- Health A to Z
Healthline Premium Tools
Advertisement
Marketplace
-
Strain of tendon of forearm, wrist, hand
|
A treatment called reduction may help your wrist heal better. The goal of reduction is to get your wrist bones as close as possible to how they were before the fracture.
|
 |
Diabetes is a chronic(lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar. Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both.To understand di...
|
|
This report includes information on blood sugar monitoring, diet and activity, insulin and other medications, insulin delivery systems, and innovations in treatment.
|
|
This report provides advice about how to prevent or treat the most common form of diabetes. Learn about the components of a healthy diet and how to lose weight, and have fun trying out new recipes.
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes and pregnancy Diabetes is a condition where sufficient amounts of insulin are either not produced or the body is unable to use the insulin that is produced. Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose to enter the cells of the body to provide fuel. When glucose cannot enter the cells, it builds up in the blood and the body's cells literally starve to death.
|
|
Diabetes affects every part of your life, and it can create problems that aren't easy to talk about with your health care provider.
|
|
Detailed information on type 1 diabetes, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and statistics
|
|
Detailed information on type 2 diabetes, including causes, prevention, risk factors, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on special considerations for teenagers with diabetes Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by a failure to secrete enough insulin, or, in some cases, the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced. Because insulin is needed by the body to convert glucose into energy, these failures result in abnormally high levels of glucose accumulating in the blood. Diabetes may be a result of other conditions such as genetic syndromes, chemicals, drugs, malnutrition, infections, viruses, or other illnesses.
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and maturity-onset diabetes in the young
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic disorders that affect children
|
|
List of online resources to find additional information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic disorders
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic disorders that affect children
|
|
Detailed information on teens and diabetes Although the teenage years can be a challenge for any child as he/she goes through sexual and emotional changes, it can be especially trying for adolescents with diabetes. Adolescents inherently want to "fit in." Being different in any way from his/her peers can be emotionally stressful, especially for the teenager.
|
|
Detailed information on type 1 diabetes, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on type 2 diabetes, including cause, symptom, prevention, risk factors, and treatment
|
|
Diabetes is a chronic disease that involves the regulation of blood sugar and occurs in two different forms, type 1 and type 2.
|
|
Most of us know that diabetes can lead to severe complications, such as blindness, kidney disease and amputations. But did you know that diabetes also greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease?
|
|
If you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to have heart disease than someone without diabetes. You can control your health risks by making some changes in your life.
|
|
Detailed information on the most common types of diabetes complications and ways to prevent future problems
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes, including the different types of diabetes and potential complications of diabetes
|
|
Detailed information on type 1 diabetes, including causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, teens and diabetes, and diet and diabetes
|
|
Everyone feels down at times, but diabetics are especially prone to depression. An unhappy period that's intense or lasts for more than a couple of weeks can be a sign of depression. Depression is a serious illness.
|
|
Carbohydrates are your body's main source of glucose, a special kind of sugar. Your dietitian will probably recommend that 55 to 60 percent of your calories come from carbohydrates. There are two types of carbohydrates: complex and simple.
|
|
If you have diabetes, wearing a medical identification (ID) bracelet or necklace at all times is a good idea.
|
|
Living with diabetes may increase the likelihood of depression. The connection may be go both ways: information from a diabetes trial suggests the possibility of a link between antidepressant use and diabetes.
|
|
The most important factors in the prevention of diabetes are weight control, regular exercise, a healthy low-fat diet (fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, and poultry), and not smoking.
|
|
Is vitamin E good for diabetics?
Mary Pickett, M.D., is a lecturer for Harvard Medical School and an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. At OHSU, she practices general internal medicine and teaches medical residents and students.
|
|
Type 1 diabetes can be controlled by taking insulin, eating a proper diet, and being active. These help your child's body keep healthy blood sugar levels.
|
|
Even small movements can greatly improve your health. Simple activity can also boost your mental outlook. And you may spend less money on your health care. Think of it this way: Small steps may take you a long distance.
|
|
The incidence of diabetes has increased dramatically in recent years. Men should be tested for diabetes starting at age 45, because early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent further complications.
|
|
Is hair loss a common symptom of diabetes, and is it reversible? I have noticed that my hair has gotten very thin and I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes?
|
|
I am a diabetic, and am allergic to eggs, which prevents my getting a flu shot. Can I receive a pneumonia shot? Also, are flu shots the only available medical preventative for the flu?
|
|
Detailed information on diagnosis protocols for diabetes According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK):
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes, including facts, statistics, types, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and management
|
|
When you're sick, even with just a cold, your blood sugar level may rise. Ask your healthcare team to help you develop a sick-day plan for controlling blood sugar. Here are some guidelines.
|
|
Detailed information on alcohol use in persons with diabetes Alcohol consumption can lower blood sugar levels to the point of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), causing symptoms. A person with diabetes should keep careful track of his/her blood sugar levels when drinking alcohol, because certain diabetes medications, including insulin, also lower blood glucose levels. If levels are too low, or if the stomach is empty, alcohol consumption should be avoided.
|
|
Choose carefully and cook wisely. As you shop, think about how the foods you choose will fit into your meal plan. When you cook, try to cut down on sugar and fat. If you have high blood pressure, cut down on salt as well.
|
|
Detailed information on heart disease and diabetes, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment
|
 |
Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, GDM involves a defect in the way the body processes and uses sugars(glucose) in the diet.
|
 |
Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or when cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced, so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. Symptoms include fr...
|
|
Your meal plan tells you when to eat your meals and snacks, what kinds of foods to eat, and how much of each food to eat. You don't have to give up all the foods you like. But you do need to follow some guidelines.
|
|
Having diabetes may mean adjustments at work and in your social life. But these changes need not keep you from succeeding at work and enjoying your leisure time.
|
|
A Harvard Medical School physician answers your question about whether it is safe for a diabetic to take niacin to lower cholesterol.
|
|
The diabetes drug Avandia may increase the risk of heart attack in those taking it. Other medications are as effective at lowering blood sugar without Avandia's risks.
|
|
Researchers concluded that people with diabetes enter the high-risk group for heart disease an average of 15 years earlier than those without the disease.
|
|
Harvard Medical School physician Celeste Robb-Nicholson, M.D. describes both the therapeutic and side effects of glucosamine on the body and how it relates to diabetes.
|
|
The FDA has ordered a warning label be put on the diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos due to evidence from studies that the medications may increase the risk of heart attack or death from cardiovascular disease.
|
|
Could a baby be diabetic from birth?
Leann M. Lesperance, M.D., Ph.D., is a lecturer on the Harvard Medical School faculty and a clinical assistant professor at SUNY-Upstate Medical University. She practices pediatrics in Binghamton, New York. She also holds a doctorate in medical engineering and is a research assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Binghamton University.
|
|
What is "late onset" diabetes type 1?
