To determine the severity and treatment/recovery time, doctors will typically perform anX-ray. As a patient, you have the right to use to fully understand both your diagnosis and treatment options. To do so, you would be well served to understand the terminology used to describe a fracture. Jonathan Cluett, MD Doctors will describe this in terms that evaluate the progress of the repair. These include terms such as: Haase SC.Treatment of pathologic fractures....

They may also be used for a variety of other conditions, such asepilepsyand cancer-related side effects. Additional research is needed to establish and understand their appropriate use and place in therapy. Verywell / Getty Images What Are Cannabinoids and What Do They Do? Verywell / Getty Images Cannabinoids are the chemical components of cannabis. Additionally, cannabinoidsactivate receptors throughout the body, affecting the central nervous system and immune system. Examples THC and CBDare the two main types of cannabinoids....

People with this condition can have symptoms of both ailments. Catatonic depression can cause many types of symptoms. These can range from decreased movement to odd actions. aquaArts studio / Getty Images It can also involve low mood and other symptoms of MDD. When found early, this syndrome is highly treatable with a good outlook. Without treatment, it can lead to severe problems. These can occur when a person stops eating or moving....

If they don’t make sense in the piece, it could completely change how much you understand. These are the basis for the entire body. Cells Cells are the smallest unit of life. Maskot / Getty Images To understand what a cell looks like, picture a chicken egg. Not all cells look alike. Nerve cells are long, thin and covered in myelin, natural insulation. Nerve cells conduct impulses, which are used to communicate....

A chemicalpregnancyoccurs when apregnancy testshows a positive result, but the pregnancy does not progress. A chemical pregnancy results in an earlymiscarriagejust after the embryo implants into the uterine wall. This may occur around five weeks of pregnancy. ArtistGNDphotography / Getty Images This article discusses the causes and symptoms of a chemical pregnancy and when it is safe to retry. ArtistGNDphotography / Getty Images Causes: Why Does Chemical Pregnancy Happen? Chemical pregnancies are common....

Thedigestive systemhelps break down the foods we eat so our bodies can absorb the proper nutrients. However, chronic constipation can have other causes and may be a sign of an underlying health condition. Westend61 / Getty Images What Is Chronic Constipation? Westend61 / Getty Images If you experience constipation, speak to your healthcare provider about possible treatment options. Bowel Diseases Bowel diseases can cause a person to develop chronic constipation....

These episoides are more common with children. Fortunately, most causes can be treated or prevented. This article covers the causes and symptoms of confusional arousals along with how they are diagnosed and treated. Ray Kachatorian / Getty Images What Causes Confusional Arousals? Research suggests that confusional arousal happens when different regions of the brain fail to fully communicate with each other. As a result, some parts of the sleeper’s brain stay asleep while others suddenly awake....

Strelciuc Dumitru / Getty Images CoolSculpting is generally considered low-risk for good candidates for the procedure. If side effects occur, they tend to be mild to moderate and resolve on their own. Rarely, more serious adverse effects can occur, such asparadoxical adipose hyperplasia(PAH). Strelciuc Dumitru / Getty Images Still, serious complications may last longer or be permanent without corrective surgery. Location and Appearance PAH is a delayed increase inadipose (fat) tissueat the treatment area....

Self-harm often indicates a mental health condition, such as a mood or personality disorder. Though most people who cut do not intendsuicide, repeated cutting is associated with an increased risk of suicide. If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, call 911. SDI Productions / Getty Images Explaining Cutting: Why Do People Hurt Themselves? It may be difficult to understand why someone would intentionally hurt themselves. People who cause self-harm are usually trying to escape psychological or emotional pain....

When this happens, it can lower your blood’s oxygen saturation level. They also can contribute to low oxygen levels in the blood. Other Causes of Low Oxygen Levels A drop in oxygen saturation in the blood is calledhypoxemia. The sample is immediately analyzed by a machine or in a lab. Unlike the ABG test, pulse oximetry does not involve a needle. Instead, the test uses a sensor to read wavelengths reflected from the blood....

This can cause chronic, waterydiarrhea. Bile acid is a component ofbile, which is a yellow-green fluid that aids in digestion. BAD is also known as bile acid malabsorption (BAM). Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Malabsorption is an inability of the body to properly absorb certain substances. Some research suggests BAD may not always be due to malabsorption, though. Some researchers feel anyone with chronic diarrhea of unknown cause should be evaluated for BAD....

Social cues are how we communicate without using words. Verywell / Zoe Hansen What Are Social Cues? Social cues are ways we communicate without words or in addition to verbal communication. Verywell / Zoe Hansen It’s estimated that 60%65% of the way we communicate with others is through nonverbal behaviors. Social cues are part of the overall way humans communicate. Social cues and words work together and depend on context....

Sharp and sudden lower abdominal pain is a common reason for urgent care. The problem can be a symptom of many problems, includingdiverticulitisandappendicitis. Right-sided diverticulitis pain can be confused with the right-sided pain common in appendicitis. SBenitez / Getty Images While both conditions affect the colon, the causes and impact of diverticulitis vs. appendicitis are diverse. Colon Anatomy Yourcolonalso called the large intestineis part of your digestive system. The colon forms the remaining material into stool and passes it to the rectum for removal through the anus....