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When you need to better understand your spine diagnosis, being able to distinguish between key terms can make a world of difference in understanding why one course of treatment is recommended and another is not. Terms that describe back pain and its associated conditions are varied and might include sciatica, neuritis, radiculitis, radiculopathy, neuropathy, referred pain, or radiating pain. One thing is certain: They all have to do with the nervous system in some way....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilaritiesDifferencesWhich Is Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities Differences Which Is Right for You? Despite the similar names, Retin-A and Retin-A Micro aren’t exactly alike. There are some big differences between the two products, namely in the way they are formulated and deliver the active ingredient to the skin. Tretinoin can come as a cream, gel, or liquid and the delivery method is one of the key differences between Retin-A and Retin-A Micro....

Somatic pain and visceral pain are two distinct types of pain, and they feel different.Somatic paincomes from the skin, muscles, and soft tissues, whilevisceralpaincomes from the internal organs or blood vessels. Both somatic and visceral pain are known asnociceptivepain. They occur when pain-detecting nerves (nociceptors) send an impulse up the spinal cord to the brain in response to an injury or inflammation. Despite similar pain pathways, somatic pain and visceral pain feel very different....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe DifferenceInfection vs. DiseaseTypesSymptomsHow to TestTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Difference Infection vs. Disease Types Symptoms How to Test Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Asexually transmitted disease (STD)is a disease that is primarily spread through sexual contact.The term STD might be used interchangeably withsexually transmitted infection (STI). For those who make a distinction, such as Dr. Cornelius Reitmeijer, director of the Denver STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, there is one main difference between the terms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStigma vs. StereotypeExamples of StigmaCultural PerpetuationConsequencesAdvocatingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stigma vs. Stereotype Examples of Stigma Cultural Perpetuation Consequences Advocating Frequently Asked Questions The terms “stigma” and “stereotype” are often used to describe negative behaviors in society that are directed towards specific groups of people. When a certain thing is attached to a stigma, it is associated with feelings of shame....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentOverlap Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Overlap Syndrome Asthmaandchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)are both respiratory diseases involving chronic inflammation that leads to airflow obstruction. While they share similar symptoms, their causes and treatments differ. In some cases, asthma and COPD may overlap in what is termed asthma-COPD overlap syndrome, or ACOS. B. Boissonnet / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Metamucil?What Is Miralax?Which Is More Effective?Advantages of EachDisadvantages of EachAlternativesSide EffectsPrecautionsWho Should Not Take Them?InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Metamucil? What Is Miralax? Which Is More Effective? Advantages of Each Disadvantages of Each Alternatives Side Effects Precautions Who Should Not Take Them? Interactions Frequently Asked Questions MetamucilandMiralaxare bothover-the-counter (OTC) medicinesused to treatconstipation. However, Metamucil and Miralax work differently and have different side effects and safety profiles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are They Used For?How Do They Work?Comparing DosagesManaging InflammationSide Effects & PrecautionsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They Used For? How Do They Work? Comparing Dosages Managing Inflammation Side Effects & Precautions Interactions Frequently Asked Questions While they are very similar, prednisone and prednisolone are not the same. They are bothcorticosteroidmedications, also called glucocorticoids or, simply, steroids....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Saxenda?What Is Wegovy?Which Is More Effective?DosageAlternativesPrecautionsWho Should Avoid Saxenda or Wegovy?InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Saxenda? What Is Wegovy? Which Is More Effective? Dosage Alternatives Precautions Who Should Avoid Saxenda or Wegovy? Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Both medications belong to a class of drugs calledglucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists. A main difference between the two is that Saxenda is injected once daily, while Wegovy is injected once weekly....

FODMAPsare types of carbohydrates found in ordinary foods, and research suggests that they may contribute tosymptomsin people who haveirritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Eliminatinghigh FODMAPfoods from their diet helps many people with IBS feel better and may even have value for treating other conditions. Colleen Butler / Getty Images The Five FODMAP Types FODMAP foods are broken down into five categories: 2.Fructose:Fructoseis the sugar found in many fruits, honey, and high-fructose corn syrup....

There are many different types ofanemia, a condition in which there is a low number of red blood cells (RBCs) or a low hemoglobin concentration in the body. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in the RBCs that binds to oxygen, transporting it to tissues throughout the body. BSIP / Getty Images Anemia can develop due to nutritional deficits, blood loss, or chronic diseases.Anemia of chronic diseaseis a specific type of anemia that’s associated withinflammation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderCausesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms When to See a Healthcare Provider Causes Treatment Prevention Canker sores, also known asaphthous ulcersor recurringaphthous stomatitis, are small pitted lesions (sores) that occur inside the mouth. There are three types of canker sores that can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to eat or even talk. This article discusses the symptoms and treatment of three types of canker sores—including their appearance and who may be at risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an Endoscopy?Why You May Need an EndoscopyTypes of Endoscopy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an Endoscopy? Why You May Need an Endoscopy Types of Endoscopy Anendoscopyis a medical procedure that uses a long flexible tube with a camera on one end to see the inside of your body. An endoscopy is usually done when visualization of internal organs is necessary to make a diagnosis....