Mary Pickett, M.D., is a lecturer for Harvard Medical School and an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. At OHSU, she practices general internal medicine and teaches medical residents and students.
|
 |
Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder resulting from defects in insulin action, insulin production, or both. Insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas, helps the body use and store glucose produced during the digestion of food.
|
 |
Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body''s cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced. In either case, glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed or used by the cells...
|
|
Gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, gestational diabetes involves a defect in the way the body processes and uses sugars(glucose) in the diet.
|
 |
Diabetes is the Greek term for"passing through," a phrase used to describe multiple diseases characterized by excessive urination. There are multiple forms of diabetes.
|
 |
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which the body is not able to correctly process glucose for cell energy due to either an insufficient amount of the hormone insulin or a physical resistance to the insulin the body does produce. Without pr...
|
|
Diabetes mellitus describes a group of diseases in which there is an elevated level of the sugar glucose, the body''s main source of energy for cellular functions, in the blood. The level of glucose, as well as other"fuel" molecules, is increased d...
|
|
In times of stress, exercise, or an emergency, the glycogen is reconverted back to glucose. It also sends glucose to the muscle cells where it is then converted to energy.More than 12 million Americans are affected by diabetes.
|
|
Is it OK for people with diabetes to drink alcohol? This is something only you and your health care provider can answer.
|
|
The stress of illness or injury can cause blood sugar to rise and make insulin less effective. This can lead to serious problems, including diabetic coma. That's why it's important to know what to do when illness strikes.
|
|
Among the many types of blood pressure medications available, some have a tendency to increase blood sugar levels, but this does not necessarily lead to a higher risk of diabetes.
|
|
The American Diabetes Association has set a standard for measuring blood sugar that expresses the information in two different forms, corresponding to the way the reading is given in medical tests and also in home testting.
|
|
Most people with diabetes eventually develop some form of heart disease, but this is not inevitable. Focusing on improving health through diet, exercise, weight loss, and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol can help prevent heart disease.
|
|
People with diabetes or high blood pressure are at greater risk for eye disease. Taking pills containing plant sterols and stanols may lower cholesterol as effectively as eating foods fortified with the plant matter.
|
|
Many people with diabetes suffer from one of the numerous potential complications of the disease, but following a proper diet, getting exercise, and paying attention to risk factors can help prevent further problems.
|
|
I read about a study at UCLA in which men with type 2 diabetes were in a program combining aerobic exercise, low-fat diets, and relatively high amounts of "good" carbohydrates. Half of them cured their diabetes. Is this possible?
|
|
Recommendations for eating eggs for those with diabetes.
Q. My husband has type 2 diabetes and has started eating two eggs about three times a week. He's looking to fill up on low-carb foods he likes. But I've read that eggs may not be a good idea for people with diabetes. Should he cut back?
|
|
I'm an 86-year-old man with type 2 diabetes. I get my eyes checked, eat carefully, and test my blood sugar. I exercise and still play tennis. Recently, I read that diabetes may be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease. It scared me. What do you think?
|
|
My 75-year-old father has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism. He also has type 2 diabetes. How will the cirrhosis affect his diabetes?
|
|
I have high blood pressure and am 8 pounds overweight. My doctor says that is probable that I have glucose intolerance. Is this the same disease as diabetes? What should I do about it?
|
|
What causes poor circulation in people with diabetes? Is it the blood somehow thickened from glucose, or is it because of a higher incidence of atherosclerosis?
|
|
Why don't diabetics' wounds heal normally?
Mary Pickett, M.D., is a lecturer for Harvard Medical School and an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. At OHSU, she practices general internal medicine and teaches medical residents and students.
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes and high blood pressure, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes, including facts, statistics, types, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and management
|
|
List of online resources to find additional information on diabetes The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
|
|
Detailed information on diabetes and periodontal disease, including symptoms, types, treatment, and prevention
|
|
Statistics relating to diabetes for patients and consumers Diabetes affects an estimated 20.8 million people in the US (90 percent to 95 percent have type 2 diabetes) - 14.6 million have been diagnosed, but 6.2 million are unaware they have the disease. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the American Diabetes Association, those affected include:
|
|
What causes diabetes? Scientists aren't sure, but heredity, obesity, lack of exercise and other factors play a part.
|
|
Meal planning and blood sugar monitoring. Medicines and multiple injections. The day-in and day-out requirements of diabetes management can overwhelm those with this chronic disease.
|
|
"If you do have diabetes, educate yourself and start managing your illness," Ms. LaBelle says.
|
|
Diabetes affects the body in many complex ways, and having a team to help you stay as healthy and vital as possible, for as long as possible, is key.
|
|
If managing diabetes seems like a full-time job, keep in mind it's a task that can't be taken lightly. Diabetes is the fifth-leading cause of death by disease in the United States.
|
|
Having pre-diabetes means that you are likely to develop full-blown diabetes within 10 years. But lifestyle changes can prevent that from happening.
|
|
Did you know that if you have diabetes, you have a two to four times greater risk for heart disease and stroke than people without diabetes?
|
|
Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) and progressive condition, but it can be managed. With help from your family, your friends, and your healthcare team, you can learn to take care of yourself and stay healthy.
|
|
The only way to be sure your blood sugar stays within a normal range is to check it. You will most likely be asked to check your blood sugar at home one or more times a day. Your healthcare provider will teach you how.
|
|
Diabetes occurs when there are high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. All three types of diabetes involve problems with insulin, a hormone that removes glucose from the blood and allows it to enter the body's cells. (The cells use it for energy.) If your body is unable to make or use insulin properly, you have a high blood glucose level.
|
|
Living with diabetes means making many changes in your life, and these changes may seem overwhelming. When you feel down, reach out to your family and friends, and to your healthcare team. Here are a list of other resources.
|
|
The diabetes food pyramid is a tool to help you eat a wide range of healthy foods. You can use it to plan low-fat meals and snacks that include carbohydrates and protein.
|
|
When you have diabetes, your body needs special care. This care helps you stay healthy and prevent complications. Exercise and healthy eating are a part of this. You can also protect yourself by taking special care of your feet and skin.
|
|
Taking care of yourself means developing a routine for things like meals, exercising, and taking medication. But sometimes this routine is disrupted when you travel. Your healthcare team can help you work out a plan to prepare for unexpected situations.
|
|
Simple and small movements can get you started exercising. You don't need to join a gym to start moving. Make it easy on yourself and you will be able to make exercising a habit. Slow, gentle, and easy is the way to begin to make exercising part of your life.
|
|
Once you become more active, you may be ready to increase the pace. Choose an exercise you enjoy. Just be sure to warm up, cool down, and stay safe. And learn when it's time to stop exercising.
|
|
Managing diabetes means developing a routine for things like meals, exercise, and taking medication. It also means making changes in some of your activities, such as driving, to help keep you and those around you safe.
|
 |
Pregnancy is the condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body. The union of an egg(ovum) with sperm is called fertilization, or conception, and it is this union that produces the embryo.
|
|
Detailed information on pregnancy and childbirth, including information on birth statistics, pregnancy planning, preconception care, prenatal care, pregnancy discomforts, pregnancy tests, pregnancy risks, pregnancy warning signs, labor and delivery, breas
|
|
A great deal of public health resources is spent on pregnancy. It is clear that prenatal and neonatal health play a large role in determining the health of a population, and in fact, pregnancy outcomes are often used as an indicator of a nation''s ...
|
|
More doctors now suggest a pre-conception checkup and pre-conception counseling before getting serious about having a baby. Many problems that can affect a pregnancy can be avoided if addressed and dealt with before becoming pregnant.
|
|
For most women, this is called the "golden trimester." You're starting to show. And you're starting to glow.
