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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPericarditis and COVIDLong-COVID EffectsHow Soon It OccursPericarditis and COVID HospitalizationTreatmentLiving With Long COVID Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pericarditis and COVID Long-COVID Effects How Soon It Occurs Pericarditis and COVID Hospitalization Treatment Living With Long COVID Infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 increases a person’s risk for heart-related complications, includingpericarditis(inflammation of the heart’s outer lining) andmyocarditis(inflammation of the heart muscle)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms and CausesPericarditis PrognosisPericarditis TreatmentManaging Chronic PericarditisDiagnosisRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms and Causes Pericarditis Prognosis Pericarditis Treatment Managing Chronic Pericarditis Diagnosis Recovery Pericarditisis inflammation or irritation of thepericardium, the thin, elastic sac covering the heart. The cardinal symptom of pericarditis is sudden, sharp chest pain that worsens when taking a breath and when lying down. While treatable and generally not considered dangerous, pericarditis can mimic potentially life-threatening conditions like aheart attack....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Pericholecystic Abscess?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Pericholecystic Abscess? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions A pericholecystic abscess is an abscess that forms in response to an inflammation of the gallbladder called acutecholecystitis. An abscess is a swollen, fluid-filled area within body tissue. Pericholecystic fluid is one of the signs of cholecystitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Menopauseoccurs when a person’smenstrual cyclehas stopped for 12 straight months, signaling the end of menstruation. The transitional period prior to menopause is referred to asperimenopause. During this time, the menstrual cycle begins to change and become irregular....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPeriod Back PainCausesManaging Pain at HomeManaging Pain When Not at HomeMedical TreatmentSelf-Care and Period Advocacy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Period Back Pain Causes Managing Pain at Home Managing Pain When Not at Home Medical Treatment Self-Care and Period Advocacy This article will explain why it happens and what you can do to help ease your period back pain. AzmanJaka / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Period Cramps?Why They HurtHow to Find ReliefSecondary ComplicationsAbnormal CrampingSeeing a SpecialistSelf-Care Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Period Cramps? Why They Hurt How to Find Relief Secondary Complications Abnormal Cramping Seeing a Specialist Self-Care Tips Period cramps occur when the uterus contracts to shed its inner lining.More than half of people who menstruate experience painful periods (dysmenorrhea)....

Key TakeawaysA study found that people who don’t usually menstruate also experienced menstrual side effects from COVID-19 vaccines.Respondents who used testosterone or other gender-affirming hormones and do not typically menstruate experienced breakthrough bleeding.COVID-19 vaccines are still recommended for everyone to provide protection against severe disease and death from the virus. Key Takeaways A study found that people who don’t usually menstruate also experienced menstrual side effects from COVID-19 vaccines.Respondents who used testosterone or other gender-affirming hormones and do not typically menstruate experienced breakthrough bleeding....

Periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS) is one of the sleep disorders that may cause disruptive movement of your legs, much likerestless legs syndrome (RLS). What is PLMS? Learn how movements of the legs at night may relate to other sleep disorders and lead to sleep disruption, insomnia, and even daytime sleepiness. Jena Cumbo / The Image Bank / Getty Images Periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS) consist ofsudden jerking movementsof the legs which occur involuntarily during sleep and which the affected individual may remain unaware....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditions TreatedSurgery TypesPreparationDuring the ProcedureRecovery and Post-Op CareCost and InsuranceGum Disease PreventionOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Treated Surgery Types Preparation During the Procedure Recovery and Post-Op Care Cost and Insurance Gum Disease Prevention Outlook This article covers what to expect from periodontal surgery, the conditions it treats, and recovery after the procedure. SeventyFour / Getty Images What Conditions Can Periodontal Surgery Treat?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStages and SymptomsTreatment GoalsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages and Symptoms Treatment Goals Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Periodontitis(gum disease) occurs when the gums become infected and inflamed due to a buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth.This condition—which is common among older adults in the United States—progresses in stages from mild to severe. While periodontitis is not curable, it is manageable if caught early with proper treatment and at-home oral hygiene habits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of HealingSigns of WorseningTreatmentWhat Affects Healing?Management Plan Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Healing Signs of Worsening Treatment What Affects Healing? Management Plan When related to topical steroid use, the perioral dermatitis rash may worsen when you stop using the cream before it gets better. This can be troublesome to those with the skin condition as it seems like it is not healing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Peripheral neuropathy is a medical condition in which the nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord—called peripheral nerves—are damaged. This can cause mild to severe pain, numbness, muscle twitching, and other symptoms in the hands, feet, and other parts of the body. Theperipheral nervous systemis one of two parts of the nervous system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsProceduresComplementary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies OTC Therapies Prescriptions Procedures Complementary Peripheral neuropathytreatment includes symptomatic therapies and medical management to help prevent worsening nerve damage. If you have been diagnosed with chronic peripheral neuropathy, you may need ongoing treatment to control your symptoms.A few neurological disorders can cause acute episodes of peripheral neuropathy, and treatment can often completely alleviate these conditions....