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Your doctor will discuss your options for treatment, based on the type of uterine cancer you have as well as other factors. Basically, the choices may include: SurgeryHormone medicationChemotherapyRadiationA combination of the above Uterine Cancer Surgery The main treatment for endometrial cancer is a hysterectomy, the removal of both the uterus and the cervix (the lower end of the uterus, near the vagina). In this surgery, the surgeon may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy)....

Every person with diabetes is unique, so each treatment plan is individualized — what’s best for one person may not be ideal for another. “Nothing about diabetes is one size fits all,” says Chauntae Reynolds, PharmD, CDCES, a spokesperson for the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists based in Indianapolis. “There are so many different components that go into selecting a plan that’s appropriate for one person, such as lifestyle, culture, and financial situation,” she says....

Alcohol Red wine is a well-known migraine trigger, but other alcoholic drinks can also cause a migraine. Weather changes Even small decreases in barometric pressure can cause a migraine, according to a study published in December 2015 in the journal SpringerPlus. If weather is a trigger for you, ask your doctor if you should take medication at the first sign of change in the atmosphere. Bright light It’s believed that light “turns on” certain cells that can trigger pain....

There are more than 30 types of staph bacteria, but the most common is Staphylococcus aureus, according to MedlinePlus. (1) About 30 percent of healthy adults have S. aureus in their nose, and about 20 percent have it on their skin, notes the Merck Manual. (2) Most of the time, staph doesn’t cause a problem. But if the bacteria spreads deeper into your body, you can develop a serious, or even life-threatening, infection....

Bird flu is transmitted to humans when these viruses, which are part of a group called avian influenza A viruses, travel from the saliva, mucus, or droppings of an infected bird into a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth. Humans can become infected by breathing in the virus, which can survive in air droplets or dust, or touching a surface that’s harboring the virus and transferring it to eyes, nose, or mouth....

Humans contract Ebola from infected animals. After the initial transmission, the virus can be passed on through contact with body fluids. Since Ebola was discovered in 1976, several outbreaks have occurred, primarily in Africa. The most severe outbreak happened between 2014 and 2016, causing more than 11,000 deaths, mostly in three countries in West Africa. The virus has flared on and off since then, including the second-deadliest outbreak in 2018 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 2,000 deaths....

In most cases, fifth disease isn’t a serious illness and will go away without treatment. However, if you or your child has an underlying medical condition that may increase your risk of complications, such as a weakened immune system or sickle cell anemia, or if you are pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Medication Options AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofenAntihistamine to relieve itching An important note: Never give a child or teenager aspirin when they are ill with a virus, as it can increase the risk for Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious disorder that can cause brain and liver damage....

Hypoglycemia occurs when glucose dips to 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or lower. (1,2) Both people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk for blood sugar fluctuations compared with people without the diseases because their bodies either don’t make enough insulin or can’t use it properly. Insulin is a hormone that ferries glucose to cells and muscles for energy. In general, people with type 1 diabetes don’t make enough insulin, while people with type 2 diabetes still make insulin but have what’s called insulin resistance, where their cells are resistant to the hormone....

Bone pain, most often in the spine, pelvis, or ribsThrombocytopenia, or low levels of platelets in the blood, which can cause increased bruising and bleedingBone fracturesFatigueWeaknessFrequent infectionsWeakness or numbness in the legsExcessive thirstConstipationNauseaLoss of appetite Learn About The Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma Age Multiple myeloma is most often diagnosed in adults over age 65.Gender Men are at a slightly higher risk than women.Race Black Americans are almost twice as likely to get multiple myeloma as white Americans....

The exocrine component is made up of ducts and small sacs at the ends of the ducts. These produce enzymes that help the body break down and digest food — especially fats — in the small intestine.The endocrine component is made up of clumps of cells located throughout the pancreas. These secrete hormones that play various roles in regulating the body’s metabolism. One of the most critical of these hormones is insulin, which helps control glucose levels in the blood....

