Predominantly neurologist will likely diagnose migraines based on your medical history, symptoms, and a physical and neurological examination. However, your doctor may want to do a brain scan to rule out other causes of headaches, such as a brain tumor or bleeding in the brain. Below tests are helpful in diagnosing headache: MRI: An MRI scan uses a powerful magnetic…
Mouth ulcers also called canker sores. They are normally small, painful lesions that develop in your mouth or at the base of your gums which makes eating, drinking, and talking uncomfortable. Women, adolescents, and people with a family history of mouth ulcers are at higher risk for developing mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers aren’t contagious and usually go away within one…
An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not classically harmful to your body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They can include certain foods, pollen, or pet dander. Our immune system’s work is to keep you healthy by fighting harmful pathogens. It does this by attacking anything it thinks could put your body in danger.…
A bilirubin test measures the levels of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin) is a yellowish pigment that is made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin passes through the liver and is eventually excreted out of the body. Bilirubin is made in the body when the hemoglobin protein in old red blood cells is broken down. The…
What Is Leprosy? Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and skin areas around your body. Leprosy has been around since ancient times. Outbreaks have affected people on every continent. But leprosy, also known as Hanson’s disease, isn’t that contagious. You can catch it only if you come into…
The HbA1c test is a blood test that provides information about your average levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar, over the past 3 months. The HbA1c test can be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.1 The HbA1c test is also the primary test used for diabetes management. The HbA1c test is sometimes called the hemoglobin A1C,…
Turmeric for pain and inflammation Turmeric has been used, primarily in South Asia as a part of Ayurvedic medicine. When it comes to proven medicinal purposes, the golden spice may be best for treating pain — specifically pain associated with inflammation. Several studies have found that curcumin is responsible for turmeric’s “wow” factor. In one study, people with arthritis pain…
A white blood cell (WBC) count test measures the number of white blood cells in your body. This test is often comprised of a complete blood count (CBC). The term “white blood cell count” is also used more generally to refer to the number of white blood cells in your body.· There are several types of white…
A lot of times, the new resolutions only last a few days or weeks, and they are thrown by the wayside by the beginning of February. This year, let’s set our goals and stick to them! Follow these tips to help you be the best you can be. Ø Be Realistic Making a realistic resolution is one way to ensure…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. What Happens During CPR? The person giving CPR — called a rescuer — follows three main steps,…