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1 week ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Upper backache during pregnancy may be due to posture changes, added weight, or pregnancy complications. Supportive chairs, posture adjustments, and certain exercises may help. Body changes during pregnancy can lead to a range of symptoms, including pain in different parts of the back. Some people may experience pain in the upper back. Some home remedies can help alleviate upper back pain in pregnancy.
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2 weeks ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Eczema and hand, foot, and mouth disease are separate conditions that cause skin symptoms. Although their effects may be similar, they differ in several ways, including their causes, symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatment. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common, contagious viral childhood illness that often leads to fever, sores around the mouth, and skin rashes. Eczema is a group of inflammatory conditions that causes dry skin, scaly patches, rashes, and blisters.
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1 month ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Research has suggested that people who have had tinnitus might also have an increased risk of dementia. Tinnitus and dementia both relate to how some parts of the brain process signals and communicate with each other. Tinnitus is a common condition. It causes the sensation of sounds that do not have a source outside the ear. People often hear a ringing sound, but it may present as buzzing or roaring.
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1 month ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body, including the skin. Once it reaches the skin, TB can cause a variety of lesions, most often on the legs, hands, or face. In the United States, TB is often caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). However, different bacteria can cause TB in other countries.
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1 month ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Intermittent fasting (IF), an eating pattern of both consuming food and fasting, may help with managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, IF is not for everyone, and only limited research has explored its potential benefits. In people with RA, the immune system incorrectly targets joint tissue, often in the wrist, hand, or foot. IF may help temporarily disable certain immune cells that incorrectly target the body’s own tissue without reducing immune defenses against disease and injury.
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1 month ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Myasthenic crisis is a complication of myasthenia gravis (MG) that can cause a breathing emergency. Prevention can involve avoiding known triggers, such as infection, trauma, surgery, or medication side effects. MG is a chronic autoimmune disease of the nerves and muscles. This means the immune system attacks otherwise healthy tissue. Symptoms may affect tissues that play a direct role in breathing and, as such, can cause breathing difficulties.
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1 month ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Limbic attention deficit disorder is one of the proposed seven types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, the American Psychiatric Association only recognizes three types and does not acknowledge limbic ADHD. ADHD is a common mental disorder that can lead to challenges when trying to maintain concentration or sit still. It may also lead to impulsive actions.
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1 month ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Some studies have shown that kinesiology tape, such as KT Tape, may help some mild carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms, but more research is necessary to confirm its possible benefits. Physical therapists and physicians sometimes recommend kinesiology tape, also known as kinesio taping, to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and preserve joint strength. Some athletes and trainers also use KT tape to support muscles during rehabilitation. As such, KT tape may help people manage CTS symptoms.
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2 months ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
Medicare covers injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident, but usually as a secondary payer. The primary payer, typically a person’s motor insurer, will pay eligible costs first. People with Medicare have coverage for inpatient care, outpatient services, and drug costs under its various parts. However, road accidents usually involve motor insurance, and these plans often cover medical costs first.
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2 months ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Adam Felman
People can develop allergic reactions to the ingredients in tattoo ink. An allergic reaction to a tattoo can emerge years after a person gets tattooed. Medication may be necessary to treat the immune reaction. A tattoo involves creating permanent markings or images on the skin by injecting ink, pigments, and dyes. Many tattoo procedures and ingredients can be safe, but introducing foreign substances into the skin increases a person’s risk of infection and allergy.
