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Maskot / Getty Images In more difficult cases, like that of my daughter, it may produce symptoms but most doctors are not skilled enough to recognize the subtle changes in the appearance of the ear drum that indicate a problem. Despite specifically having her checked for fluid in the ear my daughter went undiagnosed until she was 2 1/2 not walking or talking and we took her to an extremely skilled ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Autism Can Affect FeedingImpact of a Limited DietTips for Trying New Foods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Autism Can Affect Feeding Impact of a Limited Diet Tips for Trying New Foods Issues around food and eating are common inautistic kids. There are several reasons for this. Many have health issues that make it unpleasant or even painful to eat. For others, the hypersensitivity to loud noises or itchy fabric that’s common to autism extends to certain food smells and textures....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisSpeech TherapyBuilding Confidence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Speech Therapy Building Confidence Speech impediments are conditions that can cause a variety of symptoms, such as an inability to understand language or speak with a stable sense of tone, speed, or fluidity. There are many different types of speech impediments, and they can begin during childhood or develop during adulthood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Overnight Pulse Oximetry?Evaluating Oxygen LevelsNormal LevelsPros and Cons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Overnight Pulse Oximetry? Evaluating Oxygen Levels Normal Levels Pros and Cons An overnight pulse oximetry test is a commonly used screening test that evaluates blood oxygen levels. Your healthcare provider may recommend one if you are suspected of having asleep disorderlike obstructive sleep apnea. This test is also used to qualify for home oxygen use....

Key TakeawaysA leaked Supreme Court draft opinion reveals a potential decision to strike downRoe v. Wade.At least 13 states have “trigger laws” that would ban nearly all or all abortions onceRoeis overturned.Legal experts saidRoegranted not only a constitutional right to abortion, but also provided access to safe abortion care. Key Takeaways A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion reveals a potential decision to strike downRoe v. Wade.At least 13 states have “trigger laws” that would ban nearly all or all abortions onceRoeis overturned....

What are olfactory disorders? What are the causes of dysosmia (a distortion in thesense of smell) and why do they occur? Why is this so important? BSIP / Getty Images Olfaction and the Importance of Our Sense of Smell It would be hard to imagine living life without experiencing the smell of a rose, or the taste of morning coffee. Olfaction, our sense of smell, plays a significant role in almost everyone’s life....

A polyp is a term used to describe a growth on the lining of a mucous membrane. The growth may develop on the lining of the digestive tract, mouth, uterus, bladder, nasal passages, or genital area. When a polyp develops inthe colon, it is usually benign (noncancerous). However, in some cases, it can develop into a malignancy (cancer). Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Identifying Colon Polyps There are different types ofcolon polyps, each of which has its own characteristics and structure....

Scars form any time a cut or incision is made in the skin.That’s just a truth. Despite plastic surgeons' reputations for “scarless” healing, it comes from the surgeon’s ability to camouflage or hide scars in inconspicuous places on the body. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images All Surgery Produces Scars, Whether Internal or External 3 Types of Scars Some scars heal as a fine line and become barely perceptible. Other scars become so noticeable, that it can significantly affect the quality of life of its bearer....

The knee joint is ofteninjuredin sports activities and athletics and these injuries can be quite severe. In describing an injury to the knee, sometimes people use the words their knee was “blown out,” but what exactly does that mean? Terje Rakke / Getty Images The truth is, I can’t tell you exactly what that means. Saying someone has a blown out knee is the same as saying they had a bad knee injury or suffered a traumatic knee injury....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Provider An adhesive allergy is a form of contact dermatitis in which a person experiences an allergic reaction to topical glues used in products like adhesive bandages, artificial nails, transdermal patches, and continuous glucose meters. Allergic contact dermatitisoccurs when the skin touches something that a person is allergic to (known as anallergen)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview of SeizuresAtonic SeizuresSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview of Seizures Atonic Seizures Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Atonic seizures (also known as drop attacks) are one of several types ofseizuresthat can occur as a result of various underlying causes. “Atonic” means loss of muscle tone. This type of seizure is also known as akinetic or drop seizures. Atonic seizures oftentimes begin during childhood and are most common in children, although they may continue into adulthood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a problem in which the flow of urine is partially or completely blocked. This produces symptoms, including diminished urine flow, pelvic pain, and bladder discomfort. Chronic BOO can result in complications such as infections, bladder stones, loss of bladder function, and kidney failure. Though the condition can affect males and females, bladder outlet obstruction occurs most often in older males....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntidepressantsAnti-anxiety MedicationsAntipsychotic MedicationsStimulantsMood StabilizersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antidepressants Anti-anxiety Medications Antipsychotic Medications Stimulants Mood Stabilizers Frequently Asked Questions According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), more than one in five adults (about 20%) in the United States has a mental health condition. Treatments for mental health conditions are structured around the condition being treated and typically are holistic in nature- including not just medication but also other interventions, such aspsychotherapy....