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Neutropenia is earmarked by low levels of white blood cells calledneutrophils. Neutrophils are abundant in people with healthy immune systems. Without enough neutrophils circulating in the blood, dangerous or fatal infections can result. Lorado / Getty Images This article will detail neutropenic precautions you might take that increase your safety from infection. Lorado / Getty Images What Are Neutropenic Precautions? If you have neutropenia, your body is unable to adequately fight off infection....

They are also calledpolymorphonuclear(PMN)leukocytes. Neutrophils can be assessed with a blood test. High or low levels can help diagnose some medical conditions. KATERYNA KON/ Science Photo Library / Getty Images KATERYNA KON/ Science Photo Library / Getty Images What Do Neutrophils Do? Neutrophils are the first punch in of white blood cell triggered to help fight against infection. They are nonspecific, meaning they respond to many antigens, not just one....

They play a pivotal role in how you feel and react topain. Pain resulting from any cause is messaged in this way. That way your brain can fully process the pain and eventually send communication back to block further pain signals. PhotoAlto / Odilon Dimiertty Images / Getty Images There are two main types of nerve fibers. Purves D, Augustine GJ.Nociceptors. Sunderland, 2001: Sinauer Associates. University of Texas McGovern Medical School....

Amylase and lipase aredigestive enzymesproduced by the pancreas. Abnormal levels of amylase and lipase are associated with a condition known aspancreatitis. The pancreas is a digestive gland located near the stomach. TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images The pancreas performs two important digestive functions: Making insulin and producing digestive enzymes. Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. Elevated amylase and lipase may be an indication of pancreatitis but does not cause pancreatitis....

A diverse group of skin conditions with a shared appearance Papulosquamousdisorders are a diverse group of unrelated skin conditions. Some of the most common papulosquamous disorders include psoriasis,lichen planus, and medication reactions. These patches may or may not itch. reanas / Getty Images The defining characteristic of papulosquamous disorders, however, is the sharp, distinct border of these lesions. Papulosquamous lesions can look incredibly similar to one another, which makes diagnosis tricky in some cases....

What Is a Delusion? A delusion is a false belief that a person insists is true despite evidence to the contrary. Brian Caissie / Getty Images What Are Paranoid Delusions? Brian Caissie / Getty Images Irritability, anger, and low moods are characteristics of someone suffering from delusions. It is not uncommon for them to report their untrue or highly exaggerated claims to professional authorities. Causes and Risk Factors There is no single cause for paranoid delusions....

Pathogens are what most people call germstiny organisms that cause diseases. There are different types of pathogens found all over the world. This article explains four of the most common types of pathogens. solarseven / Getty Images It also offers suggestions on how you might protect yourself from diseases they cause. How Pathogens Infect the Body Germs are divided into categories. Something similar happens when there are unsanitary bathroom conditions....

Peer support specialists are people with lived experience who have been through situations similar to those they support. FatCamera / Getty Images What Do Peer Support Specialists Do? These skills serve as a guide to people providing peer support services to others. FatCamera / Getty Images The five competencies exist to ensure peer support work is: Who Do Peer Support Specialists Help? Peer work is becoming a more established part of mental health and substance use services....

That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Getty Images What Are Pomegranate Supplements Used For? Abundant in polyphenols, pomegranates offer many potential benefits because of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of these micronutrients. Verywell / Getty Images However, more research is needed to support this benefit in humans. Some studies indicated that pomegranate juice reduces blood pressure in hypertensive and normotensive populations. Bacteria and Fungus Pomegranates have been used to treat infections for a long time....

A small hole in the ear Apreauricularpit is a tiny hole in front of the ear. Preauricular pits are common. In the United States, between .1% and .9% of babies are born with a preauricular pit. This article discusses preauricular pits, how they form, and possible complications of having a preauricular pit. Laura Porter / Verywell What Does a Preauricular Pit Look Like? It may appear only on one side or on both....

A medical lens used to treat cornea diseases Prokera is a medical contact lens. Prokera lenses are placed in the eye by an eye care professional. This article discusses how Prokera lenses work and what conditions they help treat. BioTissue It also covers how these lenses are inserted and what to expect in terms of outcomes and recovery. The amniotic membrane contains tissues with biochemical healing properties used in various surgical subspecialties....

Scalp infections are triggered by bacteria or fungi that enter thehairfollicles or skin of the scalp. Treatment for scalp infections will vary depending on the cause. This article discusses types of scalp infections, their symptoms, and how to treat them. Triocean / Getty Images They are often itchy andbecome sore, tender, and crusted. The cause of scalp folliculitis is not exactly clear. Treatment options may include: When to See a Doctor Some cases of folliculitis can cause scarring....

Cold season in the U.S. is typically fall and winter. As the weather warms up, the second most common cause of coldsnon-polio enterovirusesbecomes more active. This is why you might occasionally develop a summer cold. Hero Images / Getty Images Everyone experiences colds differently. However, most colds progress through five stages. Colds start with the incubation stage, when the virus enters the body and multiplies. In most cases, the cold will resolve within seven to 10 days....