Living Well with Epilepsy
People with epilepsy can lead healthy, productive lives. Life with epilepsy can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier.
People with epilepsy can lead healthy, productive lives. Life with epilepsy can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier.
Let family and friends know what to expect and how to react when you have a seizure. This helps keep them calm and you safe. Here are some pointers for loved ones.
Duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to get images of your blood vessels. Your healthcare provider may want to do a duplex ultrasound to find out if you have any problems with the vessels that carry blood to and from the major organs in your body.
Duplex ultrasound is a type of ultrasound that makes 2 kinds of images. First, it creates pictures of your blood vessels. Then, it makes graphs that show the speed and the direction of blood flow through the vessels.
Protecting your neck from injuries and pain involves practicing good posture and body mechanics.
These self-care treatments can help ease your neck pain.
Problems, such as poor posture, injury, and wear and tear, can lead to neck pain.
Hydronephrosis is swelling of a kidney due to a backup of urine. It may be mild, moderate, or severe. Often, the condition is not serious. For many children, the problem goes away with time. In some cases, treatment is needed. Read on to learn more.
Your child has been diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This condition affects the urinary tract. VUR isn't painful. And it can be treated or managed. In some cases, children even outgrow the condition. Your child's health care provider will tell you more about choices for your child.
Hypospadias means your child's urethra doesn't reach the tip of the penis. So the opening of the penis is in the wrong place. Surgery can fix this. It can also be done to correct how the penis looks. Learn about the different surgery methods, and what to expect.