At what age can, and can't, you have LASIK surgery? Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis surgery (LASIK) can eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. But it isn't for everyone—or everyone at every age. Take a look at what patients and their families need to know about corrective eye surgery, age, and the options. Can Young Children Get LASIK? Your elementary schooler needs glasses to see the chalkboard at school. But they also play soccer, baseball, and a few other sports.
3 May 2022
When you notice that your joints are becoming inflamed, you may take steps to treat and reduce the inflammation. For instance, you might apply ice packs to your joints or take an anti-inflammatory medication. These are all good steps to take, but what you're not doing is treating the root cause of the inflammation. First, of course, you must determine what that root cause is. Here are a few of the most common causes of chronic joint inflammation — along with details about how they're treated.
8 March 2022
Drug use is a choice that can come with many consequences. For instance, many drugs are illegal, which makes possessing them a potential risk to your freedom. Other drugs, such as alcohol, may be legal, but they can still have devastating effects on your health. If you use drugs as a way to escape your problems, you may struggle to find better coping mechanisms. Fortunately, drug addiction recovery programs can help people heal from their addictions with the aid of counselors.
17 December 2021
Cancer, of any type, is a very difficult thing to deal with. Fortunately, though, there are many treatment options available, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation. Regardless of which one you choose, there are supportive treatments that can help to reinforce the medical care you are receiving. These treatments may work to make you feel better and healthier, to help you deal with the emotional aspects of the disease, and so much more.
21 September 2021
For many patients, recovery from an eating disorder is not a straight path. You may spend some time in a treatment program and then do really well for a while, but this does not mean your eating disorder won't start affecting you again at some point. As such, it is important that — as someone in recovery from an eating disorder — you watch out for these signs that you may need to go back into treatment again.
18 May 2021
If you are worried that your child isn't sleeping at night, you aren't alone. Many parents have similar worries, regardless of their child's age. If you have a child who is about to begin elementary school, for instance, you may wonder if your child's development is on track based on their sleeping patterns. So, why might your child not be sleeping through the night? Here's what you need to consider.
3 March 2021
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, is a syndrome that affects your autonomic nervous system. POTS can cause a number of serious symptoms that can disrupt your daily life. If you experience symptoms of POTS, you will need to make an appointment with a POTS syndrome doctor as soon as possible because many of the symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome can mimic other, more serious medical disorders. One of the most common treatments for POTS includes prescription medications known as beta-blockers.
29 December 2020
