- 1. Physical Medicine
- (Category)
- ... on maximizing patient's functional abilities and improving their quality of life. The Physical Therapy staff evaluates and treats patients to improve: Range of motion Strength Balance Transfers ...
- 2. Nutrition
- (Category)
- Nutrition is important to normal growth processes, and thus you should make an effort to ensure that your child consumes a well-balanced diet. Your youngster's need for calories rises during times ...
- 3. Childhood ADHD: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... can't keep up at school? What accommodations can we ask for? Where can I get more information about school-related issues? Health, Family, and Lifestyle Concerns Helping your child maintain a balanced ...
- 4. Adult ADHD 101
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... cause. They will also want to rule out things like mental illness, head injuries, hormone imbalances, substance abuse, or lead exposure, which can produce symptoms similar to ADHD. Your doctor can refer ...
- 5. Lifestyle Factors That Can Affect ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... with behavioral problems. That said, a balanced, healthy diet does improve focus by stabilizing blood sugar levels, a key to managing ADHD symptoms. Secondary Conditions ADHD does not occur in a vacuum. ...
- 6. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- ... that's normally associated with brain function, but it also plays a role in normal digestive system function. It's also possible that people with IBS don't have the right balance of good bacteria in the ...
- 7. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. Newborns, ...
- 8. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... Hormonal imbalances, such as those associated with menopause. Excessive mouth irritation, which may result from overbrushing of your tongue, overuse of mouthwashes or having too many acidic ...
- 9. Gastroparesis
- (Gastroparesis)
- ... disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria. This can allow harmful microorganisms to grow out of control. Undigested food that hardens and remains in your stomach.Undigested food in your stomach can ...
- 10. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... Training is likely to focus on the muscles on the front of your thigh (quadriceps) and the muscles in the back of your thigh (hamstrings). Exercises to improve your balance are also important. Orthotics ...
- 11. Down syndrome
- (Down syndrome)
- ... inherited it from one of their parents. When translocations are inherited, the mother or father is a balanced carrier of the translocation, which means he or she has some rearranged genetic material, ...
- 12. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... helpful to give your baby frequent, small feedings. Breast milk is an excellent source of nutrition, but formula works well, too. You may find that a combination of both provides a good balance of nutrition ...
- 13. Complicated grief
- (Complicated grief )
- ... care of yourself. Get enough rest, eat a balanced diet and take time to relax. Don't turn to alcohol or illegal drugs for relief. Reach out to your faith community. If you follow religious ...
- 14. Traumatic brain injury
- (Traumatic brain injury)
- ... confused or disoriented Memory or concentration problems Headache Dizziness or loss of balance Nausea or vomiting Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears or a bad taste ...
- 15. Transverse myelitis
- (Transverse myelitis)
- ... strengthening program can target your weaker muscles to help improve your mobility and balance. ...
- 16. Preeclampsia
- (Preeclampsia)
- ... lunchtime and lights out. Keep busy. Use your time to balance the checkbook, organize your photo albums or catch up on phone calls. Shop for baby supplies, either online or from catalogs. Take up ...
- 17. Cervical dystonia
- (Cervical dystonia)
- ... exam, your doctor may also check your neurological health by testing your: Reflexes Muscle strength Muscle tone Senses of touch and sight Coordination Balance While the physical examination ...
- 18. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... cleaner to clean between your teeth on a daily basis Replacing your toothbrush every three or four months, or whenever the bristles are frayed Eating a balanced diet, and limiting sugary foods and ...
- 19. Grand mal seizure
- (Grand mal seizure)
- ... problems that affect electrolyte balance Illicit drug use Heavy alcohol use Certain activities could be dangerous if you have a seizure while doing them. Activities include: Swimming. If ...
- 20. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... alter the normal balance of bacteria in the nose, leading to an overgrowth of harmful organisms (gram-negative bacteria). In most people, this doesn't cause problems, and the flora in the nose returns ...