The most common type of knee surgery performed today according to the Center for orthopedics and sports medicine is called arthroscopy. It is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope, a very tiny fiber-optic telescope that allows a surgeon to...
Sodium chloride is a medication that is available in many strengths and used for drug dilution, intravenous flushes and intravenous administration. This drug commonly is used to replace fluids in patients who might be dehydrated and to replace...
Venous insufficiency is characterized by a blockage in the normal forward flow of blood through veins in the legs and up to the heart, as well as a backward leakage of blood due to faulty valves. Causing swelling, discomfort and ulceration in the...
Methadone is used as a long-term treatment of dependence on opioid drugs. Methadone maintenance is often used to help patients stay off heroin, but it may also be used to help patients stop abusing prescription narcotics such as oxycontin. Like...
According to the accredited Dynamic Nursing Education CE course, there are five reasons for intravenous therapy: access to administer blood and medications; providing vitamin and nutritional supplementation; replacing previous fluid lost;...
Varicose veins can be a painful, unsightly malady that poses health risks to many individuals. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, varicose veins are often associated with blood clots and phlebitis. After surgery to correct...
Endovenous laser treatment, or EVT, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat varicose veins, according to VeinDirectory.org. This procedure is usually performed in a physician's office or an outpatient clinic. During endovenous laser...
Hematin (or panhematin) is an iron that acts as an enzyme inhibitor and comes from processing red blood cells. It's used to treat liver diseases such as acute jaundice. Hematin is processed as a dry powder and reconstituted with sterile water so...
The Worldwide Gourmet reports that in Mississippi during a yellow fever epidemic, many people believed that mustard would protect them from contracting the illness. Mustard seed may help knee pain by providing heat to the sore area. Depending on...
Calf pain is a common and disconcerting symptom, making even simple tasks uncomfortable. Injuries, muscle problems and blood vessel disorders commonly present with calf pain. Accurate diagnosis of the cause of calf pain helps guide appropriate...
There can be several reasons why are experiencing pain in your calf. If you are involved in exercise or sports, your pain may be attributed to sprains and strains based on injury. If you are sedentary and you experience pain in your calf when you...
Some patients need a peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC line in order to obtain medication or nutrition into the vein. It is placed into the arm and then threaded into a major vein where it may be left in place for several months. A...
Fluorescein sodium is a drug used intravenously to diagnose vascular problems. Fluorescein, like any drug, can have side effects ranging from localized skin reactions and allergic reactions to reactions specific to this drug. Fluorescein is...
Endovenous ablation is a form of therapy used to treat varicose veins, a condition primarily characterized by enlarged or painful veins in the legs. This form of varicose vein treatment utilizes energy in the form of radiofrequency or laser light...
Surgery of the spine is performed for a wide variety of reasons, such as correcting bony alignments, tumor removal, disc resection and spinal cord decompression. All surgical procedures have risks involved with surgery in general, such as...
Arnica is a flowering perennial plant that has been used for centuries as an ingredient in liniments, tinctures or salves for external treatment of wounds and aching muscles. Today, arnica is still around as a natural topical remedy for treating...
Surgery for varicose veins may be necessary if the veins cause problems with blood flow, pain or heaviness in the legs, ulcers and other sores, blood clots or inflammation of the veins, also called phlebitis. Vein stripping surgeries are usually...
Arnica montana is a traditional herbal remedy for topical uses. The oil can be included as a base for creams, gels, liniment and ointment, or applied in diluted form in a compress. In herbal medicine, arnica is often the initial treatment for...
Varicose veins are a common disorder, affecting up to 60 percent of Americans, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. They just don't look very attractive but usually cause no other problems. Varicose veins can be very...
The use of massage therapy has more than doubled since 1997. Many of those people sought out the services of a massage therapist to deal with muscle soreness. To understand why massage is effective for sore muscles, you will need some information...
Arnica montana has a history of medicinal use that dates to the 1500s. It's still used today in ointments, liniments, salves, tinctures and creams, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The flower heads contain the plant's...
There are many ways to enhance sexual enjoyment, and using a marital aid is one of them. If you're like many people, when you hear the words "marital aid" you think of a vibrator or dildo, but the term is broader than that. Anything that creates...
Herpes simplex virus has multiple strains causing a multitude of different diseases. Most people are familiar with herpes simplex-1 virus (HSV-1), the viral strain associated with cold sores. The other familiar strain of the herpes simplex virus...
Compression socks are used in patients wishing to improve the amount of circulation in their feet and legs. Patients with circulatory disorders or diabetes may consider using these socks, as well as athletes or anyone whose job requires long...
Varicose veins are veins in your legs (or other areas of the body) that are swollen. This condition occurs when the valves in your veins do not work properly. Instead of the blood being pushed back up to the heart, it pools in your legs. You may...
Poor circulation and reduced blood flow can cause aching and tired legs. Legs swell from lack of proper blood flow. Poor circulation can cause leg ulcers and painful varicose veins. Support hose are meant to increase circulation by providing...
Electrical muscle stimulators, also referred to as EMS devices, are not only used in the medical industry for physical therapy and rehabilitation purposes, but they are being sold to consumers for the purposes of toning and strengthening muscles,...
The use of skin lotions can help keep your skin moisturized and nourished. Some skin lotions can also work as anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal agents. By learning how to make your own skin lotion, you can vary the ingredients depending on what...
Heparin is a substance made by the white blood cells in the body itself; it is also a medication used for thinning the blood. This powerful injectable or oral prescription drug is commonly sold under the brand names Coumadin, Dicumarol, Miradon,...