Vitreous hemorrhages are an ocular emergency that can affect people with lupus. They occur when blood leaks into your vitreous, the gel-like substance inside your eyeballs. Here are five things lupus sufferers need to know about vitreous hemorrhages.
How does lupus cause vitreous hemorrhages?
Lupus causes vitreous hemorrhages in the same way it causes other health complications throughout your body. As you may already know, when you have lupus, your immune system mistakenly attacks your healthy tissues.…
If you receive a neck surgery along with your facelift, or if you smoke, take blood thinners, or have high blood pressure, then you may develop a hematoma after your facelift procedure. A hematoma occurs when blood pools under the tissues around the surgical area. A very large bruise will appear when this happens and your physician will likely need to drain the blood from your face. This is necessary because the hematoma can cause an infection to form, and it can also allow a blood clot to pull away from the hematoma and travel to the heart or brain.…
When you have tried almost every diet plan in the world and still fall off the wagon, you may feel like weight loss surgery is your only option. Before you go under the knife, many weight loss clinics offer non-surgical methods to help you lose weight and determine if bariatric surgery is really your best option.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is often overlooked as a weight loss tool, but some people find the process is beneficial in helping them with behavior modification.…
During your pregnancy, you want to do all that you can to ensure that you are feeling well and that your baby is developing properly. Working with your midwife is a great way to ensure overall health. Your midwife might recommend a few different natural products for you to use during your pregnancy to make it a better experience overall.
Ginger
One of the most unpleasant facets of being pregnant is the experience of morning sickness.…
If you have cancer and are about to start your first round of chemotherapy, then you are probably well aware that you may experience side effects that include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. While these side effects are the most common, you also may experience some troublesome skin issues. Skin problems can be quite uncomfortable and many issues can last several months after chemotherapy sessions stop. Keep reading to learn about a few of these problems and how they can be prevented and treated.…
If you are in a non-monogamous relationship, or are considering entering one, you may need the same help and professional advice that couples in a monogamous relationship would need regarding setting boundaries, building intimacy, and communicating. However, you may find it difficult to find a counselor who has experience working with polyamorous couples or groups. To make sure that you find a counselor who is prepared to help you, you should follow these five tips.…
Every bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day. From the dress to the shoes to the hairstyle, everything needs to be just right. One detail that you especially want to make sure that you get right is the smile. You’ll pose for dozens of pictures on your wedding day, and you want to flash a beautiful set of pearly whites every time. If your smile is crooked, dull, and not up to your standards now, don’t worry.…
Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by increased intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve over time and cause blindness if left untreated. Though it’s often associated with diabetes, the condition can develop independent of this disease or in connection to others such as high blood pressure. While the most common treatment for this condition is the use of eye drops, a few studies have shown that micro stents can also be effective at keeping intraocular pressure at a healthy level.…
If you’ve been experiencing chest pain and your doctor has ruled out heart-related problems as a possible cause, your pain may be because of another non-cardiac related issue. An examination and tests may point to anything from pneumonia to acid reflux. Here are three major causes of chest pain that are not directly connected with heart problems:
1. Pneumonia
Pneumonia affects the lungs and respiratory system, causing inflammation, cough and sometimes chest discomfort or pain.…
Kyphoplasty is an advanced procedure that allows a doctor to stabilize a fractured vertebrae in your back, relieving severe back pain and mobility issues commonly associated with osteoporosis. This surgery is handled as an outpatient visit and offers a far faster recovery time than other options for stabilizing a damaged spine. However, you’ll still need to deal with these five challenges as you recover from a kyphoplasty procedure.
Short-Term Observation…
