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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview What to Eat and Avoid What Does a Low Potassium Daily Diet Look Like? Cooking Tips Duration Benefits Considerations FAQ Next in Hyperkalemia Guide A low-potassium diet entails choosing low-potassium foods like poultry, berries, and pasta while avoidingfoods high in potassiumlike fish, red meat, and potatoes. Your healthcare provider will likely recommend this eating plan if you havehyperkalemia—too much potassium in your blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents"Bad" CholesterolHealthy LDL RangesFactors Affecting LDLLowering LDL CholesterolTesting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents “Bad” Cholesterol Healthy LDL Ranges Factors Affecting LDL Lowering LDL Cholesterol Testing Cholesterolis a fatty substance found in the blood that the body needs for certain functions, but abnormal cholesterol levels can cause problems. Cholesterol is carried in the blood in particles of fat and protein called lipoproteins, like low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppendicitisColitisDiverticular DiseaseKidney InfectionUrinary RetentionCystitisKidney StonesTrapped GasTwisted BowelMenstrual CrampsConstipationIBSDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appendicitis Colitis Diverticular Disease Kidney Infection Urinary Retention Cystitis Kidney Stones Trapped Gas Twisted Bowel Menstrual Cramps Constipation IBS Diagnosis Lower abdominal pain is a symptom, not a condition. If you are experiencing it, pay close attention to any other symptoms you may have. For example, if you have lower abdominal pain in addition to another red flag symptom like blood in your stool or vomit, then you need to get medical attention right away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms11 CausesSelf-CareMedical TreatmentPhysical TherapyStretchesWhat Makes It Worse?Managing PainWhen Not Improving Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms 11 Causes Self-Care Medical Treatment Physical Therapy Stretches What Makes It Worse? Managing Pain When Not Improving Lower back pain and hip pain will often occur together. Different conditions or activities can lead to lower back and hip pain, including arthritis, overexertion, and injuries that affect the nerves of the back and hips....

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is widespread. One-sided back and hip pain can occur on the left or right side and is linked to multiple causes, including: Boy_Anupong / Getty Images What Causes One-Sided Low-Back and Hip Pain? The most common causes of hip and back pain are injuries, arthritis, and disc problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Back PainDeadlift TipsRelieving PainAlternative Exercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Back Pain Deadlift Tips Relieving Pain Alternative Exercises When performed incorrectly, deadlifts put a lot of strain on the lower back, which can lead to injury and lower back pain. In a deadlift, a barbell is lifted off the ground to the level of the hips and then returned to the ground....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesReliefPreventionRunning with PainWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Relief Prevention Running with Pain When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Lower back pain while running affects between 0.7% and 20.2% of runners and is the leading cause of disability worldwide.Lower back pain whilerunningcould result from a new injury or be a symptom of a pre-existing issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Mild to Moderate PainCauses of Severe PainChronic Pain CausesKidney-Related CausesAssociated SymptomsDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Mild to Moderate Pain Causes of Severe Pain Chronic Pain Causes Kidney-Related Causes Associated Symptoms Diagnosis Lower back paincan be a debilitating symptom, whether it is a new pain, is worsening, or is chronic. Back pain doesn’t always have a serious cause and often improves on its own or with lifestyle changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAnatomyDescribing SymptomsAt-Home ReliefPrescribed Treatment OptionsMobility Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Anatomy Describing Symptoms At-Home Relief Prescribed Treatment Options Mobility BongkarnThanyakij / Getty Images Causes of Lower Left Back Pain Back painis common and affects almost everyone at some point.Like lower right back pain, lower left back pain can have many causes, ranging from muscle and spine issues to organ infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMuscle CrampsMuscle StrainTendonitisShin SplintsBone FractureDeep Vein ThrombosisChronic Venous InsufficiencyPeripheral Artery DiseasePeripheral NeuropathyLumbosacral RadiculopathyWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Muscle Cramps Muscle Strain Tendonitis Shin Splints Bone Fracture Deep Vein Thrombosis Chronic Venous Insufficiency Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral Neuropathy Lumbosacral Radiculopathy When to See a Provider Lower leg pain can have various causes. Some of the diseases that may start with leg pain include tendonitis, diabetic neuropathy, and shin splints....

Most people have heard the term upper respiratory infection. It is often used interchangeably when describing a respiratory virus or the common cold. But do you know what a lower respiratory infection is? Lower respiratory infections are illnesses that affect the respiratory system below the throat. Any infection that affects the lungs and lower airways is considered a lower respiratory infection. The most common and well-known lower respiratory infections are pneumonia and bronchitis, as well as bronchiolitis in children....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide Effects of High TyramineFoods High in TyramineDo I Need to Restrict My Intake?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effects of High Tyramine Foods High in Tyramine Do I Need to Restrict My Intake? Frequently Asked Questions Tyramineis formed from the amino acid tyrosine and plays a role inblood pressureregulation. It is found naturally in the body and a variety of foods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Ludwig’s angina is a rare infection that affects the mouth, neck, and jaw. In severe instances, Ludwig’s angina can spread from the neck into themediastinum(the area located between the lungs, where the heart lies), causing some people to experience chest pain.Ludwig’s angina is more common in adults than in children....