4426 results found
Health topics
… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … and structured rehabilitation for treating chronic low back pain from degenerative changes in the spine. footnote 1 This … for, and the type of procedure you have. Risks include: Pain at the bone graft site. Failure of the fusion, breakage …
Health topics
… Plantar Fasciitis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the ligament that connects your … can cause tiny tears in the ligament. These can lead to pain and swelling. For example, this problem is more likely …
Health topics
… People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness On this page: Overview Overview COVID-19 is a disease caused by a … increase your risk for more serious illness. These include: Age. Older adults are at highest risk. The risk increases with …
Health topics
… Vegan Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a vegan diet? A … eating. Here are some things to think about at different stages of a child's life. Babies Supplements may be important. … they tend to catch up to other children in size as they get older. Teens Teens need plenty of calcium and vitamin D. And …
Health topics
… Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Both prostate … surgery to remove the prostate and its cancer may damage nerves or the bladder outlet muscle (sphincter). This … Treatment section of the topic Constipation, Age 12 and Older . Lose some weight if you are overweight. Remember …
Health topics
… Blocked Eustachian Tubes On this page: … outside the ear gets too high. This blockage causes ear pain and sometimes trouble hearing. What causes them? … tubes are shorter and more easily blocked than the tubes in older children and adults. What are the symptoms? Blocked …
Health topics
… Jellyfish Stings: Allergic Reaction On this page: Overview Overview The reaction that … or number of jellyfish or tentacles that stung you. The pain from jellyfish and Portuguese man-of-war stings may be … Symptoms can include any of the following: Shock Severe pain Swelling of the lips, tongue, mouth, throat, neck, …
Health topics
… doctors recommend that you first try an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or … or biofeedback. FAQs What are migraines? Migraines are painful, throbbing headaches that last from 4 to 72 hours. … that you first try over-the-counter pain medicines to manage your headaches. These medicines are safe and cost less …
Medications
… Globulin - Intravenous/Subcutaneous Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … loss of body fluids (dehydration), as well as if you are older than 65 years or are using other drugs that may harm … shortness of breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, sudden dizziness/fainting, …
Health topics
… and Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … block alone is done, you may be awake. You won't feel any pain. But you may feel some pulling or tugging during the … responded to a few months of conservative treatment. Are older adults with severe rotator cuff tears and whose main …