|
|
Detailed information on planning and preparing for a healthy pregnancy If you are planning to become pregnant, taking certain steps can help reduce risks to both you and your baby. Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy body during pregnancy.
|
|
Detailed information on what to do before (and during) your next pregnancy to reduce the chance for birth defects
|
|
Detailed information on planning a pregnancy, including reducing the risk of pregnancy and delivery complications
|
 |
Nutrition during the preconception period, as well as throughout a pregnancy, has a major impact on pregnancy outcome. Among prepregnancy considerations, the prepregnancy Body Mass Index(BMI), folic acid status, and socioeconomic status are the mo...
|
|
Your blood sugar will most likely return to normal after delivery. But gestational diabetes is a warning sign that you are at risk for getting diabetes later in life. You're also more likely to have gestational diabetes with your next pregnancy.
|
|
Detailed information on caring for the mother physically and emotionally following childbirth, including information on postpartum depression
|
|
Detailed information on planning and preparing for a healthy pregnancy If you are planning to become pregnant, taking certain steps can help reduce risks to both you and your baby. Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy body during pregnancy.
|
|
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Only you can decide whether you're ready to quit.
|
|
As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. This can be painful if your back isn't prepared.
|
|
A friend of mine is six months pregnant and says her baby moves all the time. I am also pregnant (five months) and rarely feel the baby -- maybe every other day. Is it abnormal to not feel the baby moving very often? I get regular check-ups and the baby is fine. At what stage does it become a concern when I don't feel the baby throughout the day?
|
|
Learning the proper ways to bend, lift, and carry objects may help relieve back strain. It will also help you protect your back after your baby is born. Remember, if you're having trouble protecting your back, it's okay to ask the people around you for help!
|
|
Did you know that standing, sitting, or lying in certain ways can lead to back pain? To ease pain, use positions that support your body comfortably.
|
|
Detailed information and examples of non-teratogenic agents A non-teratogenic agent is one which does not cause birth defects.
|
|
Detailed information on post-term pregnancy, including causes, diagnosis, and management
|
|
Detailed information on medication use during pregnancy When pregnant, a woman should always check with her physician before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication. All medications affect the fetus differently, depending on the stage of development, the type and dosage of the medication being taken, and the drug tolerance of the mother-to-be.
|
|
Detailed information on preparing the family for the arrival of a newborn Preparing for your new baby includes helping other family members adjust. A new baby brings new sounds, new schedules, and new ways of coping for everyone. Most families soon find ways to adjust to the changes that take place. But it is helpful to prepare some family members for what is ahead.
|
|
Following these guidelines can help keep you and your developing child healthy in the months to come.
|
|
No one can say for sure that a medication is safe to use while you're pregnant. But, avoiding medicines may not be a good idea, either. It may be wiser to treat an illness than ignore it.
|
|
Detailed information on medication use during pregnancy When pregnant, a woman should always check with her physician before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication. All medications affect the fetus differently, depending on the stage of development, the type and dosage of the medication being taken, and the drug tolerance of the mother-to-be.
|
|
Detailed information on blood types in pregnancy Every person has a blood type, (O, A, B, or AB) and an Rh factor, either positive or negative. The blood type and the Rh factor simply mean that a person's blood has certain specific characteristics. The blood type is found as proteins on red blood cells and in body fluids. The Rh factor is a protein that is found on the covering of the red blood cells. If the Rh factor protein is present on the cells, the person is Rh positive. If there is no Rh factor protein, the person is Rh negative.
|
|
After week 16, sleep and rest on your side instead of your back. Try different positions.
|
|
During the early stages of pregnancy, can you drink coffee? My partner works nights and drinks a lot of coffee. Are there other, safer alternatives to the caffeine from coffee?
|
|
I am in my second trimester and find it very difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position. I am most comfortable on my stomach. How harmful is it to sleep on your stomach in your second trimester?
|
|
My partner and I are now trying to become pregnant. I am a young African-American woman and have heard that the chemicals from hair relaxers or straighteners may be harmful to a healthy pregnancy. Is there any truth to this?
|
|
Exercise can help you keep your blood sugar within a normal range. That's because your body uses more blood sugar when you exercise.
|
|
Does fibromyalgia pain increase when a woman is pregnant?
Robert Shmerling, M.D., is associate physician and clinical chief of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program and has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 25 years.
|
|
Planning to have a baby? There are steps you can take before you ever become pregnant to help ensure a smooth pregnancy and a healthy outcome for you and your infant.
|
|
If you're pregnant, it's just as important for you to stay away from lead as it is to protect your children from it.
|
|
The healthy choices you make before and during pregnancy can have a lasting impact on you and your unborn child. Experts say one of the most important things a woman or couple can do is to plan for pregnancies.
|
|
At least 90 days before starting to try to conceive, both men and women should take steps to improve their diet and exercise routines, as well as fine-tune any medications they may be taking.
|
|
Some pregnancy changes are caused by hormones. Others are caused by the pressure and weigh of your growing baby.
|
|
A physical exam and lab tests will show if there are any special concerns. Your health care provider can then plan the care that will help prevent problems later.
|
|
Pregnant women in their second or third trimester during influenza season should be immunized.
|
|
You may see signs that your body is getting ready for labor. Be patient. Within a few more weeks, your baby will be born.
|
|
From conception until after the birth of your child, you and your baby will change every day.
|
|
The weight you gain now is not just extra fat. It is also the weight of your baby. And it is the increased blood and fluids to support the baby.
|
|
From conception (fertilization) until after the birth of your child, you and your baby will change every day. To help you understand what is happening, we've outlined how pregnancy begins and some of the changes you may notice.
|
|
Your health can affect your baby's growth. Here are some ways to stay healthy.It's important to develop healthy eating habits while you are pregnant, for you as well as for your baby. Here are some ways to stay healthy.
|
|
Antidepressants, once considered safe during pregnancy, may cause birth defects. Women are warned of the effects and given alternatives.
|
|
Can I continue to take my asthma medication if I am pregnant?
Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
|
|
Can cancer be transferred from mother to child in the womb?
Jeffrey Ecker, M.D. is an Associate Professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he practices maternal-fetal medicine.
|
|
Is there a recommended period of time to wait before getting pregnant again after a C-section birth? If so, what are the risks associated with becoming pregnant again too soon?
|
|
During pregnancy, what can be done to remove abnormal cervical cells?
|
|
I am 23 weeks pregnant and I was just diagnosed with genital warts. Will this affect my baby during delivery?
|
|
My first pregnancy ended at eight weeks in a miscarriage. When I get pregnant again, should I try to see my doctor early in the pregnancy as a precaution? Is there anything else I might do to prevent a miscarriage again?
|
|
Is it safe to swim in a chlorinated pool during pregnancy?
