The bronchial tubes connect the windpipe to the lungs. When that tube becomes inflamed, making it difficult to breath well, the condition is called bronchitis. There are two types of bronchitis: chronic and acute. Chronic bronchitis lasts several...
Hockey skates need to fit well, especially in the toes. Skates that fit poorly in the toes can lead to blisters, calluses, corns and subungual hematomas, or bleeding under the toenails. The toe cap of your skates protects the toes from lacerations...
Magnesium citrate is a liquid medication usually reserved for cleaning out the bowels when you're preparing for a gastrointestinal procedure such as a colonoscopy. Milder versions of the remedy also are helpful for relieving constipation. It...
Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart conditions, including heart diseases and diseases of the blood vessels. These diseases include, but are not limited to, heart attacks, congenital heart defects and coronary artery disease. These doctors also...
A doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine maintains or restores health through diagnosis and treatment of health conditions. The title "physician" refers to both a doctor of medicine and doctor of osteopathic medicine in the United...
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) refers to an X-ray of your fallopian tubes and uterus. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, your doctor will place a cannula (tube) into the opening of your cervix and fill your uterus and...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause discomfort and make going to the bathroom a hassle. A urinary tract infection will not clear up on its own and must be cured with medicine prescribed by your doctor. It is best to get treated as soon as...
Thyroid nodules are cysts on your thyroid gland that are sometimes filled with fluid. According to the Mayo Clinic, most thyroid nodules are benign, especially if they accompany another thyroid condition such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism....
You might believe the adage "an apple a day will keep the doctor away" applies only to apples. But some claim that apple products, such as apple cider vinegar are healthy for you, too. There are a long list of purported health benefits of apple...
In the United States, patients may be treated by a doctor of osteopathic medicine or a doctor of allopathic medicine, more commonly known as an MD or medical doctor. Both types of doctors are fully qualified to treat patients, but they approach...
If you are interested in a career in fitness, you're in luck. The field is booming, according to CNNMoney.com. Fitness jobs will increase by more than 27 percent by 2014 compared to 2004. Fitness professionals need to have good social skills as...
Viral pink eye, also known as viral conjunctivitis, is perhaps one of the most common eye infections since this infection often results from the cold virus, causing redness and irritation. The herpes virus may also affect your eye. This condition...
Allergies refer to an extreme sensitivity to a certain substance in the environment or in your medicine cabinet. Your body sees certain medications, pollen, poison oak and poison ivy as foreign substances and, therefore, mounts an immune attack....
Namenda (generic name: memantine) is a medication used to treat the dementia of Alzheimer's disease. According to the National Library of Medicine, your doctor can prescribe a 10mg dose, but other doses are available, depending on the severity of...
Every medication has the potential for side effects, but not all side effects are an allergic reaction. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology reports that about 5 to 10 percent of adverse effects fall in the category of an allergic...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked with the changing of the seasons. As the summer months turn into winter, there is less sunlight, which may cause chemical changes in the brain, resulting in depression in up to 6...
Sprained thumbs usually occur as sports injuries. Sports like volleyball and football are dangerous to fingers because the player uses his hands and also comes in full contact with other players. Sprained thumbs can also be the result of trying...
Pronation is defined as the foot rolling inward toward the body during movement, mainly walking or running. A certain amount of normal pronation occurs when you run. However, excessive pronation or overpronation during running will cause...
Tennis requires the use of many muscles of the shoulder, arm and back. Pain in the biceps could be radiating from any one of these muscles, although it is typically caused by a certain few. Many times the symptoms will indicate where the injury is...
Having a sick child is never a fun experience but the matter can become even more worrisome when the child is experiencing diarrhea. While the watery stool can simply be the result of something as harmless as a temporary reaction to food, it can...
You may remember your family's general practitioner from years past. But in the United States, the medical field that was once known as general practice is now called family medicine and a doctor who practices it is a family physician. General...
Shin splints are pain in the front of the leg, specifically your tibia, which is the larger of the two bones in your lower leg. Shin splints are a common entity that is frequently caused because runners (or other athletic people) do not stretch...
Three out of four women will have uterine fibroids at some point in their lives, according to MayoClinic.com. Fibroids usually don't cause problems or require treatment. Symptoms that do occur can include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and...
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases posits that approximately 14 million Americans are currently diagnosed with this disorder. It is most commonly seen in those aged 30 to 60 years and especially prevalent in...
Cyclist acne is a form of acne mechanica. Acne mechanica is fairly common among athletes and is distinguished from the more common acne vulgaris by its underlying causes: heat, friction, pressure and occlusion. In cyclists, acne is commonly found...
Type 2 diabetes, which is an impairment in the way your body produces or uses insulin, needs self-care under the supervision of a doctor or a medical team to control blood sugar levels as regular treatment. Along with your doctor, you may need a...
Endometrial ablation is a medical procedure used to treat women with heavy menstrual bleeding. The treatment involves removing a thin layer of the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, which typically stops or reduces menstrual flow. There are a...
Attention deficit disorder or ADD is a psychological condition that commonly affects children but is also present in adults, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. People who suffer from attention deficit problems have a hard time...
Your eyelids contain meibomian glands that produce oils that become part of your tear film. At times, the duct of the gland may have a blockage, resulting in a bump on the eyelid, a condition commonly known as a stye. The blocked duct may cause...
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