Surgery and recovery can take a lot out of you. The amount of time it will take to recover from surgery varies from person to person. Factors that influence your timeline for healing include the type of surgery, your overall health, your support system, and your motivation to recover. What you do while recuperating after surgery can either speed up your healing or slow it down. This article discusses what to do and what not to do after surgery....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Rectal bleeding is not normal and it can be upsetting. There are common reasons for bleeding such ashemorrhoidsor a tear in the anal canal. Less common reasons include colon or rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),diverticulosis, orischemic colitis....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUlcerative ColitisCrohn’s DiseaseWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ulcerative Colitis Crohn’s Disease When to See a Doctor One of the many symptoms ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)is bleeding. Blood in or on the stool can be frightening. While it can be a sign of an emergency, it’s sometimes part of an IBD flare-up. IBD is a term for two gastrointestinal conditions with chronic inflammation—ulcerative colitisandCrohn’s disease....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBowel Habit ChangesAbdominal PainBloody StoolsRectal PressureAnemiaWeight LossConditions With Similar SymptomsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bowel Habit Changes Abdominal Pain Bloody Stools Rectal Pressure Anemia Weight Loss Conditions With Similar Symptoms Frequently Asked Questions In the early stages of the disease,rectal cancersymptoms may not be present. As it progresses and symptoms do appear, they can include: It is important to see a healthcare provider if you notice them....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Gets Rectal Prolapse?Signs of Rectal ProlapseDiagnosing Rectal ProlapseTreating a Prolapsed RectumWhen to Call Your Doctor Immediately Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Gets Rectal Prolapse? Signs of Rectal Prolapse Diagnosing Rectal Prolapse Treating a Prolapsed Rectum When to Call Your Doctor Immediately If you have rectal prolapse, you may even be able to feel a small lump or soft piece of tissue extending from your anus....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactsSymptomsWhen to Get HelpTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Facts Symptoms When to Get Help Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Rectovaginal endometriosisis a subtype ofendometriosisin which the lining of the uterus (theendometrium) grows around the rectum, the vagina, and the structures between them. There is no cure for endometriosis. Rectovaginal endometriosis is the most severe form of endometriosis. This article will discuss rectovaginal endometriosis, including general facts about the condition, symptoms, what to do if you think you may have it, treatment options, and more....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Mouth UlcersCauses of RecurrenceTreatment OptionsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Mouth Ulcers Causes of Recurrence Treatment Options Prevention A mouth ulcer is a sore that develops in the soft lining of the gums,tongue, inner cheeks, lips, or palate. Younger children often get these as part of a viral or bacterial infection. Older children will sometimes have recurrent mouth ulcers, the cause of which can be difficult to pinpoint....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recurrent respiratory infections are very common in children, but can sometimes be a sign of an underlying medical condition ranging from congenital abnormalities of the lungs to primary immunodeficiency syndromes. Yet, since the average young child has six to ten “colds” a year, it can be hard to know when you should be concerned....
Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They? Common Causes Yeast Infections in Males Effects of Chronic Infections Overtreating Self-Care Symptoms vs. STIs If you suffer from four or more vaginalyeast infectionsa year, you may have chronic yeast infections. This article discusses the causes of recurring yeast infections, how to treat them, and how to prevent them from happening. SDI Productions / Getty Images What Qualifies as Recurring (Chronic) Yeast Infections?...
The red blood cell (RBC) count is a test that measures the number of oxygen-carrying blood cells in your blood. An abnormal RBC test result is often the first sign of an illness. The test requires a simple blood sample. Verywell Health Normal RBC Reference Range An RBC count is the number of red blood cells per a particular volume of blood. It may be reported in millions of cells per microliter (mcL) of blood or in trillions of cells per liter (L) of blood....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCBCRBCMCHCMCVMCHRDW Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CBC RBC MCHC MCV MCH RDW As valuable as the tests are, understanding what a high RBC, low MCV, or low MCH mean can be difficult and confusing. But, with a little insight and education, you can make sense of the different tests and participate more actively in your healthcare decisions. This article breaks down the various tests that make up the RBC indices, including what high and low test values mean....
Key TakeawaysFrequent blood transfusions are a common and necessary treatment for sickle cell disease, which primarily affects people from racial and ethnic minorities.As part of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Illinois Medical District in Chicago is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage underrepresented groups to donate blood.Donation centers are taking precautions to protect all donors from COVID-19.As part ofNational Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Illinois Medical District (IMD) in Chicago is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage people from racial and ethnic minorities to donate blood....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD EffectsHealth RisksBehavioral RisksFoods to AvoidBans Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD Effects Health Risks Behavioral Risks Foods to Avoid Bans Made from petroleum, red dye 40 is a synthetic food dye. Some studies suggest a link between red dye 40 and ADHD behavior; the dye might trigger or exacerbate behavioral changes in sensitive children. To avoid potential issues, children with ADHD should steer clear of products with red dye 40, including certain candies, soft drinks, andcough medicines....