Jeffrey Ecker, M.D. is an Associate Professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he practices maternal-fetal medicine.
|
|
If birth defects can result when a pregnant women takes ACE inhibitors, what can happen to the fetus if the father takes ACE inhibitors?
|
|
I am a little over six months pregnant and already lactating. Is this normal?
|
|
What medication can be taken when a yeast infection develops in the last month of pregnancy?
|
|
I am 24 years old and pregnant with my second child. During my first pregnancy I developed toxemia during my last trimester. During labor I was put on oxygen and magnesium. What are my chances of having this reoccur with my second pregnancy?
|
|
Detailed information for the pregnant mother, including information on hormones during pregnancy, weight gain during pregnancy, nutrition during pregnancy, exercise during pregnancy, work and pregnancy, sex during pregnancy, and sleeping positions during
|
|
Detailed information on sex during pregnancy In most cases, sex during pregnancy is safe. In fact, with your physician's approval, sexual relations can continue until delivery.
|
|
Detailed information on traveling while pregnancy or breastfeeding Although traveling during pregnancy is normal and occurs rather frequently, it is important for pregnant women to consider potential problems that could arise when considering international travel. Pregnant women should also weigh the availability of quality medical care in the countries they are visiting, before traveling abroad. Preconceptual immunizations are preferred over vaccination during pregnancy.
|
|
Menopause represents the end of menstruation. While technically it refers to the final menstrual period, it is not an abrupt event, but a gradual process.
|
 |
Menopause is the transition period in a woman''s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopping altogether.Menopause is a natural event that n...
|
|
Detailed information on menopause, including perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy, and staying healthy after menopause
|
|
This report takes a view of the whole woman and helps her choose the most practical strategies for making her midlife transition.
|
|
Menopause represents the end of menstruation. While technically it refers to the final period, it is not an abrupt event, but a gradual process.
|
|
Detailed information on menopause, including symptoms, treatment, and sex after menopause
|
|
Menopause -- when estrogen and progesterone production, ovulation and menstruation stop -- is a natural part of a woman's life. The average age that women reach menopause is 51.
|
|
Medically, menopause is the cessation of menstruation and signifies the inability to bear children. It is determined as one year from the last menstrual cycle.
|
|
Detailed information on menopause, including symptoms, treatment, and sex after menopause
|
|
The best approach to menopause is to follow a healthy regimen. That includes dealing with smoking, nutrition, exercise, weight management and stress reduction.
|
|
Detailed information on staying healthy after menopause While this "change of life" called menopause was once a life stage dreaded by many women, today's woman has an abundance of medical knowledge and resources available to her as she experiences menopause. The key to staying youthful and active is good nutrition and regular physical exercise.
|
|
Detailed information on staying healthy after menopause While this "change of life" called menopause was once a life-stage dreaded by many women, today's woman has an abundance of medical knowledge and resources available to her as she experiences menopause. The key to staying youthful and active is good nutrition and regular physical exercise.
|
 |
This irregularity signals the start of menopause. The natural cessation of menstruation occurs due to reduced production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which generally occurs between the ages of forty and fifty-five.
|
|
Today's women understand that menopause is not a disease. It is a normal event; a passage from one stage of life to another.
|
|
A generation ago, hot flashes, irregular periods, and mood swings would have been labeled menopause or "the change of life.” Today, your doctor is more likely to call this perimenopause, a new term for the transitional years leading up to the end of menstruation.
|
|
How does estrogen use and menopause affect someone with a seizure disorder?
|
|
The average age of natural menopause in the United States is 51, but it can occur anytime between ages 40 and 55.
|
|
Does the process of going through menopause affect cholesterol levels?
|
|
Does acupuncture help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes?
Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
|
|
I seem to be experiencing premenopausal symptoms and am in good health otherwise. My doctor has suggested NuvaRing for estrogen therapy. I know this is still relatively new. Can you give me more information on NuvaRing for menopause symptoms?
|
|
Detailed information on menopause, including perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy, and staying healthy after menopause
|
|
Menopausal hormone use (sometimes referred to as hormone replacement therapy or postmenopausal hormone use) involves taking either estrogen alone or estrogen in combination with progesterone or progestin, a synthetic hormone with effects similar to those of progesterone (see Question 2).
|
|
What is the oldest age a woman can still take low-dose birth control pills as a form of HRT if no problems exist?
|
|
Is there any connection between surgically induced menopause and fibromyalgia? And does taking estrogen seem to help or hurt the condition?
|
|
This report provides information on using the latest detection methods, understanding your diagnosis, and choosing the most effective treatment.
|
|
Hormone therapy may help prevent heart disease in women after all, if the treatment is started closer to menopause. Two clinical trials are hoping to provide more conclusive results.
|
|
Hormonal changes can precede menopause by months or years. The latest information about what characterizes this life change and how to treat its symptoms.
|
|
Studies regarding hormone treatment for women in menopause have produced conflicting results, but there is evidence that starting the treatment in the years prior to menopause may be of greater benefit.
|
|
I had a partial hysterectomy more than 17 years ago. How does a woman like me know when menopause has ended when she has not had a period in so many years?
|
|
In populations, blood pressures fit a normal distribution, but the attendant risks of heart disease and stroke increase curvilinearly with increasing levels of blood pressure, without any obvious breakpoint ( Fig. 63-1 ). Thus, the separation of normal from high blood pressure is arbitrary, and the definition of hypertension has been a moving target.
|
 |
The lower number is the diastolic pressure, which is the pressure when the heart is filling or relaxing before the next beat. Normal blood pressure for an adult is 120/70(on average), but normal for an individual varies with the height, weight, fi...
|
 |
Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure.Blood pressure readings are measured in millimeters of mercury(mmHg) and usually given as two numbers. For example, 120 over 80(written as 120/80 mmHg).The top number is your systolic p...
|
|
Detailed information on high blood pressure, also called hypertension, including symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information
|
|
The following Clinical Topic Tour provides an overview of hypertension (HTN) and was adapted from materials published by the NHLBI.
|
 |
Primary, or essential, hypertension is caused by external factors; secondary hypertension is related to an underlying disorder, such as a congenital heart defect or kidney disease. Factors that increase the risk of high blood pressure include age(...
|
|
High blood pressure is a sneaky ailment. The condition has no symptoms that you can see or feel. Having your blood pressure checked is the only way to know if it is high.
|
|
Knowing the definitions of terms your doctor may use when talking with you about your blood pressure is important.
|
|
Each day that your blood pressure is too high, your chances of having a stroke are increased.
|
|
This report explains what your blood pressure numbers mean and how hypertension can be prevented and treated by making diet and lifestyle changes. Also includes information on medications.
|
|
Detailed information on high blood pressure, also called hypertension, including symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information
|
|
Detailed information on high blood pressure, also called hypertension, including symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information
|
|
Hypertension is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke, leading causes of morbidity and mortality in North America. Concern has been raised that there is inadequate outpatient detection, evaluation, and treatment of hypertension, and that this is resulting in increased hospital admissions with complications of untreated hypertension: heart failure, and end-stage renal disease .
|
 |
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them.
|
|
High blood pressure has joined type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol on a list of ailments that once struck only adults but now afflict children.
|
|
High blood pressure is more common among African Americans than other ethnic groups. Nearly 40 percent of non-Hispanic blacks have hypertension.
|
|
Prehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits.
|
|
When I get up in the morning, my systolic blood pressure is 30 to 50 points higher than it is later in the day (about 110). I am taking three different blood pressure medications. Is this unusual?
|
|
The National High Blood Pressure Education Program(NHBPEP) was established in 1972 by the National Institute of Health to translate research results on the health hazards of high blood pressure into clinical and public health practice. Before 1900...
|
|
Did you know you can purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home?
|
|
While people with high blood pressure are typically told to abstain from alcohol, a study suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent them from having a heart attack.
|
|
A Harvard Medical School doctor discusses possible causes of low blood pressure.
|
|
Is it absolutely necessary for a diabetic who does not have high blood pressure to take a blood pressure pill anyway?
|
|
Detailed information on high blood pressure, also called hypertension, including symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information
|
|
A healthy blood pressure level can reduce your risk for many serious diseases and increase your longevity.
|
|
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the most common chronic adult illness in the United States. There is no cure for high blood pressure, but it can be controlled.
|
|
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don't know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.
|
|
Risk factors are things that make you more likely to have a disease or condition. Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure?
|
|
The FDA has approved a new blood pressure drug that works by inhibiting hte production of renin, a substance made by the kidneys that is the first step in the body's system of regulating blood pressure.
|
|
What causes high blood pressure in a 4-year-old?
