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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart Failure OverviewLeft-Sided Heart FailureRight-Sided Heart FailureBiventricular Heart FailureWhat About Congestive Heart Failure?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart Failure Overview Left-Sided Heart Failure Right-Sided Heart Failure Biventricular Heart Failure What About Congestive Heart Failure? Frequently Asked Questions Heart failureis what happens when your heart is not pumping enough blood throughout the body. It does not mean the heart has stopped working....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CHepatitis DHepatitis EWhat Are the Warning Signs of Hepatitis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatitis D Hepatitis E What Are the Warning Signs of Hepatitis? Viral hepatitis is common. Worldwide, 354 million people are living with hepatitis B or C. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 3 million people will develop new, chronic cases of one of these viruses each year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s TestedEstrogenProgesteroneFollicle StimulatingTestosterone/DHEAThyroidLuteinizing HormoneOther HormonesTesting Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s Tested Estrogen Progesterone Follicle Stimulating Testosterone/DHEA Thyroid Luteinizing Hormone Other Hormones Testing Options A hormone test for women can reveal important information about your health. These tests can detect fertility problems, where you are in your menstrual cycle, or whether you’re starting perimenopause. Hormone blood tests can also play a role in diagnosing medical conditions such as thyroid disease or diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatment and PreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Complications Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Insomniais a commonsleep disorderthat makes it hard to fall asleep and/or remain asleep. Insomnia prevents you from getting the amount and quality of sleep you need to function normally. Without treatment, insomnia can affect daytime alertness. It can impact your ability to think, remember, and react....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypes of ProvidersConditions TreatedBenefitsRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types of Providers Conditions Treated Benefits Risks Integrative medicine is a patient-focused, “whole-person” approach to healthcare that combines therapies that are both evidence-based and experiential (based on practical, real-world experience). Integrative medicine employs a variety of disciplines, including alternative medicine and conventional Western medicine. Integrative medicine practitioners consider the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental influences that affect a person’s health....

The use of knee braces in sports medicine is a controversial topic. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But do knee braces help? PhotoAlto/Odilon Dimier/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Types There are two basic types of knee braces: Functional Knee Braces Most patients who are concerned about knee braces already have a ligament injury. These patients may be interested in the functional knee braces. These functional knee braces are designed to compensate for a torn knee ligament....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Liver disease is a broad term that describes health conditions that damage theliver. As the body’s largest internal organ, the liver helps with vital functions like digesting food, processing substances, and filtering waste. When a person develops liver disease, the organ becomes damaged and can’t work properly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProcedures That Use ItWhy It’s UsedHow It Is GivenDrugs UsedHow Long It LastsPreparationRisksFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Procedures That Use It Why It’s Used How It Is Given Drugs Used How Long It Lasts Preparation Risks Frequently Asked Questions Local anesthesia involves using medications (local anesthetics) to numb an area of your body. It’s used to prevent pain during and after surgery or other medical procedures, such as dental work or gettingstitches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsACE Inhibitors and ARBsAntiplatelet DrugsBeta-BlockersAnticoagulantsNitratesStatinsThrombolyticsOther Medications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ACE Inhibitors and ARBs Antiplatelet Drugs Beta-Blockers Anticoagulants Nitrates Statins Thrombolytics Other Medications If you are recovering from a heart attack, your healthcare provider may prescribe medication to lower the risk of it happening again. These treatments can serve several purposes, such as lowering blood pressure, preventing blood clots, and improving blood flow....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents MEN1 MEN2 MEN4 Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment Specialists and Organizations Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, commonly known as MEN syndromes, are rare, genetic disorders that cause multiple tumors to form within the endocrine system. MEN syndrome tumors may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The endocrine system is comprised of glands, organs, and other structures. It’s responsible for producing, regulating, and releasing hormones throughout the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsychoanalysisBehavior TherapyCognitive TherapyHumanistic TherapyIntegrative Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psychoanalysis Behavior Therapy Cognitive Therapy Humanistic Therapy Integrative Therapy Deciding to start therapy is a big, personal step toward prioritizing mental health and improving overall well-being. There are differing types of mental health therapy, from cognitive behavior therapy to play therapy. It can be overwhelming to determine which type is the best fit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsScalp PsoriasisPlaque PsoriasisPsoriasis on the FaceNail PsoriasisGuttate PsoriasisMeasuring SeverityTreatmentWhen to Seek CareComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Scalp Psoriasis Plaque Psoriasis Psoriasis on the Face Nail Psoriasis Guttate Psoriasis Measuring Severity Treatment When to Seek Care Complications Psoriasiscan be mild, moderate, or severe. Mild psoriasis means the disease affects less than 3% of the body.To be considered mild, theautoimmune skin conditionmust be easily treated and have little effect on your quality of life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesWarning SignsLook-AlikesCausesMole Removal and Biopsy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Warning Signs Look-Alikes Causes Mole Removal and Biopsy The three types of skinmolesare common nevus, atypical (dysplastic) nevus, andspitz nevus.They may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. Within these types are noncancerous and potentially cancerous moles. This article explains types of moles, including those that are benign (noncancerous) and those that may be potentially cancerous....