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Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor affecting the nerves that run from the inner ear to the brain. When these cells begin to grow and multiply at an abnormal rate, an acoustic neuroma can occur. Acoustic neuroma is more prevalent if you haveneurofibromatosis punch in 2(NF2). BSIP / UIG / Getty Images If you are diagnosed with NF2, your risk increases to 2 out of 10,000 people. In either case, acoustic neuroma tends to occur between 50 to 70 years of age....

Acrophobiais a persistent and intense fear of heights. People with acrophobia will experience panic and sudden anxiety in situations involving heights. This article discusses acrophobia. ruizluquepaz / Getty Images It explains the common symptoms that accompany a fear of heights and how acrophobia is diagnosed and treated. ruizluquepaz / Getty Images What Is Acrophobia? Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Women are more likely to experience acrophobia than men. Symptoms of Acrophobia The main, defining symptom of acrophobia is fear of heights....

These behaviors are most commonly associated withrapid eye movement (REM) behavior disorder(RBD). Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images What Is REM Behavior Disorder? REM behavior disorder is a parasomnia that is associated with sleep behaviors that occur out of REM sleep. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images In this state, the muscles are usually paralyzed so that dream enactment cannot occur. Those afflicted are typically middle-aged or older and are more commonly men....

Diagnosis and Treatments of Different Forms of Synovitis Synovitis isinflammationof thesynovium, which is the lining of a joint. Symptoms associated with synovitis include joint pain, joint swelling, redness, and warmth. In the absence of inflammatory disease, synovitis is usually brought on by overuse of a joint. Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images Synovitis is also a feature of various types ofinflammatory arthritis. With inflammatory arthritis, signs of synovitis are usually detectable during a physical examination....

After amastectomy(breast removal surgery), rest is important to avoid post-surgery complications. However, movement is essential to your treatment andrecovery after surgeryand should start as soon as possible. But you should limit more extreme activities during recovery. yacobchuk / Getty Images yacobchuk / Getty Images Self-Care Activities Self-care activities are important aspects of your recovery. Driving Most people can resume driving six weeks after surgery. Exercise may also help preventlymphedema, a common complication post-mastectomy....

Acupressure is said to help with a range of conditions, from motion sickness to headache to muscle pain. This article explains the procedure of acupressure massage and how pressure points are used. It discusses the safety and side effects of acupressure, as well as research on acupressure benefits. Garo / Phanie / Getty Images Garo / Phanie / Getty Images How Does Acupressure Work? Acupressure is thought to treat blocked energy, although it remains uncertain exactly what acupressure does....

Acupuncture benefits may include pain management, stress relief, and physical and emotional well-being. Research into the benefits of acupuncture is mixed. Acupuncturists insert thin needles into specific points throughout the body. Science Photo Library - ADAM GAULT / Getty Images This is believed to help balance the bodys energy, causing a reduction or resolution of symptoms. This article explains acupuncture’s benefits and the potential side effects. It will also cover what conditions acupuncture may be used for....

Acupuncturefor back pain is a complementary therapy that’s often used alongside more conventional medical treatments. Fear of Needles? That said, more high-quality acupuncture research is needed. miljko / Getty Images How Many Sessions Do I Need for Therapeutic Relief? A typicalacupuncture sessioninvolves puncturing the skin with anywhere from five to 20 needles. People usually have between one and three, 1530 minute weekly sessions for 612 weeks to get therapeutic relief....

Acupuncturefor weight loss is a needle-based alternative therapy that may help some people lose weight. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Acupuncture needling can stimulate connective tissue, which affects blood circulation, nerves, and the immune system. Katherine Hanlon / Unsplash This is thought to promotehomeostasis(equilibrium of physiological processes) and self-healing. The needles used for acupuncture are thin and designed to work effectively without causing pain or bleeding....

There are many causes of shortness of breath, and they are treatable. Symptoms Most people describe this symptom as a subjective sensation of difficulty with breathing. Some people also describe a sensation of chest tightness. Mortortion / Getty Images Serious causes can be accompanied by other symptoms. Some of the causes of shortness of breath can be life-threatening and need immediate medical attention. Medical Terms You will see different terms used related to shortness of breath....

Acutegastritisis the sudden inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It can causestomach painand discomfort that goes away in time. Irritation can lead to inflammation and pain. boonchai wedmakawand / Getty Images It will also cover holistic and standard medical treatments. boonchai wedmakawand / Getty Images What Does Acute Gastritis Do to the Stomach? Acute gastritis happens when the stomach lining is irritated and becomes inflamed. When the lining is not able to protect the stomach, an ulcer can form....

Kidney problems can develop suddenly or over a long period of time. The rapid loss of kidney function is calledacute kidney injury (AKI). It is typically due to an event like dehydration, blood loss, or a urinary tract obstruction. LightFieldStudios / Getty Images In some people, CKD can lead to end-stage renal disease, in which the kidneys completely cease functioning. Difference Between Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease Thekidneysfunction as the body’s filtration system....

In the United States, nearly 20,000 cases of AML are diagnosed annually, most of them in adults. Around 12,000 people die of AML each year. Unlike otherforms of leukemia, which tend to strike the young, AML typically affects adults over 65. Getty Images/LWA/Dann Tardif/Blend Images Among this age group, the five-year survival rate is relatively poor, hovering at around 5%. While the disease mostly affectswhite blood cells, some forms of the disease attack other cell types....