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Thyroiditis facts *Thyroiditis facts medically edited by: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Thyroiditis is inflammation or swelling of the thyroid gland. There are several types off thyroiditis; Hashimoto’s, postpartum, silent or painless and subacute. Symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis may include fatigue, depression, cold intolerance, weight gain, dry skin and hair, muscle cramps, constipation, decreased concentration …

Urinary incontinence (UI) introduction Urinary incontinence (UI) is the accidental leakage of urine. At different ages, males and females have different risks for developing UI. In childhood, girls usually develop bladder control at an earlier age than boys, and bedwetting — or nocturnal enuresis — is less common in girls than in boys. However, adult women are far more likely …

Male Menopause Introduction Women may not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones. Some doctors are noticing that their male patients are reporting some of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause and menopause. The medical community is currently debating whether or not men really do go through a well-defined menopause. Doctors say that male …

Introduction Laser resurfacing is a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scars. The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin, precisely removing skin layer by layer. This popular procedure is also called lasabrasion, laser peel, or laser vaporization. Who Is a Good Candidate For Laser Resurfacing? If you have …

Introduction It is estimated that close to 10% of the U.S. population has some sort of tattoo. Eventually, as many as 50% of them want to have laser tattoo removal. There is good news for those who have an unwanted body design. Newer laser tattoo removal techniques can eliminate your tattoo with minimal side effects. Here’s how it works: lasers …

Preeclampsia Facts* *Preeclampsia facts medically edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD High blood pressure during pregnancy can be dangerous for the mother and baby. Effects of high blood pressure during pregnancy range from mild to severe. Preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) generally begins after the 20th week of pregnancy and is related to increased blood pressure and protein in …

The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Radon Are You Exposed to Radon in Your Home or Workplace? Exposure to Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate …

Sleep paralysis introduction Have you ever felt like you were awake but unable to move? You might have even felt afraid but could not call for help? This condition is called sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis may leave you feeling frightened, especially if you also see or hear things that aren’t really there. Sleep paralysis may happen only once, or you …

What Is Tobacco Addiction? When people are addicted, they have a compulsive need to seek out and use a substance, even when they understand the harm it can cause. Tobacco products — cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco — can all be addictive. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, and most people that do it want to quit. …

Mental illness is any disease or condition that influences the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and/or relates to others and to his or her surroundings. Although the symptoms of mental illness can range from mild to severe and are different depending on the type of mental illness, a person with an untreated mental illness often is unable to cope …