Every part of your body, including your heart and your brain, needs oxygen to work. Oxygen is carried in the blood. Blood vessels called arteries carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Both heart attack and stroke are due to problems in the arteries. The same factors that cause heart disease can make you more likely to have a stroke.
The earlier treatment for a stroke is started after symptoms begin, the more likely you are to survive and recover. Here is what you can expect during treatment.
A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or leaks. A blood vessel on the surface of the brain bursts (hemorrhages). This spills blood into the surrounding tissue. This type of stroke often happens suddenly, with little warning.
If you have a chronic lung disease, you may have trouble sleeping. Here are some tips to help you sleep better.
Having too much amniotic fluid in your uterus during pregnancy is called polyhydramnios. Learn why this happens and how to manage it.
Read on to learn about oligohydramnios, including causes, diagnosis, and how to manage it.
Acute salpingitis is infection of the fallopian tubes. These 2 tubes carry the eggs from the ovary to the uterus. Pelvic pain is the main symptom of acute salpingitis.
Severe nausea and vomiting that doesn't let up during pregnancy is not normal and can result in dehydration and weight loss. Learn about what you can do.
A pilonidal cyst is found near the tailbone or top of the buttocks crease. It may look like a pit or small depression. In some cases, it may have a hollow tunnel (sinus tract) that connects it to the surface of the skin. This sheet tells you more about pilonidal cysts and how they're treated.
Costochondritis is inflammation of a rib or the cartilage that connects a rib to your breastbone (sternum). It causes tenderness, and sometimes chest pain may be sharp or aching, or it may feel like pressure. Pain may get worse with deep breathing, movement, or exercise. In some cases, the pain is mistaken for a heart attack. Despite this, the condition is not serious. Read on to learn more about the condition and how it can be treated.