If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can tear the skin exposing the skin to bacteria. When a toenail grows inward instead of growing outward normally, it curves and grows into the skin. This irritates the skin and can cause pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness around the nail bed and sides of the nail. This painful condition of the toenail is...
Lichen Sclerosus Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
*Lichen sclerosus facts *Lichen sclerosus facts author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Lichen sclerosus is a long-term problem of the skin that mostly affects the genital and perianal areas. Lichen sclerosus is most commonly seen in post-menopausal women. It is uncommon in men and children. Symptoms of lichen sclerosus include small white, shiny, smooth spots on the skin that grow...
What Is Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)?
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus (womb). For certain conditions, the Fallopian tubes and ovaries are also removed. The most common medical reasons for doing a hysterectomy include benign fibroid tumors of the uterus, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, genital prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain. Some women choose to have a hysterectomy for other reasons,...
What Do Nerve Conduction Studies & Electromyography Diagnose?
What are electromyography and nerve conduction studies? Electromyography and nerve conduction studies use electrodes to test the function of nerves and muscles to diagnose various problems. Nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography (EMG) are tests performed to assess the health of nerves and muscles. A neurophysiologist stimulates specific nerves and muscles and studies the resulting activity to evaluate if the...
Muscle Cramp Treatment, Definition, Medication, Causes, Prevention
A runner experiences a muscle cramp in his calf.Source: iStock Facts you should know about muscle cramps A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. Muscle cramps can occur in any muscle; cramps of the leg muscles and feet are particularly common. Almost everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some time in their life....
Thymoma Prognosis, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Staging
Thymoma facts A thymoma is a type of tumor or growth in the thymus gland. Thymic tumors are tumors of the thymus gland. Physicians describe thymomas in terms of their degree of spread. Most thymomas have the potential to behave like a cancer and spread beyond the thymus, but many appear to behave in a benign fashion and are noninvasive....
Small Cell Lung Cancer vs. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stages & Survival Rate
What is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Risk factors for lung cancer include smoking, exposure to air pollution, and genetics. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is composed of three types of cancers that originate from lung tissue. The three types are known as adenocarcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and large cell carcinomas. Adenocarcinomas are slow-growing cancers that...
How Long Does the Meningitis Vaccine Last?
What is meningitis? There are two vaccines that help protect against the varieties, or serotypes, of the most common meningococcal bacteria in the US. The MenACWY (conjugate) vaccines last around five years and the MenB (recombinant) vaccines last around one or two years. Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes that cover your brain and spinal cord. It can happen...
How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Parotidectomy?
For many people with parotid gland tumors, parotidectomy is necessary. Parotidectomy is the surgery to remove the parotid gland. Ahead and neck surgeon performs this surgery. The period of recovery from parotidectomy varies with each patient. Light exercises and walking are permitted after 2 weeks of surgery for most patients. Many patients may face difficulty in chewing and swallowing for...
How to Get Rid of unwanted Hair Quickly? 7 Options
7 ways to get rid of unwanted hair quickly 7 Hair removal options include shaving, waxing, depilatory cream, and more. Shaving: Shaving is one of the cheapest, quickest, painless, and most easily accessible methods of getting rid of body hair, resulting in smooth skin instantly. It takes only a few minutes to cover large areas, such as the legs, and...