Chronic pain can affect your quality of life, making it hard to complete everyday tasks. It may also affect your mental health. Living with chronic pain can be difficult since it is invisible and often hard to explain to others. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health Everyone with MS experiences pain differently. There are three types of MS pain: neuropathic, musculoskeletal, and pain due to spasticity. Neuropathic Pain Neuropathic painrefers to pain brought on by changes to the nervous system....

This article provides an overview of muscular dystrophy in children and guidance for parents. There are over 30 types of muscular dystrophy ranging from mild to severe. Two of the most common types include Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. dmphoto / Getty Images Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease, meaning it often runs in families. With MD, a persons muscle issues usually worsen over time. The time to decline or degeneration in muscle movement can vary....

It may be beneficial for treating head lice and improving dental health. Neem oil is also used as an insect repellent and pesticide. Neem supplements are available as capsules, powders, tinctures, and creams. Verywell / Getty Images It can also be an ingredient in some mouthwashes. Its use is associated with some side effects, ranging from mild to severe. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says....

This article reviews the common nicotine withdrawal symptoms as well as timelines and strategies to successfully quit. Khaosai Wongnatthakan / EyeEm / Getty Images How Does Nicotine Withdrawal Work? The answer lies in a substance known asnicotine. Khaosai Wongnatthakan / EyeEm / Getty Images Nicotine is anaddictive chemicalthat’s found in all tobacco products. What Are the Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal? Most people who use nicotine regularly will experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms when they stop....

Like all forms of eczema, nummular eczema can be very itchy and come and go in episodes. Oozing and crusting can also occur. Nummular eczema is rare in children. Jessica Olah / Verywell Unlike some forms of eczema, nummular eczema responds well to gentle skincare and topicalsteroids. Jessica Olah / Verywell What Does Nummular Eczema Look Like? Its name is derived from the Latin wordnummusmeaning “coin.” The outbreak is often bilateral (affecting both sides of the body)....

Orbital cellulitisis a severe infection of the muscles, fat, and tissues located around the eye. It can also affect the cheeks, eyelids, and eyebrows. It occurs more commonly in children than adults, although it can affect people of any age. ProfessionalStudioImages / Getty Images Orbital cellulitis generally stems from an infection of the sinuses or face or from trauma to the eye. However, it is sometimes confused with another condition calledperiorbital cellulitis....

The use ofimmunosuppressantmedicines influences this process so that transplant recipients can live longer, healthier lives. However, immunosuppression also puts a person at risk for other infections and severe COVID-19. Critical illness is defined as respiratory failure and/or multiple organ failure. Morsa Images / Getty Images One study found the mortality rate among heart transplant recipients who contracted COVID-19 to be approximately 25%. This complication can be particularly concerning forkidney transplantrecipients....

Thepancreasis an organ in the abdomen that is located behind the stomach. It makes enzymes and hormones that help in the digestion of food. When the pancreas doesnt produce enough of certain enzymes, its calledexocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Illustration by Hilary Allison for Verywell Health Illustration by Hilary Allison for Verywell Health What Do Enzymes Do? Enzymesthat the pancreas creates includeamylase,protease, andlipase. They leave the pancreas through ducts and travel to the small intestine to help with the digestion of food....

Panniculitis is a catch-all term to describe inflammation of the fatty layer underneath the skin’s surface. In this article, learn more about panniculitis, including symptoms and causes. It also discusses diagnosis and forms of treatment. Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet New Zealand and © Raimo Suhonenwww.dermnetnz.org2023. Reproduced with permission from DermNet New Zealand and Raimo Suhonenwww.dermnetnz.org2023. What Is Panniculitis? Humans have three main layers of skin: theepidermis, thedermis, andsubcutaneous tissue....

This article discusses how PCOS can affect fertility and pregnancy. Research has shown that lifestyle changes can help restore ovulation and improve pregnancy rates among women with PCOS. Since the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, it’s difficult to say if it’s hereditary. Verywell / Michela Buttignol PCOS and Gestation The same issues that cause problems conceiving can createproblems during pregnancy. These include altered hormone levels, obesity, and problems with blood sugar control....

PVNS is typically categorized as localized or diffuse. It is also calledtenosynovialgiant cell tumor when it occurs in a tendon. While it is often described as a tumor or a neoplasm, it is not usually cancerous. Verywell / Cindy Chung This article discusses the symptoms and complications of PVNS. It also looks at the causes, triggers, diagnosis, and treatment. PVNS typically affects only one joint, but it can affect more than one joint in some cases....

Nebulizers are small machines that convert liquidasthma medicationinto an aerosolized mist that gets inhaled directly into the lungs. You just breathe in and out, and the medicine goes into your lungs. The medicines and moisture ease breathing problems and help loosenlung secretions. anadaBGD / Getty Images Aside from providing inadequate treatment, this can lead to side effects like hoarseness andthrush. With a nebulizer, medication is pre-measured. The patient only needs to breathe normally through a mask or mouthpiece and the correct dose enters the lungs....

It can take months to feel like yourself again. It’s important to check in with yourself and how you feel and know that help is available. When Do Postpartum Hormones Regulate? LWA/Dann Tardif / Getty Images During the first 48 hours after delivery, hCG, estrogen, and progesterone levels drop. However, estrogen levels may take up to a year to normalize, especially if you are breastfeeding. Thyroid Hormones Thyroid hormones stabilize within a few weeks after childbirth....