Extend your affected arm in front of you with your palm facing down. Bend back your wrist on your affected arm, pointing your fingers up. With your other hand, gently bend your wrist farther until you feel a mild to medium stretch in your forearm. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times. Repeat steps 1...
A wrist splint can be worn to support the wrist while holding it firm and still (immobilize it). A good wrist splint should: Be comfortable, washable, durable, and easy to remove. Keep the wrist in a neutral position. The wrist is generally in a neutral position when you are holding a glass of water, with the thumb in...
A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It stabilizes the wrist in a straight and sometimes slightly bent-back position. A wrist splint can be worn to support the wrist while holding it firm and still (immobilizing it). A good wrist splint should: Be comfortable, washable, durable, and easy to...
A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It stabilizes your wrist in a straight and sometimes slightly bent-back position. Wearing a wrist splint minimizes pressure on the median nerve and allows you a period of "relative rest" from movements that make carpal tunnel syndrome worse. Think about these...
Inflammation or small tears in a tendon ( tendinopathy) can cause wrist pain. Although tendinopathy is a different condition than carpal tunnel syndrome, both can respond to the same home treatment tips. Gently warm up your wrists and fingers before you begin an activity. Fan open your fingers. Stretch your wrists...
Discusses basic types of advance directives. Covers living will and medical power of attorney to appoint a health care agent. Explains when and why advance directive is needed. Lists steps in preparing one.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, birth control, depression, endocrine disorder, menstrual problem.
X-rays are a form of radiation, like light or radio waves, that can be focused into a beam, much like a flashlight beam. Unlike a beam of light, though, X-rays can pass through most objects, including the human body. When X-rays strike a piece of photographic film, they can produce a picture. Dense tissues in the body...
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. This is a picture of a normal chest X-ray of a woman showing the air-filled spaces of the lungs and the more solid gray shape of the heart. The lungs and heart are normal in size and shape.
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho Figure 1 shows a normal hip. Figure 2 shows osteoarthritis of the hip with loss of cartilage, narrowing of the joint space (the space between the bones), and bone spurs.
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 is an X-ray of a normal knee with normal space between the bones of the upper and lower leg. Figure 2 shows bone spurs and a narrowed joint space caused by osteoarthritis.
Figure 1 courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 2 courtesy of Paul Traughber, MD, Boise, Idaho. The X-ray on the left shows a normal foot. The X-ray on the right shows a foot with advanced rheumatoid arthritis. Cartilage and bone are worn away, and the bones of the toes have moved out of their...
Figure 1 courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 2 courtesy of Paul Traughber, M.D., Boise, Idaho. The X-ray on the left shows a normal hand. The X-ray on the right shows a hand with advanced rheumatoid arthritis. "Bone erosion" means cartilage and bone are worn away. "Bone displacement" means...
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. This X-ray of the belly shows two metal parts inside the bowel that were swallowed from a tongue piercing. The sharp stud could cause problems, while the blunt part is not likely to cause problems. Both parts are likely to pass in the stool.
A swallowing study is a test that shows what your throat and esophagus do while you swallow. The test uses X-rays in real time (fluoroscopy) and records what happens when you swallow. While you swallow, the doctor and speech pathologist watch a video screen. For a swallowing study, you will swallow liquid mixed with a...
Xeroderma pigmentosum is a group of rare skin disorders that makes the skin very sensitive to sunlight. The disease stops the body from repairing cell damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Children who inherit this disease have skin problems soon after birth. Changes in the pigment of the skin can...
How to Use It For prevention of dental caries (cavities), 7 to 20 grams per day are given, divided into several doses in candies or chewing gum. For prevention of ear infections, 1.7 to 2.0 grams are given fives times per day in gum, lozenges, or syrup. Where to Find It Xylitol occurs naturally in straw, corncobs...
Discusses laser surgery called YAG laser capsulotomy. Covers cloudiness that may happen after cataract surgery, sometimes called aftercataract. Discusses why surgery is done, how well it works, and risks.
Botanical names: Achillea millefolium How It Works A number of chemicals may contribute to yarrow’s actions. The volatile oil, which is rich in sesquiterpene lactones, and alkamides has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties in test tube studies. 3, 4 Animal studies have shown this herb can reduce smooth muscle...
Yeast infection means fungal overgrowth. Vaginal yeast infections are one of the most common reasons women seek healthcare. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Switch to cotton underwear Avoid the increased risks of yeast infection associated with nylon underwear and...
Primary Remedies Calcarea carbonica. When this remedy is indicated, burning and itching feelings may occur both before and after the menstrual period. Discharge from vaginitis is milky and acrid or thick and yellow. A person who needs this remedy is often chilly and stout, has a craving for sweets, and is easily tired...
What is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. This kind of yeast naturally lives on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it is called a yeast skin infection. Yeast skin infections tend to happen in skin-to-skin areas. These include the underarms, as well as...
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Yellow Disposition Plus Eye Flushing Seek Care Today Based on your answers, you may need care soon. The problem probably will not get better without medical care. If a chemical got in the eye: Contact your local poison control center or the national Poison Control hotline or online tool (1-800-222-1222 or...
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Botanical names: Rumex crispus How It Works Yellow dock contains relatively small amounts of anthraquinone glycosides, which may contribute to its mild laxative effect. 1 It is also thought to stimulate bile production. It is often used as a digestive bitter for people with poor digestion. No human studies have been...
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. It occurs mostly in Africa and South America. A vaccine is available that can prevent yellow fever. Symptoms of yellow fever usually appear suddenly and may include: Fever. Headache. Slow heartbeat. Yellowish skin (jaundice). Vomiting. Bleeding from...
