Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are more common in the United States than most Americans would assume. According to a 2006 article in "Mayo Clinic Proceedings," 57 percent of U.S general medicine inpatients are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D...
Numbness in the fingers following a workout happens often in athletic types, and as a rule this condition is no cause for alarm. Typically the body will draw blood from the extremities during activity to supply the large muscles of the legs with...
New parents expect sleepless nights and frequent diaper changes, but many are unprepared for the physical challenges of holding and carrying an infant for several hours each day. Back pain is a common complaint of new mothers and fathers. There...
Even when performed correctly, bench pressing can cause a variety of health problems. One of the most common is arm numbness that occurs either during the bench press exercise or throughout the day. The arm numbness is usually the result of one of...
Wisdom teeth are the last set of permanent molars to develop. Wisdom teeth are commonly removed if they are impacted--meaning they do not break through the gum line--or cause crowding of the other teeth. Getting your wisdom teeth removed can be...
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body and runs from the spinal cord, through the hip and buttock and down the length of each leg, according to MayoClinic.com. Sciatica is the name for pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve....
Splinting is a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that affects the nerves of the hand and wrist, which causes pain, numbness or weakness. Splinting at night has significant benefits, yet you must take care to choose the right splint...
Epilepsy results from abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause seizures affecting the whole body or only particular functions. A childhood condition, benign rolandic epilepsy causes partial seizures in affected children. Seizures...
The median nerve runs under the palm side of your hand through a passageway that is called the "carpal tunnel." When your median nerve continually gets high amounts of pressure placed on it, you can develop carpal tunnel syndrome. With this...
Ischial bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa that covers what is known as the ischial tuberosity, that is, the protrusion of bone in the pelvis upon which one sits when in a seated position. A bursa is a flat and closed sac that protects the...
Healthcare providers find the task of diagnosing fibromyalgia difficult. In "Human Psychopharmacology", Stephen M. Stahl, researcher, describes fibromyalgia as poorly defined or understood. Fibromyalgia symptoms mimic other diseases, which adds to...
Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by your body's inability to use glucose properly. It can affect virtually every organ in your body. Over time, nerves providing sensation to your hands and feet can be affected by a condition called diabetic...
Many a pregnant woman has woken in the dead of night to the feeling of what is surmised as sciatica. "Sciatica" suggests a numbness, shooting pain or tingling inherently linked to the sciatic nerve--the body's longest and widest nerve, which runs...
Osteoarthritis, the most common cause of joint inflammation, affected nearly 27 million Americans as of 2010, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that can also cause joint inflammation, affected...
Strive for good posture and correct wrist position and seek a more ergonomic workplace environment. Use tools and handles to maintain low-stress, natural positions and movements during work. Stretch regularly and take frequent breaks to avoid...
If you suffer from carpal tunnel symptoms, your health care provider may suggest a brace be worn at night or other times. The brace is used to put your wrist in a neutral position to help reduce the symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling that...
Acid reflux is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition that causes acid to rise up from the stomach, leading to a burning sensation or heartburn in the chest and throat. Antacids and medications can work for the time being, but certain...
A cup of coffee first thing in the morning is standard for many people who need a quick pick-me-up. The jolt of caffeine is supposed to make you more alert and clearheaded. However, too much caffeine can be hazardous, and can cause a condition...
A lot of so called "cures" for alcohol poisoning complications actually make the problem worse. Cold showers run the risk of choking the victim if he's having trouble breathing, while black coffee contains caffeine, which can dehydrate the victim...
Wipe away any fluids in the nose or mouth such as beverages or vomit. Make sure that the victim is breathing regularly. Shake him or tap him on the chest to see if you get a response. If you don't, call 911 immediately. Be prepared to administer...
Experienced cyclists consider bike gloves essential, no matter what the season, how casual they are about the activity, or how brief their rides are. In balancing on a bike, you inevitably place weight on your hands and gloves protect those hands...
