Summary Share Your Story Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis is a skin condition characterized by fever, inflammation of the joints (arthritis), and painful skin lesions that appear mainly on the face, neck, back and arms. Although middle-aged women are most likely to develop this condition, it may also affect men, older adults and even infants. The...
Face lift facts Facelift surgery helps to make the face appear younger. Results last approximately ten years. Recovery time is usually one week but activities can begin the day after surgery. Pain and discomfort are usually minimal. Additional procedures to supplement the facelift may be necessary for the best results. What is facelift surgery Readers...
Agoraphobia facts Agoraphobia is a fear of being outdoors or otherwise being in a situation from which one either cannot escape or from which escaping would be difficult or embarrassing. Like other phobias, agoraphobia often goes unreported, probably because many phobia sufferers find ways to avoid the situations to which they are phobic. Agoraphobia often...
Agoraphobia facts Agoraphobia is a fear of being outdoors or otherwise being in a situation from which one either cannot escape or from which escaping would be difficult or embarrassing. Like other phobias, agoraphobia often goes unreported, probably because many phobia sufferers find ways to avoid the situations to which they are phobic. Agoraphobia often...
Zika virus facts Share Your Story Zika virus is a virus related to dengue, West Nile, and other viruses. Zika virus may play a role in developing congenital microcephaly (small head and brain) in the fetus of infected pregnant women. The viral disease was first noted in 1947 in Africa and has spread by outbreaks...
What is a fecal occult blood test? Fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is testing that is performed on samples of stool in order to detect occult blood (blood that is not visible to the naked eye) in otherwise normal-colored stool. Fecal occult blood usually is a result of slow (often intermittent) bleeding from inside the...
What is esophageal pH monitoring? Esophageal pH (pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution) monitoring is a procedure for measuring the reflux (regurgitation or backwash) of acid from the stomach into the esophagus that occurs in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When is esophageal pH monitoring used? Readers Comments 1 Share...
Introduction You have been informed by your healthcare provider that you will need to receive intravenous (IV) infusions of a medication to treat your health condition. The treatment for many conditions relies on medications administered by IV infusion therapy. How do I prepare for the infusion? Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Below are a...
Introduction You have been informed by your healthcare provider that you will need to receive intravenous (IV) infusions of a medication to treat your health condition. The treatment for many conditions relies on medications administered by IV infusion therapy. How do I prepare for the infusion? Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Below are a...
What is gingivitis (gum disease or periodontal disease)? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Gingivitis (gum disease or periodontal disease) is inflammation of the gingiva (structures in the mouth including the gums, mucous membranes, and fibrous tissue that covers the tooth-containing edge of the jaw). Gingivitis is commonly termed gum disease and medically termed periodontal...