When the tonsils have an immune response to potential foreign invaders, such as bacteria or another type of infection, they can become engorged or enlarged, says James Henri Clark, MBBCh, a physician and an assistant professor of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. This type of infection of the tonsils is called tonsillitis. (2) Red, swollen tonsilsWhite or yellow coating or patches on the tonsilsSore throatDifficult or painful swallowingFeverEnlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neckA scratchy, muffled, or throaty voiceBad breathStomachache, particularly in younger childrenStiff neckHeadache...

The symptoms of tardive dyskinesia can include frowning, lip smacking, rapid eye blinking, and tongue movements — and according to a study published in 2014 in the journal Neurotherapeutics, the condition affects approximately 700,000 people. People with a mild form may not notice their movements or be bothered by them, according to Frederick Charles Nucifora, Jr, DO, PhD, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore....

But chronic anger can increase your heart-attack and stroke risk. Before you can address your anger issues, it helps to first determine your anger type. Here are seven common anger profiles, as well as tips for managing your feelings of hostility. Passive Anger If deep down you’re ticked off, but you haven’t said so out loud or you haven’t acknowledged it yet, you may have passive or resistant anger. Sometimes manifesting itself as sarcasm or making passive aggressive statements, this type of anger is difficult to identify and can wreak havoc on your health....

Some assessments can be quick and painless, while others are time-consuming and uncomfortable. Your physician can tell you what tests are appropriate for your situation. Common Tests Used to Make the Vertigo Diagnosis After asking about your symptoms, documenting your health history, and performing a general physical exam, your doctor might suggest one or more of the following tests: Dix-Hallpike Maneuver The Dix-Hallpike maneuver is commonly used if your doctor suspects you have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) — the most common cause of vertigo....

RELATED: Everything You Should Know About the Potential Risks and Benefits of Keto One question mark around the diet, however, is whether or not it does your exercise any favors. “We have very little evidence that says the ketogenic diet is better for anything exercise-wise,” says Andy Galpin, PhD, an associate professor of kinesiology at California State University in Fullerton. Though for some types of exercise, it might affect performance more than others....

This news doesn’t bode well for the United States, where, historically, the same flu tends to enter the country later in the year. Last month, the chief medical officers of the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and American Lung Association hosted a panel to discuss the upcoming wave of the flu and what Americans can do to combat it. “We’re concerned that this may be the worst flu season that we’ve seen in the last year or two,” says Albert Rizzo, MD, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association....

Your nails can reveal a lot about your general state of health, so it’s important to recognize the signs of healthy nails, as well as abnormalities that could indicate a medical problem. Not sure what’s normal and what’s not? Here are some clues to help you determine what healthy nails look like, and when there could be a problem, according to the Mayo Clinic. Signs of Normal Nails Uniform in colorSmooth with no grooves or pitsAttached to the skinWhite lunula (“little moon”) just above the cuticle...

But nothing prepared her for the sucker punch of cancer at the age of 46. It was 2018. “I’d gone to the emergency room for a simple urinary tract infection,” Witt says, “and they found a tumor in my kidney — a fairly sizable solid mass.” Almost four years have passed since that day, and the now 50-year-old Carlsbad, California resident is in remission and on a mission urging others to tune in to their bodies....

“During the pandemic, I felt happier than I ever have,” she says. “I’m a big introvert and homebody, so it’s not surprising that I’m not excited about getting back to my go-go-go life of pre-pandemic times.” As the COVID-19 crisis ramped up in the United States, Johnson and her husband focused on making their lives smaller, she says. That meant quitting their expensive gym and building a workout space in the garage....

Exercise has many well-established heart benefits, including lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. For heart disease patients, regular exercise can also help improve blood flow, prevent heart attacks, and promote what’s known as cardiorespiratory fitness — or how easily the circulatory system supplies muscles with oxygen. What’s less clear, however, is the exact type of exercise that can best help heart disease patients improve their functional mobility so it’s easier for them to navigate daily life....