Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFalse NegativesTrue NegativesTreatmentNeed For Retesting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents False Negatives True Negatives Treatment Need For Retesting Rapid flu test accuracy can range anywhere from 50% to 70%, depending on the test used, individual patient factors, and how many cases of flu are in the community. Because of this, it is possible to get a negative result even though you are infected....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNon-Cancerous CausesCancerous CausesComplications and Risk FactorsTests and ExamsAt-Home ManagementWhen to Visit a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Non-Cancerous Causes Cancerous Causes Complications and Risk Factors Tests and Exams At-Home Management When to Visit a Healthcare Provider Having a rash on your breast can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. There are lots of possible reasons for a rash on the breast, and different areas, such as an underboob rash, rash on the nipple, discoloration or redness around the nipple, or rash on the side of the breast, can point to different causes....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Hives?Preventing SpreadingSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Hives? Preventing Spreading Seeking Medical Care If a rash seems to move around your body, it is likely hives. This article will discuss hive symptoms and treatment. It will also cover when to contact a healthcare provider. Kwangmoozaa / Getty Images Hives are an itchy, discolored (a change in skin tone) rash that can be slightly raised off of the skin....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRingwormLyme DiseaseEczemaGranuloma AnnularePsoriasisPityriasis RoseaLupusContact DermatitisHivesTinea VersicolorTreatmentsWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ringworm Lyme Disease Eczema Granuloma Annulare Psoriasis Pityriasis Rosea Lupus Contact Dermatitis Hives Tinea Versicolor Treatments When to Seek Medical Care Treatment of a circular rash depends on the underlying cause. Knowing the difference between ringworm and similar-looking rashes can ensure that you get the right medication to remedy your condition....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Raw Honey?Raw vs. Regular HoneyHealth BenefitsIs Raw Honey Dangerous?Is Raw Honey Organic?Sourcing Raw HoneyChoosing Healthy Honey Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Raw Honey? Raw vs. Regular Honey Health Benefits Is Raw Honey Dangerous? Is Raw Honey Organic? Sourcing Raw Honey Choosing Healthy Honey Honeyis a natural remedy that people have used for more than 5,000 years. Raw honey, in particular, has numerous scientifically supported health benefits....
Having cold hands and feet is a common problem with conditions likefibromyalgia(FMS),chronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS),and Raynaud’s syndrome. Snaphappyraa / Getty Images What Is Raynaud’s Syndrome? InRaynaud’s syndrome, the blood vessels constrict more than they should, which reduces blood flow.That not only makes your extremities cold, it also makes them difficult to warm up. The most commonly affected body parts are the fingers and toes, but your lips, nose, ear lobes, knees, and nipples may also be involved....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentLifestyle ChangesAvoiding TriggersOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Lifestyle Changes Avoiding Triggers Outlook Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition that causes blood vessels in the hands and sometimes the feet to constrict, limiting blood flow to the fingers and toes. This reduced blood flow causes numbness and color changes in the fingers and toes and can be painful....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilaritiesDifferencesSafetyWarnings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities Differences Safety Warnings In the United States, about 53 million adults have arthritis—a disease that causes inflammation in the joints.Many of them turn to medications to help relieve pain and inflammation and improve their quality of life. Morsa Images / Getty Images How Prednisone and Methylprednisolone Are Similar Prednisone and methylprednisolone are both corticosteroids. This class of medication is used to treat arthritis and other conditions including allergies and asthma....
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries(ACL tears) are a common and feared injury for athletes. When an athlete tears their ACL the knee typicallyfeels unstable and may give outwhen they try to cut or pivot on the leg. While this may not prevent participation in every sport, it does cause significant problems when trying to play many sports like soccer and basketball.Tom Stewart / Getty ImagesACL reconstruction surgery does not repair the damaged ligament, but rather creates a new ligament using other tissue from the leg (often thepatellar tendon or hamstring tendon)....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRAD vs. DSEDWhat Is RAD?SymptomsChildren With RAD in AdulthoodDiagnosisCausesTreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents RAD vs. DSED What Is RAD? Symptoms Children With RAD in Adulthood Diagnosis Causes Treatment Prevention Coping Reactive attachment disorder, also known as RAD, is a mood or behavioral disorder that affects babies and children. RAD symptoms include difficulty with bonding and forming relationships and inappropriate social patterns....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Reactive hypoglycemia, also calledpostprandial hypoglycemia, occurs when your blood sugar (blood glucose) drops after eating. This “sugar crash” usually occurs within a few hours of eating. Why it happens is still under study, but it typically resolves quickly with a small amount of food or drink, like orange juice, or with glucose gel....
Key TakeawaysMedicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 for coverage that begins January 1, 2024.During open enrollment, Medicare beneficiaries can change their basic Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Part D plans for coverage the following year.Ahead of enrollment, pay attention to any notices from your current plans for information on changes to coverage. Key Takeaways Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 for coverage that begins January 1, 2024....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReading a ChartThe Purpose of A1cHow It WorksReaching Your Goal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reading a Chart The Purpose of A1c How It Works Reaching Your Goal TheA1ctest is a blood test that measures your average blood glucose (blood sugar) over a three-month period. It helps healthcare providers evaluate your risk of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes or, if you have diabetes, how well you’re managing yourblood sugar....
