Did you know that your eyelashes are vulnerable to lice infestation? Becausehead licespread easily from person to person, cases are seen often in schools, affecting all socioeconomic groups. Do you know how to spot eyelash lice? Verywell / Laura Porter Lice are wingless insects that feed off of the blood and skin of people. An adult louse may attach itself to the skin around the eyelashes. then lay eggs or nits....

Unfortunately, many people dont realize this. Research shows that patients in this age range are less likely to receive treatment. Yet age alone is not a reason to forego treatment. FatCamera / Getty Images Locally advancedlung cancer treatment options are used with some stage 2 and stage 3 NSCLC and extensive SCLC. Treatment is appropriate for older adults at any of these stages. Fortunately, even older adults can see positive results from therapies....

However, no one knows for certain how it works. These conditions may include neonatal sepsis, pediatric HIV, and certain cases of advanced HIV. IVIG is also used as a second-line treatment forrelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). moodboard/Cultura/Getty Images Most of the evidence has been based on its effects on other neurological diseases, such asGuillain-Barre syndromeandmyasthenia gravis. Studies focused purely on IVIG and MS have been mixed at best. Immunoglobulins can render a vaccine ineffective and void any protection the vaccine may afford....

These tendons may be affected by inflammation (tendonitis) or tears. Learn more about these tendons and their associated conditions. The peroneal muscles are important at everting the footthe motion of rocking the foot outward from the ankle. UpperCut Images / Getty Images Peroneal Tendonitis The most common problem that occurs with the peroneal tendons is inflammation ortendonitis. The tendons are usually inflamed just behind thefibula boneat the ankle joint. Peroneal tendonitis can either be the result of repetitive overuse or an acute injury....

Stasis dermatitisis a key in ofeczemacaused by poor blood flow through the veins. Treatments to manage the symptoms vary from simple at-home therapies to surgical procedures. This article will discuss what stasis dermatitis symptoms look like and its treatment options. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealand and © Raimo Suhonenwww.dermnetnz.org2023. It will also cover preventive measures. Reproduced with permission from A DermNet New Zealand and A Raimo Suhonenwww.dermnetnz.org2023....

Mild stomach infections usually resolve on their own and only require self-care to help ease symptoms. In rare cases,antibioticsmay be prescribed to treat severe bacterial gastroenteritis. This article describes the symptoms and causes of different types of stomach infections. Terry Doyle / Taxi / Getty Images It also explains how each is treated and when it is time to see a healthcare provider. For most people, the symptoms go away after a few days without treatment....

Thepsoas muscleis deep within the body, near the pelvis and spine. The stretches listed ahead can help reduce psoas muscle pain. zoranm / Getty Images Anatomy: Where Is My Psoas Muscle? zoranm / Getty Images The psoas muscle is a significant muscle in the body. The muscle originates on both sides of the five lumbar vertebrae. What Function Does the Psoas Muscle Perform? This is referred to as psoas syndrome....

How It Works To understand how Cymbalta works, you must first understand the physiology of depression. Two naturally occurring chemicals in the brain regulate mood and mood stability. Thesetwo chemicalsare serotoninand norepinephrine.Simply put, it is felt that these neurotransmitters can become imbalanced in depression. Steve West / Getty Images The same two chemicals responsible for mood regulation also influencepain perception. Just as an imbalance causes depression, an imbalance of these chemicals is involved in the physiology of pain....

The formal name for this condition is cervicalradiculopathy. There are a few simple treatments for a pinched nerve. If these don’t work, your healthcare provider may consider more aggressive options. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin This article looks at how a pinched nerve is diagnosed and treated. These include: If any concerning signs are present, your healthcare provider will order additional tests. You may need a blood test or you may be sent for imaging of your head and/or neck....

And When Symptoms Suggest Infection An adultdiaper rashis a common skin condition because of wearing diapers or incontinence pads. The trapped moisture against the skin causes redness or discoloration, swelling, and irritation. This article will discuss creams and medications that can soothe adult diaper rash. Strelciuc Dumitru / Getty Images It will also cover ways to prevent and keep the rash from returning. Strelciuc Dumitru / Getty Images What Helps Adult Diaper Rash?...

Rest and over-the-counter pain medications can help with bulging disc pain. Almost everyone experiences back pain at one point or another, which can be debilitating. Abulging discis a common cause of low-back or neck pain. Alvaro Lavin / Getty Images Rather than being aligned with the edges of the vertebrae, the disc bulges over. This can put pressure on your nerves, causing pain and inflammation. Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc Bulging discs andherniated discscan both cause low-back pain....

And how its different from mallet toe and hammertoes Claw toe is a foot deformity that causes painful toe-curling. How Do You Know You Have Claw Toe? Most people have toes that extend relatively straight from their feet. But if you have claw toe, your toes might look like theyre curling. The result is a toe position that looks like a claw. Some people are born with claw toes, but most people develop it over time....

Progression to cervical cancer happens slowly Cervical dysplasia is notcervical cancer. Because it has some potential to develop into cancer, it’s often called aprecancer. Each year, 250,000 to 1 million people get cervicaldysplasia.Different grades of cervical dysplasia range from mild to severe. peakSTOCK / Getty Images While it can progress from one grade to another, that’s not always the case. This article discusses what you should know about cervical dysplasia treatment and the risk of developing cervical cancer....