Medicaredoes not cover the cost of custodial long-term care, including nursing home care. What Is a Nursing Home? Unfortunately, many seniors in nursing homes are there for reasons of safety. Eva-Katalin / E+ / Getty Images It is estimated that 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day through 2030.Life expectancyis also on the rise. For a private room, it was $10,646 per month. Nursing home costs vary based on where you live....

Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery. What Is a Torn Rotator Cuff? Therotator cuffis the group of muscles and tendons that surround the ball-and-socket shoulder joint. Thomas_EyeDesign / Getty Images It is comprised of several muscles and three shoulder joint bones: the humerus, scapula, and clavicle. Most people withsymptoms of a rotator cuff problemdevelop pain around the shoulder. Other common symptoms include weakness of the muscles and limited joint mobility....

Without treatment, an ectopic pregnancy can rupture and cause severe complications or death in the mother. This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and risk factors of ectopic pregnancies. A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency. Westend61 / Getty Images A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening medical emergency. If you have signs of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, call 911 or go to an emergency room. In What Week Could Ectopic Pregnancy Occur?...

Many people who have seizures may feel fatigued or sleepy for hours or even days after having a seizure. The paralysis typically lasts from one hour to 36 hours. Post-seizure weakness is one of the less frequent symptoms that can occur during the postictal state. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Post-seizure weakness may be called postictal paralysis, Toddsparesis, Todds paralysis, or Todds palsy. Symptoms of postictal paralysis usually resolve within minutes to hours after they begin....

Whenpregnant, you will have your urine checked at routine appointments. One of the reasons urine is analyzed is to detect protein. Large amounts of protein in the urine may indicate that your kidneys are not functioning normally. SDI Productions / Getty Images For pregnant people, the upper limit is 300 mg/d. Most healthcare providers consider a urine protein level over 500 mg/d serious and a sign of preeclampsia. A common cause of proteinuria during pregnancy is preeclampsia, which usually develops after 20 weeks' gestation....

Runningcan help you stay active, boost your mood,and give you time to enjoy the outdoors. But some weather conditions can impact not only your running performance but also your health. Wearing the right gear for winter running can make a difference. AJ_Watt / Getty Images Running in certain levels of cooler weather may actually improve your run. Exercising in the cold may also increase your metabolism. More research is needed to better determine how cold-weather running impacts metabolism....

Many people reach for Neosporin for cuts, minor wounds, burns, and scrapes. Some wounds don’t need anantibioticand using one may increase the risk of an allergic reaction and antibiotic resistance. Other, deeper wounds may need care that an antibiotic ointment is unable to provide. Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin for Verywell Health This includes the risk of antibiotic resistance and allergy. Apply it continuously but lightly to keep the wound moist as it heals....

Gas can occur due to another medical condition such as food intolerance,celiac disease, or intestinal disease. vitapix / Getty Images 1. Food Intolerance There are certain foods that are gassy. vitapix / Getty Images These include carbohydrates known asFODMAPs(fermentableoligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) that are especially gassy. Is Gassy Food Bad? Many foods that cause gas are also good for you. If you gradually add them to your diet, your body should adapt and produce less gas over time....

While increasing fruit and vegetable intake is healthy in general, food alone doesnt drastically change blood pH balance. How Does Acid or Base Affect Your Health? During the digestive process, foods break down and produce acids or bases, also called alkalis. d3sign / Getty Images Nutrition experts may recommend acid-reducing diets to help people manage life-threatening symptoms of chronic kidney disease. These low-acid diets emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables while limiting meat, cheese, egg yolks, and grains....

This is not uncommon. Luckily, there is an array of other TNF blockers that your healthcare provider can recommend. Is the medication expected to put your RA into remission? China Photos/Getty Images How long will this take? You may need an increased dosage, a second medication, or a different medication. You may benefit from switching drugs or taking lower doses of your current drug and adding another. Can Switching Help? He went on to add support for having faith in the trial-and-error process....

Even then, you should never induce vomiting without guidance from a healthcare provider or poison control center. Vomiting is a natural reflex that helps your body expel ingested toxins. Instead, remedies like drinking fluids, using peppermint oil, and taking over-the-counteranti-nausea medicationsare much more effective. Halfpoint / Getty Images However, in rare cases, a healthcare provider or poison control center may tell you to do it. Call emergency services right away and follow their instructions to keep the person safe....

Mostheadachesare not a cause for alarm or unnecessary worry. Other scenarios like a newheadache in pregnancyor a headache changing in pattern also warrant further investigation. This article explains some of the key headache symptoms that should alert you to seek medical attention. Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health It also provides an overview ofheadache typesand basic treatment and preventive strategies. Most secondary headaches are not serious or dangerous, except in rare instances....

It is a neurological condition in which the sensation of painsometimes severecan occur with a simple touch. With this condition, the body perceives pain from something harmless. This article covers the symptoms, causes, and treatment of tactile allodynia. peepo / Getty Images It also describes how fibromyalgia leads to allodynia, and what other conditions can cause it. Tactile Allodynia Symptoms Tactile allodynia can range from mild to severe. It can affect areas all over the body or only certain areas....