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1 week ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Yvette Brazier

Various conditions can cause pain in the abdomen and back. These include menstrual pain, endometriosis, kidney stones, and pancreatitis. More serious causes include a kidney infection or appendicitis. Many causes of abdomen and back pain are not emergencies, but some require prompt treatment. If the pain comes on suddenly, is severe, gets progressively worse, or occurs with other symptoms, such as nausea or a fever, a person should seek medical attention right away.

3 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Yvette Brazier

Some common narcolepsy comorbidities include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), restless legs syndrome (RLS), anxiety, and depression. Comorbidities are conditions that occur at the same time. Sometimes, this is because they have a shared root cause or shared risk factors. In other cases, one condition may lead to the other. Read on to learn more about narcolepsy comorbidities, their symptoms, and treatments. Narcolepsy can occur as a complication of OSA.

3 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Yvette Brazier

Color blindness, or color vision deficiency, causes a person to see colors differently from most other people. There are several types of color blindness. Color vision deficiency or loss has multiple possible causes, including genetic factors and eye damage. Many people with color vision deficiency have difficulty distinguishing between green and red, and this can affect their perception of other colors as well. In rare cases, someone may not be able to see colors at all.

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Yvette Brazier

Medicare covers some gynecological services, including Pap tests and cancer screenings. However, a person may have some out-of-pocket costs, and waiting periods may apply. In most cases, Medicare Part B covers cervical and vaginal cancer screening and a clinical exam to check for breast cancer once every 24 months. It also covers human papillomavirus (HPV) screening alongside a Pap test once every 5 years. People in high risk groups may have access to more frequent screening.

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Yvette Brazier

Aquablation therapy is a relatively new, noninvasive treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Medicare covers one treatment, but conditions apply. Before having Aquablation (water ablation) therapy, it is essential to check that the treatment, equipment, medical facility, and healthcare professional are Medicare-approved and that the person meets the eligibility criteria.