Conditions & Treatments

Your doctor has sent you to physical therapy for the treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome. This syndrome occurs when the tendon that runs from the knee to the hip is inflamed. Your therapist...

Has dealing with acne led you to living a life of solitude while desperately searching endlessly for a cure, dishing out your hard earned money for the next miracle cream endorsed by today's...

Especially with the swine flu, or any other kind of flu virus that is going around, obtaining germs can happen easily. To avoid getting sick is pretty much common sense. Also this time of the year...

Excessive facial sweating, or facial hyperhidrosis, goes hand in hand with blushing. In facial hyperhidrosis one sweats heavily on the nose, upper lip and forehead and may even experience...

A sty is a pimple that grows on your eyelid either on the edge or on the inside. The pimple is full of white blood cells that are fighting off a bacterial infection, usually staphylococcus...

People with celiac disease must adhere to a gluten-free diet. Many other people also follow gluten-free menus, as well. Many doctors recommend gluten-free, dairy-free diets for children with...

IVF stands for invitrofertilization. Some couples may need to use IVF in order to conceive a child of their own. A single cycle of IVF can cost upwards of thousands of dollars. Fortunately there...

Constipation isn't just an adult problem. And if your baby hasn't had a bowel movement in a few days, he or she is likely suffering from constipation. Consider ways to relieve constipation in...

In order to manage your diabetes effectively you must have an eating plan that works for you. The carb counting method concentrates on carbohydrates which have the greatest effect on your blood...

Overactive bladder is a condition that causes people that causes people to have to urinate frequently. Overactive bladder interferes greatly with daily life and many people with overactive...

The knee is one of the most important joints in the human body, so when knee pain occurs it can be difficult to accomplish daily activities. One of the best ways to prevent and recover from knee...

Get Rid of a Hangover. Alcohol hangovers stink. Nobody wants to wake up feeling nauseous with a huge headache the night after a good time. Here’s how to deal with a hangover from alcohol so you...

Do you have attacks of bursitis? Do you know what bursitis is? Bursitis is caused when the bursa becomes inflamed. What is bursa? Bursa is a tiny sac located where the tendons pass over areas...

With all of the problems we are facing today as a country, one of our biggest problems is getting a good nights sleep. Each night Millions of Americans are kept awake due to fear of job loss, too...

Cough is the most common reason to visit the doctor, but when a cough lingers for more than a week or two after a cold, there is generally an underlying reason. Here are some suggestions you may...

It took me 36 years to diagnose myself with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The shocking revelation occurred while surfing the web one day. I stumbled across an article about ADD and realized...

Diarrhea, or upset stomach, is a condition that nearly everyone experiences at some point in their lives. The Mayo Clinic distinguishes between the acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea, and states...

Having a head full of hair is a desire for many people, and there is no better way to grow hair back then the way I will show you now. This hair growth method originated from India, and it has...

Celiac disease symptoms are caused by an inherited Autoimmune disorder that causes the body to be incapable of digesting gluten, a complex set of proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley. The...

Graves disease is a condition in which thyroid hormones are produced at too great a level by the thyroid gland. Since thyroid hormones, thyroxine and triodothyronine, control much of the body's...

Sinusitis happens when the nasal cavities become irritated and blocked. The sinus inflammation may include eye pain, pressure, headache and nasal congestion. There are two types of...

It can't get any worse. You're sick, feeling run down, and now you can hardly hear. It's not so uncommon. Many who suffer from the common cold develop ear congestion that can be painful and...

The most common types of parasites that live in the gastrointestinal tract are roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, threadworms, tapeworms and rarely, anisakis found in sushi. Although doctors seldom...

Tongue wounds are often caused when blows are received to the chin. The teeth bite the tongue and cause cuts and trauma. Due to the vast number of blood vessels present, most tongue wounds heal...

The technology for replacing human heart valves with mechanical or tissue valves, like those from pigs, has evolved steadily since the 1950s. The former option is more durable, while the latter...

Many people complain of neck, head and shoulder pain. The pain is often a result of poor neck posture, particularly when people to sit or stand in a forward head position. It's important to adjust...

Particularly widespread among diabetics, peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves that transmit signals between the brain and parts of the body, such as the hands and the feet, are...

Treatment is often sought by men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to have or maintain an erection for a period long enough to allow for sex. Methods of treatment vary,...

Bulimia is an eating disorder that is characterized by the sufferer eating large amounts of food over a short time span (bingeing), then forcing themselves to either vomit, excessively exercise or...

Progressive lenses, also called no-line or invisible bifocals, have multiple focal points, allowing you to read and see at many distances, not just far away and up close like regular, traditional...

Because of its dark look and sticky consistency, people think ear wax is a bad thing. But the truth is ear wax protects your ears in many ways, guarding your ear drums and preventing infection....

Your liver is responsible for performing the final stages of digestion and for converting food into energy. For patients awaiting a liver transplant, liver damage largely interferes with the way...

Pinguecula is defined as a yellowish spot on the white of the eye. It is often located on the side of the eye closest to the nose. The spot is not a tumor but a deposit of fat and protein. It does...

The medicine market today offers a considerable number of generic and regular, or branded, medications. Patients requiring medicine may wish to know the difference between generic and regular...

Hyperuricemia, or high uric acid levels, is characterized by a high concentration of uric acid in your blood. Uric acid is a byproduct created as your body breaks down purine, which is found in...

Tinnitus is the sensation of a ringing, roaring or buzzing sound in the ears or head. It may be caused by head injury, various medications or overexposure to loud noises. While there is currently...

Fibroids are benign tumors that are usually caused by high levels of estrogen, which cause a hormonal imbalance in a woman's body. Fibroids can cause heavy menstrual cycles and sometimes pain....

Although medical advances in lathroscopic surgery have made many types of kidney surgeries more routine and less invasive, most kidney surgeries are nonetheless fairly major procedures....

At some time in each person's life, he will probably experience a nosebleed. These can happen due to an injury such as being hit in the face with a basketball, walking into a door or as a result...

An earache can be severe and throbbing, or dull. It can affect both ears, or one. Sounds might be muffled, and you might experience pressure in your ears. An earache might be caused by an...

Eccentric disk bulging is one of several major symptoms of degenerative spine disease. A herniation of the disk, bulging is the least severe occurrence of disk distortion.

Shoulder and elbow injuries can be painful and limit range of motion in these important joints. Obey the instructions of your doctor and physical therapist, whether you are recovering from an...

When an individual feels so hopeless that he cannot fathom living any longer, he may turn to suicide. Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in America, according to the Center for Disease...

Suffering from acute purulent sinusitis can be very painful and uncomfortable. People who suffer from this often experience recurring bouts of the illness. Many people resort to traditional forms...

Diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage, is a common problem for many diabetics. Nerves can be damaged throughout your body, but the most commonly damaged nerves are in your legs and feet.

When the heart pumps blood through the arteries, the blood pushes against the walls of the arteries. A blood pressure reading measures the amount of this force in two ways---when the heart muscle...

Ankle pain often occurs due to an ankle sprain, which is an injury to the ligaments in your ankle. This causes small tears and leads to swelling and bruising. (See Reference 1.) Aside from...

Back spasms, while not usually medically significant, can be debilitating. Though there are powerful muscles in the back, they can be strained by overuse or by a sudden or awkward movement. There...

Coumadin is a blood-thinning medication given primarily to patients who are at risk of stroke or heart disease due to blockages in the blood vessels or a propensity for clotting. Because deep vein...

The Graston technique (GT) is a rehabilitative method of pain management. It is different from other rehabilitative techniques in that it makes use of six specially designed, stainless steel...