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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsUsesContraindicationsPreparationBenefitsRisksRecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Uses Contraindications Preparation Benefits Risks Recovery Frequently Asked Questions This article will review laser therapy, its uses, how to prepare for a laser procedure, risks associated with laser therapy, and how to recover. What Is Laser Therapy? Laser therapy uses a tight, concentrated light beam of specific wavelengths to perform surgical procedures in areas that need a lot of detail or concentration....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksWhere It’s DoneSafetyRisksOther OptionsWhat to ExpectInsurance Coverage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works Where It’s Done Safety Risks Other Options What to Expect Insurance Coverage Laser therapy is a treatment fortoenail fungus infection (onychomycosis). Fungal infections of the nails usually require several laser treatment sessions before they get better. It may take three to 18 months of consistent treatment for laser therapy to be effective for toenail fungus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow LASIK WorksRisks and Side EffectsCostsRecoveryIs It Right for You?AlternativesWhere to Get LASIKNext in LASIK Eye Surgery GuideWho Should Not Have Laser Eye Surgery? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How LASIK Works Risks and Side Effects Costs Recovery Is It Right for You? Alternatives Where to Get LASIK Next in LASIK Eye Surgery Guide If you wear corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may be considering undergoing refractive laser surgery with laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)....

To ensure a safe and full recovery and to prevent complications like infection, it’s important to follow your eye surgeon’s instructions as carefully as possible. Westend61 / Getty Images After LASIK eye surgery, it’s important to follow-up with your eye surgeon as advised. Typically, you will have a check-up appointment within 24 to 48 hours after your surgery. During this appointment, your healthcare provider will examine your eyes and test your vision....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutritious SnacksSnacks for Weight LossSnacking Without HeartburnWhat to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutritious Snacks Snacks for Weight Loss Snacking Without Heartburn What to Avoid Reaching for a late-night snack may not be as harmful as once thought as long as it’s healthy. Research found that your snack’s quality and portion size matter more than the timing. Nutrient-rich snacks under 340 calories are not associated with an increased health risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment LOCAH is a milder form of “classic” congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) with symptoms typically developing during puberty or early adulthood. The treatment differs from classic CAH and may involveoral hormonal contraceptivesorandrogen blockers. This article describes the causes and symptoms of late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia, including the pattern of inheritance from parents to child....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesDiagnostic ChallengesDisease ProgressionTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Diagnostic Challenges Disease Progression Treatment Frequently Asked Questions When it comes to age,multiple sclerosis (MS)doesn’t discriminate. Although most people are between 20 and 50 when they’re diagnosed, the disease can strike folks who are older. This is called late-onset MS and it’s commonly defined as the occurrence of the first MS symptoms after age 50....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The typical symptoms of activetuberculosis(TB)affect the lungs and throat and include chronic cough, sputum (thick, colored phlegm), and blood while coughing, among others. However, most people exposed—approximately nine in 10—have latent TB, meaning they aren’t symptomatic or contagious. Though closely related, there are key differences between active and latent TB. This article discusses these distinctions and provides an overview of their symptoms, causes, and treatment, as well as what you can do to prevent exposure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and SymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Alateral malleolus fractureis a break in the bone on the outside of your ankle joint. The lateral malleolus is part of thefibula, the smaller of two bones of the lower leg that carries around 10% of your body weight. Lateral malleolus fractures are the most common type ofankle fractureand one that can occur when you take a wrong step and twist or roll your ankle....

A lateral release is a surgical procedure on the knee used to realign the kneecap (patella). The lateral release is performed as anarthroscopic knee surgeryand can be performed as an outpatient. The usual reason to perform a lateral release is to correct a partially dislocated (subluxated) kneecap that is causing pain. Jo Zixuan Zhou / Verywell Conditions Treated The kneecap moves up and down in a groove on the end of the thigh bone as the knee bends....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOral MedicinesNewer InsulinsInjectablesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Diabetes GuideWhen to See an Endocrinologist for Diabetes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Oral Medicines Newer Insulins Injectables Frequently Asked Questions Next in Diabetes Guide There are a variety of medications that have been developed in recent years for the treatment and management ofdiabetes, a condition where too much sugar ends up in the blood. Withtype 1 diabetes, the body makes very little or noinsulin, a hormone that helps process blood sugar so it can be used for energy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsLatex ProductsLatex-Fruit ReactionFood ListDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Latex Products Latex-Fruit Reaction Food List Diagnosis Treatment Prevention For some people with alatex allergy, foods like avocado, bananas, andkiwican also cause an allergic reaction known as latex-fruit syndrome. Natural latex is a milky sap from theHevea brasiliensisrubber tree used to make balloons, condoms, mattresses, and many medical and dental products. Latex allergies can cause symptoms that range from a mild rash or stuffy nose to life-threateninganaphylaxis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksAdvantagesBest CandidatesTimingRisksHealth Insurance CoveragePreparing for SurgerySurgeryRecoveryNipple Reconstruction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Advantages Best Candidates Timing Risks Health Insurance Coverage Preparing for Surgery Surgery Recovery Nipple Reconstruction Alatissimus dorsiflap is a surgical procedure that uses part of an upper back muscle to reconstruct the shape of the breast. This surgery is typically done after amastectomy(surgical breast removal), and can be performed along with the insertion of a breast implant....