Autonomic Neuropathy : Treatments

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Treatment is supportive and may need to be long-term. Several treatments may be attempted before a successful one is found. The use of elastic stockings and sleeping with the head elevated may reduce postural hypotension. Fludrocortisone or simila...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 10, 2006
Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain , relieve tension, improve the mobility of joints and, in the case of the oriental therapies, to " unblock energy channels. " The idea behind spinal manipulation is that when the vertebrae are subluxated (misaligned), the resulting pressure on nerves can have negative effects on organ system function and general health, in addition to impeding proper joint motion.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Chiropractic is from Greek words meaning done by hand. It is grounded in the principal that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Chiropractic is from Greek words meaning done by hand. It is grounded in the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending electrical signals to underlying nerves, the battery-powered TENS device can relieve a wide range of chronic and acute pain .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Electrotherapy is the use of electrical stimulation for therapeutic purposes. Specifically, electrotherapy uses energy waves that are part of the electromagnetic spectrum to produce desired physiological and chemical effects in the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) is a relatively new technique used to treat chronic pain and tremors associated with Parkinson disease . ESB is administered by passing an electrical current through an electrode implanted in the brain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
How Electrothermal Catheter Therapy WorksLow back and leg pain is often due to damage to one or more of the disks between the vertebrae. Electrothermal therapy uses heat to change the structure of the tissue inside the disk.
Source:StayWell
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit is used to apply electrical currents through the skin to the nerves via electrodes in order to reduce chronic and acute pain from various causes. Purpose TENS is a noninvasive therapeutic pain management modality that is used alone or in conjunction with pain medications or other pain-management techniques.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Fiber is what gives strength and structure to plants. Most grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits contain fiber. Foods rich in fiber are often low in calories and fat, and they fill you up more. They may also reduce your risks for certain health problems.
Source:StayWell
Fiber is the material that gives plants texture and support. Dietary fiber is found in many plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and whole grains.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Chew on this: If you're like many Americans, you're fiber-challenged. Most Americans consume only 15 grams of fiber daily instead of the recommended 20 grams to 35 grams, according to the National Cancer Institute. The USDA 2005 guidelines recommends 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories in the diet.
Source:StayWell
What is a high-residue diet? Kathy McManus, M.S., R.D is the director of the department of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an investigator on the Pounds Lost Trial, a 5 year NIH funded obesity study. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Simmons College, completed her Dietetic Internship at Brigham and Women Hospital, and received a Master of Science degree in nutrition from Framingham State College.
Source:StayWell
The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. Psychoanalysis , the first modern form of psychotherapy, was called the " talking cure, " and the many varieties of therapy practiced today are still characterized by their common dependence on a verbal exchange between the counselor or therapist and the person seeking help.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating such psychological or emotional problems as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal communication. It is the treatment of psychological distress through talking with a specially trained therapist, and learning new ways to cope rather than merely using medication to alleviate the distress.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating psychological or emotional problems such as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal communication. It is the treatment of psychological distress through talking with a specially trained therapist and learning new ways to cope rather than merely using medication to alleviate the distress.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Contrary to what many people believe, psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, phobias or stress doesn't have to be a long and costly process. Feeling better doesn't require a lifetime of intensive psychotherapy.
Source:StayWell
The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. Psychoanalysis, the first modern form of psychotherapy, was called the " talking cure, " and the many varieties of therapy practiced today are still characterized by their common dependence on a verbal exchange between the counselor or therapist and the person seeking help.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Psychotherapy integration is defined as an approach to psychotherapy that includes a variety of attempts to look beyond the confines of single-school approaches in order to see what can be learned from other perspectives. It is characterized by an openness to various ways of integrating diverse theories and techniques.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Well Being
Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter into a patient ' s bladder. The catheter is used as a conduit to drain urine from the bladder into an attached bag or container.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Intermittent catheterization involves the temporary placement of a catheter (tube) to remove urine from the body. This is usually done by placing the catheter through the urethra to empty the bladder.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 22, 2008
Self-Catheterization for MenThis is what you’ll need:Soap and warm water, or a moist toweletteClean catheterWater-soluble lubricating jelly (notpetroleum jelly)Toilet or basinSelf-catheterization helps you empty your bladder if it doesn’t empty by...
Source:StayWell
Self-catheterization helps you empty your bladder if it doesn’t empty by itself. It also helps if your bladder doesn’t empty all the way.
Source:StayWell
Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine. Straight catheters are used for intermittent withdrawals; indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Urinary catheterization is the procedure of inserting a catheter through the urethra into the bladder to remove urine. Intermittent catheterization is performed for periodic relief of bladder distension; indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine. Straight catheters are used for intermittent withdrawals, while indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine. Straight catheters are used for intermittent withdrawals, while indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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