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… People who chronically overeat may have a common eating disorder called compulsive overeating. It is … that food helps soothe upset feelings. The disorder may occur when others make repeated negative comments about a … These reactions can set off a binge. Recovery Different approaches to help people with this disorder include: …

… There is one on each side of your uterus. The ovaries store your eggs (ova). They also make the hormone estrogen. … Torsion can happen to a healthy ovary. But it most often occurs when an ovary has a cyst or tumor on it. The mass can … important that surgery be done as quickly as possible to restore blood flow. Lack of blood flow for some time can kill …

… xerostomia (pronounced ZEE-roh-STOH-mee-uh). It’s more commonly known as dry mouth. Xerostomia can lead to problems … be causing your dry mouth, they might suggest you take a different one. Your doctor can also help you treat a health … better. Use saliva substitutes. You can buy these at a drugstore in the dental care section. Or your doctor or dentist …

… hypoparathyroidism in a child? Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include: Numbness around … with osteoporosis or low calcium levels. What are possible complications of hypoparathyroidism in a child? If … condition. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit …

… birth (birth asphyxia). Liver disease. Sepsis/infection. Incompatible blood types of birth parent and baby (severe … are checked after treatment to see if the hypoglycemia occurs again. What are possible complications of hypoglycemia … if advised. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit …

… both eyes. The blockage may be there at all times or it may come and go. What are the symptoms of a blocked tear duct in … a blocked tear duct at birth. Symptoms can happen a bit differently in each child. They can include: Tears pooling in … 1 year old. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s health care provider: Know the reason …

… just one part of the picture. Cholesterol is made up of different kinds of fats (lipids). If your total cholesterol is … Triglyceride. Your body uses this form of fat to store energy. Like LDL cholesterol, this fat can cause … goals for treating your cholesterol. You may need to use different kinds of medicines. These work on the different types …

… (PN) is caused by damage to the peripheral nerves. It's a common side effect of many chemotherapy medicines. You might … currents to help relieve some kinds of pain. You can buy a TENS unit at a pharmacy, but talk with your doctor … learn how to exercise safely, which can help reduce pain. Occupational therapy. This type of therapy focuses on how to …

… the last part of the digestive tract. It absorbs water and stores food waste. The rectum is the last 6 inches of the … lead to growths in the colon and rectum. And these can become cancer. When the colon and rectum lining changes … an adenomatous polyp (or adenoma) can change. These can become cancer. The longer a polyp is there and the larger a …