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But the good news is that you’ll probably feel pretty healthy anyway as your small intestine heals. Once you’re diagnosed with celiac disease and begin thegluten-free diet, your villi generally start to heal. But after two years, their biopsies showed that only about one-third had intestinal villi that had recovered fully. MedicalRF.com / Getty Images After five years, about two-thirds had fully recovered intestinal villi. Other factors could include genetics, age, and the duration of gluten exposure before diagnosis....

Diindolylmethane(DIM) is a compound derived from the chemicalindole-3-carbinolfound incruciferousvegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Still, additional research is needed to fully understand its role in hormonal balance. This means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. OKrasyuk / Getty Images OKrasyuk / Getty Images Does Diindolylmethane (DIM) Balance Hormones? Some research indicates DIM influencesestrogenmetabolism. Further research is needed to fully understand DIM’s effects on estrogen metabolism and hormonal balance....

Generally speaking, its an outpatient procedure, meaning patients are usually able to go home the same day. What Is Dilation and Curettage? Essentially, aspeculumis used to kick off the folds of the vagina, allowing access to the cervix. Fat Camera / Getty Images D&C surgery is generally a scheduled procedure. Contraindications As with any surgery, a number of existing conditions contraindicate its being employed. This procedure can take place in a hospital, healthcare providers office, or outpatient clinic....

This article will provide an in-depth analysis of Dilaudid and oxycodone. Lawrence K. Ho / Getty Images What Is Dilaudid? More specifically, opiate analgesics act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. Lawrence K. Ho / Getty Images Off-Label Uses Sometimes, healthcare professionals may prescribe a drug for non-FDA-approved uses. This is called off-label prescribing. What Is Oxycodone? Like Dilaudid, oxycodone should only be used when other options are not adequate or cannot be tolerated....

Dill (anethum graveolens) isan herb in the same family as parsley. Dill has a sharp, tangy taste and is popularly used as a spice and formedicinal purposes. Dill is touted forhealth benefits, including reducinginflammation, insulin, andcholesterol levelsand helpingboost the immune system. Radila Radilova/ Getty Images Radila Radilova/ Getty Images Dill Spice: What’s Edible? Dill Nutrition Facts and Compounds The nutritional value of dill weed and dill seed differ. Dill contains vitamin C, anantioxidantthat fights damagingfree radicalsthat can prevent theimmune systemfrom working well....

Eating certain foods in restaurants can triggerheartburn, just like they do at home. Keep a food record to identify which are often a problem for you. This will help you make smart choices for a heartburn-freedining experience. Busakorn Pongparnit / Getty Images Ask for a low-fat substitute or for the sauce to be served on the side. Here are some suggestions for dining out at one of the following specific types of restaurants....

Indiplopia(double vision), you see more than one image at the same time. This may occur in just one or both eyes. It all depends on the underlying cause. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health That begins with determining whether the double vision affects one or both eyes. In monocular diplopia, just one eye is affected. When just that eye is open, you may see a ghost image. Does Treatment Correct Diplopia?...

The difference between indirect and direct inguinal hernias is in the anatomical location. Indirect hernias protrude through the inguinal ring (at the end of the inguinal canal). This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of indirect and direct hernias. Verywell / Michela Buttignol They also are both resulting from organs pushing through the inguinal canal. However, indirect and direct hernias occur in different locations. The symptoms of indirect and direct hernias are similar....

Discogenic pain is triggered by changes to one or more intervertebral discs in your spine. It’s usually a degenerative cause at work that occurs without signs of aherniated disc. Genetics likely play a role in discogenic pain. Dean Mitchell / Getty Images Along with genetics, nutritional factors and nutrient supply to the disc may also influence discogenic pain. Treatment will depend on an accurate diagnosis. Additional imaging or tests may be needed to look for changes in the shape and height of the disc....

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a form oflupusthat mainly affects your skin. Discoid lupus is anautoimmune diseasewhere the immune system attacks the skin. These lesions can be crusty and scaling, and they often scar. DermNet /CC BY-NC-ND If lesions and scarring are on your scalp, hair regrowth may be impossible in those areas. Discoid lupus is thought to result from a combination of genetic factors, environmental factorsespecially sun exposureand hormonal factors....

Themeniscusis a C-shaped wedge of cartilage that helps support and cushion the knee joint. In some people, the lateral meniscus is shaped more like a solid disc rather than the normal C-shape. Most people with a discoid meniscus never know they have an abnormality. krisanapong detraphiphat / Moment / Getty Images Most people live normal, active lives with a discoid meniscuseven high performance athletes. Again, in both of these scenarios, the discoid lateral meniscus is best left alone....

It can save lives. The American Red Cross estimates that one blood donation can save up to three lives. In the United States, one person needs blood every 2 seconds. Westend61/ Getty Images Before donating blood, know your iron level and heart disease risk. Donating blood may also improve your mental health. A healthcare provider will perform a simple physical exam and take yourvital signs. They will measure your heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate....

Seeing a healthcare provider for an evaluation is critical before jumping to any conclusions. Here are several medical conditions your healthcare provider may consider as alternative diagnoses to MS. Nerve impulses normally travel along these myelin-covered nerve fibers. When the nerve fibers are damaged, these impulses are slowed down or not received at all. Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health For one, the science behind the diseases is different....