Like other injuries, broken bones require the proper treatment to ensure a speedy recovery. Though doctors recommend plenty of rest, physical activity is a vital component. If left untreated, fractures may take months or years to heal and, in some cases, never fully heal. Luckily, a few methods are available to stimulate a non-healing fracture.To [...]
The symptoms of congestive heart failure vary from person to person, depending on the stage they’re in. The underlying causes also affect how heart failure progresses and may include other medical conditions and lifestyle factors. No cure is available, though treatments are available to slow the progression.Cardiac care and rehabilitation is often recommended to slow [...]
The ACL is a ligament in the front of the knee connecting the thigh and shin bones. Twisting or bending the knee too far often causes ligament tears, resulting in ACL knee instability. Failure to treat the issue may result in recurrent knee injuries, tears, swelling, and pain. Functional impairments and muscle weakness are also [...]
After an injury, the body has some ability to regenerate damaged nerves. Though a full recovery is possible, regrowth can be slow and doesn’t always meet expectations. Healing depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury and treatment consistency.Although diet and other treatments play an essential role in recovering damaged nerves, other methods [...]
Although mucus is a natural substance found throughout various parts of the body, health issues can arise when mucus production becomes excessive, thick, not clear, and healthy or altered in consistency. That is how mucus causes discomfort, breathing, vision, gastrointestinal and other difficulties. Though often from illness or allergies, eating certain foods may cause [...]
Injuries result from accidents, falls, sports, or medical conditions. No matter the cause, injury rehab is crucial for those of all ages to recover. The proper therapies use specialized techniques and medical equipment to speed up healing and help individuals regain their abilities and restore emotional and mental health. Trained professionals customize treatment plans [...]
While most spinal birth defects are rare, an abnormal opening in the back can have significant long-term health challenges. In medical terms, the condition is referred to as spina bifida, a form of neural tube defect which causes the neural tube not to close properly.The degree to which it can impair motion and independence will [...]
Have months passed since your surgery and you’re still experiencing pain and fatigue? It could be that you’re suffering from post-surgical syndrome. Aside from these physical symptoms, it can also affect your emotional well-being and cause you to feel depressed.The chances that you develop prolonged surgery side effects though, can be reduced. Medical treatment doesn’t [...]
Whether wounds are from surgical procedures, accidents, or injuries, they go through the same recovery stages. When something interrupts those stages, the result is slower healing and a higher risk of chronic issues or infection. To reduce the chances of such problems, learning the three worst mistakes causing delayed wound healing is essential.To prevent complications [...]
Heat affects the brain in more ways than one. From irritability to memory loss to increased risk to commit suicide, the impacts can range from mild to severe.People suffering from headaches, foggy brain, neurological diseases, like dementia and Alzheimer’s, in particular must take extra special care. They’re often at risk for heat-related illnesses like heat [...]
