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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesSymptomsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Symptoms Treatment Althoughmultiple sclerosis(MS) andmuscular dystrophy(MD) are both debilitating diseases that may seem similar, they are quite different in their cause, the way they affect the body, and how they are treated. Verywell / Laura Porter Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated disease (an autoimmune disease) that affects the central nervous system (CNS)—the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesSymptomsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Symptoms Treatment Muscle atrophyrefers to the shrinking or “wasting away” of muscles. It is usually a symptom of another condition rather than a condition in and of itself. In addition to a loss in the size of muscles, muscle atrophy can also cause muscle weakness. Muscular dystrophyis a rare genetic disorder that affects the proteins that build and maintain healthy muscles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionAnatomyCommon ProblemsHealth Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Anatomy Common Problems Health Tips The musculoskeletal system is the body’s support structure. It is a matrix of bones, muscles, and joints that provides stability and protection and allows you to move. The musculoskeletal system is dynamic and constantly remodeling itself to keep you healthy. Research shows that up to 40% of the musculoskeletal system’s load-bearing capacity is lost within weeks of inactivity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionBenefitsResearchFinding a Music TherapistOther Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Benefits Research Finding a Music Therapist Other Treatments Music therapy forautismcan help improve an individual’s skills in social interaction, verbal communication, initiating behavior, and reducing anxiety. Music therapy is a well-established and risk-free technique for using musical interaction to help individuals with a wide range of cognitive and emotional disabilities improve their ability to function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplications and Risk FactorsDiagnosisWhen to Seek HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications and Risk Factors Diagnosis When to Seek Help Frequently Asked Questions Mutism is the state of being unable to or unwilling to speak to an extent that interferes with daily life.This article discusses the symptoms and causes of mutism, its risk factors, how it’s diagnosed, and when to get help....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStep 1: Identifying the CauseStep 2: Managing My SymptomsStep 3: Never Stop Advocating Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Step 1: Identifying the Cause Step 2: Managing My Symptoms Step 3: Never Stop Advocating Jessica Pagan, D.C., is a chiropractor who advocates for vestibular disorder awareness and speaks on chronic dizziness and binocular vision dysfunction (BVD). I vividly remember the day my life went sideways....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Painful? Its Goal Before the Biopsy Steps of the Biopsy After the Biopsy Negative Results Positive Results Although the name of the procedure may sound a bit nerve-racking, a bone marrow biopsy is a frequently performed and safe procedure.If blood levels are abnormal, or there is concern for certain types of cancer or bone marrow disorders, a bone marrow biopsy may be ordered....

Olivia Walters is a writer and French tutor living with endometriosis and painful bladder syndrome. She calls the Carolinas home. My journey to anendometriosisdiagnosis was like so many other people’s. The average length of time it takes a person to be diagnosed is 10 years, and I was no different. My diagnosis did not immediately lead to the best treatment. It took lots of ups and downs, which led to the diagnosis of other chronic conditions, taught me how to advocate for myself, and helped me find support from other people withendometriosis....

This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Erika Stallings is a lawyer, writer, and patient advocate based in New York City. In 2014, she learned that she carried a BRCA2 mutation and underwent a preventative mastectomy later that year. Her advocacy work focuses on raising awareness of hereditary cancer and genetic counseling and testing in the Black community. My mom is the strongest woman I know, a two-time breast cancer survivor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen It Won’t Go AwayEmergency SymptomsCausesTreatment at HomePrescriptionsNeurologist Referral Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When It Won’t Go Away Emergency Symptoms Causes Treatment at Home Prescriptions Neurologist Referral Although unpleasant and sometimes debilitating, mostheadachesare not dangerous and can be managed safely at home with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication. However, if you are experiencing a headache that won’t go away despite treatment at home, it’s important to seek medical help right away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisksSafe TreamentCough Not ImprovingWhen to Take Adult Medicine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risks Safe Treament Cough Not Improving When to Take Adult Medicine Infants (babies under 1 year old) should not take cough medicine or syrup unless a healthcare provider instructs it.The following nonmedication interventions are safer alternatives. This article reviews the risks of giving an infant cough medicine, safe treatment alternatives, what to do when an infant’s cough is not improving, and at what age kids can take adult cough medicines....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: Skin Conditions and Darker Skin, a destination in our Health Divide series. Ashley Wall is an eczema consultant, advocate, and writer. “Please don’t pick me, please don’t pick me, please don’t pick me,” I murmured to myself, hunched down in a hard tubular plastic seat. “Ashley, why don’t you go ahead and recap what last night’s chapters were about. Better yet, what were your thoughts on the written assignment about the gruesome villain?...

This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Lenreceived his undergraduate and graduate education from the City University of New York, and his postgraduate education at Columbia University. He currently teaches high school music for the New York City Department of Education in Brooklyn. To most people, I don’t look like a typical person who gets diagnosed withstage 2 breast cancer—but it happened to me....