Posts

Using Water and Non-Water Enemas Safely Enemasare used to relieveconstipationwhen laxatives or dietary measures aren’t working. A cleansing enema also is used to clear out the colon before a colonoscopy or other test. Intraditional Chinese medicine, retention enemas may be used as part of treatment. Illustration by Nusha Ashjaee for Verywell Health It will also offer alternative ways to reduce constipation. The fluid is administered into the rectum and large intestine through the anus....

The final few weeks ofpregnancybring excitement and many changes as your body prepares forlaborand delivery. One of those important steps for your baby is when they move into position in your pelvis. When your baby drops closer to the birth canal, it is called engaged. Triocean / Getty images Triocean / Getty images What Is Engaged? During those final few appointments before you deliver, your healthcare provider will monitor your babys position....

skaman306 / Getty Images When Is Enhertu Used for Breast Cancer? The length of time people receive treatment varies, with seven months being the midrange treatment. Some side effects may be life-threatening, so it is essential to receive care immediately. skaman306 / Getty Images More severe side effects include heart and lung problems. Talking with a healthcare professional about any new or worsening symptoms is essential. Talk to your oncologist or healthcare team if you think Enhertu may be a promising treatment for you....

Vegetables, fruits, and fish are some foods that can help. Tomatoes Tomatoes are high in the plant compoundlycopene, which is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect the body fromfree radicals(unstable molecules that can damage DNA and other cell structures). milan2099 / Getty Images More research is needed to verify the effects of omega-3 fats on prostate health. Oysters Oysters are high inzinc. Some researchers suggest that zinc may play a role in BPH in relation to testosterone....

In some cases, more than one condition occurs at the same time. Both conditions can cause an enlarged uterus. Certain enlarged uterus symptoms are specific to PCOS, in addition to pelvic pain and discomfort from bloating. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health These include: Complications An enlarged uterus due to cancer can lead to serious health complications. Diagnosis An enlarged uterus can be detected during a pelvic exam. If your uterus is enlarged, your gynecologist may order additional testing to determine the cause....

Entomophobiais an irrational and persistent fear of bugs. Illustration by Theresa Chiechi for Verywell Health What Is Entomophobia? An irrational fear of insects is formally known as entomophobia, although it is sometimes also calledinsectophobia. Illustration by Theresa Chiechi for Verywell Health This can make outdoor activities and situations very stressful. A fear of insects is considered a specific phobia. The fear experienced with a specific phobia is considered out of proportion to any actual danger in each context....

Entropion is a condition in which the eyelid, usually the lower one, turns inward toward the eye. This can lead to several uncomfortable symptoms, from pain toblurry visionand infection. Entropion is treated with surgery to turn the inward-curved eyelid outward. ARZTSAMUI / Getty Images Entropian surgeries are quick and associated with few complications. In most cases, once entropion is treated with surgery, it does not come back. This article explains the types of entropion, the symptoms this condition causes, and how it’s treated....

Enzymes are substances in the body that cause and speed up crucial chemical reactions. Enzymes function is to help trigger bodily processes ranging from digestion to blood clotting to growth. There are many types of enzymes, and most enzymes are proteins. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health They do this by facilitating chemical reactions. Sometimes, the cells must undergo a chemical reaction to keep your body stable and functioning....

This is the first time the EPA has imposed national standards on these forever chemicals. Most Americans have PFAS in their blood, and the chemicals pollutemore than 80%of U.S. waterways. I really thought this day would never come. by sonmez / Getty Images Communities that have been burdened with PFAS-contaminated drinking water have waited nearly a decade for action from the EPA. Within five years, they must use PFAS filtration systems or implement other solutions to reduce toxicity....

It will become regulation after a voting period of 60 days. Key Takeaways This article was originally published on June 24, 2022. Why Are PFAS Dangerous? Getty Images PFAS are a class ofmore than 12,000chemicals commonly used because they can resist water, heat, and grease. Thats something that regulators should be concerned about. Its something that consumers should be concerned about. And it should be spurring even more action to try and address our exposures to these chemicals....

It is used to treat radiating nerve pain from the low back, middle back, or neck. The steroid suppresses the immune system and, by doing so, reduces inflammation and the associated pain. A “pinched nerve” is the term commonly used to describe the condition. Dan Bayley / Getty Images Traditionally, the shots were administered without any special equipment. Transforaminal injections are those that enter the spine at a diagonal direction along the path of the nerve root....

Epilepsyandmigraineare complex brain disorders, and having one increases your chance of having the other. Despite being distinct conditions, epilepsy and migraine share several features, including triggers, symptoms, and treatments. These similarities perhaps provide insight into how the two disorders are connected. PeopleImages / Getty Images This article explores the relationship between epilepsy and migraine, including how they can be managed simultaneously. A migraine may even trigger a seizure in rare instances....

Medications that treatepilepsyvary based on the key in of seizure disorder. There are two main types of epilepsy drugs: narrow-spectrum anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and broad-spectrum AEDs. Your healthcare provider may prescribe one or multiple AEDs, depending on your specific seizure disorder. Getty Images /Bloomberg/ Contributor Carbamazepine Carbamazepine, marketed under the brand name Tegretol, is used to treat epilepsy. It is also approved to treat pain associated withtrigeminal neuralgia. Carbamazepine works by reducing the amount of sodium that can pass through the cell membranes in your brain....