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Different types ofelectrical stimulation(e-stim) can be used inphysical therapy. These therapeutic treatments can decrease pain and inflammation, improve circulation,and help your muscles contract properly.The various types include:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)Russian stimulationNeuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)Inferential current (IFC) electrical stimulationHigh voltage electrical stimulationIontophoresisElectrical stimulation often is used to augment your physical therapy program after an injury or illness. It should not be the only treatment you receive when attending physical therapy.This article lists the types of electrical stimulation to help you understand how it’s commonly used in physical therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGoal of MedicationMedication OptionsAntibioticsSecondary Endo TreatmentAlternative MedicationsDoes Medication Help?Benefits vs. RisksWhen Medication Doesn’t Work Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Goal of Medication Medication Options Antibiotics Secondary Endo Treatment Alternative Medications Does Medication Help? Benefits vs. Risks When Medication Doesn’t Work Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to that which normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus.There is no cure for endometriosis. However, symptoms can be managed with medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEnzymesTypesSymptomsTreatmentResearchFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Enzymes Types Symptoms Treatment Research Frequently Asked Questions When the production of key enzymes is missing or deficient at birth, it causes disease.Most enzyme deficiencies are genetic disorders that lead to errors in metabolism. When there is an error in metabolism, the body cannot process chemicals efficiently, which can lead to dysfunction. Enzymes are small proteins located inside cells that help support chemical reactions important for managing sugar, vitamin, protein, and fat levels which are essential for body functions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types When to See a Healthcare Provider Prevention Eye infections happen because of viruses, bacteria, and fungi. They can affect any part of the eye, including the eyelid. An infection can affect one eye at a time or both. It is important to see your primary care provider or eye care provider if you suspect you may have an eye infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeUsesTypesPlacementRemoval Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Uses Types Placement Removal A feeding tube is a medical device used to feed a person who is unable to eat or drink. A person may need a feeding tube due todifficulty swallowing, an eating disorder, or other feeding issues. Feeding tubes may be needed for a short-term concern or a more permanent basis. Temporary feeding tubes are placed in the nose (nasogastric or NG tube) or through the mouth (orogastric or OG tube)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Uterine Fibroids?Pedunculated FibroidsSubserosal FibroidsSubmucosalIntramuralTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Uterine Fibroids? Pedunculated Fibroids Subserosal Fibroids Submucosal Intramural Treatments The symptoms and severity can depend on what types of fibroids a person has, as well as their location and size. Symptoms overlap among the different types, but certain types can be more likely to cause certain symptoms. The most common symptom of all fibroids is heavy or prolonged menses....

Foot infections are often mild and easily treated at home, particularly fungal ones. Others can get worse and spread into the bloodstream, especially bacterial ones, and require aggressive medical treatment. This article describes some of the more common fungal and bacterial foot infections, including how to recognize them and avoid them. Verywell/Brianna Gilmartin Fungal Foot Infections Fungal foot infections can be persistent and hard to treat, but they are rarely life-threatening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFracture LocationsCommon TypesSymptomsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fracture Locations Common Types Symptoms Treatment The stability of the joint after an ankle fracture and the necessary treatment hinge on exactly where the break occurs. This article reviews the bones that may be involved in an ankle break, the most common types of these injuries, how they impact the joint, and related symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewDown SyndromeEdwards SyndromesPatau SyndromeWarkany SyndromeTrisomy 16Trisomy 22Trisomy 9Kleinfelter SyndromeTriple X SyndromeXYY Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Down Syndrome Edwards Syndromes Patau Syndrome Warkany Syndrome Trisomy 16 Trisomy 22 Trisomy 9 Kleinfelter Syndrome Triple X Syndrome XYY Syndrome Atrisomyis a genetic disorder in which a person has threechromosomesinstead of the usual two. The most well-known trisomy isDown syndrome, but there are others like Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome that have distinct symptoms and characteristics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMain TypesBasic Blood Glucose MetersContinuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)CGM-Insulin Pump CombosThings to ConsiderAccuracyFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Blood Glucose Monitoring GuideHow to Use a Glucometer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Main Types Basic Blood Glucose Meters Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) CGM-Insulin Pump Combos Things to Consider Accuracy Frequently Asked Questions Next in Blood Glucose Monitoring Guide If you’re in the market for aglucometer(blood glucose monitor), you’ve got choices—and lots of them....

Guillain-Barrésyndrome(GBS) is anautoimmune disorderof the peripheral nervous system. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. GBS actually refers to a group of disorders associated with muscle weakness, sensory loss, the malfunction of involuntary nerves (dysautonomia), or some combination of the three problems. An uncommon condition, Guillain-Barré Syndrome affects one or two people per 100,000. This article explains how the condition affects the nervous system and the different subtypes of GBS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hand Arthritis?OsteoarthritisRheumatoid ArthritisPsoriatic ArthritisGoutLupusPost-Traumatic Arthritis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hand Arthritis? Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis Gout Lupus Post-Traumatic Arthritis There are over 100 different forms of arthritis known to date, with the most common beingosteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,gout, andlupus. While arthritis can affect any joint in the body, it often occurs in the joints of the hands and fingers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart FailureCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Valve DiseaseCongenital Heart DiseaseCardiomyopathyHeart InfectionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease Heart Valve Disease Congenital Heart Disease Cardiomyopathy Heart Infections Frequently Asked Questions Heart diseases impact how blood pumps and circulates within the body. When a healthcare provider says that you have heart disease, they may be referencing one of several conditions that can commonly impact the heart or blood vessels....