Getting a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease can be very frightening. You may have lots of questions for your doctor about how to treat it and if you will ever recover. You may be concerned that your condition will affect your projected lifespan. Most people can expect to live a long life with an autoimmune …
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Life after breast cancer treatment You’re finally done with your breast cancer treatment. It’s a relief and a time to rejoice. You may expect your life to go back to the way it was before, but instead of returning to your old normal, you may have to adjust to a new one. With today’s advanced treatment and early detection, breast …
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Agonal breathing may sound like gasping, snorting, heavy or labored breathing, gurgling, or groaning. Learn about causes and treatment Agonal breathing may sound like: Gasping Snorting Heavy breathing Labored breathing Gurgling Groaning Gasping associated with agonal breathing is a brainstem reflex and not true breathing. The gasping is caused solely by residual nervous system activity and is very shallow. What …
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Deciding to start a family is an exciting choice for any couple. Still, many couples find that getting pregnant isn’t as simple as they hoped. Infertility affects one in seven couples. Figuring out what causes infertility is a challenge both partners face. Female infertility is not the only reason that couples can’t conceive a baby. Male infertility is also a …
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Sex is an integral part of most people's lives. After a heart attack, though, some people may be too shy to ask their doctors when they can resume sexual activity. However, this is a conversation that you must have with your healthcare provider since the timeframe differs from one individual to another. Generally, it would be best if you took …
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Drinking soda and carbonated beverages significantly lowers bone density, which can cause osteoporosis to develop over time. The more soda you drink, the more bone density drops, which increases the risk of developing this disease. Read on to learn how soda consumption contributes to the development of osteoporosis, which usually progresses without any pain or symptoms until a bone becomes …
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Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid, causes low levels of thyroid hormone in your body. The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone which controls your metabolism. The gland works in conjunction with the pituitary gland to release the proper amount of this hormone. When the gland releases too little thyroid hormone, it is called hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when it releases too …
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Ground-glass opacities (GGO) are seen mostly in patients with moderate to severe respiratory conditions and those infected with COVID-19. Ground-glass opacities (GGO) are gray areas that computed tomography scans or X-rays of the lungs pick up. The normal lungs appear black in such scans. GGOs can be seen mostly in patients with moderate to severe respiratory conditions, such as infections, …
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What is Oxycontin, and what is it used for? OxyContin is a prescription opioid pain medication used to manage pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate in: Adults; and Opioid-tolerant pediatric patients 11 years of age and older who are already receiving and tolerate a minimum daily opioid dose of …
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The survival rate for children with SMA type 1 is about 7 years old with a mortality rate of 95 percent by 18 months old. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakening and atrophy (when the muscles get smaller). Children with SMA may find it difficult to crawl, walk, sit, or control head motions. …
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