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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOver-The-Counter MedicationsPrescription MedicationsWhat to EatFoods to AvoidWhat to DrinkDrinks to AvoidSupplementsWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Over-The-Counter Medications Prescription Medications What to Eat Foods to Avoid What to Drink Drinks to Avoid Supplements When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Bland, starchy, low-fiber foods like those included in the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) are binding, which can bulk stool and help get rid of diarrhea....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMethylcobalamin vs. CyanocobalaminBioavailability and AbsorptionHealth BenefitsWho’s at Risk of a B12 Deficiency?Special Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Methylcobalamin vs. Cyanocobalamin Bioavailability and Absorption Health Benefits Who’s at Risk of a B12 Deficiency? Special Considerations Methylcobalaminandcyanocobalaminare two different forms of vitamin B12. Although both are used in supplements and can increase B12 levels, they each have a different structure and source....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksBenefitsRisksSide EffectsIs It Legal?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Benefits Risks Side Effects Is It Legal? Frequently Asked Questions Microdosing means taking a tiny fraction of a full dose of psychedelic substances, such aslysergic acid diethylamide(LSD or “acid”) orpsilocybinmushrooms (magic mushrooms). Research on the benefits and effects are largely inconclusive, and many medical professionals are split on whether or not microdoses cause a placebo effect or recall bias (remembering events as they wanted them to be rather than what they were)....

Microfracture surgery is a treatment option that can help repair areas of damaged cartilage.If you have a small area of cartilage damage (not widespread arthritis), microfracture surgery may help stimulate new cartilage growth. While it is most commonly performed for knee joint problems, it can also be used effectively for problems in other joints in the body. It has also been used for treatment in other joints including the hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and other joints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Hair Loss It HelpsResultsParts of the Head TreatedUsing a DermarollerSeeing a ProfessionalHow Often to Do It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Hair Loss It Helps Results Parts of the Head Treated Using a Dermaroller Seeing a Professional How Often to Do It With proper application, professionally administered scalp microneedling with a medical-grade dermaroller or dermapen can work for many people with certain types of hair loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition of a MicropenisDiagnosisCausesComplicationsTreatmentOutlookCopingSmall Penis SyndromeHow to Measure Your Own Penis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition of a Micropenis Diagnosis Causes Complications Treatment Outlook Coping Small Penis Syndrome How to Measure Your Own Penis A micropenis is a stretched penis length that is significantly smaller than average. The condition is uncommon and is due to genetic causes or hormonal conditions in the developing infant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat the MCA IsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What the MCA Is Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A middle cerebral artery (MCA)strokeoccurs when blood flow from the MCA, one of the largest arteries of the brain, is suddenly interrupted (ischemia) or altogether stopped (infarction). The loss of blood flow causestissue death, leading to serious and potentially permanent brain injury. This article takes a closer look at the MCA as well as the symptoms and causes of MCA strokes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsParts of Middle Ear AnatomyMiddle Ear FunctionConditions Associated With the Middle EarMiddle Ear TestsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Parts of Middle Ear Anatomy Middle Ear Function Conditions Associated With the Middle Ear Middle Ear Tests Summary The middle ear is also called the tympanic cavity or tympanum. This article will go over the anatomy of the middle ear. You will learn about all the parts of the middle ear as well as their functions....

The brain is naturally balanced between the left and the right hemispheres. On a computed tomography (CT) scan that looks down at the brain from the top of the head, there is a groove that runs between both sides of the brain that is midline to the body. The spinal cord emerges at the middle-base of the brain and continues down the center of the back. A midline shift occurs when something pushes this natural centerline of the brain to the right or to the left....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPerimenopause and MigrainesHow Hormonal Headaches FeelTreatmentImprovements After Menopause Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Perimenopause and Migraines How Hormonal Headaches Feel Treatment Improvements After Menopause This article will discuss why migraines increase with the changes of menopause and what you can do to manage your migraines as you get closer to menopause. When Is a Headache a Migraine? 5 Signs You’re Entering Menopause...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCGRP and MigrainePreventative InjectionsAcute Migraine InjectionsOther Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CGRP and Migraine Preventative Injections Acute Migraine Injections Other Treatments Migraineprevention injection is one of many treatment options for migraine, a type of recurring headache.Migraine headachesmay cause intense pulsing or throbbing pain, often on one side of the head.Four injectable prescription medications are available to prevent migraines in adults: Aimovig, Vyepti, Ajovy, and Emgality....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPediatric Migraines: Kids Under 10Medication OptionsLifestyle ChangesIdentifying SymptomsPediatric Migraine TriggersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pediatric Migraines: Kids Under 10 Medication Options Lifestyle Changes Identifying Symptoms Pediatric Migraine Triggers Frequently Asked Questions There are safe and effective treatment options that can improve your child’s migraines. Symptoms ofchildhood migrainesinclude headaches, vomiting, stomach aches, irritability, and fatigue.Parents and children might not always recognize the effects of a migraine, but treating these episodes at an early stage can help alleviate hours, or even days, of pain and discomfort....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNasal Spray OptionsAvailable Nasal SpraysHow to UseEffectivenessBenefitsSide EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nasal Spray Options Available Nasal Sprays How to Use Effectiveness Benefits Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Prescription nasal spray medications may help relievemigrainepain in some people. This article will explain more about nasal sprays, including how they help treat migraines. Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images Nasal Spray Treatment Options Nasal sprays help treat thesymptoms of migrainesbut cannotprevent them from happening....