What Causes a Tattoo Allergy? Tattoo ink contains several ingredients and chemicals, and you may be allergic to any one of them. Substances like iron oxide, mercury sulfide, ferric hydrate, aluminum, and manganese are only a few of the ingredients that may be included in the ink, depending on the color. An allergy to any of these substances can cause an allergic reaction once the ink gets into your skin....
While PERT is an effective and safe treatment for EPI, determining the ideal dosage of this prescription medication can be a challenge and take time, according to an article published in November 2019 in the Journal of the Pancreas, because response to the treatment can vary widely from person to person. The article notes that the main reason PERT may initially seem to be ineffective in some cases is that the dose is inadequate or ill timed, meaning more enzyme is needed or the drug isn’t being taken at the right moment to work as it should....
Diabetes: Its Beginnings The first known mention of diabetes symptoms was in 1552 B.C., when Hesy-Ra, an Egyptian physician, documented frequent urination as a symptom of a mysterious disease that also caused emaciation. Also around this time, ancient healers noted that ants seemed to be attracted to the urine of people who had this disease. In 150 AD, the Greek physician Arateus described what we now call diabetes as “the melting down of flesh and limbs into urine....
I’m not talking about the usual sort of damp and chilly we might complain about here. No one here can remember a single day in June that it didn’t rain at some stage, and most of us put either the heating or the fire on more than once in July. Even an early August heatwave that warmed the rest of the island seemed to leave us behind: As the midlands warmed, the air heated and rose, which sucked in the cool Atlantic mist and kept us in jumpers (sweaters to our American readers) for weeks....
RELATED: How to Get Involved in Heart Health Awareness Month This Heart Month has seen even more focus on prioritizing heart health, not only because heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, but also as experts begin to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with cardiovascular disease. Teaming up with Lipton Tea, the Singing Surgeons released their second EP, Put a Little Love in Your Heart, this February, to inspire people to take care of their hearts in easy, accessible ways....
Instead of giving up your potato cravings altogether, consider exploring the white potato’s more nutritious counterpart: the sweet potato. These orange spuds can help regulate glucose, or blood sugar, while also offering important antioxidants to ward off chronic diseases, among other benefits. The Top Reasons Sweet Potatoes Are Good in a Diabetes Diet The sweet potato is gaining increased attention among people with diabetes, thanks in part to its low glycemic index (GI) rating....
But if your medication stops working or isn’t working as well as it used to, don’t keep quiet. The sooner you bring this to your doctor’s attention, the sooner you can make adjustments to your treatment plan and get back on track. Making Sense of Psoriatic Arthritis Medications Early diagnosis and treatment is key to controlling your psoriatic arthritis and preventing disease progression. Psoriatic arthritis treatment options include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Your doctor might first recommend NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, to help control inflammation, pain, and stiffness when they occur....
“When I started treating rheumatoid arthritis about 30 years ago, we were limited to relieving pain and swelling with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids," says Stuart Kaplan, MD, chief of rheumatology at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, New York, and a partner in Rheumatology Consultants, LLP. “Today, we can change the course of this disease with newer treatment options.” That said, it’s important to understand the differences between these RA treatment options....
Most often cellulitis affects the dermis, the layer of the skin below the top layer (the epidermis) that contains connective tissue, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and other structures. Sometimes cellulitis penetrates below that layer and affects muscle tissue or even bone. (2,3) Cellulitis usually begins with a break in the skin, such as a scratch, cut, or other wound, says Edidiong C. Kaminska, MD, a Chicago-based dermatologist....
In the article, which was published in the March 2018 edition of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, authors from the Endocrine Society and Avalere Health, a Washington, DC–based national healthcare advisory firm, analyzed various materials regarding hypoglycemia, including 31 articles, 20 clinical guidance documents, and more than 50 clinician and patient tools. Their aim: to understand the prevalence of hypoglycemic episodes among people with type 2 diabetes and the corresponding health consequences....
