Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a potentially fatal respiratory illness caused by a virus found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of some rodents. People can become infected with the virus by breathing contaminated dust, touching an infected rodent or rodent urine or droppings, or being bitten by an...
What is hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS)? Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of some rodents. The illness is rare but can be deadly. What causes it? Most cases of HCPS in the U.S. are caused by one type of hantavirus found...
The roof of the mouth is known as the palate. The hard palate is the front part of the roof of the mouth, and the soft palate is the back part.
The effects of noise on hearing vary among people. Some people's ears are more sensitive to loud sounds, especially at certain frequencies. But any sound that is loud enough and lasts long enough can damage hearing and lead to hearing loss. In general, sounds above 85 decibels (dB) are harmful. But this depends on how...
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition that can cause an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It is also called Hashimoto's disease or chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. Hashimoto's thyroiditis develops when the body's natural defense system (immune system) makes antibodies that attack and over time destroy the...
Botanical names: Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus oxyacantha How It Works The leaves, flowers, and berries of hawthorn contain a variety of bioflavonoids that appear to be primarily responsible for the cardiac actions of the plant. Flavonoids found in hawthorn include oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs)...
Sniffling, sneezing, and wheezing? It must be pollen season. If you suffer from hay fever, you can find relief through a number of treatments. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Try butterbur To help with symptoms, take an herbal extract standardized to contain 8 mg of...
Primary Remedies Allium cepa. Indications for this remedy include watery eyes and a clear nasal discharge that irritates the upper lip, along with sneezing and a tickling cough. The person usually is thirsty, and feels worse indoors and when rooms are warm, and better in fresh air. . Arsenicum album. A burning, watery...
What are seasonal allergies? Allergies occur when your body's defense system (immune system) overreacts to certain substances. The immune system treats a harmless substance as if it were a harmful germ or virus. Many things can cause this to happen. Your allergies are seasonal if you have symptoms just at certain times...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: dandruff, ringworm, skin disease.
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows normal blood flow in the arteries on one side of the brain. Figure 2 shows a weak spot in a blood vessel (aneurysm) that is bleeding.
What to watch for after a head injury A minor head injury is sometimes hard to distinguish from a more serious injury to the brain even when there is no visible bleeding or injury on the outside of the skull. Check for the following changes immediately after a head injury: A significant change in the child's level of...
Other symptoms related to a head injury that may appear later include: Repeated episodes of feeling dizzy or lightheaded. Changes in mood or personality. For a baby or toddler, you may notice this as the child being a lot fussier than normal. Changes in the ability to concentrate and listen. Ringing in the ears.
Babies' heads are easily damaged, and their neck muscles are not strong enough to control the movement of the head. Shaking or throwing a baby can cause the head to jerk back and forth. This can make the skull hit the brain with force, causing brain damage, serious vision problems, or even death.
Briefly discusses head injuries in those age 3 and younger. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers tips on what to watch for during home treatment.
Briefly discusses common causes of minor and serious head injuries. Discusses possible head injury emergencies. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses common causes of minor and serious head injuries. Discusses possible head injury emergencies. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Symptoms of a serious head injury may include: Passing out. Becoming more and more drowsy, or hard to wake up. Cannot stop crying. New eye problems, such as a difference in the size of the pupils of the eyes or a droopy eye or an eye that moves differently than before. Unsteady walking or decreased coordination. Slurred...
Symptoms of a serious head injury may include: Passing out. Confusion. Extreme sleepiness. Unsteady walking. Slurred speech. A difference in the size of the pupils of the eyes. New vision problems.
Learn the basics about head lice, including self-care and prevention.
Adult head lice (or "louse" for just one) are approximately the size of a sesame seed and can vary in color from white to brown to dark gray. Louse eggs (nits) are much smaller and look like light gray or brown ovals that are glued to individual hair shafts. Head lice spread from one person to another through close...
Stamp out the scratching and discomfort caused by this common parasite. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Clean it up Keep head lice under control by thoroughly washing clothing, bedding, and personal hair care items regularly. Go herbal Try a shampoo or lotion...
Head lice and their eggs (nits) can be seen on hair, the nape of the neck, and behind the ears. They can vary in color from white to brown to dark gray. The eggs are tiny round or oval shapes that are tightly attached to the hair near the scalp and do not slide up and down on the hair. The adult louse is about the size...
Stand with a chair in front of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you can use them for support. Now stand with your feet together and your arms at your side. Move your head up and down 10 times. Move your head side to side 10 times. Move your head diagonally up and down 10 times. Move your head diagonally...
Headache clinics can evaluate and treat headaches. If your headaches become more severe and medicines aren't working, your doctor may refer you to a headache clinic for more intensive treatment. When you are looking for the right clinic, ask a few questions about the services provided—such as what types of specialists...
Keeping a headache diary may help you understand what types of headaches you get and what treatment works best for you. You also may be able to find out what your headache triggers are, such as certain foods, stress, sleep problems, or physical activity. Take your headache diary to your doctor. Together you can look at...
Good posture and good body mechanics can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles. If your headaches seem to be related to tension in this area, maintaining good posture during daily activities may help prevent headaches. Use good body mechanics all the time, not just when you have a headache...
Briefly discusses common types of headaches and their causes. Covers when a headache is an emergency. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Provides links to info about types of headaches and treatment. Covers tension and migraine headaches. Covers avoiding migraine triggers. Includes info to guide you through decision to take or not take medicines to prevent migraines.
Here are some examples of possible changes in your usual pattern of headaches : Headaches are worse than usual. You get headaches more often. The pain is in a different area. The pain feels different. The medicines you usually take for headaches no longer seem to work.
