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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPostsurgical SeromasSeroma vs. CystTreatmentsRepeat ProceduresHow Long to Treat Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Postsurgical Seromas Seroma vs. Cyst Treatments Repeat Procedures How Long to Treat A seroma is a common postsurgical complication in which fluid accumulates under the skin at the surgical site. Often, people notice a swollen, soft, or squishy area forming a few days after surgery. This buildup of seroma fluid can cause discomfort and sometimes lead to more serious issues if left untreated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSerosanguineous DrainageCausesOther Types of DrainageWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Serosanguineous Drainage Causes Other Types of Drainage When to Seek Medical Care Serosanguineousdrainage is the normal discharge of fluid from a wound or incision site after surgery. This usually appears as a thin, often slightly yellow fluid that’s mostly water, with a light pink tinge. Serosanguineous drainage lasts for a few days as a wound heals....

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and a hormone that helps regulate a lot of your bodily functions.Melatonincontrols the entire sleep/wake cycle, while serotonin is involved more specifically in wakefulness, triggering sleep, and REM sleep. Melatonin helps you fall asleep, while serotonin helps you wake up feeling refreshed. Dreet Production / Getty Images A growing pool of research suggests that people withfibromyalgia(FMS)mayhave low levels of serotonin or low serotonin activity. Experts are split, however, as to whether serotonin levels are high or low in people withchronic fatigue syndrome(CFS orME/CFS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal FunctionToo Little SerotoninToo Much SerotoninManaging Sertonin Levels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Function Too Little Serotonin Too Much Serotonin Managing Sertonin Levels Serotonin, also known as5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT), is a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) that helps regulate various functions in the brain and body. Researchers have linked too-high and too-low levels of serotonin to a range of symptoms and conditions. Normal Serotonin Function and Production An average serotonin level is between 50 and 200 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are They?Similarities and DifferencesCauses of ImbalancesMental Health ImpactsDigestionSleepHigh LevelsWays to BoostFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They? Similarities and Differences Causes of Imbalances Mental Health Impacts Digestion Sleep High Levels Ways to Boost FAQs Serotoninanddopamineare neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that allow nerves to communicate with each other or with other structures in your body. These commonneurotransmittersact on similar parts of the body but have different effects on mood and memory, digestion, and other functions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow SNRIs Work and Their UsesExamples of Common SNRIsSNRIs vs. SSRIs: Which Work Better?Side Effects of SNRIsSafety PrecautionsWhen to Talk to Your Healthcare ProviderSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How SNRIs Work and Their Uses Examples of Common SNRIs SNRIs vs. SSRIs: Which Work Better? Side Effects of SNRIs Safety Precautions When to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider Summary Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of antidepressants that block the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBiology of EjaculationNeurotransmittersPhases of EjaculationErection vs EjaculationSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Biology of Ejaculation Neurotransmitters Phases of Ejaculation Erection vs Ejaculation Summary Serotonin, a chemical in your brain, plays an important role in your sex life, including ejaculation. A chemical messenger, or neurotransmitter, serotonin is also important for your mental health. That’s why certain antidepressants that affect serotonin can have sexual side effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsTestingSymptomsRehabilitation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Testing Symptoms Rehabilitation Theserratus anterioris a fan-shaped muscle that attaches your shoulder blade, known as yourscapula, to your rib cage. The muscle helps to move your scapula in various directions and is essential for proper shoulder function. Injury to the serratus anterior is rare, but if it happens, you may require rehabilitation to get your shoulder moving and functioning normally again....

A deathdoulais someone whoassists a dying individualand, typically, also the family before, during, and after a death occurs (often referred to as the pan-death “spectrum,” “process” or “journey”) to provide physical, emotional, psychological and even spiritual support. Sometimes associated with the home-death or home-funeral movements, a death doula generally offers/assists in a wide range of services that can vary greatly, depending upon the circumstances, but generally seeks to provide a holistic, hands-on, non-medical approach to the fundamentally natural process of dying for all parties involved....

Whenautistic peopleare under the age of 22, they receive a range of free programs and services through government entitlements and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Once they turn 22, however, those entitlements disappear. This, according to some sources, is a “services cliff” over which families fall. The reality, however, is that most autistic adults and their families can and do find support. Huntstock / Getty Images How Adult Services Differ from Children’s Services The biggest difference between adult and children’s autism services is that most services provided to children under IDEA are entitlement-based, while the services provided to adults are eligibility-based....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA listed sesame as the ninth major food allergen in the United States.Under the new regulations, manufacturers must list sesame as an allergen on labels and work to prevent cross-contact in production.To avoid compliance, some restaurants have started adding sesame into recipes that previously did not contain this allergen. Key Takeaways The FDA listed sesame as the ninth major food allergen in the United States.Under the new regulations, manufacturers must list sesame as an allergen on labels and work to prevent cross-contact in production....

Sesame seeds have been used for a variety of reasons for thousands of years. They are available in three different colors—white, black, and brown. Sesame seeds and the oil extracted from the seeds are commonly used in recipes; sesame oils are found in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.Matilde Gattoni / Getty ImagesWhat Is Sesame Allergy?Allergy to sesame is not new. Though it was first described in 1950, it seems to be a growing problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceSymptomsDiagnosisCancer RiskRisk FactorsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Symptoms Diagnosis Cancer Risk Risk Factors Treatment Asessile polypis a flat, abnormal growth of tissue on the lining of the large intestine, including the largest part called the colon. Most sessile polyps arebenign(non-cancerous) and unlikely to turnmalignant(cancerous). However, certain changes in sessile polyps may place you at a higher risk of developingcolon cancer....