Leg painis discomfort or pain felt in any part of the leg. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the cause. In some cases, leg pain is nothing to worry about and is due to a minor muscle strain. Rabizo / Getty Images Treating leg pain is highly dependent on its cause, but it can typically be remedied using at-home therapies. This article discusses the various causes of leg pain and what you might do to remedy the discomfort....
Many conditions can cause swelling (edema) in the legs. Congestive heart failure is a condition in whichthe heart weakensand becomes unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body. This throw in of edema may arise aftera ligament is sprained or a muscle tendon is strained. Kalinovskiy / Getty Images What Medications Can Cause Leg Swelling? Many types of medication can contribute to fluid buildup in the legs. These corresponding concerns can help your healthcare provider diagnose the cause of youredemaand determine the appropriate treatment....
The difference is in how these make this happen. The lens is the part of the eye that refracts light onto the light-sensingretinaat the back of the eye. How Does It Work? sdigital / Getty Images Clear lens extraction may interest the same people who typically undergo elective refractive surgery such as LASIK. Lens Replacement Surgery Delivery The surgery is very similar to traditionalcataract surgery. There is one difference, however....
Leptin is a hormone that makes you feel full. Leptin was only discovered in 1994, and scientists are still working to understand what leptin’s role is. Over time, that can lead to obesity. Carol Yepes / Getty Images This article covers leptin, what contributes to leptin resistance, and leptin’s role in obesity. Carol Yepes / Getty Images What Is the Function of Leptin? Leptin is a hormone thats released by fat cells and processed in the brain....
Leptomeningeal disease may also be referred to as carcinomatous meningitis or neoplastic meningitis. Diagnosis is usually made with a combination of an MRI andspinal tap. Symptoms The symptoms of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis can vary significantly, and often include numerous neurological problems. Verywell / Emily Roberts Doctors use the term “multifocal deficits” to describe the variety of symptoms that may occur. For example, a person may have symptoms (described below) of encephalopathy as well as a radiculopathy....
Leqvio (inclisiran) and Repatha (evolocumab) are prescription injectable medications used to treat high cholesterol. They work to help reducelow-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or “bad” cholesterol. To do this, they both target the PCSK9 protein but in slightly different ways. Maskot / Getty Images Maskot / Getty Images What Is Leqvio? Unlike other injectable cholesterol lowering medications, Leqvio must be administered by a healthcare professional in the clinic. After the initial injection, subsequent injections should be given three months later and then every six months....
A rash can also develop with advanced leukemia or as a result of leukemia treatment. Other skin-related symptoms can include nodules, blisters, easy bruising, pale skin, and skin infections. This article discusses the causes and symptoms of leukemia rashes and other skin changes. Verywell / Ellen Lindner It also covers how each is managed or treated. Verywell / Ellen Lindner What Skin Symptoms Occur From Leukemia? In someone with leukemia, these cells are misshapen and nonfunctional....
Leukemiasandlymphomasare often grouped together because they are both blood-related cancers that originate in lymphocytes. Leukemia and lymphoma can have similar symptoms, including fevers, fatigue, and frequent infections. However, they do also have symptoms that make them distinct from each other. Verywell / Jessica Olah Verywell / Jessica Olah How Are Leukemia and Lymphoma Different? Leukemiaandlymphomaare both blood cancers that can produce some of the same symptoms. They originate in different parts of the body, however, and the risk factors are also different....
Leukopeniais when you have an abnormally low number of white blood cells (leukocytes). Treatment depends on what caused leukopenia. Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images What Is Leukopenia? Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images Leukopenia refers to an abnormally low concentration of leukocytes in the blood. The acceptable range of white blood cells varies depending on age and gender assigned at birth. Leukopenia is not a life-threatening issue on its own. Causes of Leukopenia A number of issues can lead to a low white blood cell count....
In medicine, there are four levels of care: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. Primary care involves consulting with yourprimary care provider. Secondary care refers to seeing a specialist such as anoncologistorendocrinologist. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health Tertiary careis specialized care in a hospital setting such asrenal dialysisor heart surgery.Quaternarycareis an advanced level of specialized care. This office is your first stop for most of your symptoms and medical concerns....
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (also known asPDE5 inhibitors) are a class of drugs commonly used to treat ED. Two drugs in this class are Levitra (vardenafil) and Viagra (sildenafil). This article will review important information about both medications. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Levitra is no longer available as a brand-name drug in the United States. How Do Vardenafil and Viagra Work? PDE5 inhibitors, including vardenafil and Viagra, work in the same way....
Scoliosis can affect the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar portions of the spine. In people with a straight spine, the column is generally located at the midline area. Scoliosis symptoms, based on postural changes, point toward the diagnosis. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Levoscoliosis refers to a spinal curvature that bows out to the left. In a similar way, dextroscoliosis symptoms are based on spinal curvature to the right....
Treating your underactive thyroid gland with thyroid hormone replacement medication is essential for your body to function. This, however, is not without debate within the medical community. If too much levothyroxine is given (called T4 over-replacement), this is called t4 induced thyrotoxicosis. dardespot / Getty Images Keep in mind, though, that this side effect is rare. If it does occur, it can usually be easily fixed with a dose adjustment....
