Your Health Your Decision: 2016

Sunday, April 24, 2016

What does indigestion feel like? What are the symptoms of functional dys...

What are the symptoms of dyspepsia? What are the symptoms of functional dyspepsia? What does indigestion feel like?

Indigestion

This video explains indigestion. Indigestion is also known as dyspepsia. The video includes the following sections: what is indigestion, what are

symptoms of indigestion, what are the causes of indigestions, how is indigestion diagnosed, and what are treatment options for indigestion.

What is an Ulcerative Colitis? What are the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative Colitis

This video explains ulcerative colitis and how it can be treated. Included are the following sections: Anatomy, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and

Treatment Options.

What is an ulcerative colitis? What is the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease? What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis? Is

ulcerative colitis an auto immune disease?

What is a hemorrhoid? What Is The Cause of Hemorrhoids? How do you get h...

Hemorrhoid Surgery

This video explains hemorrhoid surgery. The video covers anatomy, symptoms and their causes, alternative treatments, and the

recommended surgical procedure. The video extensively discusses the reasonable risks and complications of the procedure and what to expect after

surgery.

What Is The Cause of Hemorrhoids? What is a hemorrhoid? Can you have hemorrhoids without pain? How do you get hemorrhoids?

Thursday, April 21, 2016

What does it mean when your tailbone hurts? Treatment of Tailbone Disorder

What does it mean when your tailbone hurts? What is the treatment for coccydynia? Can you break your tailbone? How long does it take for a bruised

tailbone to heal?

Tailbone Disorders

This video explains tailbone disorders. The tailbone is also known as the coccyx. The program includes the following sections: what is the tailbone,

what are general symptoms of tailbone disorders, what is coccydynia, what is pilonidal cyst and what is chordoma.

The tailbone is the small bone at the bottom of your backbone, or spine. Tailbone disorders include tailbone injuries, pain, infections, cysts and

tumors. You rarely break your tailbone. Instead, most injuries cause bruises or pulled ligaments.

What is Tourette's Syndrome ? What are the symptoms of Tourette syndrome...

This video explains Tourette's Syndrome. Tourette's syndrome is also known as Tourette syndrome. The video includes the following sections: what is

Tourette's syndrome, what are symptoms of Tourette's syndrome, what are the causes of Tourette's syndrome, what are risk factors for Tourette's

syndrome, how is Tourette's syndrome diagnosed, and what are treatment options for Tourette's syndrome.

What are the symptoms of Tourette syndrome? Is Tourette Syndrome Inherited? Can you get tourettes at any age? What is a tic?

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological condition (affecting the brain and nervous system), characterised by a combination of involuntary noises and

movements called tics.

It usually starts during childhood and continues into adulthood. In many cases Tourette's syndrome runs in families and it's often associated with

obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Symptoms of Tourette’s syndrome

Tics — sudden, brief, intermittent movements or sounds — are the hallmark sign of Tourette syndrome. They can range from mild to severe. Severe

symptoms might significantly interfere with communication, daily functioning and quality of life.

Tics are classified as:

Simple tics. These sudden, brief and repetitive tics involve a limited number of muscle groups.

Complex tics. These distinct, coordinated patterns of movements involve several muscle groups.Symptoms

Tics — sudden, brief, intermittent movements or sounds — are the hallmark sign of Tourette syndrome. They can range from mild to severe. Severe

symptoms might significantly interfere with communication, daily functioning and quality of life.

Tummy Tuck Surgery - Types, Procedure, Recovery & Risks

Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty

This video explains tummy tuck. Tummy tuck is also known as abdominoplasty or abdomen reduction. The program includes the following sections: what is

abdominoplasty, what is plastic and cosmetic surgery, what is a tummy tuck, what are alternative treatments of a tummy tuck, what to do and what to

expect before a tummy tuck, what to expect during the tummy tuck procedure, what to do and what to expect after a tummy tuck and what are the risks

and complications of a tummy tuck.

How do you Get Whooping Cough? What is the cause of Whooping Cough?

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How do you get whooping cough? What is the cause of whooping cough? Who should get the whooping cough vaccine? When do you get the whooping cough vaccine? Is there a cure for whooping cough?

This video whooping cough. Whooping cough is also called pertussis. The program includes the following sections: what are the lungs, what is whooping cough, what are the symptoms of whooping cough, when should you see a health care provider, how is whooping cough diagnosed, how is whooping cough treated and how can whooping cough be prevented.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B. pertussis). It mainly affects babies younger than 6 months old who aren't yet protected by immunizations, and kids 11 to 18 years old whose immunity has started to fade.

Whooping cough

Also called: pertussis

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Reflux means that stomach acid and juices flow from the stomach back up into the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach ( esophagus ). This

causes heartburn . When you have heartburn that bothers you often, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

Eating too much or bending forward after eating sometimes causes heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth. But having heartburn from time to time

doesn't mean that you have GERD. With GERD, the reflux and heartburn last longer and come more often. If this happens to you, be sure to get it

treated, because GERD can cause ulcers and damage to your esophagus.

What is GERD anyway?

How is GERD diagnosed?

First, your doctor will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your health. You may or may not need further tests. Your doctor may just treat your symptoms by recommending medicines that reduce or block stomach acid. These include H2 blockers such as famotidine (Pepcid) and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (Prilosec). If your heartburn goes away after you take the medicine, your doctor will likely diagnose GERD.

And what’s it got to do with heartburn?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid used for digestion repeatedly backs up, or refluxes, into the esophagus. GERD is also

known as acid reflux disease. Heartburn, often described as pain or burning in the chest, is a common symptom of GERD.

When you eat, millions of tiny pumps in your stomach produce the acid that helps you digest food.

A valve called the LES (lower esophageal sphincter)— opens between your esophagus and stomach to allow food and liquids to enter the stomach.

If the valve doesn't close all the way, or if it opens too often, stomach acid can move up into your esophagus and cause these symptoms:

Persistent heartburn

Stomach acid rising

Sour taste in the mouth

Burning in the throat

Pain or burning in the chest

Burping

Can GERD be a chronic disease?

Since heartburn and other symptoms of GERD affect different people in different ways, it's important to talk to your doctor. Only your doctor can

diagnose GERD and determine if there is any damage (erosions) to your esophagus.

Make managing your GERD easier

You can start taking control of your GERD symptoms with these

simple tips. They can help make a difference.

Avoid these potential trigger foods:

Chocolate

Fried and fatty foods

Peppermint and spearmint

Tomato-based foods

Coffee and other caffeinated drinks

Spicy foods

Onions

Citrus fruits

Alcohol

Eat small, frequent meals

Avoid eating 2–3 hours before bedtime

If you currently smoke, try to quit

Elevate the head of the bed