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If you have ever awakened with a numbness or tingling affecting your arm or hand, you may immediately wonder how or why it happened. What does it mean for part of the body to “fall asleep?” Compression of the radial, ulnar, and median nerves while lying down may all cause numbness, tingling, and weakness affecting the upper extremity. Learn how positioning in sleep may lead to medical conditions like Saturday night palsy, honeymoon palsy, and even carpal tunnel syndrome....

On each side of the pelvis, there is an ovary. Ovaries produce and release eggs for fertilization. When someone has ovarian pain, the most common causes are typically related to ovulation and menstruation. You can feel ovarian pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or lower back. While ovary pain is often related to the menstrual cycle, there are times when ovary pain can be caused by something else, like endometriosis or a sexually transmitted infection (STI)....

Traditionally, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have been treated with surgical reconstruction. This means, that the torn ligament is replaced with new ACL graft tissue. ACL reconstruction surgery has been very successful, but there are concerns that it may not be the best solution. In an effort to find a better solution for athletes who have injured their ACL, there has been an investigation into repairing the torn ligament. Performing ACL repair surgery has been done for several decades, but it has never worked very well....

Appendicitis happens to about 7% of people in the United States and is most common in kids and teens ages 5 to 20. It is very rare in infants. Appendicitis in kids should be treated as a medical emergency. Knowing the signs to seek help as soon as possible is important. The earlier appendicitis is diagnosed and treated, the better the recovery period. This article describes the symptoms, causes, and treatment for appendicitis in kids....

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects around 21 million American people with a vagina each year. While that figure alone may make it seem as if BV is unavoidable, there are measures you can take to greatly reduce your personal risk of infection. Vaginal Hygiene Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance of the vaginal flora in which healthy bacteria are depleted, allowing harmful bacteria to thrive....

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections are both common types of vaginal infections. Even though they have some symptoms in common, BV is caused by bacteria while yeast infections are caused by fungus. There are both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription treatments available for yeast infections, but for BV you need a prescription. Keep reading to learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and tips to prevent both BV and yeast infections....

What Is Celexa? Celexa (citalopram) is a prescription drug used to treat depression. Citalopram belongs to a drug class called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Celexa selectively blocks neurons from reabsorbing a neurotransmitter called serotonin in the body. Serotonin is also known as the “happy chemical.” Celexa increases levels of serotonin in the blood and helps to balance mood. It is available in both liquid and tablet forms. What Is Celexa Used For?...

The cornea is the clear front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. A corneal transplant, or keratoplasty (KP), involves surgically removing the central part of the cornea and replacing it with healthy corneal tissue from a deceased donor. This surgery may be necessary to restore quality vision if your cornea is damaged (due to an eye injury, for instance) or impacted by an infection or another ocular (eye) condition....

If you are allergic to dogs or to a specific dog, you can develop a variety of symptoms triggered by dog exposure. A runny nose, coughing, or itchy eyes are among the most common effects of a dog allergy. You might know that you have a dog allergy based on the course of your reaction. But the situation can be very confusing, particularly if you have frequent contact with dogs....

Dyskinesias are abnormal, involuntary muscle movements that can be mild or severe, and can even be painful in nature. Movement disorders characterized as dyskinesias can be caused by certain medications, by changes to the chemistry of the brain, or by brain injury or damage. Learn about the different types of dyskinesias, symptoms, risks, and treatment options. Also, learn about conditions similar to dyskinesias and some methods to manage life after diagnosis....

Esotropia is a type of strabismus, a disorder in which the eyes aren’t fully aligned and the affected eye(s) turn inward. It typically occurs in babies and children, but it can affect adults too. Esotropia is also associated with certain health conditions, including premature birth. An infant’s crossed-eye appearance isn’t always cause for concern. That said, when esotropia appears in children after 4 months of age, it rarely resolves on its own....

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Many people with genital herpes are unaware they have it because they may not have symptoms, or they may not notice them if symptoms are mild. Genital herpes is caused by two closely related herpes simplex viruses known as HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1) and HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2). Genital herpes appears in stages that come and go. Genital herpes cannot be cured, but it can be managed to reduce pain and speed healing....

Most people with gestational diabetes have uncomplicated, full-term births. However, the condition does put a person at risk for preterm birth (delivering your baby before 37 weeks versus a full-term pregnancy of 40 weeks). Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar during pregnancy in a person who did not have diabetes before pregnancy. You may go into labor early, or your healthcare provider may induce labor or schedule a cesarean section (surgical delivery) early due to complications from gestational diabetes....

Recovery from hiatal hernia surgery takes some time and requires many lifestyle changes; however, most can return more or less to normal within six weeks, with complete return to activity expected at three months. Critical to the success of hiatal hernia surgery is careful attention to long-term care. What is the outlook after this treatment? What can you do to ensure that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms stay away? Here’s what you can expect when it comes to life after this operation....

Normally, there is no or little glucose (sugar) in urine. If levels are high, known as glycosuria, it could be a sign of a health condition. For example, people with diabetes may have high amounts of glucose in their urine because the kidneys are working to get rid of some of the excess sugar circulating in the blood. While glucose in urine doesn’t require treatment, the underlying condition behind it may need to be managed....

The very first cases of a disease that would later become known as AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) were first reported in the United States in 1981. Two years later, the virus that would be called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was discovered. Since the beginning of what would eventually become a global pandemic, HIV has claimed the lives of over 675,000 people in the United States. Despite major advances in treatment and prevention, infections and deaths continue, particularly among vulnerable populations....

How long bronchitis lasts depends on several factors. Most people with acute (short-term) bronchitis have symptoms for between two and eight weeks. However, chronic (long-lasting) bronchitis—which is common in people who smoke—can last for much longer. This article will review the types of bronchitis, their causes, and how long they last. Chronic vs. Acute Bronchitis There are two main kinds of bronchitis—acute and chronic. During bronchitis, the tubes that lead from your windpipe into your lungs (called the bronchi) swell up and produce protective mucus that triggers coughing....

Utilization review is the process of making sure healthcare services are being used appropriately and efficiently, which is a key component of a value-based approach to paying for health care. This article will explain how utilization review works, where it’s used, and how it affects your medical care and insurance coverage. The goal of utilization review is to make sure patients get the care they need, that it’s administered via proven methods, provided by an appropriate healthcare provider, and delivered in an appropriate setting....

Receiving a diagnosis of Lyme disease can be frightening, particularly if you’re unsure how long you’ve had the condition. In most cases, Lyme disease has no lasting effects if the symptoms are treated with antibiotics soon after you’ve been bitten by an infected tick. However, if you don’t notice that you’ve been bitten by a tick and don’t receive antibiotic treatment, you may experience symptoms of Lyme disease including arthritis, neurological issues, and heart disease....

Tasked with carrying important information to the central nervous system (CNS), the maxillary nerve runs from upper gingiva (the upper set of teeth), along the surface of the middle of the face, through the palate and nasal cavity, before terminating in the upper lip and cheek. It is a branch of the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve) which serves both a sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) function. The maxillary branch is involved mostly in the sensory function....