When you suffer from a chronic health condition like arthritis, you may be desperate to experience long-lasting relief from it. You want to get through your day without having to take copious amounts of pain relievers or going to bed because of how debilitating the discomfort is. Rather than rely on prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers, you may be open to trying a more in-depth medical approach to treating your condition.
6 December 2022
What do you need to know about the recovery from a hemorrhoidectomy surgical procedure? Hemorrhoids affect nearly 50 percent of Americans 50 years and over, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK). If you're one of the many adults who have hemorrhoids and require intervention, take a look at the top surgery and recovery-related questions answered. Is Surgery Necessary? The answer to this question depends on several factors.
6 October 2022
Many people struggle with trying to overcome drug addiction. Oftentimes, family members and friends are the ones who first notice there's a problem. If you're not sure whether a person you care about might benefit from individualized drug addiction treatment, the following factors may tell you. Declining Interests A person should have interests. They might not be interests you understand, but they should be something that person gets. One of the strongest signs a person needs some sort of help is a decline in their overall interests.
16 August 2022
The brain is an indispensable part of the human body. Your brain creates thoughts and feelings and allows you to experience the world around you. Unfortunately, some people suffer from mental illnesses that negatively affect their experience of life and relationships. Depression is one mental illness that can cause feelings of intense sadness, ennui, and agitation. When other depression treatments fail, patients may take advantage of transcranial magnetic stimulation. TMS therapy can help patients recover their mental health so they can break free from the shackles of mental illness.
12 July 2022
While not all medical appointments are serious in nature or even need to be treated on the same day, others need to be taken care of on a same-day basis. If you aren't sure if you should be scheduling same-day appointments at your local medical office, here is a guide to help you know what a same-day appointment should be about. It doesn't have to be an emergency, but there should be an urgency involved.
26 April 2022
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized physiotherapy treatment that helps patients regain their balance for better stability and mobility. The Vestibular system is a sensory organ located in the inner ear that helps the brain know a person's gravity position to maintain proper balance and posture. Vestibular rehabilitation allows a multidisciplinary team of medical experts, including physiotherapists, ENT doctors, and nurses, to assess the patient's stability and mobility before customizing a treatment plan.
17 February 2022
Prostate cancer is highly treatable and even curable when caught in its early stages. It can cause symptoms, but many times, it is asymptomatic. Prostate cancer usually affects older people, however, it can develop in people of all ages. Early detection and subsequent treatment are likely to result in a favorable prognosis, and because of this, routine prostate cancer testing may be recommended for all people and not just for those who are at a greater risk.
22 November 2021