Verywell Health: What signs do you look for when making a wet AMD diagnosis? Fluorescein angiography, where a special dye highlights leaking vessels, may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Combining reported symptoms with these clinical findings allows for a more accurate diagnosis. AndreyPopov / Getty Images How do they help you make (or rule out) the diagnosis? Eye drops to dilate the pupils will be instilled.
Julie Bang / Verywell Verywell Health: How do environmental and lifestyle factors impact skin conditions? Dr. Woolery-Lloyd: One of the biggest environmental factors for skin disease isstress. For acne, the greatest environmental factors aredietand stress. Julie Bang / Verywell Theres significant data to show that high-sugar diets, dairy, and whey may influence or exacerbate acne. There are also many studies that show that stress influences acne. Eczema also gets worse with stress, particularly the symptom of itching....
She currently operates a private practice in Lafayette, CA, which opened in 2009. And when it comes to diabetes management, ignorance is not bliss. There is hope, however. Zoe Hansen / Verywell Early detection may mitigate these risks and give people tools to manage their conditionor fully recover. Verywell Health: How does a person get diagnosed with punch in 2 diabetes? Dr. Lee: Typically, people get diagnosed with punch in 2 diabetes at an annual physical....
She owns Corpus Christi Allergy Associates in Corpus Christi, Texas. Millions of people in America live with asthma, which can impact their participation in daily life. Verywell Health: How can asthma impact daily activities? Zoe Hansen / Verywell Verywell Health: How can daily living situations impact asthma risk? Kids who inhale secondhand smoke from parents who are smokers can also be at increased risk for developing asthma. Verywell Health: How can asthma treatment impact daily life?...
He is also a cofounder and practicing dermatologist at the Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology in Colorado. There are lots of creative ways that patients can address psoriasis. One simple way to start is to focus on skin moisturizing. Olga Kalacheva / Getty Images We know that dry skin is likelier to itch than moisturized skin. We also know that scratching the skin can cause psoriasis to flare in some patients....
This article is part ofUterine Fibroids and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Access to care can be a major issue with fibroids. Thepain and other symptoms that fibroidscan cause will only get worse if left untreated. Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell Verywell Health: What are the biggest obstacles to getting the proper care for fibroids? Dr. Shepherd:There is a healthcare disparity with fibroidsmore African American women and women of color have them....
This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell Verywell Health: What are the challenges with getting HIV care? Dr. Shepherd: The biggest challenge is access to care. Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell Once someone isdiagnosed, the first question is: What do we do now? How do we get that person effective and efficient care? That creates a challenge of access. So the HIV stigma continues to be a major barrier to treatment....
This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Verywell Health: What are the first steps I should take to address my risk for heart disease? Dr. Shepherd: Adequate change takes one small step at a time. Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell Its important to remember this, because disease doesn’t happen overnight. If so, then we can start to see real change. It all starts with how we, as healthcare providers, communicate the necessary interventions and lifestyle habits....
Where you live and work can make a difference, too. Occupational exposure to certain dusts and chemicals in the workplace can cause adults to develop asthma later in life. Air pollution in urban spaces and smokingor exposure to secondhand smokecan irritate the lungs and trigger symptoms. Zoe Hansen / Verywell What are the main risk factors for asthma? Dr. Khan: The biggest risk factor is probably your genetic predisposition. Some of the smaller factors that are still pretty important are things like pollution levels and smoke exposure....
She owns Corpus Christi Allergy Associates in Corpus Christi, Texas. Symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Verywell Health: Physically, what can happen to the body if asthma is not controlled? Verywell / Zoe Hansen Dr. Molina: Asthma is an inflammation. Its a chronic condition, and its an inflammation of the airways. Verywell Health: What is the public health impact of uncontrolled asthma? Dr. Molina: There are a lot of people suffering from asthma....
She currently operates a private practice in Lafayette, CA, which opened in 2009. The good news is key in 2 diabetes is manageable with the correct regimen. However, people can develop further health complications or life-threatening conditions when its not. Zoe Hansen / Verywell Verywell Health: What are some of the complications that can result from throw in 2 diabetes? Dr. Lee: Many complications can result from bang out 2 diabetes....
This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Dr. Velarde’s clinical interests include heart disease in women and other populations along with preventive care. Verywell Health: What heart disease risk factors should people be aware of? Julie Bang / Verywell Another major factor is stress.Especially during thepandemic, everyone was feeling some level of stress. It forced us to reevaluate our lives, values, and our relationships....
This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Dr. Velardes clinical interests include heart disease in women and other populations, as well as preventive care. Verywell Health: What lifestyle actions should people take to improve their heart health? Julie Bang / Verywell Dr. Velarde: Theres a whole list of healthy lifestyle actions we can recommend. I always start by telling my patients to be proactive....
