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Emotional outbursts are uncontrollable, sudden, and intense emotions—like extreme anger, rage, or frustration—that are disproportionate to the event causing the response. Emotional outbursts can mentally and emotionally distress the person experiencing them due to an inability to manage their emotions. It can also damage interpersonal, school, or work relationships. This article gives an overview of emotional outbursts, including examples, causes, symptoms, and more. Examples of Emotional Outbursts When a person is experiencing an emotional outburst, they may feel triggered by something that isn’t a big deal to others....

As a progressive disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms slowly worsen over time. While the disease affects people in unique ways, there are typical patterns of progression defined by five stages. In the early stages of Parkinson’s, symptoms include mild shaking and stiffness. As the disease advances, loss of balance and slow movement (bradykinesia) begin to impair daily function. Stage 5 is the final, most debilitating stage of PD. In this stage, people with PD are wheelchair- or bedbound and require 24-hour nursing care....

Life with a food allergy often involves a lot of planning, diligence, awareness, and—as some see it—sacrifice. In addition to being challenged by the practical tasks of knowing the names of offending ingredients and reading food labels, you may experience the emotional impact of adjusting to your condition as well. There’s no doubt that you have to make some changes when you have a food allergy, but there are strategies that can help ease the way....

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be diagnosed with genetic testing. If you or your child has the condition, it can take weeks, months, or even longer to confirm that SMA is the cause of symptoms such as muscle weakness and breathing difficulties. If your medical team is concerned about SMA, a genetic test may be ordered. Several states routinely screen newborns for SMA, and advocates for newborn SMA screening believe that the list is growing....

Figuring out what type of healthcare provider to see for your thyroid disease care can be confusing since healthcare providers from a wide range of medical specialties—from family physicians to endocrinologists—treat thyroid concerns. Whether you suspect you may have a thyroid condition, are newly diagnosed, or have been living with the condition for some time, there are many factors to consider in choosing a healthcare provider, including the type of thyroid condition you have, your insurance coverage, and personal preferences....

Diagnosing type 2 diabetes requires a series of lab tests looking for markers of elevated glucose, or blood sugar. Such tests are necessary, as type 2 diabetes may or may not have noticeable symptoms, or symptoms may crossover with other conditions. The diagnosis often is made during an annual physical or checkup. Your healthcare provider may order a hemoglobin A1C test, a fasting blood sugar (FBS) test, or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) as part of regular screening to check blood sugar levels and to help determine if you have diabetes....

Hypertension—or high blood pressure—is the most common comorbidity among COVID-19 patients, but it remains unclear whether uncontrolled high blood pressure is a risk factor for infection. What we do know is that blood pressure control is key to reducing disease burden, even if there may be no effect on the susceptibility to COVID-19. This is because hypertension puts you at higher risk of cardiovascular, coronary artery, and kidney disease. Research also shows that those with uncontrolled high blood pressure are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 infection....

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or indeterminate colitis) may put people at a higher risk of developing certain other diseases and conditions. This may include several types of cancer, including colon cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and cervical cancer. Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that may affect people assigned male at birth. However, many men will never experience any symptoms from prostate cancer and only discover it after being screened....

Ileus is a condition that occurs when the natural motion of the intestine that moves material along, called peristalsis, is slowed down or stopped. When food stops moving along, it can build-up to the point where it is blocking the intestine, like a clog in a pipe. If too much food or material gets caught in the blockage, it can lead to serious and even life-threatening complications. An ileus requires treatment and depending on the seriousness of the situation, it could include anything from changing the diet to surgery....

What Is Lokelma? Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is a treatment option for hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the body) in nonemergency situations. The zirconium cyclosilicate portion of Lokelma isn’t absorbed through the gut and into the bloodstream. Instead, this part of Lokelma stays in your gut and trades its sodium and hydrogen for potassium. By attaching to potassium, zirconium cyclosilicate helps the body get rid of extra potassium through your stool when you have a bowel movement....

Paranoia is the feeling of being watched, persecuted, threatened, or put in danger without evidence that it’s the case. Someone who is in a paranoid state may believe in conspiracies, experience irrational fears and suspicions, or think that others are “out to get them.” If it persists, paranoia may develop into a delusion—a false, persistent belief. Paranoia and delusions are features of several different mental health conditions, especially psychotic disorders. Learn more about paranoia, including signs and symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and when to see a healthcare provider....

If you have had an Achilles tendon tear, then you know how painful the injury can be. An Achilles tendon rupture can limit your ability to walk, run, climb stairs, and participate fully in normal work and recreational activities. You may benefit from participating in physical therapy if you have an Achilles tendon tear. Your physical therapist (PT) can assess your condition and provide you with treatments and exercises to help you fully recover....

What Is Plan B? Plan B is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) emergency contraceptive tablet used within three days of unprotected sex or suspected failure of another birth control method—like a condom breaking. Plan B contains levonorgestrel, which is a second-generation progestin. Progestin is a human-made version of progesterone, which is a naturally occurring sex hormone. Plan B typically prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary....

Asthma is a lung condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed. This narrowing restricts the amount of air that can move through the bronchioles and usually causes distinct breathing sounds such as wheezing and coughing. In silent asthma, no wheezing or coughing is present. This may be a variation in asthma symptoms, or it could be a phenomenon that healthcare providers sometimes refer to as the “silent chest.” Silent chest can be associated with severe forms of asthma, including status asthmaticus and fatal asthma....

Teeth scaling and root planning are dental treatments for plaque and tartar (calculus) buildup above and below the gumline. It is also known as deep cleaning. The buildup of these substances occurs in advanced gum disease or chronic periodontal disease (periodontitis). It causes the gums to pull away from surrounding structures, leading to tooth and bone loss. Teeth scaling and root planning is a standard dental procedure that is a highly effective approach to periodontitis, improving the health of both teeth and gums....

There is no doubt that acne can be tough to treat. If you’ve tried several topical medications without success, or you have a severe case, oral acne medications are generally the next step in the treatment process. There are several options available. Each of them carries its own risks and benefits. This article discusses the various types of oral acne medications you can use to help improve the appearance and health of your skin....

In the United States, the history of emergency contraception has sparked controversy, ignited political debates and generated lawsuits. The heated nature of emergency contraception is due, in part, to whether or not people believe that the morning-after pill acts to prevent a pregnancy from occurring or whether it terminates a pregnancy that has already been established. Plan B One-Step (i.e., the morning-after pill) is often confused with RU486 (i.e., the abortion pill)....

What Is Trulicity? Trulicity (dulaglutide) is a prescription drug injected subcutaneously (under the skin). Trulicity is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It can also be used to lower the risk of major heart events, such as cardiovascular death, heart attack, or stroke, in adults with type 2 diabetes who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease....

Tylenol 8 HR Arthritis Pain is an oral analgesic drug that helps control mild arthritis pain. It contains the active ingredient acetaminophen, a non-opioid painkiller, and is available over the counter for use in adults 18 and over. For people with arthritis, analgesics like acetaminophen can significantly reduce pain and improve daily life. At the same time, using acetaminophen can increase your risk of liver damage and should not be combined with any other drug, prescription, or over-the-counter drug containing acetaminophen....

There are many different types of breast cancer. Breast cancer can be categorized as either invasive or non-invasive and can be found in different parts of the breast. Each different type of breast cancer impacts different cells in the body, which helps determine how fast the cancer grows and spreads. Understanding the different types of breast cancer can help navigate the care needed. Here, we take a closer look at each type....