12 Skin Conditions Linked to Ulcerative Colitis
The following are 12 skin conditions that may affect people with ulcerative colitis.1. Erythema NodosumThe most common skin condition associated with ulcerative colitis, erythema nodosum is a rash consisting of painful, raised bumps that usually appear on the legs."Erythema nodosum is a form of panniculitis, or inflammation of the subcutaneous fat in your skin," says Susan Massick, MD, a dermatologist...
Can It Really Relieve Pain?
If you’ve ever suffered from aches and pains that don’t seem to go away with any amount of rest, stretching, or pills, you might be tempted to try something new that’s trending on TikTok: a topical spray made from avocado pits and alcohol.This tincture spray — made by soaking cut up avocado pits in 91 percent rubbing alcohol overnight...
Postpartum Depression Treatment
About 13 percent of Americans have postpartum depression (PPD) , a condition that occurs within the first year after childbirth. It’s one of the most common health issues pregnant people encounter.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976294caa2057-50ba-4553-a7ee-dc776b65e2be There are a variety of treatments for PPD, including talk therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications. Here’s an overview of the options. Psychotherapy for...
6 Health Complications of Chronic Nasal Polyps
Treating nasal polyps isn’t a one-and-done procedure. The complications from these growths, which develop in the lining of the nasal passages, can linger long after the polyps themselves have been removed, partly because the underlying inflammation that caused them remains.“A misconception is that polyps just need to be removed and that that is the solution, but this is more...
Multiple Sclerosis Medications
Relapsing MS generally encompasses clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting MS, and active secondary-progressive MS. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the following drugs to treat relapsing forms of MS.InjectionsInterferon beta-1a (Avonex and Rebif) and interferon beta-1b (Betaseron and Extavia) are injected into the muscle (intramuscular) or under the skin (subcutaneous). It's believed that these drugs work by...
What Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic disease that causes the heart muscle to thicken. HCM, which often develops at a young age, can make it more difficult for the heart to pump blood, potentially leading to symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or fainting.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629d86366dc-9b28-4e88-995b-0135e70501d3 The symptoms of HCM can be very mild, and many people go undiagnosed because they...
The 8 Best Winter Fruits to Help Keep You Healthy
You might find yourself gravitating toward squash and other hearty vegetables when winter hits.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976298b81cd54-4cad-44eb-8a8a-e97716b68f1f But don’t forget about fruit. “We still in the winter have a tremendous variety of fruit available to us,” says Marie Ruggles, RD , a registered dietitian-nutritionist in Floral Park, New York, and author of Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health and Resilience With a...
7 Herbs and Spices for Immune Support
Echinacea, a flowering plant that grows in North America, was traditionally used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes. Today, this herb is promoted as a dietary supplement for the common cold and other infections. It’s believed that echinacea contains active compounds that stimulate the immune system, helping shorten cold and flu duration and easing symptoms such as sore throat, cough,...
What’s the Level of Threat?
Although the H5N1 strain of bird flu (also called avian influenza) has been circulating in the United States since 2022, many health experts are concerned about the accelerating speed of transmission and the growing risk of a viral mutation that could increase the threat to humans.U.S. farmers have “culled” (slaughtered) nearly 158 million birds in an attempt to limit...
Self-Care for ITP
1. Know Your Body and What to Look Out For“I think an important part of self-care is to know what to look for,” says Terry B. Gernsheimer, MD, a hematologist and professor of medicine and hematology at University of Washington Medicine in Seattle. “To know what a petechia looks like to be cognizant when you bump yourself,...
