Verywell / Jessica Olah What Is an Enlarged Heart? Cardiomegaly describes a heart that is a larger size than what is typical. It can happen to parts of the heart or the entire heart. Verywell / Jessica Olah Your heart may become enlarged if you have a condition that puts it under a lot of stress. It is a manageable, but potentially serious health issue. The life expectancy for someone with an enlarged heart varies according to what is causing the condition....
Dysphoniaalso known as “hoarseness"refers to having difficulty making sounds when attempting to speak. It is most frequently because of a problem with a person’svocal cordsorlarynx. But that doesn’t always explain why you’ve lost your voice. Kittiphan Teerawattanakul/EyeEm/Getty Images That doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s something serious. 2018;158(1_suppl):S1-S42. doi:10.1177/0194599817751030 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.What is spasmodic dysphonia? Johns Hopkins Medicine.Muscle tension dysphonia. Cleveland Clinic.Vocal cord nodules, polyps & cysts: treatment & prevention....
They are commonly used in certain dishes found in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Some studies also suggest that consuming sesame seeds may help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, too. Most of these studies included people who already had high cholesterol and/or high triglyceride levels. Nikolay Stefanov Dimitrov BG / istockphoto In some studies, sesame seeds did not appear to have a significant effect on cholesterol and triglyceride levels....
ECT is generally offered when other treatments are ineffective or there is a need for rapid response. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter What Is Shock Therapy? Shock therapyalso known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)is a medical treatment involving electrical stimulation of the brain. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter There are a few theories, however. Neurons send electrical signals back and forth. These signals tell the brain to release specific chemicals. When the brain undergoes ECT, an increase in beneficial neurochemicals like serotonin or dopamine may be released....
Animal-based research indicates maca root supports balancing of estrogen and progesterone. Because maca root is a food, the risks associated with consuming it are low, Khamba said. Maca Root Powder vs. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images. Capsule: Does It Matter? Maca is mostly sold in the U.S. as a powder or capsule. It probably doesnt make much difference how you consume it. Often, when in capsule form, maca root is combined with something else....
Symptoms and signs of depression have different meanings. The way you experience depression can differ based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, and more. How Do You Know If You Have the Signs of Depression? Depression is much more than just “feeling sad.” The symptoms and signs ofdepressioncan be emotional, psychological, physical, and social. You do not need an official depression diagnosis to seek or begin treatment. Emotional Emotional depression symptoms relate to your feelings and moods....
Silvadene cream (silver sulfadiazine) is a prescription-only topical medication for treating and preventingsevere burnwounds. This article explains how Silvadene works and how to use it. It also goes over the potential side effects and effectiveness of Silvadene. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin It’s been widely prescribed for more than 50 years. Silver has been used in wound care for centuries. Today, silver-infused wound dressings and other products are popular because they have solid and broad infection-fighting qualities....
The treatment for asinus infectiondepends on the punch in of sinusitis and the source of the inflammation or infection. For example, you might needantibioticsto help clear up a bacterial sinus infection. Acute sinusitis may last up to four weeks, while a chronic case may last for months or longer. Verywell / Tim Liedtke Some people also get recurrent episodes of sinus inflammation. Prescription Steroid Medications Steroid nasal sprays open up the nasal passageways by relieving inflammation....
Mohs surgeryis an additional option to reduce scarring. The treatment of melanoma also includes surgery, but typically with a wider excision. A team of doctors will work with you to determine your best skin cancer treatment plan. Verywell / Emily Roberts Surgery to remove the tumor is the standard treatment, but numerous other options are available as well. This is frequently done for smaller basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers....
Hormone changes may alter the nature of a pregnant womans sleep. For those who have an underlying sleep disorder, these conditions may worsen. Moreover, there are many sleep problems that first appear in life during pregnancy. JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty Images These changes affect many aspects of the body and brain, including mood, physical appearance, and metabolism. The hormone changes also affect the pattern of sleep orsleep architecture....
The effects of sleep deprivation have been well studied. Sleep deficiency is also linked to a higher chance of injury in adults, teens, and children. Sleep deprivation can happen in one night or over weeks, months, or even years. noa images / Photodisc / Getty Images How Much Sleep Do I Need? Older adults (age 65 and up) may only need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Not getting the sleep you need negatively affects your physical and mental health in several ways....
In an unexpected association, sleep seems to have profound effects on children and their ability to grow normally. But how exactly do sleep problems affect growth hormone release in children? Whatsleep disordersmight predispose a child to being shorter or gaining excess weight? Getty Images The answers may surprise you and fortunately, effective treatments may lead to a growth spurt. Growth hormone is secreted during the night during specificsleep stages. Deep, non-REM sleep that occurs early in the night seems especially important for its secretion....
When you think of the long-term effects of smoking, you often think of lung disease and cancer. However, smoking can adversely affect other aspects of your health including your heart health. Cigarettes contain a host of toxins, including a particularly reactive chemical compound called acrolein. Erik Jonsson / EyeEm / Getty Images Acrolein is a yellow, foul-smelling vapor that is produced by burning plants, like tobacco. It is also man-made and is so poisonous that it is used in both pesticides and chemical weapons....
