3481 results found
Health topics
… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview A puncture … a vein ( intravenous, or IV ). Health professionals have a higher risk for needle-stick injuries. A puncture from a … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
Health topics
… Familial Lipid Disorders On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A familial lipid … is a condition that runs in families. It causes very high levels of cholesterol . This condition can cause a person to …
Health topics
… Sleep and Your Health On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Everyone knows that sleep is … may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your immune system has a harder time fighting … of chronic (long-term) diseases and conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and depression. While almost everyone …
Health topics
… Varicose Veins Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Self-care, or home treatment, … varicose veins . Home treatment can relieve symptoms and slow down the progress of varicose veins. For many people, … flex your feet. Bend your legs back and forth at the knees. High-impact exercises such as running may be uncomfortable …
Health topics
… Subclinical Hyperthyroidism On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You may have a very mild form … tests show that: Your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are low. Your thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and …
Health topics
… Ergonomics to Prevent Injury Self-Care Where to Go for Help Related Information Overview What is ergonomics? Ergonomics … can help you be more comfortable at work. It can help lower stress and injury caused by awkward positions and … you use them. Use stepladders instead of chairs to reach high objects. Report any hazards such as loose carpeting or …
Health topics
… variety of tests and check-ups. Prenatal genetic screening blood tests and/or special ultrasounds (optional): Detects … Glucose screening (24–26 weeks): Tests for gestational diabetes, which can be caused by hormonal changes Most women’s blood sugar levels can be controlled by diet, but some may need to …
Health topics
… Donating a Kidney On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Kidney transplantation is the … Free from diseases that can damage the organs, such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At least 18 years old, in …
Health topics
… Cord Injury: Autonomic Dysreflexia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Autonomic dysreflexia is a … a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI) suddenly goes very high. Symptoms include: A pounding headache. A flushed face … above the level of spinal injury. A stuffy nose. Nausea. A slow or very fast heart rate. Goose bumps below the level of …
Health topics
… Venous Skin Ulcer On this page: Related Information What is a venous skin … that develops on the skin. A venous skin ulcer is a shallow wound that occurs when the leg veins don't return blood back toward the heart the way they should. This is …
