Having the correct needle and syringe for you helps ensure you get the correct amount of your medication. It may also make injections easier and less painful. This article explains how needles and syringes are sized. Verywell / Gary Ferster Syringe Sizes Syringes are labeled based on how much medication they can hold. Measurements on syringes: 1 cc is equal to 1 mL. You could easily end up giving yourself too little or too much medication....
Among other symptoms, shes experienced shaking, tingling sensations, numbness, balance difficulties, and trouble sleeping. The Dead to Me star has maintained a candid dialogue about her diagnosis. Hopefully, increased awareness leads to more rapid diagnosis which enables patients to receive effective treatments earlier. Leon Bennett / Stringer / Getty Images At What Age Is MS Typically Diagnosed? MS most commonly strikesbetween ages 20 to 40, meaning Applegates diagnosis at age 49 is later than most....
Highlights I’ve seen first-hand how Alzheimer’s disease and dementia devastate patients and families alike. I hope to empower people to navigate these life-changing conditions with dignity and hope. Experience Christine Kennard is a former writer for Verywell Health who covered Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She is the author of “Alzheimer’s Disease: An A-Z For New Caregivers.” We reach more than 300 million readers annually. Verywell Health content is fact checked and reviewed by ourMedical Expert Boardfor accuracy and integrity....
Chromhidrosisis a condition characterized by coloredsweat. Its unknown why high amounts of lipofuscin might accumulate in the apocrine glands and lead to colored sweat. Pseudochromhidrosis can look like the other types of chromhidrosis but isnt triggered by something in the glands. FG Trade / Getty Images Colored sweat from apocrine chromhidrosis usually occurs after emotional stress or exercise. Both eccrine and apocrine chromhidrosis can cause embarrassing sweat marks on the body or clothing....
There are many genetic conditions related to problems with the genes on chromosome 16. Changes in the structure or number of copies of a chromosome can cause problems with health and development. For example, having an extra copy of the gene is called trisomy 16. Science Photo Library / Getty Images The most common health effect of trisomy 16 is miscarriage. There are 46 chromosomes, occurring in 23 pairs, and containing thousands of genes....
Hair follicles are the skin openings out of which hair grows. These bumps look like pimples along the hairline on the back of the neck and can become infected. Treatments are available for managing symptoms and for reducing triggers of AKN. Petri Oeschger / Getty Images This article discusses the treatment methods available for managing symptoms of AKN and preventing infection. Your healthcare provider will do a physical examination to determine mild grade symptoms vs....
Chronic bronchitis is a jot down ofchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic bronchitis is most commonly resulting from long-term exposure to inhaled chemicals such as smoking tobacco or air pollution. This condition causes difficulty breathing, which gets progressively worse over time. AlexanderFord / Getty Images It is not uncommon for a person to have both types of COPD. The main symptoms of chronic bronchitis include achronic coughthat has persisted for between three months and two years....
How Medicare Keeps Chronic Conditions in Check The majority of Americans have at least one chronic medical condition. This is why Medicare created the Chronic Care Management (CCM) program. The number of people reachingMedicare agehas been increasing since World War II. Verywell / Joules Garcia This is due to an increase in births from 1946 to 1964, referred to as the Baby Boom. People with chronic medical conditions are likely to use more healthcare services than people without them....
Researchers are still working to understand ME/CFS and why dizziness and fatigue are common. The Problems With Dizziness Dizziness is one of the main symptoms of ME/CFS. It can occur with lightheadedness and even fainting episodes (syncope). SasinParaksa/iStock This inability to tolerate being in an upright position is referred to as orthostatic intolerance (OI). The experience of post-exertional malaise is sometimes called a CFS crash. Pacing your activity may be the best approach....
OTC Constipation Medications OTC remedies work well for many people with constipation due to CIC or IBS-C. These have the advantage of being readily available at drugstores without a prescription. Soluble fiber is found in psyllium, oat bran, barley, and beans. John Fedele / Blend Images / Getty Images Insoluble fiber is found in wheat bran, whole grains, and some vegetables. The increase in intestinal water softens and bulks the stool, normalizing the consistency....
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL) is a punch in of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It can progress slowly and may not cause many symptoms. Although it is treatable, its not considered to be curable. FatCamera / Getty Images Treatment can become necessary when symptoms develop or the disease begins to progress. Treatment, whether watchful waiting or active treatment, is tailored to each person. Some people may experience anticipatory anxiety about CLL progressing and have fear and worry about their future health....
The average age of onset forchronic lymphocytic leukemiais 70. CLL starts in one of the types of white blood cells found in thebone marrow. White blood cells are an integral part of your immune system. Verywell / Jessica Olah They help you stave off infection and disease. CLL is uncommon in people under the age of 40. Men are slightly more likely to get this condition than women. This article will discuss survival rates and what you might expect if you have this condition....
Its slow-growing and mainly affects older adults. The cancerous cells may look like normal cells but dont work as well. They also live longer than healthy cells, so they eventually crowd out normal cells. Marjan_Apostolovic / Getty Images Abone marrow transplantis the only cure but is not often the best treatment choice. Many people live with this cancer until they die of other causes. Acute vs. Specifically, CLL differs fromacute lymphoblastic leukemiabecause of how mature the cancer cells are....
