The condition usually develops before birth or shortly after a babys birth. Symptoms can include learning delays, inability to walk, and speech impairment. These types differ based on the physical effects and the areas of brain damage. Nadia Ramahi / 500px / Getty Images Knowing the jot down of cerebral palsy can help anticipate outcomes and guide a treatment plan. Spastic cerebral palsy can range in severity. The movements are slow, smooth, and purposeless....
Cervicaldystonia(also calledspasmodic torticollis) is a neurological condition affecting approximately 60,000 people in the United States. Symptoms usually start out mild and worsen with time. Treatments include medication and surgery. Anupong Thongchan / EyeEm / Getty Images In some cases, cervical dystonia can temporarily resolve on its own. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical dystonia. Cervical dystonia specifically affects muscles in the neck. In severe cases, the neck and head can become “stuck” in an involuntary posture....
Cervical effacement happens when yourcervixgets thinner, softer, and shorter to prepare for childbirth. The cervix is the long, narrow opening to the uterus. During pregnancy, it’s long and thick. Verywell / Jessica Olah As pregnancy comes to an end, and the body prepares for labor and delivery, the cervix ripens. This article describes what effacement is, what it feels like, and how to address any complications. Many people have no signs or symptoms....
If it’s left untreated, Chagas disease can persist throughout life and cause serious heart and digestive issues. Chagas Disease Symptoms Chagas disease has two phases: the acute phase and the chronic phase. cruziparasite.Acute Chagas disease is generally a fairly mild illness, often with no symptoms at all. © Verywell, 2018 However, blood testing will show that you have a chronic infection withT. Many people stay in this latent phase with no symptoms for the rest of their lives....
This article looks at the symptoms and causes of chancroid, including how it differs from syphilis. Chancroid Symptoms Chancroid is often mistaken for syphilis in the early stages. The blister will typically rupture and form a deep ulcer with well-defined borders. Keith Brofsky / Photodisc / Getty Images By contrast, syphilis ulcers, calledchancres, are usually painless. The base on a chancroid ulcer can bleed easily if scratched or rubbed. Chancroid can also cause swelling, tenderness, and inflammation of thelymph nodes in the groin....
When a compound is “chelated, metallic ions are bonded to non-metallic ions to form a new molecule. Chelated iron is carried into your cells along with anamino acidbound to it. This bond allows for more efficient iron absorption. Verywell / Emily Roberts This article will answer many of your questions about chelated iron supplements. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting vital oxygen throughout your body, including to your brain....
Fever is a possible side effect of both chemotherapy and biologic treatments. Fever is normally the bodys response to infection. Experiencing a fever during chemotherapy requires immediate treatment. FatCamera / Getty Images Chemotherapy causes a low white blood cell count in the blood. Without a normal level of white blood cells, the body cannot fight the infection. This could quickly lead to serious illness. FatCamera / Getty Images Definition Chemo fever is a fever that occurs during or after receivingchemotherapy treatment....
Why combination therapy is sometimes better than either alone Chemoimmunotherapymeans combining chemotherapy drugs with immunotherapy drugs to treat cancer. This immune response is, in fact, the basis for the newer approach to cancer treatment called immunotherapy. Immunotherapy Immunotherapytakes a different approach than chemotherapy, and does notdirectlykill cancer cells. Verywell / Lara Antal Instead, these treatments are, simplistically, designed to enhance our immune system’s ability to fight cancer. Often, however, there are pieces missing that would allow these drugs to work most effectively....
The goal is to create a more masculine chest. This can be emotionally difficult. Many struggle with chest dysphoriaextreme distress and discomfort brought on by having breasts. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Methods There are a variety of chest binding methods. The most common include: Side Effects Generally speaking, chest binding is safe. However, it is known to have a number of potential side effects. The most common symptoms reported in the study were:...
This article explores the purpose of chest percussion, potential risks, and how it’s performed. Strategic clapping on the chest or back shakes the sticky mucus loose. Postural drainage involves sitting or lying down and breathing slowly and deeply to help drain mucus. Universal Images Group/Getty Images Vibration is similar to percussion but instead involves using a flat hand to gently shake the ribs. Click Play to Learn About Chest Percussions This video has been medically reviewed bySanja Jelic, MD....
Primary chest wall cancer arises directly from these tissues and may bebenign(noncancerous) ormalignant(cancerous). This article will discuss the types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of chest wall cancer. Below is a list of the most common types of chest wall tumors. SDI Productions / Getty Images About half of primary chest wall tumors are benign. Up to one in five chest wall tumors may not have any symptoms. Instead, they are found when performing medical tests for another condition....
Chickenpox is a mild illness that clears up after a week or two. This article reviews everything you should probably know about chickenpox. SBDIGIT / Getty Images What Causes Chickenpox? SBDIGIT / Getty Images Varicella-zoster is the virus that causes chickenpox. While anyone can get chickenpox, it is most common in children under 12. Chickenpox is highly contagious and spreads from person to person. you might get it from respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or through direct contact....
Symptoms of childhood dementia may include confusion, loss of memory, or the inability to communicate. The symptoms are progressive, meaning they get worse over time. Symptoms may progress quickly or slowly depending on the cause. MoMo Productions / Getty Images This article will provide an overview of childhood dementia, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. It is common for children to lose skills that they previously developed or mastered....
