12 July 2022
Summertime is the time for fun in the sun. It's also a time for allergies and hay fever if you're among the many people who suffer from those conditions. And if you also suffer from asthma, summer allergens can trigger serious asthmatic episodes. And although you might think that a summer thunderstorm would clear the air of these allergens and bring relief, thunderstorms can actually have the opposite effect. Here's what you need to know about allergies and thunderstorm asthma, how to know if you have them, and how you can prevent and treat these conditions.
28 April 2022
Workers' comp can pay for the medical expenses and lost wages of people who are injured while working. If you're eligible for workers' comp, you may be able to choose your own treating doctor or see a doctor chosen by your employer. Either way, you can be sure to receive quality medical treatment over the course of your injury, recovery, and rehabilitation. Here are four types of workers' comp medical treatments that you can take advantage of:
23 February 2022
Arthritis refers to a group of illnesses that cause joint inflammation and pain. Common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The severity of the disease varies with each patient, with common symptoms including joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. The condition has no cure, but some treatments help ease pain and slow its progression. These treatments may include: Prescription Drugs Physicians prescribe different kinds of drugs to arthritis patients depending on the form and severity of arthritis they have and the symptoms they intend to treat.
6 December 2021
A urology health center is a medical facility specializing in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the urinary system in both men and women. These centers typically offer a wide range of services, including diagnostic tests, preventive care, and surgical and nonsurgical treatments for different conditions, including urinary tract infections, kidney stones, enlarged prostate, and female urology issues. When Should You Visit a Urology Health Center? If you visit a urology health center today, you will find a urologist who will review your case, perform diagnostic tests, and recommend the appropriate treatment.
14 October 2021
Addiction is very challenging to overcome, and it's especially challenging to overcome addiction when you are grappling with this condition and other mental disorders. You will have the best opportunity for recovery if you choose a luxury rehab that takes into consideration your dual diagnosis. Types of Disorders that Often Occur With Drug Addiction The type of conditions that often occur frequently together include: Depression Schizophrenia PTSD Bipolar disorder Experiencing a substantial amount of stress or having a traumatic experience can also increase the odds that you will also abuse substances.
13 May 2021
If you have joint pain that comes and goes, especially if you also have redness and warm skin over your joint, consider getting a diagnosis from your doctor if you haven't already. You might have rheumatoid arthritis. This is an inflammatory arthritis unlike osteoarthritis that develops due to joint wear and tear. The joint inflammation that goes along with rheumatoid arthritis can also cause joint damage, so treating your condition is important to slow the progression of damage.
15 December 2020
Pediatric surgery often requires children to be completely relaxed to achieve a successful procedure. General anesthesia allows your child to sleep through the surgery. When your child awakens, they will have no memory of the event. You can ease your worries—and your child's—by learning about the anesthesia process. Follow these instructions for preparing for surgery to help ensure a positive outcome. Eating and Drinking Before Surgery People under anesthesia should not eat or drink after a certain time the day before surgery.
25 September 2020
The better informed you are about what vestibular therapy is and how it works, the more likely it is that this type of therapy will be successful. The following are six things to know to get ready for your vestibular therapy appointment and maximize the effectiveness of this treatment method. 1. Vestibular therapy can provide treatment for conditions like dizziness, balance problems, vertigo, and chronic headaches. Vestibular therapy can be recommended as the best treatment option for a wide variety of conditions.
9 June 2020
If you suffer from painful hemorrhoids that have not responded to more conservative treatments, then surgery may be the best option. A hemorrhoidectomy can alleviate pain in the long-term. However, the recovery period does come with some discomfort, pain, and inconvenience. Here are some tips to help you navigate this recovery period so you can finally be pain-free. 1. Eat a soft, high-fiber diet. Sticking to soft foods will help keep your stool soft, which will reduce pain during your recovery period.
20 March 2020
Suffering from chronic pain is bad enough, and if your doctor recommends exercising through the pain, it may seem impossible. The best way to exercise through pain is to find something you enjoy and an exercise that is not too strenuous. Do as much as you can each time, and you'll be surprised at what you can do and how well it can help your pain. How Exercise Helps Chronic pain is often due to an over-sensitive central nervous system.