Most people get more than enough vitamin B-12 in their diets. It’s found in animal-derived foods, such as milk, yogurt, cheese, beef, eggs and fish, and in most fortified breakfast cereals. But there’s always the potential of developing a deficiency. This is especially true for older adults, vegetarians and people with gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn’s disease and celiac disease. So you may find a need to supplement the diet with vitamin B-12. As with most supplements, this vitamin is generally considered safe when taken at its recommended daily allowance. If you develop side effects, talk to a doctor.
The most common cause of glaucoma is increased intraocular pressure, or abnormally high pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma treatment usually begins with eye drops to relieve the pressure, but if treatment is unsuccessful, you mi
A sour stomach describes a condition more commonly known as indigestion. Simple indigestion may be brought on by triggers such as eating certain foods or stress. However, indigestion combined with a numb feeling in the tongue i...
An infected tear duct swells with fluid, creating a sty on the eyelid. This swollen, red bump is sensitive to touch and can occur in individuals of all ages, although certain behaviors increase the risk of experiencing a sty. F...
In sensitive people, gluten can cause hundreds of health problems from gastrointestinal distress to itchy skin. Facial and eye twitching isn't commonly listed as a side effect of gluten intolerance, but it can be related. If yo...
Macular edema is a condition in which there is a swelling of the part of your eye known as the macular. The macular is a small area in the center of your retina that is responsible for detailed and central vision. When swollen,...
Keratoconus is a degenerative eye condition that thins the cornea, pushing it into a cone-like shape. The change in cornea shape causes vision problems, including nearsightedness and astigmatism. Causes of keratoconus range fro...
Cataracts are an eyesight disorder that affects around half of Americans over the age of 65, according to the National Institutes of Health. To restore sight, doctors usually recommend cataract surgery, an outpatient procedure,...
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