Moreover, rib fractures are closely associated with overall health and risk of dying. Which Ribs Break Most Often Typically, we all have 12 sets of ribs. Furthermore, damage to cartilage may be impossible to spot on an X-ray. Colin Hawkins / Getty Images Finally, damage to cartilage may be impossible to spot on an X-ray. Ultrasound is emerging as a potential diagnostic tool to visualize rib fractures, including fractures in cartilage....
Stress is the enemy when you havefibromyalgia(FMS) orchronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS). Most people with these illnesses agree that stress makes symptoms worse, sometimes even triggering debilitating flares. Managing the stress in your life may help you alleviate symptoms and avoid debilitating flares. Maskot / Getty Images Stress Basics You may not always realize it when you’re feeling stressed. You need tolearn to recognize the symptomsof stress before you’re free to manage it....
Someside effects of chemotherapy, likehair lossand stomach upset, are well-known. But most people dont realize that taste changes are also a common side effect. Changes in your taste and smell can make it hard to eat or drink enough. Justin Paget / Getty Images Types of Taste Changes During Chemotherapy Not all people will developtaste changes during chemotherapy. Certain chemotherapy drugs are more likely to cause it than others. Drugs such as carboplatin, cisplatin, doxorubicin, gemcitabine, and paclitaxel cause taste changes....
This is known as creating a calorie deficit. That sounds simple enough. Unfortunately, with hypothyroidism, your body is less able to metabolize calories. Verywell / Emily Roberts The cause of this is complex, but it is ultimately associated with a diminished supply ofthyroid hormones. All of these can, directly and indirectly, influence weight gain and loss. With secondary hypothyroidism, failure of either thepituitary glandorhypothalamuscan impede production of hormones that stimulate thyroid activity....
Hair transplant surgery is also called hair loss surgery or hair restoration surgery. People also refer to hair transplantation as “getting hair implants” or “having a hair transplant.” Deciding to have one of these elective surgical procedures is a personal decision. MASTER / Getty Images The degree of thinning or baldness is measured using different scales for men and women. How Does a Hair Transplant Work? On average, each transplanted hair graft contains two strands of hair....
So, what’s the difference between deductible and copayment? Once youve paid your deductible, your health plan begins to pick up its share of your healthcare bills. Heres how it works. Hero Images / Getty Images This assumes, however, that they continue to be insured under the same plan for the whole year. And the pre-deductible versus post-deductible copay rules often vary based on the bang out of service you’re receiving....
This treatment is usually reserved for people whose seizures haven’t responded to other medications or therapies. DBS is a relatively new tool for epilepsy, and further studies may reveal additional uses. Westend61 / Getty Images What Is Deep Brain Stimulation? Westend61 / Getty Images Its goal is to interrupt the brain’s abnormal electrical activity or signals that can lead to seizure activity. This impulse can work to fight seizure activity in two ways....
It can also reflect underlying mental health conditions. Others may take a stab at meet unrealistic beauty standards or worry frequently about how others perceive their body. Talk therapy, such ascognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT), may help to address and improve body image-related concerns. Photo composite by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images Your provider can also diagnose you with any related mental health condition, if necessary and applicable. Through approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, they can help you identify negative thoughts and behavioral patterns....
you’ve got the option to also check the state licensing board. What Part of Medical Malpractice Is the Most Difficult to Prove? That does not mean that they are automatically medical malpractice. FG Trade / Getty Images That way, they can help build a strong case for themselves. They will also vary depending on the state where a person files the case. Still, it can be challenging to prove in a court of law in some cases....
This article explains these different terms and the symptoms most often associated with the stage. For others, menopause may not occur until they reach age 60. In the United States, the average age is 51. Verywell / Emily Roberts Under normal circumstances, you do not suddenly experience menopause. Instead, it occurs gradually and involves different phases. Perimenopause Perimenopause usually occurs during the 40s. These symptoms occur due to the decrease in estrogen and other sex hormones....
It may seem like an odd thing to consider, but what is sleepiness and what causes it? Does sleepiness suggest the presence of certainsleep disorderslike sleep apnea or narcolepsy? And how doessleepiness differ from fatigueor tiredness? cosmin4000 / Getty Images Let’s find out. What Is Sleepiness? Sleepiness is the desire to fall asleep. It is sometimes referred to as drowsiness and typically increases the longer we stay awake. You’re reading a boring book or listening to an uninteresting television program....
Degenerative arthritis is commonly referred to as osteoarthritis (OA). Disability in OA is primarily due to the pain in weight-bearing joints. The symptoms of degenerative arthritis will vary depending on what joints are affected. vgajic / Getty Images Symptoms of the condition will worsen over time. The only instance in which OA symptoms appear suddenly and become worse quickly is when a joint is injured. That bang out of OA is sometimes calledpost-traumatic arthritis....
It typically emerges during adolescence and affects between 7% and 16% of teens and young adults. The DSPS symptoms of falling asleep and waking up late can be termed as “night owl” patterns. They can, however, also be similar to othersleep disorderswith significant health impacts, such assleep apnea. Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin for Verywell Health This article presents information about DSPS causes, symptoms, and diagnosis. It explains delayed sleep phase syndrome treatment options available from asleep specialistor other providers....
