Knee replacement surgery is a major operation. As such, there will be a recovery period, and you can expect some pain and discomfort during that recovery period. It is important to know, though, whether what you are experiencing is normal or whether it is a sign that something's amiss. Here's a look at some things you might experience after knee replacement — along with indications as to whether each experience is normal or abnormal.
21 May 2021
Sleep medicines can be a great solution for people who are really struggling to sleep. However, as they can have some unpleasant side effects and are sometimes addictive, they are not for every patient or every situation. So, how do you know whether you should ask your doctor about sleep medicines or not? Well, if the following are true of your situation, then it's time to have the conversation. You've already improved your sleep hygiene but to no avail.
24 March 2021
A lot of the advice out there for treating back pain is pretty general. And if anything, it seems to focus on lower back pain because that tends to be the most common and the most severe. However, if your back pain is concentrated in your upper back, a lot of the targeted lower back stretches — and recommendations like sleeping with a pillow between your legs — won't do much for it.
17 February 2021
Did you know that many people do not receive the primary care services that they are supposed to? Many people simply don't receive medical treatment that is preventative. In fact, you might not even know what kind of medical clinic you should be going to if you want to receive this kind of treatment. Often, the kind of medical clinic you will need is called "primary care." These are the kinds of services you can expect to see at a primary care medical clinic.
11 February 2021
Although society has become more open when it comes to talking about mental health over the past few years, there is still a bit of a stigma attached to seeing a psychiatrist. Some people assume psychiatry is only for "crazy" people, or that psychiatrists are just pill pushers. Neither of these assumptions are true. In fact, it's better to see a psychiatrist as soon as you notice your symptoms in order to help improve your condition.
7 January 2021
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion and are still recovering from it, you may suffer one or more issues with your vision that are affecting your recovery, or in some cases, the quality of your life. For this reason, you need to be evaluated by a neuro-optometrist to determine if there is an underlying problem. The following are a few things you should know about this type of vision therapy.
4 December 2020
Venous disease occurs when the vein walls in a person's veins begin to weaken. Weak veins can result in a variety of different symptoms, many of which cause pain or some other kind of physical sensation that is not welcome. If you believe you are experiencing vein problems, one of the best things you can do for yourself would be to schedule an appointment at the local vein treatment center. Venous disease has no known cure, but the symptoms can be treated and a good vein center may also be able to prevent additional deterioration of the veins in question.
3 November 2020
Food allergies are very dangerous and can be unpredictable when they occur while traveling. Some travelers may believe that they fully understand their allergies before a trip but end up experiencing an unexpected reaction. As a result, it is critical to get allergy testing before each trip. Different Countries May Prepare Food With Allergic Ingredients In the US, food companies are required to list the ingredients in their food and to detail if they were prepared with potential allergens.
5 October 2020
There is no dodging the aging process. Some people, perhaps due to genetics or their practicing healthy lifestyles, live very long lives without signs of diseases that others are plagued with. Come what may, there comes a time when elderly people do need care but do not want to leave their homes. They should not be forced to do so, because there are many services that are now given to seniors in their homes.
27 August 2020
Spending time in the sun is often a relaxing way to spend a summer day. However, it is also possible that too much time in the direct rays of the sun could cause a person to develop a damaging sunburn that could lead to first-degree scars and skin discoloration on their body. As a result, burn treatment specialists may be essential for this type of situation. Sunburns May Be First-Degree Burns
11 May 2020
