When your body has too many of these proteins, they easily pass from your bloodstream into your urine. Bence Jones proteins are also referred to as M-proteins or light chains. It can also lead to only one bang out of cell becoming cloned. Evgen_Prozhyrko/Getty Images The light chains formed by these cells are made up of many copies of the same small antibody parts. There are two types of light chains: kappa, and lambda....

Both short-acting 2-agonists (SABAs) and long-acting 2-agonists (LABAs) play importantbut differentroles in asthma management. Verywell / Hilary Allison What Do 2-Agonists Do? SABAs work quickly and are used to haltasthma attacksand otherasthma symptomsright away. Verywell / Hilary Allison The most common SABA is albuterol. SABAs are often called rescue inhalers. LABAs are daily medications used to control chronic symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

Biologic medicationrefers to any pop in of medication that is derived from living organisms. Biologic medication used to treatpsoriasiscomes in injection or infusion form. Autoimmune conditions produce widespread inflammation throughout the body, causing elevated levels of cytokines, or inflammatory proteins. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health How does biological treatment different from other psoriasis medications? Biologics function differently from systemic drugs (which impact the entire immune system). Your doctor will then decide if the benefits of taking biologic medication for psoriasis outweigh the potential risks....

This article discusses the meaning of “euthymic mood” and how it relates to bipolar disorder. It also goes over some management strategies for people with bipolar disorder. Verywell / Tara Anand What Does Euthymic Mean? Verywell / Tara Anand It is often associated with the phases of bipolar disorder between manic and depressive episodes. A euthymic mood is that time between major depressive, manic, or hypomanic episodes. These phases may be short, or they could last years....

For people with diabetes, this balance is thrown off due to problems withinsulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps keep blood glucose levels stable. Intype 1 diabetes, the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or does not produce insulin at all. Intype 2 diabetes, it produces too little insulin and/or the body isn’t able to use it properly. The same is true forgestational diabetes, a temporary form of the disease that develops during pregnancy....

Body doubling may help people with ADHD work around these difficulties. Well also explore other treatments for ADHD symptoms. Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images What Is Body Doubling? Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images It involves working alongside another person while completing tasks like homework and household chores. There isnt enough clinical research on body doubling for ADHD to explain how exactly this productivity method works. ADHD paralysis is an intense feeling of overwhelm or overstimulation....

Box breathing is a simple yet powerful relaxation technique that can be practiced anywhere at any time. Ivan Pantic / Getty Images How Box Breathing Works Breath is vital to health. How you breathe affects your entire being. Ivan Pantic / Getty Images When youre at rest and relaxed, your heart rate decreases. Breathing techniques that help withstressand overall wellness focus on varying the inhale and the exhale. How to Practice the Box Breathing Technique The box breathing technique is simple and easy to learn....

Developing bronchitis while pregnant is unlikely to harm your fetus, but serious complications are possible. If you’re pregnant and you have symptoms of bronchitis, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider. This article goes over the symptoms, causes, and potential complications of bronchitis while pregnant. LittleBee80 / Getty Images Viral infections can disrupt this balance by causing changes in inflammation, immune cells, and more. Secondary bacterialpneumoniais a common complication of bronchitis....

C- section scarmassages can aid healing and improve scar appearance. It is important to wait to begin massage until your healthcare provider gives you the go-ahead. About one in three women in the United States deliver their babies via C-section. Michael Nesterov This article will describe the benefits of C-section scar massage and how to do it properly. Michael Nesterov Should I Massage My C-Section? One such way to do this is through scar massage....

Some Medicare estimates forcataract surgeryare slightly less. Specific costs vary depending on the lens throw in, other underlying eye issues, and surgical technique. Cataract surgery is covered byinsuranceandMedicare, but specific costs will vary. FG Trade: Getty Images Some credit cards do offer interest reductions for specific medical costs. Reach out to your credit card company to see if you qualify. Types of Procedure Four main surgical techniques are used for cataract surgery....

The term “cellulite” describes pockets of fat deposits that collect just below the surface of the skin. This can cause the skin to have a dimpled or lumpy appearance. However, there are treatments that can improve its appearance. Datacraft Co Ltd / Getty Images This article explains what cellulite is, what causes it, and the available treatment options. What Is Cellulite? Cellulite consists of deposits of fat surrounded by fibrous connective tissue....

FG Trade / Getty Images What Causes Cervical Vertigo? Research into the exact causes of cervical vertigo is ongoing. The primary cervical vertigo symptomsneck pain anddizzinessoften go hand in hand. FG Trade / Getty Images The most common of these are: What Are the Symptoms of Cervical Vertigo? If associated with whiplash or a neck injury, they may come on long after the initial injury. What Is the Treatment for Cervical Vertigo?...

This article will discuss the symptoms and possible causes of CP/CPPS. It will also go through the diagnosis process and potentially similar medical conditions. Common treatments for CP/CPPS are also discussed. Korrawin / Getty Images Causes It’s unclear what causes CP/CPPS in males. Your healthcare provider will need to do a thoroughmedical history and physical examinationto determine the cause of your symptoms. In addition to a history and physical examination,laboratory testsare also performed, such as aurinalysisand urine culture....