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A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a type of gluteoplasty—a cosmetic surgery performed to enhance the appearance of the buttocks. It involves transferring fat from an area such as the hips or midsection to the buttocks to make it fuller and rounder. This procedure will not “lift” loose, sagging skin on the buttocks despite its name. Many considering a butt augmentation procedure turn to a Brazilian butt lift because the result looks more natural than other options, such as butt implants or injections....

Carotidynia is a rare disorder of the carotid artery that causes pain in the face and neck area. Also known as Fay syndrome and TIPIC (transient perivascular inflammation of the carotid artery) syndrome, it has no known cause and is usually not serious. Although carotidynia requires minimal treatment or none at all, it still needs to be checked out to ensure that the pain is not related to another more serious issue....

A muscle contracture, also known as a contracture deformity, is a permanent shortening and tightening of muscle fibers that reduces flexibility and makes movement difficult. It is caused when a muscle loses elasticity. If a muscle cannot move and be stretched, the nearby joints also lose mobility and become painful. When trying to stretch the contracted muscle, a person will feel the muscle become very rigid, which will cause increased pain....

If your child has diabetes, it is critical to set up a diabetes medical management plan (DMMP). This plan outlines the who, what, when, and where of your child’s diabetes care while at school. It takes into account daily diabetes management and food needs, includes special instructions for extracurricular and off-site activities, and covers what to do in an emergency. DMMPs are very detailed. You will create one in partnership with your child’s healthcare team and the school’s nurse and administration....

Smoking is an unhealthy habit for many reasons, not the least of which is that it causes irreversible lung damage that defines chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In fact, smoking is the leading cause of this life-threatening pulmonary disease; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking accounts for 80% of all COPD-related deaths. Once you are diagnosed with COPD, your healthcare provider will strongly suggest that you quit smoking to slow down the progression of your lung disease....

Emu oil is made from the refined fat of emus, which are large flightless birds that are native to Australia. Emu oil is rich in antioxidants like carotenoids and polyunsaturated fats. It has long been used in many cultures to heal wounds and treat common skin disorders. Emu oil is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. This article will go over the claims made about emu oil, and whether there is any scientific evidence to back up using emu oil as a supplement....

An epidural (sometimes called an epidural block or epidural analgesia) is a common type of regional anesthetic used during childbirth for pain relief. To administer an epidural, an anesthesiologist uses a needle and a thin catheter to insert numbing medication into the lower back. Epidurals can significantly reduce the pain of contractions during labor. Learn about epidurals during labor, including benefits, risks, side effects, and what to expect. Benefits of an Epidural Epidurals are a safe, effective pain management method for most people during childbirth....

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurrent seizures (uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain). There are many types and causes of epilepsy, including brain damage and genetic brain diseases. Epilepsy can be treated with medications or other interventions to help prevent seizures from occurring, and there are some ways to reduce the risk of epilepsy. This article will describe the prevalence of epilepsy among different age groups, risk factors, causes, the impact of epilepsy on life expectancy, and more....

Complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) such as essential oils are becoming more commonly used as more people become interested in natural healing therapies. Research has shown that essential oils may help with the management of some multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms and side effects, including chronic pain, joint and muscle immobility, sleep disturbances, and depression. What Is Multiple Sclerosis? MS is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake....

The SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19 can take root in the digestive tract and trigger gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, mounting evidence shows, though this may be indicative of a more mild infection. Key Takeaways GI symptoms occur in 10% of COVID-19 patients. An imbalance of gut bacteria is what triggers these GI manifestations.To maintain proper gut health, it’s important to eat low-acid foods and hydrate with electrolytes....

Getting optimal nutrition is always important, but it’s especially important during pregnancy. This is because the nutrients from the foods you eat contribute to your baby’s growth and development. As your body grows and adjusts, one of the first things you may experience is appetite changes. Food cravings, as well as aversions, are extremely common in pregnancy. Though the exact cause remains unknown, popular theories for shifts in appetite include hormonal changes, increased nutritional needs, and sensory changes....

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus whose genes are encoded with ribonucleic acid (RNA) instead of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). A retrovirus differs from a traditional virus in the way that it infects, replicates, and causes disease. HIV is one of only two human retroviruses of its class, the other of which is human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV). What Is a Retrovirus? HIV and HTLV are classified as Group IV RNA viruses of the family Retroviridae....

If you have been diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia, treatment will depend on what type you have and how serious it is. If it’s not causing major symptoms and you’re not in danger of developing a worse arrhythmia or a complication, you probably won’t need any treatment. Prescriptions In general, there are two reasons your healthcare provider might want to place you on medication for a cardiac arrhythmia. First, the arrhythmia might be causing you to have symptoms, such as palpitations or lightheadedness, and treatment may be important to relieve those symptoms....

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the virus most commonly linked to genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes painful blisters and ulcers on the penis, vagina, or rectum. The virus is passed during intimate sexual contact prior to and following the outbreak of ulcers. Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) is a related virus more commonly linked to oral herpes (a.k.a. cold sores). Even so, HSV-1 can sometimes be passed to the genitals during oral sex....

Leukopenia and neutropenia are similar blood conditions, but they are not exactly the same. Leukopenia is a low number of leukocytes (white blood cells), and neutropenia is a low number of neutrophils, which are the most common type of white blood cell. Sometimes neutropenia is referred to as leukopenia because it can cause the total number of white blood cells to be low. The effects and diagnostic testing of leukopenia and neutropenia are similar....

Lung adenocarcinoma is a form of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer. NSCLCs account for 80% of lung malignancies and, of these, roughly 50% are adenocarcinomas. Today, adenocarcinoma is the most common form of lung cancer in women, Asians, and people under 45, and can even affect non-smokers who have never smoked one cigarette. While the rate of adenocarcinoma has been decreasing in men and leveling off in women, the numbers continue to rise in young, non-smoking women—and researchers are not entirely sure why....

For the first time in more than a decade, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) updated its recommendations for asthma diagnosis and treatment. Most notably, the authors advise using inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs), commonly known as inhalers, on an as-needed basis for patients with mild or moderate persistent asthma. Key Takeaways For the first time in more than a decade, the National Institutes of Health updated its recommendations for asthma diagnosis and treatment....

If you’ve ever hit your funny bone, you know that elbow pain can be frustrating. But with the different muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones involved in the elbow, it can be difficult to figure out exactly why your elbow hurts.The elbow is the joint that connects your upper arm to your lower arm. While numerous tendons and muscles help stabilize and protect your elbow, the ulnar collateral ligament and the radial collateral ligament are both especially important parts of your anatomy....

What Is Perforomist? Perforomist is a medication prescribed to control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With COPD, it becomes difficult to breathe due to blockages in your airways. Perforomist contains the active ingredient formoterol, also known as formoterol fumarate. It belongs to a class of drugs called long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs). LABAs are bronchodilators. They work by relaxing the smooth muscles that line the airways in your lungs, which opens up the airways....

Pivotal response training (or treatment), also known as PRT, is a unique form of behavioral therapy for children with autism. It uses behavioral techniques in a natural setting to help children generalize new skills and apply them in the real world. PRT was developed by Drs. Robert and Lynn Koegel, and it offers a way to bring applied behavioral analysis (ABA) out of the therapist’s office and into the real world....