What is mechanical ventilation? Mechanical ventilation or breathing machines are part of doctors’ arsenal to treat COVID-19 coronavirus disease in patients with the worst lung symptoms. Mechanical ventilation is a treatment to help a person breathe when they find it difficult or are unable to breathe on their own. A mechanical ventilator pushes airflow into the patient’s lungs to help...
Endovascular Coiling Cost, Risks, Recovery & Complications
What is a brain aneurysm? An aneurysm is a weak area in the wall of an artery which leads to a balloon or pouch formation. The wall of the pouch is thinner than the rest of the artery wall and is at risk of breaking. This type of aneurysm is known as a berry aneurysm, or saccular aneurysm, based on...
How Do You Know if It’s a Bed Bug Bite or a Flea Bite?
What are bed bug bites and flea bites? Both fleas and bed bugs can live indoors and bite humans to feed on their blood. Bed bug bites appear in a group or a line. Flea bites are itchy, raised bumps. Both fleas and bed bugs can live indoors and bite humans to feed on their blood. How can you tell...
Does an Amniotomy Hurt?
Amniotomy does not hurt or cause pain to the mother or the baby. Amniotomy does not hurt or cause pain to the mother or the baby. The mother may experience a little discomfort when the amniotic hook (the instrument to perform amniotomy) is passed through the birth canal. Amniotomy is typically followed by increased contractions to facilitate labor. The doctor...
Type 2 Diabetes Diet Guidelines: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid
Type 2 diabetes diet definition and facts Salmon is a diabetes superfood. Type 2 diabetes involves problems getting enough glucose into the cells. When the sugar can't get where it is supposed to be, it leads to elevated blood sugar levels in the bloodstream, which can lead to complications such as kidney, nerve, and eye damage, and cardiovascular disease. Foods...
Do Ellipticals Help Lose Belly Fat?
Elliptical trainer workouts and other exercises One can lose belly fat by adhering to a strict diet plan and exercise regimen and by making a few lifestyle modifications. Elliptical trainers can help burn calories, reduce belly fat and tone the body. One can lose belly fat by adhering to a strict diet plan and exercise regimen and by making a...
Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) Location, Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) definition and facts An enlarged spleen can cause liver disease, lupus, and mono. The spleen is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, just beneath the diaphragm and next to the stomach. It has a very rich blood supply since it is responsible for filtering blood, and it is protected by the 9th, 10th, and...
Eight Myths About Chlamydia
The most common myths So much wrong information about chlamydia So much wrong information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) gets passed around that it’s no surprise the diseases do too. Myth 1: You do not need treatment for chlamydia as it goes away on its own. Fact: It is highly unlikely for chlamydia to go away on its own. Although...
Dry Skin Causes, Treatment, Remedies & How to Get Rid of It
What should I know about dry skin? Picture of dry skin in the hand by MedicineNet.com Dry skin is a very common condition that causes small fine flakes, cracking, and dry patches. Itching is one of the most common symptoms of dry skin. Scratching may be hard to resist. Dry skin is more common in colder winter months and drier...
Gynecomastia Surgery, Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
Gynecomastia definition and facts Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Picture of male on the left with no gynecomastia and the male on the right with gynecomastia Gynecomastia is enlargement of the glandular tissue of the male breast. The condition may occur during infancy and puberty in normally developing boys. Gynecomastia results from an imbalance in the hormonal environment in...