Exercise is one of the most valuable tools you have for managing menopause. That's because it can help relieve many of the symptoms you'll face, such as night sweats, hot flashes, depression and raised cardiovascular risk factors, says Dr. Susan...
Abdominal pain and soreness can be caused by many conditions. It's often difficult to determine the exact location and cause of abdominal pain. Abdominal pain may originate from organs in the abdominal cavity, or it may be caused by structures...
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are sometimes not noticed and may develop slowly. It may take years after the disease has developed before some people are diagnosed with it. The symptoms may occur in people who do not suspect diabetes. There are...
Irritable bladder syndrome, also called interstitial cystitis, is a condition that can occur by itself or in conjunction with a number of other autoimmune diseases such as fibromyalgia, lupus or scleroderma. Symptoms of irritable bladder syndrome...
Saw palmetto is an herbal supplement made from the ripened berries of the plant species Sabal serrulata and Serenoa repens. Traditional use of the herb stems back to the Mayan civilization, as well as to the Seminole tribe in Florida. Saw palmetto...
White oak bark, also called oak bark, contains minerals such as zinc and calcium, as well as B vitamins and vitamin C. Some of its properties, including its anti-inflammatory abilities, can aid in certain health issues, including pain in the...
If you have been living with chronic hip pain due to illness or injury you may have decided to have hip surgery to relieve your symptoms. In most cases the surgery is safe and there are no complications. In other cases you may develop an infection...
Bladder spasms are painful. It can be difficult to figure out the cause and what you can do to help to reduce their frequency.
Though physicals and screenings are the best ways to catch signs and symptoms of cancer, you can be aware of changes in your own body that require action. Signs and symptoms will vary based on the location of the cancer, its size and whether it...
When the term "herpes" is used, most people think of genital herpes, the sexually transmitted type. This article will indeed address herpes simplex 2, the STD form of herpes. However, there are other types of herpes infections. All herpes...
Many diseases are associated with decreased body weight. According to MayoClinic.com, weight loss involves burning more calories than you consume. Some types of weight loss are healthy and are achieved by improving your diet and increasing your...
If you've been a runner for a long time but suddenly get bladder pain when running, its understandable that you would be concerned. Several potential conditions, including an infection and a chronic condition called interstitial cystitis, could be...
Crohn's disease is a chronic illness that causes inflammation in the digestive tract lining and bothersome symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. While no known cure for Crohn's disease exists, symptoms are often manageable through...
Adriamycin (doxorubicin) and Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) make up the chemotherapy regimen known as AC. These medications are commonly used together for the treatment of breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, Adriamycin is...
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms range from mild to severe. While there is no cure for MS, a number of MS medications can help slow...
The chemotherapy regimen CMF is used to treat breast cancer, and contains the drugs cyclophosphamide (brand name Cytoxan), methotrexate (brand name Mexate or Folex) and 5-fluorouracil (brand names 5-FU and Adrucil) (cancer.org). As with any...
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease, causing swelling and inflammation of the digestive tract. One of the symptoms of Crohn's disease is the formation of fistulas, which are small tunnels or openings, either connecting one loop...
Interstitial cystitis, or IC, can be ulcerative or non-ulcerative. The non-ulcerative form involves hemorrhages along the bladder wall with general signs of inflammation. The ulcerative form involves actual sores or ulcers along the bladder wall,...
Risperdal (generic name risperidone) is an antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and the irritability associated with autism. It comes in four forms: injection, liquid suspension, oral tablet and...
The common cold is a repetitive, lifelong annoyance. A large number of different viruses that infect the nasal tissues cause the common cold, characterized by a runny nose, nasal stuffiness, sneezing and, occasionally, a scratchy throat and...
Risperdal, generically known as risperidone, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and the irritability caused by autism. Available in four forms--injection, liquid suspension, oral tablet and disintegrating...
If you have ever experienced a yeast infection, athlete's foot, bladder infection or even a canker sore, it may be due to a yeast overgrowth. Candida, a yeast microorganism, resides in the bowels of your digestive tract. When imbalance occurs due...
Alli is the brand name for orlistat, an over-the-counter drug that some people use to help them reach their goals for weight loss. This diet aid requires that you follow a low-fat diet, and if you do not follow the specific dietary guidelines that...
Total knee arthroplasty, otherwise known as total knee replacement, is a procedure where arthritic joint surfaces are removed and replaced with artificial implants. The procedure is indicated in cases of severe, end-stage degenerative arthritis...
The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. The gland is the size of a walnut and surrounds part of the urethra, right above the bladder. The prostate adds fluid to the urethra as sperm travel through the canal during ejaculation....
Motor vehicle accidents, falls, high contact sports accidents and acts of violence are the most common causes of paralysis. These traumas can cause a broken neck or broken back and damage the spinal cord, which in turn causes paralysis. The...
Candida albicans is a type of yeast that naturally exists in the human gut. When the population grows dramatically, Candida causes a yeast infection characterized by fatigue, weight gain, joint pain and gas, reports the website The Candida Diet....
In the first few months of pregnancy, you might eagerly await the first slight fluttering that indicates your baby is moving his newly developed arms and legs. By the end of pregnancy, with sore ribs and bladder from what might seem like fetal...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is chronic disease of the central nervous system that affects 250,000 to 350,000 people in the United States, based upon estimates provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Symptoms of MS...