Claire McCarthy, M.D., is a senior medical editor for Harvard Health Publications. She is an instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Boston, and co-director of the pediatrics department at Martha Eliot Health Center, a neighborhood health service of Children's Hospital. The author of two books, "Learning How the Heart Beats" and "Everyone's Children", Dr. McCarthy was a regular columnist for "Sesame Street Parents Magazine" from 1995 to 1998 and is currently a contributing editor for "Parenting Magazine".
|
|
Even if your blood pressure is normal or high-normal, you're still at increased risk for hypertension (high blood pressure), the condition in which your heart works too hard and the resulting forceful blood flow harms arteries.
|
|
Prehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the very real risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits.
|
|
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, isn't limited to those 18 and older.Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost one in three adults in the United States. But this serious health condition isn't limited to those ages 18 and older, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
|
|
In most cases, high blood pressure responds to treatment, but the success of the treatment is up to you.
|
|
For those living with high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as eating a healthier diet, exercising regularly, and losing weight will likely have a positive effect not just on blood pressure, but on overall health.
|
|
If you have high blood pressure, you need to know, so you can control it. If you don't, you increase your risk for serious illness.
|
|
High blood pressure can contribute to sexual problems, as can some treatments for it.
|
|
The number of Americans with high blood pressure has risen steadily since the 1960s, and now tops 65 million.
|
|
Is it possible for a blockage in the kidneys to cause high blood pressure? What type of blockage would there be in a kidney?
|
|
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries.
|
|
A study reports that if the vertebra that supports the skull is misaligned, careful manipulation of it may result in a significant drop in blood pressure.
|
|
Isolated systolic hypertension, when the systolic blood pressure is above 140 while the diastolic pressure is below 90, is caused by stiffening of large arteries. Medication may be prescribed, but lifestyle changes will have more impact on overall health.
|
 |
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them.
|
|
An old theory about the connection between headache and high blood pressure makes a comeback.
|
|
The category of prehypertension was established to serve as a warning. Those whose blood pressure reading falls in it should work to lower their pressure through diet, exercise, and weight control, though in some cases medication may be prescribed.
|
 |
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them.As blood flows through arteries it pushes against the inside of the artery walls.
|
|
Tuberculosis(TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an infection of the lungs. It is caused by a bacterial microorganism: the tubercle bacillus or Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
|
 |
Tuberculosis(TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an infection of the lungs. It is caused by a bacterial microorganism, the tubercle bacillus or Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
|
|
Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information tuberculosis, tuberculosis symptoms, tuberculosis causes, tuberculosis diagnoses, tuberculosis treatment
|
|
Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
What are the signs and symptoms of TB? Can the illness disappear after a time if left untreated? Can TB be missed on an X-ray?
|
 |
Tuberculosis is a chronic, infectious disease that primarily attacks the lungs.Tuberculosis(TB) is caused by a bacteria that primarily attacks the lungs. An individual may be"TB infected," meaning the bacteria are in the body but are in an inactiv...
|
 |
Tuberculosis(TB) is a contagious and potentially fatal disease that can affect almost any part of the body but manifests mainly as an infection of the lungs. It is caused by a bacterial microorganism, the tubercle bacillus or Mycobacterium tubercu...
|
 |
Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual''s ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment...
|
|
Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. If you are obese, you have a much higher amount of body fat than lean muscle mass.Adults with a body mass index(BMI) greater than 25 but less than...
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity causes, obesity health effects, obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, maintaining weight loss, and obesity prevention
|
 |
Obesity is the condition of having an excessive accumulation of fat in the body, resulting in a body weight more than 20% above the average for height, age, sex, and body type, and in elevated risk of disability, illness, and death.The human body ...
|
|
We've all heard warnings, yet many of us keep gaining weight. More than half of American adults are overweight or obese, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
|
|
Weighing too much is harmful, but the location of those extra pounds can worsen the risk.
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity facts, obesity causes, and obesity health effects
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity facts, obesity causes, and obesity health effects
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity facts, obesity causes, and obesity health effects
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
|
 |
Obesity, defined as a body mass index of 30 or greater, is an epidemic in the United States and other industrialized nations, and it is rapidly becoming one in developing nations. As countries transition to westernized lifestyles, obesity tends to...
|
|
obesity increases the risk for illness from 30 serious medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and several types of cancer.
|
|
With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies?
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity facts, obesity causes, and obesity health effects
|
|
Detailed information on obesity prevention strategies during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity causes, obesity health effects, obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, maintaining weight loss, and obesity prevention
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity causes, obesity health effects, obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, maintaining weight loss, and obesity prevention
|
|
Detailed information on obesity prevention strategies during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood
|
 |
Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual''s ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.Obesity is defined by both the U.S.
|
|
As your body mass index goes up, so does your risk for health problems. Your blood pressure goes up and so do your cholesterol levels.
|
|
Detailed information on obesity prevention strategies during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood
|
|
Detailed information on obesity prevention strategies during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood
|
 |
Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual''s ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.Obesity traditionally has been defined as a weight at least 20...
|
|
The analysis of more than 15,000 young people in the United States found about a third of the cases of depression and obesity among those teens could be attributed to being from families with low incomes.
|
|
There is growing evidence that obesity increases a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. The reasons are still unclear, but obesity affects hormone production, which could in turn be influencing cancer growth.
