4202 results found
Health topics
… Type 2 Diabetes On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk … a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery … The doctor checks for foot sores and loss of sensation. Dental examination and cleaning. The dentist checks for gum …
Health topics
… Patellar Tracking Disorder On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is patellar tracking disorder? Patellar tracking … you don't have severe pain, a week or two of rest and home care may help. When your knee pain starts to decrease, your …
Health topics
… Drug Allergies On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is a drug allergy? A drug allergy occurs when … 1 hour after you take the medicine. Without emergency care, you could die. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will …
Health topics
… your gums and the roots of your teeth. Some dentists and dental hygienists will use an ultrasonic tool for the … (tartar) on them. How Well It Works If you maintain good dental care after the procedure, the progression of gum disease …
Health topics
… Caregiving: Helping Someone With Eating On this page: … If the person has had a stroke or has swallowing problems, dental problems, or problems with thinking or memory, you … Caregiving: Overview of Personal Care Dental Care for Older Adults Difficulty Swallowing …
Health topics
… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is an infection of … has infected blood on it. This sometimes happens to health care workers. Having had a blood transfusion or organ …
Health topics
… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? Osgood-Schlatter … require medical treatment. Your doctor can suggest home care to help relieve symptoms. A doctor or physiotherapist …
Health topics
… Depression in Older Adults On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is depression? Depression is a mental health … don't take all the medicines they need for depression. A caregiver or family member may need to help the older adult …
Health topics
… Colorectal Cancer On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your … Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support Condition Basics What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer happens …
Health topics
… Fifth Disease On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a very common … cases to confirm that you have fifth disease. How can you care for yourself when you have fifth disease? Fifth disease …
