveprediabetesortype 2 diabetes)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?TypesBenefitsHow It WorksSample WorkoutFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Types Benefits How It Works Sample Workout Frequently Asked Questions Circuit training is a workout that involves rotating through various exercises targeting different parts of the body. Focusing on different muscle groups in a short amount of time is an effective exercise that can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Circumcision?Risks of CircumcisionHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Circumcision? Risks of Circumcision How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of thepenis. The foreskin is the layer of skin that covers the glans (head of the penis). This procedure can be performed in newborns, older children, or adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsCirrhosis DietWhat to Eat and Not EatWhen to EatCooking TipsModifications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Cirrhosis Diet What to Eat and Not Eat When to Eat Cooking Tips Modifications A cirrhosis diet is designed to help people with cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) who may become malnourished due to changes in their metabolism and digestion that occur as the liver becomes more damaged....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImpact on the LiverSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Impact on the Liver Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Although cirrhosis is typically irreversible, the condition can be managed with treatment. Learn more about cirrhosis and how this condition is diagnosed and treated. Cirrhosis and Impact on the Liver The liver has manyimportant functions, one notable one being the filtration of blood. When conditions or lifestyle habits like hepatitis or excessive alcohol consumption cause damage to the liver, the liver is usually able to repair itself, replacing damaged liver cells with new ones....