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Inflamed Joints Arthritis May Be a Cause Pain, swelling, stiffness, warmth and limited motion in one or more joints are the familiar symptoms of joint inflammation. Joint inflammation may be due to an infection or injury or it could be the sign of a disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Any inflamed joint …
Controlling Glucose Levels Monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) is an important part of the total treatment program for diabetes. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a test that all diabetics should be able to perform on themselves. Patients who know their level of blood glucose throughout the day can use that information to keep it …
How to Use Ear Drops in Children Correct Technique Important Ear drops may be by prescription but OTC ear drops are often used to treat three common conditions in children: swimmer’s ear (otitis externa), wax impaction and pain due to changes in altitude. Ear disorders should be assesssed carefully before self-treatment is considered. It is …
Epilepsy Drugs Can Control Seizures Epilepsy is described as any disorder marked by excessive discharge of neurons in the brain, which can lead to a seizure. A seizure may result in disturbances in motor activity, such as jerking movements, behaviorial changes, and loss of consciousness, awareness, or sensation. Not all seizures are diagnosed as epilepsy. …
Diaper Rash Inflammation in the Diaper Area Diaper rash is an inflammation of the skin in the diaper area, leading to redness, tenderness, and scaling. It it most common in babies younger than 12 months. Plastic pants covering a cloth diaper can create the warm, moist conditions that may cause inflammation with exposure to urine …
Croup Acute Respiratory Infection Croup is a swelling of the tissue around the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe) that results in a tight, barking cough. Croup usually occurs in infants or children under the age of five, although older children and teens may suffer from it. Since most cases of croup are caused by …
Coronary Bypass Graft to Repair Artery The coronary arteries supply the tissues of the heart with oxygen. A buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the arteries will cause a blockage and stop the flow of blood. The result is often chest pain, a heart attack or sudden death. A coronary artery bypass operation can replace …
COPD Cigarette Smoking Is a Major Cause Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term used when a patient suffers from airway obstruction that is not reversible. COPD patients include those with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both of these respiratory conditions. Patients with COPD can also have asthma, a reversible airway obstruction, complicating their …
Colorectal Cancer Regular Screening Cuts Death Rate The second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. is colorectal cancer, which occurs primarily in people over the age of 50. The colon (large intestine) and rectum are located at the end of the digestive tract. Cancers that occur at either of these two sites are similar, …
Colonoscopy Spotting Growths Colonoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure in which a doctor looks at the lining of the lower gastrointestinal tract. This is done with a flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope, which is inserted into the rectum and moved through the length of the colon to the cecum, near the appendix. Using this tube, …