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Prostate Gland Function: What It Does & Common Problems

Prostate gland function includes producing fluid that helps nourish and protect sperm. The prostate can be affected by conditions such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer, with tests available to evaluate prostate health.

Arthritis

Neck Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Neck arthritis causes wear and tear in the cervical spine, leading to neck pain, stiffness, headaches, tingling, or weakness. Treatment may include physical therapy, medications, corticosteroid injections, a cervical collar, or surgery in severe cases.

Cholesterol

Lipid Panel: Reference Ranges & What Results Mean

A lipid panel measures LDL, HDL, VLDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol to assess cardiovascular risk. Results can help guide lifestyle changes and treatment when cholesterol or triglyceride levels are abnormal.

Symptoms

Arch of Foot Pain: 4 Common Causes & What to Do

Arch of foot pain can result from plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, fractures, poorly fitting shoes, or physical activity. Persistent pain may require evaluation to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Oral Health

Tartar on Teeth: Causes, Removal & Prevention

Tartar on teeth forms when plaque hardens due to minerals in saliva. It can cause bad breath, discoloration, and hard deposits, and usually requires professional dental cleaning for removal.

Medications

Epidural Anesthesia: Uses, Procedure & Risks

Epidural anesthesia blocks pain in a specific area of the body and may be used during labor, C-sections, and other surgeries. It can also provide pain relief during and after certain procedures.

Diseases and Conditions

Varicocele Surgery: Types, Recovery & Possible Complications

Varicocele surgery can improve infertility, testicular pain, and abnormal testicular development by redirecting blood flow from enlarged veins. Treatment options include microsurgery, embolization, sclerotherapy, laparoscopy, open surgery, and robotic techniques.

Diseases and Conditions

Ebola: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Ebola can cause sudden fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe bleeding. It spreads through infected bodily fluids and requires urgent hospital treatment.

First Aid

How to Treat Low Blood Sugar: What to Eat & When to Get Help

How to treat low blood sugar includes taking 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, checking blood glucose after 15 minutes, and repeating if needed. Severe hypoglycemia may require glucagon and emergency medical care.

Diseases and Conditions

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Ramsay Hunt syndrome occurs when the shingles virus affects the facial nerve, causing facial weakness, ear pain, rash, hearing changes or dizziness. Treatment may include antivirals and corticosteroids, while shingles vaccination can help reduce the risk.

Diseases and Conditions

Bulimia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bulimia is an eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by behaviors intended to prevent weight gain, including self-induced vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise. It can cause dehydration, dental damage, digestive problems, mood changes, and other serious complications.

Healthy Pregnancy

Aspirin During Pregnancy: Safety & Recommendations

Aspirin during pregnancy may be recommended in low doses to help prevent preeclampsia in people at increased risk. Use depends on the stage of pregnancy, medical history, and reason for treatment, and should be guided by a healthcare provider.

Diseases and Conditions

May-Thurner Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

May-Thurner syndrome occurs when a pelvic vein is compressed, usually affecting blood flow from the left leg. It may cause leg swelling, pain, heaviness or deep vein thrombosis, and treatment depends on symptoms and clot risk.

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia Treatment: Medications, Procedures & Lifestyle Changes

Arrhythmia treatments include medications, electrical cardioversion, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, catheter ablation, and lifestyle changes, depending on the type and severity of the abnormal heart rhythm.

Medications

Oxybutynin: Uses, How to Take, Dosing (Adults / Children) & Side Effects

Oxybutynin is a prescription medication used for overactive bladder, urinary urgency, frequent urination and urge incontinence. It relaxes bladder muscles and is available as immediate-release tablets, extended-release tablets and oral solution.

Diseases and Conditions

Botulism: Symptoms (Adults / Infants), Causes, Types & Treatment

Botulism is a rare, potentially fatal illness caused by bacterial toxins that can lead to muscle paralysis and respiratory failure. It can result from contaminated food, wounds, infant exposure to spores, or, rarely, botulinum toxin injections.

Diseases and Conditions

How long does a miscarriage last?

A miscarriage may last from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the type and stage of pregnancy. Learn how long a miscarriage lasts, what bleeding and cramping may be expected, and when medical care may be needed.

Diseases and Conditions

Salmonella: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Salmonella is a bacteria that spreads through contaminated food or water, often from raw or undercooked meat, eggs, or unpasteurized milk. It can cause salmonellosis or typhoid fever, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain, and may require medical treatment in severe cases.

Healthy Pregnancy

Depression During Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Depression during pregnancy can cause persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, sleep and appetite changes, and may affect pregnancy outcomes. Treatment may include therapy, healthy lifestyle measures, family support, and medication when appropriate.

Healthy Pregnancy

Cryptic Pregnancy: Causes, Signs & Symptoms & Associated Risks

Cryptic pregnancy can occur when typical pregnancy signs are absent or mistaken for other conditions. Irregular periods, unexpected bleeding, breastfeeding, weight changes and psychological factors can delay recognition and prenatal care.