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, obesity gastric bypass (malabsorptive) surgery, and obesity gastric stapling (restrictive) surgery
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, and obesity surgical treatment
|
|
Detailed information on obesity, including obesity causes, obesity health effects, obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, maintaining weight loss, and obesity prevention
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, obesity gastric bypass (malabsorptive) surgery, and obesity gastric stapling (restrictive) surgery
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, and obesity surgical treatment
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, obesity gastric bypass (malabsorptive) surgery, and obesity gastric stapling (restrictive) surgery
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, and obesity surgical treatment
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, obesity gastric bypass (malabsorptive) surgery, and obesity gastric stapling (restrictive) surgery
|
|
Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, and obesity surgical treatment
|
|
Term describing a condition where the ratio of body fat to total body mass is higher than accepted norms.The percent of U.S. children who are overweight is estimated to be between 20-30%, but there is no firm definition of obesity for children and...
|
|
Extreme obesity plagues more than a million teens and young adults, experts estimate. What's a parent to do?
|
|
Detailed information on weight and weight control, including healthy tips for maintaining your weight
|
|
Detailed information on obesity medical treatment, including obesity prescription medications and supplements, obesity behavioral strategies, and psychotherapy for eating disorders
|
|
Detailed information on obesity medical treatment, including obesity prescription medications and supplements, obesity behavioral strategies, and psychotherapy for eating disorders
|
|
Detailed information on obesity medical treatment, including obesity prescription medications and supplements, obesity behavioral strategies, and psychotherapy for eating disorders
|
|
Detailed information on obesity medical treatment, including obesity prescription medications and supplements, obesity behavioral strategies, and psychotherapy for eating disorders
|
 |
Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20 percent or more over an individual''s ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.The branch of medicine that deals with the study and tr...
|
|
Bariatric surgery, which helps extremely obese people lose weight by reducing the size of the stomach and intestines, carries a higher risk of death than previously believed, new research shows. Three studies, published October 19 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found death rates of 3% to 5% for middle-aged adults and more than twice that high for patients 65 to 74, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Among patients 75 or older, 40% of the women and half of the men died, the AP story said.
|
|
Exploring the causes and consequences of America's growing epidemic of obesity.Obesity is not a new problem. Forty years ago, 4 of every 10 Americans were overweight or obese. But obesity is a growing problem, and it's growing quickly; today, two of every three Americans need to lose weight. In the 1960s, obesity was an epidemic; today, it's a pandemic.
|
|
Detailed information on obesity surgical treatment, including gastric bypass surgery, and gastric stapling surgery
|
|
Detailed information on obesity surgical treatment, including gastric bypass surgery, and gastric stapling surgery
|
|
Detailed information on obesity surgical treatment, including gastric bypass surgery, and gastric stapling surgery
|
|
Detailed information on obesity surgical treatment, including gastric bypass surgery, and gastric stapling surgery
|
|
More than 19 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and millions more have a condition that puts them at high risk for developing it.
|
|
The American Diabetes Association estimates at least 20.1 million people in the United States have pre-diabetes. Pre-diabetes means having a blood sugar level that is higher than normal, but not yet persistently high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. By taking steps to control your blood sugar, you can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes from developing.
|
|
What is responsible for obesity, how to treat it.At one time it was commonly believed that overweight and obese people were compulsive eaters, anxious, depressed, under stress, or trying to compensate for inadequate upbringing, family conflict, or other deficiencies in their lives. But since then, when almost everyone seems to be getting heavier and obesity has become a national political issue, both experts and the public are turning away from the idea that weight gain is a personal emotional problem. Instead the trend toward obesity has become a subject for biologists and sociologists, regarded as the physical consequence of a general social condition. It's become less clear what role psychotherapists and other mental health professionals should play in managing the problem.
|
|
America is more overweight and out of shape than ever. The result? Soaring medical costs and lost productivity. The U.S. government is working to change that with "Healthy People 2010," its latest effort to show us that national health demands personal health. The drive includes 10 "leading health indicators," modeled after our leading economic indicators.
|
|
A study claims that obese people are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression, but the findings do not prove that the conditions are causally related to each other.
|
|
The prevalence and consequences of obesity and how to treat it; explanation of BMI and waist-to-hip ratio.
|
|
Detailed information on maintaining weight loss, including weight loss benefits, weight loss maintenance strategies, and weight cycling
|
|
Detailed information on maintaining weight loss, including weight loss benefits, weight loss maintenance strategies, and weight cycling
|
|
Detailed information on maintaining weight loss, including weight loss benefits, weight loss maintenance strategies, and weight cycling
|
|
Detailed information on maintaining weight loss, including weight loss benefits, weight loss maintenance strategies, and weight cycling
|
|
Portion sizes are bigger today, and that increase has contributed to the growing numbers of overweight or obese Americans.
|
|
The fact is, you might not care as much about looks as your wife does, but that fat around your abdomen is no laughing matter. A man's potbelly often warns of later problems ranging from heart disease to cancer, diabetes, arthritis, back pain and sleep apnea.
|
|
Each overweight or obese American spends $700 more a year on medical bills than trim neighbors, one expert says.
|
|
With two out of three Americans overweight or obese, it's become a community problem. The solution requires cooperation from public and private institutions.
|
|
Obesity has become a public health crisis in the United States, in part, because Americans are consuming more calories than they did 30 years ago. A large part of that increase in consumption can be pinned on a greater use of foods prepared away from home -- those ready-to-eat items available at restaurants, grocery store food counters and fast-food eateries.
|
|
Children whose parents are overweight or obese are at higher risk for becoming obese themselves, studies have shown.
|
|
Obesity is the most common health problem facing children, child health experts say. More than 30 percent of children and teens are overweight, and 15 percent are obese.
|
|
True or false? Most overweight people got that way because they're self-indulgent weaklings without the will power to say no to super-sized french fries and fudge-slathered ice cream.
|
|
We've all heard warnings, yet many of us keep gaining weight. More than half of American adults are overweight or obese, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
|
|
Many obese adults don't believe they are obese. A small survey (104 adults ages 45 to 64 were polled) found that 71% of normal-weight people placed themselves in the correct weight category, as did 73% of overweight people. However, only 15% of obese people identified themselves as obese. The Associated Press reported April 9 on the survey, done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, an adult who is 5 feet 10 inches tall is overweight at 174 pounds and obese at 209 pounds.
|
|
Experts in one study say the study shows the limitations of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity, especially because it doesn't account for weight that is muscle rather than fat. A study of 90,000 U.S. women, described in the second article, says the risk of death jumps sharply for extremely obese women -- those at least 90 pounds overweight.
|
|
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is warning that obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of several complications, including high blood pressure, a serious condition called preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. The ACOG opinion, published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, says obese women also are more likely to miscarry, to need a Caesarean section, and to have excessive bleeding and infection after a Caesarean section. Babies of obese women are more likely to be stillborn, be born prematurely and have spinal cord abnormalities called neural tube defects. The risks affect women with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30, and are even higher for women with a BMI of more than 30.
|
|
Experts are challenging a recent, widely reported study that suggested being overweight is not associated with early mortality.
|
|
I am 19 years old and weigh 300 pounds. I have tried diets and they don't work. I have had a physical and am healthy except for my weight. I would like to have stomach banding surgery done. Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
|
 |
Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) refers to a compilation of over 150 symptoms that occur between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. The symptoms include both physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, back pain, abdominal cramps, headache, and ...
|
 |
Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually stop when menstruation begins, or shortly thereafter.
|
|
PMS symptoms occur one to two weeks before your period and may be severe enough to interfere with your normal daily activities.
|
|
Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) refers to symptoms that occur between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. The symptoms include both physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, back pain, abdominal cramps, headache, and changes in appetite, and p...
|
|
Detailed information on premenstrual syndrome, including symptoms, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on premenstrual syndrome, including symptoms, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on premenstrual syndrome, including symptoms, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on premenstrual syndrome, including symptoms, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
|
 |
Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) is characterized by emotional and physical symptoms that can be troubling and cause moderate discomfort for women the week or two before the onset of their menstrual cycle. PMS is estimated to affect up to 40 percent of ...
|
|
Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) refers to symptoms that occur between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. The symptoms include both physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, back pain, abdominal cramps, headache, and changes in appetite, as we...
