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A Rare but Vaccine-Preventable Bacterial Infection Diphtheriais a bacterial infection that commonly affects the nose and throat. A characteristic sign of a diphtheria infection is a thick, hard, grayish coating inside your throat. The widespread use of diphtheria vaccines has reduced the incidence of the disease worldwide. Between 2017 and 2022, the number of cases reported annually has hovered between around 8,000 and 23,000. Diphtheria can start similarly to a normal respiratory infection with mild flu-like symptoms....

Not Every Disability Will Qualify You Not everyone who is eligible for Medicare is65 years and older. People with disabilities factor into this equation. Definitions of disability can vary from person to person but Medicare guidelines leave no room for interpretation. Maskot / Maskot / Getty Images Someone must be incapacitated for the long term. You will meet disability criteria for Medicare eligibility only if you fall into one of the following three categories....

Many factors contribute to leg cramps, so it can be challenging to prevent them. However, specific supplements for leg cramps may help manage them. This means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. AsiaVision / Getty Images Supplements target underlying causes or provide relief from leg cramps. Options includesupplements to relax musclesor forrecovery. Supplements are generally most effective when used to address a nutrient deficiency; some nutrient deficiencies cause leg cramps....

A number of diseases mimic the symptoms ofrheumatoid arthritis(RA), anautoimmuneform of arthritis. These include bacterial joint infections, inflammatory diseases, other autoimmune diseases, andother forms of arthritis. Ruling out conditions that mimic RA is central to thediagnosis of RA. Verywell Health / Hilary Allison This article describes 14 conditions that mimic rheumatoid arthritis along with comorbid conditions that commonly occur alongside RA. Verywell Health / Hilary Allison Did You Know? Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis(OA), is a degenerative joint disease that can be similar to RA....

Guidelines for universal HIV testing have existed for a long time now. However, many people do not get tested for HIV on a regular basis. These are the individuals in the earliest stages of HIV infection. Don Bayley / E+ / Getty Images However, they will not be picked up on many standard antibody-based HIV tests. Therefore, such straightforward early HIV infection diagnoses are somewhat unusual. These people already have antibodies against the virus....

You may want to keep a food journal to record what you eat and how you feel. This typically means ingesting onlyclear liquidsfor a few days. These foods are easily digestible and will help you avoid irritating the colon and facilitate healing. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health These include: When Can I Return to a Normal Diet? It may take two to four days for your diverticulitis symptoms to improve....

Diverticulaare small pockets that can form in thecolon (large intestine)in areas of intestinal wall weakness. They can cause bleeding. They don’t cause other symptoms unless they become infected and/or inflamed. Verywell When this happens it is known as diverticulitis. Even with symptoms, most cases of diverticulitis can be treated at home. However, complications can occur, sometimes requiring treatment in the hospital. Verywell/ Mira Norian Verywell Symptoms of Diverticulitis Abdominal pain is the most commonsymptom of diverticulitis....

As some people age, their large intestinal walls may weaken and bulge out to form small pockets. These pockets are called diverticula.When they become infected, it’s calleddiverticulitis. Diverticulitis treatment ranges from short-term diets to medications, hospitalization, and even surgery. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images In this article, learn more about diverticulitis treatment options. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images Uncomplicated or Complicated Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis complicationsinclude: How Is Diverticulitis Diagnosed? For people with a history of diverticulitis or continuoussymptoms, other health conditions must also be ruled out....

Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) anddiverticulitisare both diseases that affect your digestive system. Diverticulitis is an inflammation of diverticula (little “outpouchings”) in the wall of the colon. It is possible to have both IBS and diverticulitis. Hero Images / Getty Images This article discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments used for diverticulitis and IBS. What Is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is commonly confused withdiverticulosis. Diverticulosis refers only to the presence of these pouches in the colon, with no inflammation or infection involved....

Diverticulitisandulcerative colitismay have similar symptoms, but they are different conditions. Both conditions can affect the large intestine (the colon and rectum). Diverticulitis happens when bulges in weakened areas of the lining of the colon (called diverticula) become infected. Verywell / Zoe Hansen People have can both conditions at the same time, but they have different causes. Learn more about the differences between ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis. confirm to see a healthcare professional for a diagnosis so you could receive the proper treatment....

Dizziness and nausea are two symptoms that often happen at the same time and aren’t usually serious. The symptoms may be due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, pregnancy, or motion sickness, for example. VioletaStoimenova / Getty Images 1. VioletaStoimenova / Getty Images Sometimes, these crystals come loose and begin to float around in the inner ear. When otoconia move out of place, BPPV can occur. This condition causes vertigoa spinning sensation that results in feeling nauseous and dizzy....

There are several possible benefits of DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol). DMAE is sometimes used in lotions, creams, and other skincare products and supplements for mood and cognition. There’s not enough compelling research to recommend it for any condition. It was removed from the market in 1983 because there was not enough evidence that the drug was effective. However, DMAE is available as a dietary supplement. Reach out to a healthcare professional for guidance before beginning any new supplements....

MS disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are medications that disrupt these misguided attacks. DMTs are available in three different formsinjections, oral therapies, andIV infusions. Most are approved to treat relapsing forms of MS in adults. The Good Brigade / Getty Images This article will compare the numerous DMT options available, including their unique side effect profiles. The Good Brigade / Getty Images DMT vs. Symptom Management DMTs are drugs to improve the long-term outlook of the condition....