What is mastitis? Mastitis is breast inflammation that occurs in some women who are breastfeeding. Mastitis is defined as the inflammation of the breast that may be associated with an infection. Mastitis is commonly seen in breastfeeding women. Mastitis generally develops in the first 6 to 12 weeks of starting breastfeeding (lactation). The inflammation can...
What is cellulite? Cellulite is the dimpled appearance of the skin that some people have on their hips, thighs, and buttocks. Cellulite is much more common in women than in men because of differences in the way fat cells, muscle, and connective tissue are distributed in men's and women's skin. Fat deposits that push and...
Cat scratch disease facts* The child has enlarged lymph nodes (adenopathy) in the armpit (axilla) that developed on the same side of the body after being scratched by a cat on the back of the hand. *Cat scratch disease facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused...
Facts you should know about head injuries Picture of the brain and potential brain injury areas. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) account for thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. As well, significant numbers of people suffer temporary or permanent disability due to brain injury. Head injury does not necessarily mean brain injury. The bony...
Sadism is a psychological disorder that involves deriving pleasure when imposing pain on others. Sadism is defined most directly by the desire and intention to hurt others (verbally or physically) for self-pleasure. Before treatment, it is crucial to find out the source of the sadistic personality. People with sadism generally have a desire for power...
Breast Cancer and Genetic Testing Introduction Intensive genetic counseling is required before undergoing genetic tests for breast cancer. During this educational counseling session, the health care provider can fully explain the benefits and risks of genetic testing and answer any questions you may have. You will also be required to sign a consent form prior...
Yucca uses and nutrition Yucca is an edible, starchy plant from which cassava and tapioca are made. Yucca is edible. Yucca can be cooked and eaten. However, yucca flowers may be eaten raw because they have a mild sweet taste. Most people prefer boiling yucca flowers and adding them to soups and stews. However, it...
Medifast claims that it helps to lose 2 to 5 pounds each week. Medifast claims that it helps to lose 2 to 5 pounds each week. People on this diet are given five prepackaged Medifast meal replacements that should be eaten five times a day for losing weight. Medifast replacement meals are low in: Calories...
Introduction Gastric bypass surgery combines the creation of a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and construction of bypasses of the duodenum and other segments of the small intestine to cause malabsorption (decreased ability to absorb calories and nutrients from food). Types of Gastric Bypass Surgery Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RGB): This operation is the...
Natural birth control definition and facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Natural family planning, or fertility awareness, involves timing your sexual activity to avoid a woman's most fertile time. Birth control is the use of practices, medications, or devices to prevent pregnancy. Natural methods of birth control, or natural family planning, are a type...