Facts you should know about blood in the urine Picture of the urinary tract Blood in urine can sometimes be visible only with a microscope. Evaluating blood in urine requires consideration of the entire urinary tract. Tests used for the diagnosis of blood in urine may include a CT scan, cystoscopy, ultrasound, IVP, MRI, urine culture, and urine cytology. Management...
How Do You Know if You Have a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) or COVID-19?
What is a sinus infection vs. COVID-19 coronavirus? If you have symptoms like nasal congestion and swelling around the bridge of the nose and eyes, you may have a sinus infection. But if you are experiencing shortness of breath or chills along with other symptoms, you may have a COVID infection. As doctors and researchers continue to learn more about...
How Do I Know if My Baby Has Thrush?
What is thrush? Thrush is a fungal infection that occurs in the mouth and throat. You know if your baby has thrush if you notice white patches on your baby's mouth, tongue or throat. Other signs include fussiness or refusal to nurse or cracking or redness on the corners of your baby's mouth. Under normal conditions, the body contains millions...
What Is the Difference Between Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke?
What is a stroke? A stroke is a bleeding or clotting event that interferes with blood flow to the brain. An ischemic stroke is when blood vessels to the brain become clogged. A hemorrhagic stroke is when bleeding interferes with the brain's ability to function. A stroke is a medical condition where there is an interruption in blood flow to...
Can Diarrhea Be an Initial Symptom of COVID-19?
What is COVID-19? COVD-19 is a contagious infectious illness that causes widespread symptoms. Diarrhea is one of the most relatively common but less well-known symptom of COVID-19. COVID-19 is highly infectious, even before people start to show symptoms. It also has a host of different symptoms that aren’t commonly recognized. Many cases of COVID-19 are mild, but it’s important to...
What Is the Best Treatment for Pericarditis?
What is pericarditis? Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac that surrounds the heart becomes inflamed. The best treatment for pericarditis depends on what's causing the infection. Antivirals, corticosteroids and surgery may be used. Pericarditis is a condition in which the protective sac around the heart becomes inflamed. This sac is called the pericardium. The prefix “peri” means around,...
What Is the Best Treatment for Urticaria?
What is urticaria? Urticaria is the medical term for hives. The best treatment for urticaria include medications, home care/remedies and alternative treatments. Urticaria is the medical term for hives. It is usually the result of an allergic reaction. Hives appear as raised, itchy bumps on the skin. If you experience hives or a more severe form called angioedema, there are...
What Causes Small White Spots on Skin?
What are white spots on skin? White spots on your skin are areas that appear lighter than your normal skin color. They are usually harmless and caused by the sun. Have you ever noticed white spots on your skin? While they may be caused by a more serious skin condition, most of the time they are harmless and caused by...
Rotator Cuff Tear and Injuries: Treatment, Exercises, Symptoms & RecoveryTime
Facts you should know about rotator cuff injuries As we age, the blood supply to the tendons is reduced which can lead to longer healing times after injury. Rotator cuff tear is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain A rotator cuff is a group of four tendons. Rotator cuff disease is one of the most common causes...
Strep Throat: Treatment, Causes, Symptoms, Contagious & Spread
Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the soft palate and tonsillar region.Source: 1.Getty Images What should I know about strep throat? Strep throat is a type of infection caused by group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria that results in a sore, inflamed throat. Most sore throats are caused by viruses, not strep bacteria. Symptoms of strep throat in adults, middle-aged...