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Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that causes excess iron to build up in the body. The accumulation of iron in the body may cause a variety of symptoms, such as fatigue, weakness, joint pain, bronze-colored skin, abdominal pain, and sexual problems. A detailed family history in addition to blood and genetic tests are used to diagnose hemochromatosis. Imaging tests and a liver biopsy may also be used to evaluate for the presence and/or degree of iron accumulation in various organs....

Hip replacements are among the most common orthopedic procedures. When a hip replacement is performed, the arthritic, damaged hip joint is removed. The ball-and-socket hip joint is then replaced with an artificial implant. The materials used in the implant depend on different factors, including: Age of the patientThe activity level of the patientSurgeon’s preferenceParticular deformities/abnormalities of the hip Here are brief descriptions of some of the most commonly used hip replacement implants....

Not all relationships are good ones, especially when it comes to contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis; however, that is not necessarily a reason to avoid a relationship with someone. The way a partner handles that diagnosis can give you a good idea of his or her character. It can also help you figure out whether your relationship is a good one. There are abusive individuals who will use STDs to try and control or injure their partners....

Treatment for tendonitis involves managing pain and inflammation in your injured tendon. Your treatment may include home remedies, like resting and icing the injury, as well as pain medication. While self care usually helps with tendonitis, you should see a healthcare provider if your symptoms don’t improve, as prescription medicine, physical therapy, and, in rare cases, surgery may be needed. Home Remedies and Lifestyle Resting is often the first step in at-home treatment....

Narcolepsy, which is a chronic condition with no definitive cure, can disrupt your daily life. It is characterized by regular attacks of uncontrollable drowsiness, alongside other symptoms such as cataplexy (inability to control muscles for brief periods) and hallucination. It is associated with psychological issues such as depression and anxiety, and it can seriously hinder quality of life. While management of narcolepsy can be challenging, if you’ve been diagnosed, know that there are many strategies out there that can make coping with it easier....

Breathing can sometimes be abnormal from birth. In a rare genetic condition referred to as Ondine’s curse, the breathing difficulty can be serious and even life-threatening. Explore some of the potential causes of Ondine’s curse and how it can be effectively treated. What Is Ondine’s Curse? Ondine’s curse—more appropriately known as congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, or CCHS—is a rare, severe form of sleep apnea in which an individual completely stops breathing when falling asleep....

Oscillococcinum is a brand-name homeopathic remedy used in the treatment of influenza. Taken at the first sign of flu-like symptoms, Oscillococcinum is said to help relieve symptoms and shorten the duration of the flu. However, research to support this is limited. Oscillococcinum is made from duck heart and liver extracts, which are believed in homeopathic medicine to be reservoirs of the influenza virus. The remedy is prepared using 200 dilutions. The first mixture contains 1% of the duck extract, the second contains 1% of the first mixture, the third contains 1% of the second mixture, and so on until it has been diluted 200 times....

Pubalgia, also called a sports hernia, is an injury to the groin, most often resulting from sports or activities that involve sudden directional changes or twisting motions. This article will describe causes and symptoms of pubalgia, how it is diagnosed, and treated. Pubalgia Symptoms The rectus abdominis and oblique muscles of the abdomen where they attach to the pelvis are the most impacted by pubalgia. The tendons of the adductor muscles of the inner thighs that also attach to the pubic bone can be strained or torn with pubalgia....

As the Kansas heat surged in late July, a group of children gathered at Clear Creek Elementary School in Shawnee, Kansas. Like others around the country, the Kansas City suburb was trying to get back to the business of normal life. Children played games, ate snacks, and had fun—until a COVID-19 outbreak made headlines and ended the camp early. Key Takeaways Many school districts are changing requirements rapidly to accommodate virus levels in their area....

For those who have lost their eyelashes to chemotherapy, a drug called Latisse, the trade name for bimatoprost, maybe a solution for lash regrowth. The prescription drug is the first to be approved by the FDA for eyelash growth and darkening. While Latisse is not marketed specifically for people with cancer, it may be a possible treatment for eyelash loss or shortening caused by chemotherapy. It is also important to note that Latisse has not been fully evaluated in those with chemotherapy-induced eyelash loss....

