A panel of gastroenterology experts has revised the guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome, simplifying the definition of the disorder and the tests typically required for a diagnosis.
Burning mouth syndrome is a burning or stinging pain in the mouth. While a burning sensation in the mouth can be caused by other conditions and some medications, the primary form of the disorder may be caused by faulty nerve fibers.
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition in which one or more fingers is chronically bent. A nonsurgical treatment uses an injection of an enzyme solution that allows the contracture to be released.
Bell’s palsy is an inflammation of the facial nerve, believed to be caused by a viral infection, that results in paralysis of one side of the face. It can take several weeks to return to normal, and treatment is typically a corticosteroid medication.
I have ulcerative colitis and diabetes. My new doctor has been pushing aspirin therapy. My gastroenterologist feels that I should consider aspirin if and when there are signs that I would benefit from it and not to risk having problems with my colitis.
Ovarian cancer is highly treatable if diagnosed early enough, but it is often difficult to detect. Women who experience unusual abdominal pain, bloating, or digestive problems over a period of two or three weeks should see a doctor.
An echocardiogram creates images of the heart using sound waves. It can reveal a great deal of information useful to doctors in treating heart patients.
Our feet are marvels of anatomical engineering, but they can also cause problems. Common sense when choosing footwear can ease the pain and pressure on feet.
Three organizations of cardiovascular experts recommend daily at-home blood pressure monitoring for those patients who have hypertension or are on the borderline of having it.
There is evidence that certain herbs and supplements may be effective in treating certain types of anxiety disorders.