A thyroid colloid cyst (TCC) is a common, noncancerous nodule in the thyroid gland that is filled with colloid, a stored form of thyroid hormone. Many thyroid colloid cysts do not require treatment, but follow-up exams can monitor for any growth or changes. In some cases, surgical removal may be recommended. This articles reviews the symptoms and causes of thyroid colloid cysts, as well as how they are diagnosed and treated....
Trauma bonding is the connection a person forms to a person who causes physical, emotional, and/or sexual harm in a relationship. These types of relationships usually develop subtly and slowly over time. This bond creates a toxic and highly dangerous situation that continues to get worse and becomes more and more difficult to break. This article will define trauma bonding, present signs that a relationship is toxic, and offer information on breaking a toxic bond, seeking help, and recovering....
Type 3 diabetes is a controversial name sometimes used to refer to Alzheimer’s disease, a type of progressive dementia. Strong links have been made between the two conditions, most notably that dementia may be triggered by a type of insulin resistance occurring specifically in the brain. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), aside from advanced age having diabetes or prediabetes is the second biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Although a small amount of research found an increased risk of dementia with type 1 diabetes, the vast majority of studies have concluded that this link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s is specific to type 2 diabetes....
Tear ducts, also known as “nasolacrimal ducts,” make it possible for tears to drain through the maxillary bone and into the back of the nose. Tear ducts are an important component of eye health, and are also prone to blockage: something that requires medical attention. Structure of Tear Ducts Tear ducts are part of the nasolacrimal system, which is responsible for draining tears from the surface of the eye. The process begins in the lacrimal glands, which are located in the outer upper corner eye socket on each side of the eye....
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is classified as a functional bowel disorder that causes abdominal pain. That means there is no visible damage to the tissues, but there is a disorder of functioning. A 2019 study conducted of 5,931 people in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States found that almost 30% of adults have a functional bowel disorder, with approximately 5% of people having IBS. The severity of IBS symptoms varies, and may be described as anything from a mild annoyance to debilitating....
Some vaginal discharge is healthy. It keeps the vagina clean and lubricated, and is a product of arousal and ovulation. When you have so much discharge that it feels out of the norm for you, however, it could be a sign of an infection, pregnancy, fluctuations in hormone levels, or another concern that may need treatment. Other features of vaginal discharge can also hint that there may be an issue that needs addressing....
Receiving a severe diagnosis from a doctor can feel lonely and isolating. But what if the treatment prescribed social support, like group meetings and family sessions? Key Takeaways A meta-analysis found that social support interventions, such as group meetings and phone calls, increase the likelihood of survival in patients with illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.The interventions were particularly helpful when they promoted healthy behaviors like taking your medicine or exercising....
The World Health Organization (WHO) last week endorsed the distribution of the world’s first-ever malaria vaccine. It was also the first vaccine against any parasitic disease. Key Takeaways The WHO approved the first-ever malaria vaccine, a decision celebrated by public health communities around the world.Although the vaccine has a relatively low efficacy rate, it’s projected to save thousands of children every year.Vaccine distribution will be challenging and its logistics will have to be ironed out, experts say....
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by restlessness, impulsivity, and inattentiveness, or a combination of these. This can cause problems in many areas of a person’s life, including sex and relationships. While not everyone with ADHD experiences sexual dysfunction, some people are affected by hypersexuality (very high sex drive), hyposexuality (very low sex drive or a lack of interest in sex), and other sexual factors that may cause them or their partners’ distress....
The human body reacts in many different ways to autoimmune diseases—conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissues. Depending on the condition you might have, an autoimmune disease can affect a variety of body areas, including joints, muscles, and organs. Autoimmune diseases also commonly affect the skin. There are many different types of autoimmune skin conditions, and each is unique in the type of symptoms they cause, their specific causes and risk factors, and how they are diagnosed and treated....
About 25% of pregnant women are diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is a vaginal infection that occurs when there is an imbalance in the normal, healthy vaginal flora (microorganisms). When this happens, the “bad” bacteria outweigh the “good” bacteria that normally live in the vagina. The most common symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are a strong “fishy” smelling discharge and an increased amount of vaginal discharge. BV is easily treated with antibiotics....
Barth syndrome, also known as 3-Methylglutaconic aciduria type II, is a rare X-linked genetic disorder. It only occurs in males and is present at birth. It affects multiple organ systems but many of the primary symptoms are cardiovascular. The condition was first described by, and named for, a Dutch pediatrician named Peter Barth in 1983. Symptoms Barth syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is present at birth. It is usually diagnosed shortly after an infant is born, if not during prenatal screenings....
People with beer allergy symptoms often have a sensitivity to an ingredient in the beverage, for example, wheat, yeast, sulfites, and histamine. If you break out in a rash, itching, or gastrointestinal issues after consuming beer, alcohol intolerance could be another possible explanation. A food (or, in this case, alcohol) intolerance is different from a food allergy in that intolerance does not involve the immune system. Since alcohol products originate from various sources, you may be intolerant to one kind of alcohol and not another....
You probably don’t think about your bone health as often as you should especially if you are a young adult or in middle age. But your bone health is important regardless of your age. Whether you are a teenager, a young adult, in middle age, or an older adult, you still need to eat right, keep moving, and get enough calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones strong and minimize bone loss....
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) was a manufactured nonsteroidal estrogen that is now known to be a carcinogen (cancer-causing chemical). DES increased the risk of breast cancer in pregnant people who took the drug. It also increases the risk of breast cancer in the children assigned female at birth of people who took it while pregnant with them. DES is no longer produced. It was widely prescribed worldwide to prevent pregnancy loss from the mid-1940s through the early 1970s....
As miserable as nausea may make you feel, throwing up has a function. To figure out what’s causing your nausea, it helps to understand why we ever have to vomit in the first place. The Purpose of Puke Your body has evolved to protect you. One protective mechanism protects you from toxic things you might ingest. When you eat something toxic, several triggers give you nausea (the urge to vomit.) Taste and smell are two of the most powerful....
Swimming is usually safe, but there is a small chance you can get sick from swimming in unclean or contaminated water. Recreational water illness (RWI) describes the many waterborne infections that can affect different organs in your body. The most common symptom is diarrhea. Since the 1980s, there has been a steep increase in the reported cases of RWIs due in part to pollution, growing populations around bodies of water, and even climate change....
Tachypnea, a rapid respiration rate, commonly occurs in lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult ranges from 12 to 18 breaths per minute. If you take more than 20 breaths per minute for at least a few minutes, you would be described as having tachypnea. Typically, when you have COPD, you may feel a sense of discomfort during episodes of tachypnea....
Crohn’s disease can cause many symptoms, both in the digestive tract and in other parts of the body. Abnormal stools (poop) tend to be common, especially when Crohn’s disease is active. Digestive symptoms can include diarrhea, constipation, pain, and blood or mucus in the stools. This article will discuss Crohn’s disease, what your stool and bowel movements may be like with the condition, when to see your healthcare provider, and what treatments may be recommended....
The facial nerve and its branches regulate a number of functions of the mouth and face. Most of its divisions stimulate muscles that allow eyelids to open and close, as well as facial movements. This nerve also mediates the production of tears and saliva and perception of taste in the tongue and receives some sensory input from the face as well. The facial nerve is the seventh of the 12 cranial nerves....
