Exercise is a recommended component of treatment for any autonomic disorder including POTS. Your doctor or physical therapist will assign goals and stipulate target heart ranges to achieve but not exceed.If you are exercising at home, you will likely need a “workout buddy” so you are not alone if you experience any negative symptoms. This […]
POTS cannot be reduced to a simple description like, “I stand up and then I faint.” There are numerous signs and symptoms associated with the syndrome.When some combination of the following has been in place for six months or more and the correct tests have been performed, a definitive diagnosis is more likely. A feeling of […]
In most cases the pain associated with degenerative disc disease is episodic, presenting in brief, acute flare ups. These episodes may go on for years, however, so it’s still important to master techniques for coping with chronic pain.Stress ReductionMost of the techniques discussed here have a central goal of releasing stress and counteracting negative feelings that […]
A diagnosis of degenerative disc disease starts with an extensive medical history. This will include questions about:– symptoms (past and present)– the pattern of change in those symptoms– past injuries or illnesses– treatment or intervention for past illnesses and injuries– descriptions of current and past activitiesDuring the course of the examination, the doctor will test for range of […]
The parasites spread via prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact and can be passed along by persons who have no obvious symptoms. Animals play no role in spreading scabies among humans.Scabies infestations are seen in all parts of the world, and are not specific to any ethnic group or socio-economic class. The mites do spread rapidly, however, […]
The most frequently seen vector for the transmission of head lice is head-to-head contact. It is less common for an infestation to be linked to shared items of clothing, or from carpet and furniture.These parasites can live no more than 2 days without a host. Nits will die within a week if they are not kept in an […]
The greatest challenge of living with and treating chronic sinusitis is the variability of the problem. It is a mistake to think of sinusitis as a single condition.Most experts are in agreement that chronic sinusitis presents on a spectrum or continuum with inconsistent responses to various treatments and forms of intervention.No two cases are identical, […]
Both your primary care physician and your ENT may recommend that you use a decongestant in the form of either an over-the-counter spray or tablet.If you have chosen not to see your doctor and are dealing with your sinusitis alone, seeking relief from the pressure and congestion is one of the first things you’ll pursue.Nasal Sprays and ReboundNasal […]
Some cases of spasmodic and recurring torticollis are more aggravating than debilitating. These less severe occurrences can be aided by a range of home remedies.Heat application is universally helpful to reduce pain. Standing under a warm shower targets the heat directly on the affected muscle and if the shower head is outfitted with a pulsating attachment, also […]
Although the symptoms of torticollis are visibly identical in children and adults, the disease presents in different ways by age and causes.Symptoms in ChildrenA visual diagnosis may be all that is required with infants and young children. The child’s neck begins to twist and the head turns. The chin will point to one shoulder while the head is tilted toward the […]
