Talking About Diagnostic Tests For Medical Care

• You've Been Diagnosed With Osteoporosis—Now What?

  4 April 2017

  Although there are many conditions you could be diagnosed with that are far worse than osteoporosis, it's nonetheless a difficult disease to combat. Figuring out why you're bones are weakening, joints are inflamed and mobility is compromised can be tricky and quite painful in the process. A bone-density test should tell you for sure, but thereafter, you and your medical team will have much to do before you find the relief you need.

• Understanding And Easing The Pain Of Diabetic Neuropathy

  7 March 2017

  Exercise, a well-balanced diet, and regular checkups by your doctor are key tasks for a healthy lifestyle. However, millions of people develop dangerous medical conditions even when living healthy lifestyles. Diabetes is one of these medical conditions that can affect your everyday life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Treating the disease may require weight loss, a new diet, and medications, but you may also need to manage the physical and emotional side effects of diabetes.

• What Is That Painful Bump Between Your Buttocks?

  8 December 2016

  Most types of skin inflammations cause very little discomfort and generally go away on their own. But some skin problems can linger and cause a great deal of pain, including the bump between your buttocks. The bump between your booty cheeks is called a pilonidal cyst, which usually forms close to or on your tailbone. However, some cysts can develop on the insides of your buttocks. The inflamed growth makes it difficult to sit in a chair or perform activities that create pressure on your bottom.

• Knee Replacement Surgery: 4 Things You Can Do During Your Recovery

  18 November 2016

  Have you recently found out you need to have knee surgery? You may need to have a complete knee replacement. In fact, it is possible that the only way for you to get relief from the pain and return back to your usual daily activities could be to have this type of surgery performed. However, you might be worried about how long the procedure will take or how long you will be unable to move as freely as you would like.

• 5 Tips For Keeping Your Walk-In Tubs Clean And Sanitary

  21 October 2016

  Walk-in tubs allow senior citizens to continue to enjoy a relaxing soak and the benefits of hydrotherapy without having to put themselves at risk for a serious slip-and-fall accident. However, the tub will only work properly if it's regularly cleaned so that the tight seal is maintained around the door in the side of the tub. Either follow these cleaning tips yourself or ask your caretaker to help you stay on track.