Some people with cancer will undergo many different types of treatment; others may have just one. Your healthcare team will help you decide which options are best for your particular condition. The Most Common Cancer Treatments Generally, three main types of therapies are used for cancer. These options are sometimes given together, or they may be used separately. They include: Surgery About 60 percent of cancer patients will undergo some type of surgery as part of their treatment....
Even though there is a wide spectrum of possible symptoms, severity, and duration in an MS flare, knowing what causes an exacerbation and what to expect if you have one can help you navigate the unpredictability of the disease. Damage to the myelin and to the underlying axons interrupts or stops the transmission of nerve impulses between the brain and other parts of the body, resulting in the signs and symptoms of MS....
With DCIS and LCIS, cancerous or precancerous cells are confined to the ducts or lobules of the breast. They typically don’t cause any obvious signs or symptoms. Some cases of DCIS and LCIS will lead to full-blown invasive breast cancer, which means cancer cells spread to nearby tissues and can potentially travel to other parts of the body. But other stage 0 cancers won’t cause you any harm. That’s why treatment and management of these conditions is tricky....
“The whole-foods diet is not closely defined — there’s a big gray area,” says Caroline Susie, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Dallas. “The idea is to consume minimally processed foods as close to their natural state as possible.” Chronic Disease Prevention Chronic Disease Management Weight Loss Improved GI Health A Stronger Immune System “Tread lightly if you have a history of disordered eating,” adds Susie....
Infant botulismFoodborne botulismWound botulism Infant botulism, the most common form, occurs after a baby consumes the bacterial spores, typically by eating contaminated honey. It’s most often diagnosed in babies aged 1 year and younger (infants’ digestive systems aren’t mature enough to move the botulism-containing honey out of their body quickly). Foodborne botulism is caused by consuming foods contaminated with the botulinum toxin — most commonly home-canned vegetables, cured pork, smoked or raw fish, honey, and corn syrup....
Hair turning prematurely gray or whiteEyelashes or eyebrows losing color and turning whiteChange of color in the retina of the eye, noted a study published in the November–December 2019 issue of the Indian Dermatology Online Journal Color loss in the nose and mouthInflammation of the ears or eyes, leading to hearing loss and vision problems, according to NIAMS Where skin spots appear, how widespread the condition becomes, and how much it will progress vary from person to person....
For example, hormonal changes that occur during menstruation and pregnancy can trigger more UC symptoms, and UC, in turn, can cause problems such as yeast infections, body image issues, and more, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Here are nine facts about UC that women should know, plus tips and information to manage the condition. 1. Menstrual periods may aggravate your UC. More than half of women say their IBD symptoms get worse when they’re on their period, according to a study of more than 1,000 females published in January 2018 in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases....
These abnormal sensations can include numbness, tingling, pain, and itching, as well as the feeling of insects crawling, water dripping, wetness, pressure, and vibration in particular areas of the body. RELATED: Phantom MS Symptoms However, these sensations have nothing to do with the skin. Rather, they are due to damage to parts of the brain that receive signals from the nerves that supply sensation to the skin. “Your skin may feel like it’s burning, but you haven’t burned your skin....
From the time Rhondell Domilici was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 12, she committed herself to living a “normal” life — participating in activities, going out with friends, striving to achieve success in both school and work. But a social life paired with the demands of living with a chronic condition left her wiped out by week’s end. Even in high school, she’d go to bed after dinner on some Friday nights and sleep in all weekend, recouping her energy for the following week....
At the same time, though, PWID have become the group of people most likely to be denied highly effective treatments, called direct-acting antivirals (DAA). This has been in large part due to wide-ranging misperceptions around substance use disorders. If you’ve been turned down for access to DAAs, understand why — and then take steps to advocate for yourself and get the treatment you need. An Unparalleled Drug for HCV For most people with hepatitis C, the gold-standard treatment is a course of a DAAs....
