When touring nursing homes for yourself or a loved one, several concerns are likely on your mind. The focus is often on the quality and cleanliness of the facility, the level of care offered, and the cost. Though these are vital questions to ask at every nursing home visit, they aren’t the only considerations worth [...]
While it may require time to adapt and be comfortable with a stoma bag, it does provide significant benefits. However, like most medical equipment, and especially stoma bags require proper usage and handling for the best results. Without these, there is a risk of various complications, including improper fitting, infection, allergic reactions, or skin [...]
When buildup occurs in coronary arteries, a stent may be required to re-open the canal and improve blood flow. Though such procedures aren’t always considered major surgery, some recovery time is needed to ensure proper healing. Your doctor will recommend aftercare for stents in the heart that should be followed to the letter.However, if you [...]
The shoulder joint consists of a large ball and socket surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Damage to the area causes pain and loss of function, requiring shoulder replacement surgery to correct the issues. As well as following recovery instructions, learning what not to do after the procedure is essential. Avoiding certain activities or habits [...]
Falls occur unexpectedly at any time, often resulting in broken bones or other serious injuries. Such accidents happen to those of all ages while at home, at work, or when playing sports. For many individuals, inpatient rehab is required for injuries after a fall. Depending on the extent of the damage, recovery could take weeks, [...]
Sleep apnea is a condition causing individuals to stop and start breathing several times while sleeping. Such disruptions cause snoring, gasping, choking, and waking at night, making proper rest impossible. In the morning, sleepiness, headaches, mood alterations, and other issues occur. Luckily, it’s possible to ease sleep apnea symptoms using regular exercise for more restful [...]
Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, requiring immediate treatment to prevent permanent damage. They can happen at any age and may progress quickly, with a sudden onset of emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms. Individuals seem stable one moment while exhibiting severe symptoms the next, including confusion, vision issues, loss of balance, [...]
The symptoms of congestive heart failure vary from person to person, depending on the stage they’re in. The underlying causes also affect how heart failure progresses and may include other medical conditions and lifestyle factors. No cure is available, though treatments are available to slow the progression.Cardiac care and rehabilitation is often recommended to slow [...]
After an injury, the body has some ability to regenerate damaged nerves. Though a full recovery is possible, regrowth can be slow and doesn’t always meet expectations. Healing depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury and treatment consistency.Although diet and other treatments play an essential role in recovering damaged nerves, other methods [...]
Although mucus is a natural substance found throughout various parts of the body, health issues can arise when mucus production becomes excessive, thick, not clear, and healthy or altered in consistency. That is how mucus causes discomfort, breathing, vision, gastrointestinal and other difficulties. Though often from illness or allergies, eating certain foods may cause [...]
