What is a Chest CT Scan: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of x-ray technology that is capable of giving a more detailed images of the chest than a standard x-ray can. A CT scan produces images that include the bones, muscles,...
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What is Cortisone Injection: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...friction between the bones. Reducing the amount of cartilage in a joint can have drastic effects. Therefore, cortisone injections are usually only recommended after performing a variety of tests to...
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...pain bruising cough diarrhea or constipation dizziness fatigue (low energy) fever Fluid retention and bloating mild upper respiratory infection such as the common cold nausea pain in your bones, joints,...
What is Parathyroidectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...condition, such as high calcium levels, kidney stones, bone loss, and kidney failure. Another benefit of parathyroidectomy is that it is a relatively safe and minimally invasive procedure. Furthermore, the...
What is Preeclampsia?
...and vomiting Pain in the upper right abdomen, just below the ribs or behind the breastbone A pain feeling like heartburn that cannot be alleviated by antacids Feeling of great...
What are Pain Reduction Exercises: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...cope with it by doing the following: Improves pain threshold Improves joints and muscles flexibility Strengthens the body Boosts the production of dopamine and other endorphins Prevents bone loss and...
What is a Pressure Ulcer?
...on the skin. Typical locations for pressure sores are the heels, ankles, hips, and over the tailbone. Elderly people and bed- or wheelchair-bound are at risk of developing this condition....
What is Reactive Arthritis?
...particularly the knees Enthesitis: an inflammation of the site where bone connects to ligaments, tendons, or other connective tissue pain, swelling, and local tenderness most commonly affecting the back of...
Insertion and Removal of Pacemaker Pulse Generator: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
Definition & Overview A pacemaker is a small electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin, just beneath the collarbone, to help manage abnormal or irregular heartbeat or arrhythmias....
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...treatment is tailored to people experiencing knee cracking, popping, and bone-on-bone knee grinding, as well as discomfort from joint pain or injuries such as torn ACL, MCL, LCL, and meniscus....