Parents often can’t decide how much and which types of food and drink to give to a child who has been vomiting and having diarrhea. Kids can get dehydrated and thirsty when they are sick, but they may also throw up or have diarrhea right after eating or drinking. Here are some quick guidelines that will help you as you take care of your child when they have the stomach flu....
Nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH) is a genetic condition that can lead to serious neurological problems, coma, and death. “Hyperglycinemia” refers to abnormally high levels of a molecule, glycine. The word “nonketotic” distinguishes NKH from certain other health conditions that can cause increased glycine. The condition is also sometimes called “glycine encephalopathy,” meaning a disease that damages the brain. NKH belongs to a larger group of medical conditions called “inborn errors of metabolism....
Opioid-induced constipation occurs when taking opioid medications for pain management leads to constipation, a condition marked by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Opioids cause changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that make having a bowel movement more difficult. If you have been experiencing infrequent or hard, dry bowel movements while taking pain medication, you may have opioid-induced constipation. This article will describe the causes of opioid-induced constipation and the lifestyle factors that could raise your risk....
Posterior tibial tendonitis is a common problem that occurs when one of the tendons on the inner side of the ankle becomes damaged. This can lead to foot and ankle pain, as well as other issues. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition and may include rest, immobilization, medication, and surgery. This article explains what this condition is, how it occurs, the symptoms to watch out for, and how to treat it....
The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) branches off the vagus nerve and supplies function to some muscles of the larynx (voice box). You have two, one on each side, as you do with other nerves. However, the two RLNs are different from other nerves in that their courses are not symmetrical. The RLN plays an important role in your ability to speak and damage to it can result in speech problems....
What Is Savaysa? Savaysa (edoxaban) is a medication that lowers the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. It is only used for atrial fibrillation that is not caused by a heart valve problem. Edoxaban also treats a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis, which can sometimes lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). Edoxaban is in a class of medications called factor Xa inhibitors....
Schizoaffective disorder is a lifelong condition that can be managed with medication and therapy. Medications include antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and/or antidepressants. If you or a loved one is living with schizoaffective disorder, it’s important to take medications as prescribed and to maintain consistent psychiatric care. This will help keep the symptoms as well controlled as possible. In some instances, hospitalization could be necessary for episodes of acutely worsening symptoms. Prescription Medications A number of prescription medications are used in the treatment of schizoaffective disorder....
Since there are no general screening guidelines for skin cancer, most people need to rely on recognizing the signs and symptoms of the disease to catch it as early as possible. Squamous cell carcinomas may produce a skin lesion that is wart-like and scaly, with a depression (ulcer) in the center. Basal cell cancers are often white, pearly, or flesh-colored, dome-like lumps with a waxy appearance, and they can ulcerate. Signs of melanoma often include a new or existing mole that has irregular borders or elevation, varies in color, or is changing in other ways....
A skin tear is a type of avulsion (an injury in which skin is torn from the body) that affects thin and fragile skin. Skin naturally gets more dry, stiff, and thin, as you age. As your skin gets weaker over time, it becomes more likely to tear. Unlike supple skin that stretches so it doesn’t break, weak skin can rip quite easily. For some people, simply bumping into a bookshelf or removing a bandage too quickly can tear their skin....
A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is an isolated growth on the lung that’s surrounded by normal tissue, with no other evidence of cancer. SPNs have a diameter less than or equal to 3 centimeters (cm), or 1½ inches. A larger growth would be defined as a lung mass. A nodule on the lung can develop for many different reasons, including lung cancer. Some solitary pulmonary nodules turn out to be malignant (cancerous), but most end up being benign (noncancerous)....
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term health condition that affects about 1.5 million Americans, and about 2 or 3 times more women than men. It is classified as both an autoimmune disease and an inflammatory disease. Symptoms include stiffness and pain in the joints that can greatly impact daily life. Stress can make RA worse because the physical response of the body—the fight, flight, or freeze response—can intensify the immune system’s reaction, worsening RA symptoms....
Spices are unlikely sources of an allergy. With that being said, spice allergies have been known to occur. According to a review from the Louisiana State University Health Science Center, as many as 14 of every 10,000 people may have a spice allergy. Symptoms of a spice allergy can range from mild to life-threatening. This article discusses spice allergies and their symptoms. It also explains how doctors diagnose them, and what you can do to both treat and prevent reactions....
Telehealth is an area of medicine that uses virtual technology so you can visit with a healthcare professional remotely. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, telehealth has become widely available and is now commonly used to manage conditions such as nasal polyps. Nasal polyps are a type of noncancerous, teardrop-shaped growth that occurs in the nasal and sinus passages. While the pathology of nasal polyps is not entirely understood, they are associated with chronic inflammatory conditions such as asthma, allergies, or rhinosinusitis....
People who have had a transplant are at higher risk for poor outcomes with COVID-19 than the general public. Yet, some transplant recipients have concerns about COVID-19 vaccination safety. There are also concerns about whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus (that causes COVID-19) or the COVID-19 vaccines might interfere with required daily medications for transplant patients. Learn why transplant recipients are at higher risk for severe COVID-19, the importance of vaccination, and how to stay safe....
Familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome (FCAS) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes episodes of fever, skin rash, and joint pain after exposure to cold temperatures. FCAS usually begins in infancy and continues throughout a person’s life. As an autoinflammatory disease, FCAS falls under a group of conditions called cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS). These syndromes are characterized by fever, rash, and joint pain and are caused by gene mutations. FCAS is a genetic condition and runs in families....
Parents of teenagers know that the days of putting your child to bed at 8 p.m. are long gone. Now, you’re lucky if your teenager falls asleep before midnight. As children grow into their teen years, it’s natural for them to stay up later and later. Their biological sleep patterns shift toward later sleeping and waking time during adolescence. At the same time, with busy lifestyles and plenty of activities, there’s a good chance your teen is not getting the proper rest....
Despite being nearly four times as likely to be hospitalized for a severe case of COVID-19, Black Americans’ vaccination rates are significantly lower than that of White Americans, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis. Key Takeaways Several reports show that Black Americans are getting vaccinated at considerably lower rates than White Americans.Mistrust over healthcare systems and vaccine inaccessibility result in racial and socioeconomic inequities in U.S. vaccine distribution.Public health officials can instill trust in Black Americans and convince them to take the vaccine by partnering with trusted community leaders....
For 29-year-old Mindi Sachs, job insecurity within the food and hospitality industry has exacerbated her normally controllable eczema. “When I was younger, my eczema flare ups would usually be in the crevices inside my elbow, on my chin, and around my mouth,” says the Brooklyn, New York resident and founder of the communications agency, The Rite Bite. “But in the last five months, painful flare ups started appearing on my hands and fingers....
What Is Yaz? Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription medication for the prevention of pregnancy. Yaz is also a potential treatment option for acne and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in people assigned female at birth who are at least 14 years old. As a combination birth control, Yaz contains human-made versions of naturally occurring sex hormones—estrogen and progesterone. Yaz works by influencing sex hormones. It is available by prescription in tablet form....
Treating and managing type 2 diabetes can depend on access to care. Access to care means being able to get effective, affordable healthcare when it’s needed. A person’s background, where they live, and their income are all factors that can affect how diabetes is managed. This article covers access to care issues for people living with type 2 diabetes, including health insurance, healthcare affordability, and government and non-profit resources for getting care....
