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Skin Conditions: What Are The Causes Of Rosacea?
- Alcohol. Alcohol can dilate the tiny blood vessels in the face, causing the face to flush. Drink in moderation only on special occasions, if at all. Not only can drinking alcoholic beverages cause flare-ups, but so can topically applied alcohol in various facial cleansing products. Always check product ingredients and avoid those containing alcohol or other overly drying ingredients.
- Spicy or hot foods and drinks. Foods that contain spicy ingredients can affect the blushing areas of the face, leading to redness. If you love spicy food, go with mild spice and only enjoy these dishes on occasion. Since hot (temperature-wise) food and drinks often trigger facial flushing, you should allow your food or warm beverage to cool a bit before consuming.
- Exercise. Regular exercise is important for everyone, but it’s also a common trigger for rosacea flare-ups. But don’t abandon your exercise routine. Rather, limit outdoor exercising to morning or evening hours to avoid midday heat and sun exposure. When exercising outdoors, use shaded trails for cycling or jogging. And always remember to keep yourself well hydrated.
- Sun and wind exposure. Sun exposure, hot and cold temperatures and wind exposure frequently aggravate rosacea symptoms. Always wear a broad spectrum sunscreen when outside, even on cloudy days. If possible, stay inside on particularly hot, humid days. If you must venture out in the cold or wind, cover your cheeks and nose with a scarf.
- Anxiety and stress. Stress and anxiety can cause rosacea symptoms to worsen, so use stress management techniques when needed. Make sure to get plenty of rest and practice deep breathing when you feel anxiety creeping up.
Diagnosis: Mayo Clinic Explains Liver Cancer
Learning about liver cancer can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition.
Video timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:22 What is liver cancer? 2:04 Who gets liver cancer? / Risk factors 3:02 Symptoms of liver cancer 3:52 How is liver cancer diagnosed? 4:48 Treatment options 5:36 Coping methods/ What now? 6:00 Ending
For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3q8Lzwk
Eye Diseases: Keratoconus – Causes And Symptoms
Keratoconus involves the cornea, the front most part of the eye, which becomes thin, and then can bulge out in ways that make correction with glasses difficult. It usually involves both sides although one side is worse. When it occurs only in one eye and not regularly followed, it can be difficult to diagnose and treat properly.
In keratoconus, there is a thinning of the cornea caused by collagen deterioration. This can be usually detected by an ophthalmologist with his slit lamp, which is a low magnification microscope.
Vision loss is always distressing, but arguably is even worse when it afflicts young people in the process of developing their identity, and interferes with schoolwork.
Keratoconus is usually begins in adolescence, progresses over 10 to 20 years, and stabilizes in the third decade of life.
There are a number of treatments depending upon the severity of the condition. In the beginning glasses suffice. Later on, a hard scleral contact lens can be used. There are treatments aimed at cross linking the corneal collagen and strengthening it. The worst cases require a corneal transplant.
The most important thing is to go promptly to a good eye doctor, preferably an ophthalmologist.
–Dr. C
Allergic Reactions: The Symptoms & Treatments
Brain Tumors: Causes And Types (Cleveland Clinic)
A brain tumor is a mass of cells in or around the brain. Tumors that develop in the brain are called primary tumors. Tumors that spread to the brain after forming in a different part of the body are called secondary tumors or metastatic tumors. This video focuses on primary tumors.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:14 What is a brain tumor? 0:32 What causes brain tumors? 0:48 What are the signs of a brain tumor? 1:17 What is a meningioma? 1:51 What are 3 types of meningioma? 2:37 Don’t ignore the warning signs.
Infectious Disease: Signs & Causes Of Mononucleosis
Infectious mono is a common cause of sore throat among adolescents, where it is called “the kissing disease”.
Symptoms are sore throat, fever, fatigue and sometimes a rash. Since the symptoms are severe and last for weeks, young kids are usually taken to the doctor.
Strep throat is the main problem mono can be confused with. There are blood Tests that can identify mononucleosis that the doctor is likely to perform, and it is important that she does so. The spleen is often enlarged and can rupture. Many other problems can develop.
Mono is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. This nasty double stranded DNA virus has recently been implicated one of the causes of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating neurologic disease.
Please refer to the attached article on mononucleosis by Mayo clinic. Wikipedia will probably give you more information than you want to know, as the links suggest.
–Dr. C
Kidney Cancer: Symptoms & Treatment (Mayo Clinic)
Learning about kidney cancer can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition.
Video timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:23 What is kidney cancer? 1:11 Who gets kidney cancer? / Risk factors 1:45 Symptoms of kidney cancer 2:22 How is kidney cancer diagnosed? 3:21 Treatment options 4:40 Coping methods/ What now? 5:32 Ending
For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/33QNzlb
Diet News: Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (Mar ’22)
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Clinical: Yale Women’s Heart Health Program
The Women’s Heart and Vascular Program provides state-of-the-art cardiac care for women with heart disease, as well as expert screening of women at risk for heart disease.
Heart disease remains the number one killer of American women and there is a great need for specialized care directed at women’s cardiac needs. The Women’s Heart and Vascular Program is dedicated to screening, educating and treating women at risk for, or with established heart disease.
Under the direction of Lisa A. Freed, MD, FACC, the Women’s Heart and Vascular Program incorporates not only her expertise in cardiology, but also collaborates with experts in diabetes, menopause, nutrition, exercise physiology, and smoking cessation. In addition, Dr. Freed consults with experts in sleep apnea and mental health professionals for intervention with co-existing depression and anxiety.
The program also focuses on clinical research in collaboration with Yale’s Women’s Health Research Center in order to advance the care of women with heart disease.
Doctors Without Waiting Rooms 