The idea of losing your vision can be scary. After all, you rely on your vision every day. Among those, 43 million are blind, and 295 million have moderate to severe visual impairment. Verywell / Michela Buttignol Some vision loss happens suddenly. Verywell / Michela Buttignol Cataracts Acataractis a clouding in the lens of your eye. Eye surgeons can remove cataracts.Cataract surgeryis one of the most common surgeries performed in the U....
Most patients experience one or more minor complications that resolve quickly. Pain is to be expected and can be managed with medication. If you need them, your surgeon may also prescribe stronger pain medications. Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health Anesthesia Side Effects People respond differently toanesthesia. Some wake up easily and with no unpleasant symptoms. Others wake confused, agitated, or nauseated. It is much easier to prevent this issue with medication than it is to treat it....
Food allergiesoccur when your bodys immune system mistakenly reacts to a specific food as a dangerous foreign substance. Food allergies are common, affecting 20 million Americans. A typical allergic reaction to food and other substances is itching. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Sometimes, just touching particular foods can lead to itching. In 2023, sesame was added as the ninth major food allergen. Soy Soybeans are a member of the legume family....
Verywell / Zorica Lakonic Oral allergy syndrome(OAS) is a key in of food allergy. People with OAS are sensitive to specific types of pollen as well as the foods related to those pollens. OAS is sometimes also called Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome. Verywell / Zorica Lakonic What is Oral Allergy Syndrome? Most people are familiar withcommon food allergiesto things like peanuts, shellfish, tree nuts, etc. However, it is also possible to have less common allergies to things likecitrusorcelery....
It can lead to significant loss of function and may interrupt normal work and recreational activity. Therefore,physical therapy after a fractureis often very important. Many people wonder if abroken leg and a fractured legmean the same thing. Nick Veasey / Getty Images Leg fractures are almost always due to trauma to the body. Falling, athletic injuries or motor vehicle accidents can all cause a bone in your leg to break....
It also regulates the menstrual cycle and supports reproductive health. In males, estrogen levels remain steady after puberty and may slowly increase with age as testosterone levels decline. Blood estrogen levels are measured in picograms per milliliter (pg/mL). Guido Mieth / Getty Images What Causes High Estrogen Levels? Testing can help determine whether your estrogen levels are too high. Treatment varies depending on your diagnosis and may include medications, lifestyle modifications, or surgery....
Some common household substances are poisonous to humans. When mixed together, some chemicals become toxic; others can be hazardous even when used as directed. Mixing Bleach and Ammonia It’s a very bad idea tomix bleach and ammonia. shcherbak volodymyr / Getty Images Mists, vapors and/or gases from cleaning chemicals can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms may include burning eyes, sore throat, coughing, trouble breathing and wheezing. Chemicals in some cleaning products can cause asthma or trigger asthma attacks....
The teenage years can be a confusing time. Teenage bodies are changing from child to adult and emotions are often all over the place. Common illnesses among teenagers are somewhat unique as well. Brianna Gilmartin / Verywell Brianna Gilmartin / Verywell The Common Cold There’s a reason thatthe coldis called common. It is the most commonly occurring illness in the world. Most people who get the flu describe it as feeling like they have been hit by a truck....
If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. Identifying Bacteria Bacteria are tiny, so small that they cannot be identified without a microscope. Once the punch in of bacteria is identified, the sensitivity is determined. Andersen Ross / Photographer’s Choice / Getty Images These types ofinfectionsare typically treated with one or more IV antibiotics. diffis treated with a specific antibiotic such as vancomycin or fidaxomicin....
When friends and family know howpsoriasisaffects you, they are better able to offer you support. Psoriasisflare-upsare not always obvious to others. General Strategies People with psoriasis overwhelmingly feel that their condition affects their quality of life. Verywell / Cindy Chung Not knowing can be stressful for them, too. Living with Plaque Psoriasis Here are some tips to help you explain psoriasis to family and friends. Be Honest and Calm There will be times whenpsoriasis symptomsworsen....
This variety of classes can help individualize medication treatment to address a person’s specific needs. This article will discuss the types of medications used to treat MDD. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call911. Getty Images / Bloomberg / Contributor What Is the Most Effective Medication for Major Depressive Disorder? This analysis looked at 16 antidepressant medications, seven psychotherapies, and five combinations of antidepressant and psychotherapy treatments....
Headaches, Mood Changes May Result from Phototherapy Light can have profound effects on our ability to sleep. It may impact the ease in which we fall asleep and wake in the morning. You may find that the light is irritating and something you simply feel compelled to avoid. Chris McGrath / Staff / Getty Images This may lead to looking away from the light excessively and intolerance that shortens the treatment period....
When used on its own, metformin is often extremely effective in controlling blood glucose (sugar). This article explains how metformin works and signs that the drug may no longer be working. It also outlines some of the available options should metformin fail to control your blood sugar. AzmanL / Getty Images Its main function is to stop the liver from releasing too much glucose into the blood. People withtype 1 diabeteswho haveinsulin resistancecan also use it....