The more, the better, or so the saying goes. But when it comes to mask-wearing, is it true that doubling up on masks can help protect, say, a highly-sought-after N95 mask, allowing it to be used again in the future? It’s a conversation initiated earlier this month on Twitter, and it sparked a debate about whether or not double mask-wearing does indeed pull double duty. Key Takeaways Wearing a surgical mask on top of an N95 mask may be the key to preserving an N95 for further use, says one doctor in a tweet earlier this month....

In a new study, researchers found that a common brain-stimulating drug has shown some early success in reducing a key set of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Key Takeaways There’s an ongoing debate between scientists about whether sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) is a subset of symptoms of ADHD or whether it’s a different disorder.However, researchers have recently found that a brain-stimulating drug called lisdexamfetamine can tackle symptoms present in both SCT and ADHD....

Lymphoma can affect the testes in a few ways. A lymphoma may start in the testes, in which case it is referred to as primary testicular lymphoma, or a lymphoma may involve the testes as part of a widespread disease that involves many other sites. Prevalence The testes are not a common site for lymphoma. In fact, the testes are far more commonly affected by another cancer called germ cell tumors....

The lens is a curved structure in the eye that that bends light and focuses it for the retina to help you see images clearly. The crystalline lens, a clear disk behind the iris, is flexible and changes shape to help you see objects at varying distances. As you age, the lens may become weaker or damaged. Since the lens changes shape to focus on images near or far, it can grow weaker and may not work as well later in life....

The low back is the part of the spinal column that consists of the lumbar spine, the sacrum, and the coccyx. The lumbar spine is a part of your back comprised of five bones called vertebrae. These bones help to provide mobility and stability to your back and spinal column and are an attachment point for many muscles and ligaments. Problems with the lumbar spine may cause pain and limited motion in your back or hips....

A live virus vaccine contains a live, weakened (attenuated) virus that helps your body develop an immune response without you developing symptoms of the disease it is intended to prevent. The weakened virus “teaches” your immune system to recognize the disease-causing pathogen and launch a pathogen-specific attack if it encounters it again. Many vaccines of this type give you lifelong immunity with only one or two doses. How Live Vaccines Differ Live attenuated vaccines have been among the most successful preventive interventions in medical history....

Many people with lung cancer develop shoulder pain at some point during the course of their disease. Lung cancer may be especially be suspected if you also have other symptoms of lung cancer or your shoulder pain worsens at night. With that said, shoulder pain is not a definite sign of lung cancer. Other diseases such as arthritis can cause pain in that area, too. This article explains why lung cancer sometimes causes shoulder pain and how this pain differs from other causes of shoulder pain....

Operating rooms are often cold. Often a patient undergoing surgery asks, “Why is it so cold in here?” And the response, almost invariably, “It helps lower the risk of infection…” The problem is, that’s completely false. In fact, operating rooms kept cold actually increase the risk of infection. Why is that the case? When a patient’s body temperature cools, the risk of infection goes up. Body Temperature and Infections It turns out, one of the critical factors to preventing infection is the adequacy of blood flow and the supply of oxygen to tissues....

Fatigue is common with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The chemicals released when your body experiences inflammation can lead to extreme fatigue. In addition, chronic pain, sleep loss, and some medication side effects may contribute. This article explains the relationship between ankylosing spondylitis and fatigue, what causes the fatigue, and which treatments may help. What Is Fatigue Fatigue is more than feeling a little tired. Instead, it is a complete lack of physical and emotional energy and motivation....

Arthrotec is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Drugs classified as NSAIDs work by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Drugs classified as NSAIDs have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Overview Arthrotec is a combination drug of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes which produce prostaglandins and play a role in the inflammatory process. COX-1 also is involved in platelet function and stomach protection. Diclofenac is the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) portion of Arthrotec....