|
 |
Multiple myeloma is a cancer in which antibody-producing plasma cells grow in an uncontrolled and invasive(malignant) manner.Multiple myeloma, also known as plasma cell myeloma, is the second-most common cancer of the blood. It is the most common ...
|
 |
Multiple myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow.Plasma cell dyscrasia; Plasma cell myeloma; Malignant plasmacytoma; Plasmacytoma of bone; Myeloma- multiple.Plasma cells help the body''s immune system fight disease by producing substan...
|
|
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about multiple myeloma. Q:What is multiple myeloma?
|
|
To help you understand what is happening when you have cancer, it helps to understand how your body works normally. Our bodies are made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Normal cells grow and multiply when the body needs them, and die out when the body does not need them.
|
|
Plasma cell neoplasms are diseases in which certain cells in the blood (called plasma cells) become cancer. Plasma cells are made by white blood cells called lymphocytes. The plasma cells make antibodies, which fight infection and other harmful things in the body. When these cells become cancer, they may make too many antibodies and a substance called M-protein is found in the blood and urine.
|
|
Definition Cancer that arises in the bone marrow and involves plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that produces proteins called immunoglobulins. Kate Kretschmann.
|
|
Detailed information on myeloma bone disease, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer. And there are very few things scarier than being told you have cancer. You may feel like you're in shock. You may not even want to believe what the doctor has told you. And there are probably so many questions you want to ask but think you can't because you don't know where to start.
|
|
Your doctor may find myeloma during a routine visit, even if you don't have symptoms. If you're having symptoms of multiple myeloma, your doctor will ask you about these things.
|
|
There is no way to know for sure if you're going to get multiple myeloma. And there is no known way to prevent it. Certain factors can make you more likely to get this type of cancer than another person. These are called risk factors. Unfortunately, doctors do not know what causes multiple myeloma. Most people who develop it have no known risk factors at all. The risk factors that have been found only slightly raise your chance of getting this type of cancer. Still, tell your doctor if you agree with any of the bolded statements.
|
|
Screening tests check for signs of cancer in people who don't have any symptoms. There is no standard screening test for the early detection of multiple myeloma. People who believe they are at risk should talk with their doctor.
|
|
There are often no symptoms in the early stages of myeloma. Any symptoms that do occur depend on the extent of the disease. This is a list of symptoms for all stages of multiple myeloma.
|
|
Your treatment options for multiple myeloma depend on how much the cancer has affected your health, kidney function, and other organs. The goal of treatment is to control the cancer for as long as possible and to keep you comfortable.
|
|
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that harms plasma cells in the bone marrow. Plasma cells normally help fight infection, but in this case, they become cancerous. As the cancer grows and spreads, it may travel into and damage your bone tissue.
|
|
Each type of treatment for multiple myeloma has a different goal. Here is a list of main treatments and their goals for myeloma. They are listed in the order from the most to the least common. You may have more than one of these treatments.
|
|
This type of treatment gets your immune system to more effectively attack the cancer cells.
|
|
This treatment destroys your bone marrow to get rid of the cancer cells there. Then your bone marrow is replaced either with your bone marrow or with marrow from a donor.
|
|
You may have supportive treatments for multiple myeloma. These treatments don't cure the myeloma, but they can help treat your symptoms.
|
|
Unfortunately, doctors have not yet found a way to prevent multiple myeloma.
|
|
Multiple myeloma tends to stay in the bone marrow. It affects areas of the body where bone marrow is present. Here are some of the most to least common areas that may be affected.
|
|
Radiation therapy is one way to treat multiple myeloma. This treatment is also called radiotherapy. It uses X-rays to control the growth of cancer cells. Radiation is a local treatment. That means it affects the cancer cells only in the area treated.
|
|
This treatment for multiple myeloma is similar to a bone marrow transplant. It destroys your bone marrow to get rid of the cancer cells there. The difference between stem cell and bone cell transplant is where the cells to be transplanted are collected. For bone marrow transplant, the cells come from the hip bone--yours or a donor's. For stem cell transplant, the cells come from blood--yours or a donor's. If you're using your own cells, it's called an autologous transplant. If you're using cells from a donor, it is called an allogeneic stem cell transplant.
|
|
One of the main immunotherapy drugs used for multiple myeloma is Thalomid (thalidomide). Not everyone who takes this drug has side effects. If you do, they may include one or more of these, listed from the most to least common.
|
|
Radiation affects both normal cells and cancer cells. This means it can cause side effects. What they are depends on what part of your body is treated. Common side effects of radiation include fatigue and skin changes.
|
|
The early side effects of transplants are mostly from the high-dose chemotherapy you get before the transplant, not from the transplant itself. These should go away as you recover from the transplant. These are some of the most common side effects. They vary based on whether the transplanted cells came from you or from a donor. Ask your doctor which side effects you are most likely to have.
|
|
It's likely that you will have physical concerns since your cancer may cause symptoms and your treatment may cause side effects. In this section, you'll learn more about how to respond to some of the most common side effects and symptoms from treating multiple myeloma.
|
|
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. For this treatment, you will see a medical oncologist. This is a doctor who specializes in using drugs to treat cancer. For multiple myeloma, your doctor is likely to give you more than one drug. This is called combination chemotherapy.
|
|
Before deciding on treatment options, your doctor will need to know the extent, or stage, of the multiple myeloma. Your doctor will look at the results of blood tests, X-rays, and bone marrow tests to determine the stage of the cancer.
|
|
Treating your cancer to get the best results is important. But your quality of life also matters. Let your doctor and nurse know if you are experiencing any side effects or discomfort. Make sure you tell your doctor or nurse how these problems affect your day-to-day life. Your healthcare team is there to help you manage your symptoms as well as to treat your cancer.
|
|
Dealing with your feelings is often easier as you learn more about the cancer and get support from others. Your healthcare team can answer your questions. Talking with friends and family or others who have had cancer can help. Meeting with a social worker, counselor, or member of the clergy may also help you talk about your feelings. Recognizing your feelings can help you cope with them, and that in turn may help ease some of your symptoms and side effects. Pain, for instance, gets worse with stress. Many people with cancer go to support groups to share what they've learned about cancer and its treatments. Here are some ways you may find support.
|
|
Each year, families across the nation take a step in the right direction to further the fight against blood cancers.
|
|
The treatments to destroy cancer cells can harm healthy cells at the same time, and that means treatment can cause side effects.
|
|
Chemotherapy affects both normal cells and cancer cells. Side effects depend on the type and amount of drugs you take. Here are some common side effects that people with multiple myeloma have when they take chemotherapy. Ask your doctor which ones are the most likely to happen to you.
|
|
Multiple myeloma is a cancer in which antibodyproducing plasma cells grow in an uncontrolled and invasive(malignant) manner.Multiple myeloma, also known as plasma cell myeloma, is the second-most common cancer of the blood. It is the most common t...
|
|
Some people use statistics to try to figure out their chance of getting cancer or of being cured. It is important to remember that this data shows what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, this information can't be used to know or predict what will happen to you.
|
 |
Hypothyroidism, or a condition of insufficient thyroid hormone in the body, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine(T 4) and triiodothyronine(T 3) as the body needs. Because T 4 regulates such essential functi...
