Living withrheumatoid arthritis(RA), you know that RA doesn’t go on vacation. And there is growing evidence suggesting RA is less active at certain times of the year and more active at other times due to changes in the weather. No matter how well-controlled your RA is, you may find some weather patterns might make your RA symptoms worse. You might even feel as if you can predict the weather based on how achy and sore your joints are....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInfluenza BSymptomsTreatmentFlu A vs. Flu BWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Influenza B Symptoms Treatment Flu A vs. Flu B When to See a Healthcare Provider Influenza B is one of two main types of viruses that are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. The other type is flu A, which can be more serious.Both are highly contagious and cause the sameflu symptomsincluding coughing, fever, and body aches....
Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Treatments Medication When to Consider Antivirals Which Is Best? Vaccines Next in Flu Guide Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms as well as muscle aches, fever, headache, and fatigue. Rest and at-home self-care often relieveflu symptomswith time.However, people with a high risk of flu complications or extremely sick from the flu may need to take antiviral medications....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Empty sella syndrome (ESS) is a condition that involves thesella turcica, a bony structure at the base of the brain that surrounds and protects the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a round, pea-sized structure that lies at the base of the brain behind the nasal cavity. When the sella turcica becomes partially or completely filled withcerebrospinal fluid, it causes the pituitary gland to become flattened against the bony wall of the sella turcica....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Looks LikeCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Looks Like Causes Diagnosis Treatment Lichen simplex chronicusdescribes thickened, discolored, leathery-looking skin that develops when the skin has been scratched or rubbed over a long period. It’s not a disease but a symptom of prolonged scratching, rubbing, or abrasion. Lichen simplex chronicus is often diagnosed when no other cause of the condition—other than scratching—is found....
zoranm / Getty Images Where to Get a Free Screening How to Properly Perform a Self-Examination When performing a self-exam, be sure to check every area of your body, including areas that you may not normally be able to see.You may need mirrors to properly check every area. Check your arms, hands, legs, feet, and chest. The mirror may be necessary to see your back completely. You may also need a comb to check underneath your hair....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSauna TemperatureBenefitsBenefits vs. RisksLocationsHow Long for Benefits?Alternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sauna Temperature Benefits Benefits vs. Risks Locations How Long for Benefits? Alternatives Infrared saunas use dry heat, with light fixtures reflecting heat directly onto your body as a form of therapy. Research supports a variety of potential health benefits that infrared saunas may offer, ranging from improved cardiovascular and lung function to pain reduction and skin rejuvenation....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewWhat to ExpectTimingDMTsSide EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview What to Expect Timing DMTs Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Read on to learn more about infusion therapy for MS. 7 Surprising Facts About Multiple Sclerosis What Is Infusion Therapy? Infusion therapy is a treatment in which medication is sent directly into the bloodstream intravenously (IV, through a vein) using a central venous catheter (central line)....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRheumatoid Arthritis BasicsTypes of InfusionsWhat to ExpectRisks and Side EffectsGetting StartedOther ConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics Types of Infusions What to Expect Risks and Side Effects Getting Started Other Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) treatments can vary depending on the range and severity of your symptoms. When people with RA don’t respond well to other treatments, they may receive infusions for arthritis to help decrease their bodies' autoimmune response and improve symptoms ofjoint pain,inflammation, andstiffness....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?At-Home Treatment OptionsMedical TreatmentsParonychia and FelonsCausesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? At-Home Treatment Options Medical Treatments Paronychia and Felons Causes Prevention An ingrown nail develops when one or both sides of your nail grow into the skin. Over time, this can cause pain, swelling, and even infection. This article discusses what ingrown nails are, why they happen, how to treat an ingrown nail, and when to see a healthcare provider....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Ingrown hairsandHSV 1 or 2(herpes) have much in common. They look like red bumps in the genital or anal region, are filled with fluid, and can be painful. However, there are key differences between the two conditions. For example, ingrown hair cysts often appear singularly, whereas herpes blisters grow in clusters....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Verywell / Lara Antal What Is Ingrown Nail Surgery? During ingrown nail surgery, part or all of the affected nail is surgically removed. The procedure may require cutting the skin and/or drainage of pus.If a portion of the nail remains, it is shaped so that the edge is straight and no longer pressing into the skin beside it....
Inhaledcorticosteroids(ICS), also known as inhaled steroids, are the most potent anti-inflammatory controller medications available today for asthma control and are used to decrease the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms. They are the current mainstay of treatment once a person with asthma needs a higher level of care than arescue inhaler(bronchodilator). Inhaled corticosteroids help prevent chronic asthma symptoms such as: You and your physician may want to consider inhaled corticosteroids if any of the following apply:...
