May 10
Posted: under Health.
Tags: chip, gummy smile, teethMay 10th, 2012
Consumers should be aware that most cosmetic dentistry is not covered by insurance. Bleaching — Process of brightening or whitening stained, discolored or dull teeth with an in-office power-bleaching method, doctor-supervised at-home whitening procedure done with molds made of your teeth, or over-the-counter whitening kit. (One to several office visits: $300 to less than $1,000. [...] [...more]
Consumers should be aware that most cosmetic dentistry is not covered by insurance.
Bleaching — Process of brightening or whitening stained, discolored or dull teeth with an in-office power-bleaching method, doctor-supervised at-home whitening procedure done with molds made of your teeth, or over-the-counter whitening kit. (One to several office visits: $300 to less than $1,000. May have to be repeated.) Read the rest of this entry »
May 07
Posted: under Surgery.
Tags: intestinal tract, intestine, surgeonMay 7th, 2012
The type of surgery done in a person with Crohn’s depends on the part of the intestinal tract that is involved. If it is localized to one segment of intestine, that segment is removed and the remaining bowel is reconnected. [...more]
The type of surgery done in a person with Crohn’s depends on the part of the intestinal tract that is involved. If it is localized to one segment of intestine, that segment is removed and the remaining bowel is reconnected. Read the rest of this entry »
May 07
Posted: under Surgery.
Tags: Crohn's disease, diagnosed, surgeryMay 7th, 2012
Q.I am a 15-year-old girl and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease two years ago. I am facing surgery soon. What sort of surgery is done? Do you know of any support groups that could be useful? K.H. [...more]
Q.I am a 15-year-old girl and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease two years ago. I am facing surgery soon. What sort of surgery is done? Do you know of any support groups that could be useful?
K.H. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 28
Posted: under Conditions and Diseases.
Tags: bronchodilators, exchange, pulmonaryApril 28th, 2012
Stress. Your child’s pediatrician may suspect asthma if your child has frequent episodes of coughing or wheezing, especially if there is a family history of asthma. Children with asthma also are more likely to have eczema (allergic dermatitis) and nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis or hay fever). Children younger than 3 often wheeze and cough with [...] [...more]
Stress.
Your child’s pediatrician may suspect asthma if your child has frequent episodes of coughing or wheezing, especially if there is a family history of asthma. Children with asthma also are more likely to have eczema (allergic dermatitis) and nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis or hay fever). Children younger than 3 often wheeze and cough with respiratory illnesses, and some of these children do have asthma. But the diagnosis of asthma is more reliable after the age of 2 or 3. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 28
Posted: under Conditions and Diseases.
Tags: chemical, control asthma, paint fumesApril 28th, 2012
Nearly everyone knows someone with asthma — more than 10 percent of children have asthma at some time, and even more adults develop it. Asthma is one of the most important chronic illnesses of childhood and accounts for at least 10 percent of all emergency room visits, and 10 percent of all pediatric hospitalizations. Asthma [...] [...more]
Nearly everyone knows someone with asthma — more than 10 percent of children have asthma at some time, and even more adults develop it. Asthma is one of the most important chronic illnesses of childhood and accounts for at least 10 percent of all emergency room visits, and 10 percent of all pediatric hospitalizations. Asthma is also one of the most common causes of cough in children. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 20
Posted: under Health.
Tags: antithyroid, conditions, ophthalmologistApril 20th, 2012
You can help your physician assess your situation by thinking ahead of time about the problems that you have been experiencing and when they might have started. Also, be sure to mention any previous history of thyroid or hormonal problems, and any family history that you are aware of. [...more]
You can help your physician assess your situation by thinking ahead of time about the problems that you have been experiencing and when they might have started. Also, be sure to mention any previous history of thyroid or hormonal problems, and any family history that you are aware of. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 19
Posted: under Prescription Medications.
Tags: drug, pain-killing, tramadolApril 19th, 2012
The pain-killing drug called Tramadol works in the brain to relieve discomfort. Tramadol is usually taken for long term pain because it is a non-narcotic pain reliever and doesn’t cause addiction. In addition, Tramadol is marketed as Ultram. Ultram ER’s extended release formulation is comparable to the Tramadol HCL formula. [...more]
The pain-killing drug called Tramadol works in the brain to relieve discomfort. Tramadol is usually taken for long term pain because it is a non-narcotic pain reliever and doesn’t cause addiction. In addition, Tramadol is marketed as Ultram. Ultram ER’s extended release formulation is comparable to the Tramadol HCL formula. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 12
Posted: under Pediatrician.
Tags: challenges, clock, explanationApril 12th, 2012
Infants and very young children don’t have to “understand” that they are being put to bed by 7 p.m. They simply do not need a lengthy explanation that your “7:00 rule” must be followed. [...more]
Infants and very young children don’t have to “understand” that they are being put to bed by 7 p.m. They simply do not need a lengthy explanation that your “7:00 rule” must be followed. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 09
Posted: under Diabetes.
Tags: amputation, doctor, slimApril 9th, 2012
“It was a combination of things — news that they may have to amputate part of my foot, thinking of my sister, who’s only three years older, in a wheelchair [because of an amputation] and blind because of diabetes. I was only 40 and I knew it was only downhill from there if I didn’t [...] [...more]
“It was a combination of things — news that they may have to amputate part of my foot, thinking of my sister, who’s only three years older, in a wheelchair [because of an amputation] and blind because of diabetes. I was only 40 and I knew it was only downhill from there if I didn’t make a whole lifestyle change, get a new attitude,” he said. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 09
Posted: under Diabetes.
Tags: diabetic, food, moviesApril 9th, 2012
It could have been a scene from one his movies — comic actor Stephen Furst causing an uproar at the hospital as he ordered Chinese food from his bed. But there was no punch line to be delivered. Instead, Furst was waiting to hear if part of his foot would have to be amputated due [...] [...more]
It could have been a scene from one his movies — comic actor Stephen Furst causing an uproar at the hospital as he ordered Chinese food from his bed. But there was no punch line to be delivered. Instead, Furst was waiting to hear if part of his foot would have to be amputated due to complications from diabetes. Read the rest of this entry »