If you or a loved one suffer an injury that leads to either short-term or long-term difficulty in performing daily tasks, the use of assistive equipment and technology may help you return to independence. The world of technology to help with everyday tasks is vast and varied. There are many options and industry lingo to sift through; so much so that consultation with a professional, such as a rehabilitation therapist, is often merited....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsIdentifying Flare-UpsHow Long They LastTriggersTreatments and Self-CareWhen to Go to the HospitalFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Identifying Flare-Ups How Long They Last Triggers Treatments and Self-Care When to Go to the Hospital Frequently Asked Questions This article provides information about MS attacks and how to treat them. Verywell / Katie Kerpel MS Attack Symptoms Though approximately 85% of people with MS experience attacks, no two people will experience them in the exact same way....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout PeriodsWhy Douching Is BadHow to Stay CleanSex During Your PeriodCleaning Blood Stains Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Periods Why Douching Is Bad How to Stay Clean Sex During Your Period Cleaning Blood Stains Managing yourmenstrual flowcan be messy sometimes, anddouchingafter your period may seem like an easy solution. But it is not. People who douche often often feel that it makes them feel “cleaner” and helps prevent vaginal odor or infection....
Sexually transmitted diseasesaren’t just a problem of the young. Older people can suffer from them, too. In fact, there are several reasons why older adults may actually be in more danger from STDs than their younger counterparts, including: 1:187 Tips For Preventing STDs 1:18 7 Tips For Preventing STDs The Size of the Problem More than 60% of individuals over 60 have sex at least once a month,and yet they are rarely considered to be at risk of an STD....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Stelara WorksWho Can Take ItDosing & ScheduleSide EffectsInteractionsContraindicationsOther ConsiderationsCost and Discounts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Stelara Works Who Can Take It Dosing & Schedule Side Effects Interactions Contraindications Other Considerations Cost and Discounts Stelara (ustekinumab) is an injectedbiologic drugused to treat moderate to severeplaque psoriasisand activepsoriatic arthritis. This article discusses Stelara for psoriasis. It explains how Stelara works, potential side effects, and dosing information....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsTypesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPreventionWhat STEMI Means Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Types Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention What STEMI Means A STEMI, or ST elevationmyocardial infarction, is a heart attack that occurs when a major artery feeding into the heart is completely blocked. This changes the blood flow to the organ and the electrical current in the lower chambers. This article explains what a STEMI heart attack is....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Surgery Is NeededWhat Is Revascularization?BenefitsWhich Is Better? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Surgery Is Needed What Is Revascularization? Benefits Which Is Better? There are risks and benefits to each approach. Your healthcare provider will also consider things like how many blockages you have and where they are. Your preference and your healthcare provider’s preference will be taken into account, too....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChoosing the Right SizeHow to UseDos and Don’tsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Choosing the Right Size How to Use Dos and Don’ts Alternatives These bandage wraps are typically used to treatsprains and strains. But, they can also help to keep a body part stabilized, such as when there has been arib fracture. The bandages may be used to prevent or treat the build-up of fluid in the lower legs, known asedema....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGetting a DiagnosisMS Diagnostic CriteriaTests Used Besides MRIAge at DiagnosisRisks of Undiagnosed MSNext in Multiple Sclerosis GuideHow Multiple Sclerosis Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Getting a Diagnosis MS Diagnostic Criteria Tests Used Besides MRI Age at Diagnosis Risks of Undiagnosed MS Next in Multiple Sclerosis Guide The good news is that after extensive revisions of the McDonald criteria (a formal set of MS diagnostic guidelines) and the emergence of sophisticatedmagnetic resonance imaging(MRI) techniques, multiple sclerosis can now be diagnosed more timely and accurately....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It OccursCan It Heal Itself?Seeking TreatmentTreatment OptionsWhat to ExpectSelf-Care TipsComplicationsSeeing an ENT Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It Occurs Can It Heal Itself? Seeking Treatment Treatment Options What to Expect Self-Care Tips Complications Seeing an ENT Otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of theouter ear canalthat causes pain along with swelling, redness, itching, ear drainage, and decreased hearing....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Stop Self-Loathing ThoughtsSupporting Someone Else Experiencing Self-LoathingLearning to Love YourselfUnderstanding the Origins of Self-Loathing Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Stop Self-Loathing Thoughts Supporting Someone Else Experiencing Self-Loathing Learning to Love Yourself Understanding the Origins of Self-Loathing Thoughts Self-loathing means you have very strong feelings of dislike for yourself. Self-loathing is related toself-esteem. Everyone feels a lack of confidence sometimes, but people with healthy self-esteem generally feel good about themselves and value their achievements....
If you feel as ifyour providerhas insulted you, there may be some steps you need to take. Providers, like your doctor, nurse,nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, medical assistant, even the billing clerk or receptionist in your healthcare provider’s office or the hospital, are professionals, but they are people, too. Before you take steps to deal with insulting behavior from a medical provider, be sure you understand why a provider might insult you....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisks and ContraindicationsBeforeDuringAfterInterpreting ResultsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks and Contraindications Before During After Interpreting Results Summary Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a type of radiation therapy in which special equipment is used to precisely deliver a dose of radiation to a tumor. SBRT aims to employ the highest possible dose of radiation to kill cancer while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues and organs, but it doesn’t come without risks....
