You've probably never had an allergy test before, but your physician recommends one after a recent reaction to something that didn't go well with your body. Ok, so you don't know what to expect, and it's making you so anxious. Well, we will break it down for you with a few tips on how best to prepare for allergy testing.
1. Relax
Yes, you read that right-relax. Honestly, getting an allergy test is not the worst medical procedure you'll ever experience.
Read More
Does your child have one or more blister-like sores that have some yellow color to them and that seem to be crusting over? Chances are your child is suffering from impetigo. This is a skin infection caused by certain strains of staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria. It is quite common in children and may appear on the face, legs, buttocks, or even the arms. Impetigo is relatively easy to treat, but it does need to be treated by a doctor to ensure it does not spread.
Read More
Every case of scoliosis is different. Some cases do not require treatment at all, and they either correct themselves or perpetuate without causing any symptoms. Other cases can be corrected, at least to a certain degree, by having the patient wear a brace for about a year or so. Still other cases require surgery.
How do you know whether a case of scoliosis requires surgery? Well, there are a few factors to consider.
Read More
Most people think of a colonoscopy as a test for colon cancer. And indeed, this is one of the primary reasons to get a colonoscopy. It allows doctors to spot cancerous and pre-cancerous growths so they can remove them, hopefully before your condition gets too serious. However, cancer is not the only condition that can be detected in a colonoscopy. Here are three other conditions that this test can reveal.
Read More
The human body contains a large number of different hormones, each of which affects it in different ways. For example, testosterone produces a large number of masculine features that are common in many men. However, women with a higher than average amount of this hormone in their systems may struggle to feel normal and may need replacement therapy to help.
High Testosterone Can Be Upsetting for Many Women
Every woman has some testosterone in their bodies but at much lower levels than men.
Read More