|
|
|
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.
|
|
This small gland can cause a multitude of problems affecting every system in your body. Here's how to tell if your thyroid gland is producing too much or too little hormone and what to do about it.
|
|
Detailed information on hypothyroidism, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Hypothyroidism is the condition that reflects decreased concentrations of thyroid hormones, due to any cause. The resulting hypometabolic state causes decreased heat production and generally slows many of the bodies'' processes.
|
|
When you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormone. With hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces too much hormone. A goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
|
|
Chances are you know the difference between occasional sadness and depression. But here's a fact you may not know: Hypothyroidism, a common thyroid disorder, can cause depression.
|
|
Detailed information on hypothyroidism and pregnancy, including symptoms and treatment and thyroid function screening
|
|
Detailed information on hypothyroidism, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and congenital hypothyroidism
|
|
Detailed information on hypothyroidism, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Researchers are exploring a potential link between thyroid deficiency and mental health problems. Though the findings are inconsistent, there is evidence that thyroid medication can help those with depression, even if their thyroid function is normal.
|
|
Low thyroid hormone production, or hypothyroidism, can bring on a range of symptoms that may easily be confused with aging. A guide to hypothyroidism and how to treat it.
|
|
Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine(T 4) and triiodothyonine(T 3) as the body needs. Because these thyroid hormones regulate such essential functions as heart rate, ...
|
|
Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine(T 4) as the body needs. Because T 4 regulates such essential functions as heart rate, digestion, physical growth, and mental deve...
|
|
Is there any relationship between hypothyroidism and infertility?
Mary Pickett, M.D., is a lecturer for Harvard Medical School and an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. At OHSU, she practices general internal medicine and teaches medical residents and students.
|
|
My 21 year old daughter is planning to have a baby. She has congenital hypothyroidism, and was placed on medications when she was 10 days old. How will her condition affect a developing fetus?
|
|
Can hypothyroidism cause heavy and long periods? Will Levoxyl (L-thyroxine) help?
|
 |
Acromegaly is a rare condition caused by abnormally high amounts of human growth hormone(HGH). An organ in the brain known as the pituitary gland, normally secretes this growth hormone.
|
|
|
Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder in which there is too much growth hormone and the body tissues gradually enlarge.Somatotroph adenoma; Growth hormone excess; Pituitary giant; Gigantism.Acromegaly occurs in about 6 of every 100,000 adults...
|
|
Detailed information on acromegaly, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
|
 |
Acromegaly is a rare condition caused by abnormally high amounts of human growth hormone(HGH). An organ in the brain known as the pituitary gland, normally secretes this growth hormone.
|
|
The dermatophytes are molds that can invade the stratum corneum of the skin or other keratinized tissues derived from epidermis, such as hair and nails. They may cause infections (dermatophytoses) at most skin sites, although the feet, groin, scalp, and nails are most commonly affected. 1 The dermatophytes are among the earliest microorganisms that were found to cause infections in humans.
|
 |
Fungi are types of parasitic plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi multiply and invade the skin, the digestive tract, the genitals, and other body tissues, particularly, the lu...
|
|
Detailed information on fungal skin infections, including Candidiasis, Tinea Infections, and Tinea Versicolor
|
|
Fungal infections of the skin are among today''s most common infectious diseases, and they occur worldwide. Superficial fungus infections fall into three broad categories: the dermatophytes(ringworm), tinea versicolor, and cutaneous candidiasis(yea...
|
|
Detailed information on fungal infections of the skin, including candidiasis (yeast infection), tinea infection (ringworm), and tinea versicolor
|
|
Acute kidney failure occurs when illness, infection, or injury damages the kidneys. Temporarily, the kidneys cannot adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain the proper level of certain kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodst...
|
 |
Acute(sudden) kidney failure is the sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste and concentrate urine without losing electrolytes.Kidney failure; Renal failure; Renal failure- acute; ARF; Kidney injury- acute.There are many possible ...
|
|
Acute kidney failure(AKF) occurs when there is a sudden reduction in kidney function that results in nitrogenous wastes accumulating in the blood(azotemia).The kidneys are the body''s natural filtration system. They perform the critical task of pro...
|
|
This guide discusses ways to recognize, prevent, and treat the most common types of kidney disease, such as kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, and chronic kidney disease.
|
|
Women''s health differs from men''s health, and not just with respect to reproduction. To understand and examine these differences appropriately, the variables of sex and gender are each relevant.In general, sex refers to biological, anatomical, phy...
|
|
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that primarily targets synovial tissues. It is relatively common with a prevalence of approximately 1% in adults all over the world.
|
|
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and deformity of the joints. Other problems throughout the body(systemic problems) may also develop, including inflammation of blood vessels( vasculitis), the develo...
|
 |
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can also affect other organs.The cause of RA is unknown.
|
|
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects the lining of the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis may damage joints so badly that they no longer function. This disease appears most often in young-adult to middle-age women. To diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, your doctor will ask about your health history and perform an exam. X-rays and blood tests may also be needed.
|
|
The following Clinical Topic Tour provides an overview of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and was adapted from materials published by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
|
|
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis believe there's nothing they can do to ease their pain and stiffness, but they're wrong.
|
|
Detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Detailed information on rheumatoid arthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
|
|
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by symmetric inflammatory polyarthritis and varying degrees of extraarticular involvement. A chronic fluctuating course of the disease is experienced by most patients that may result in joint destruction, deformity, disability and premature death. 1?4 Major economic and emotional disabilities can result from RA and can have a significant impact on patients? families and loved ones.
|
|
Researchers believe that enough evidence exists now to list rheumatoid arthritis as a marker of increased heart attack risk. The next step is to examine how people with RA might alter their drug treatment plan or make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk for heart attack.
|
|
Over the past twenty years the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has undergone dramatic changes, particularly in the past five years. Traditionally, RA was diagnosed late in the disease course, the symptoms were treated without addressing the underlying damaging nature of RA, referral to specialist teams was delayed, and drugs that might slow the disease process down (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)) were introduced after joints had eroded.
|
|
Arthritis cannot be cured, but treatment can help manage the pain and prevent serious disability.
|
|
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause degenerative bone cysts?
Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
|
|
The treatment goals include reducing joint swelling, relieving stiffness, preventing joint damage and maintaining joint function.
|
|
Treating rheumatoid arthritis early and aggressively can help reduce joint damage and disability.
|
|
Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and alcohol consumption? Does a prior history of waterborne hepatitis predispose a person to RA?
|
|
The RF is an antibody detectable in the blood in about 70 percent of persons with rheumatoid arthritis but can often be found in other people as well. In fact, healthy people with no arthritis and no medical problems at all make tiny amounts of this antibody.
|
|
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is an inflammatory disease of the joints, the cause of which is still unknown. Infectious factors are being studied, including bacterial and viral organisms, but no definite involvement of any agent has been proven.
|
 |
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic disease causing inflammation and deformity of the joints. Other systemic problems throughout the body may also develop, including inflammation of blood vessels(vasculitis), the development of bumps(rheumatoid ...
|
 |
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints, most often in the hands and feet. It results in swelling, stiffness, pain, and sometimes joint, bone, and cartilage destruction.Although the exact cause of RA is unkn...
|
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2009 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.