If you have a deviated septum, you may have trouble breathing and your nose may look larger or asymmetrical. A deviated septum refers to when your nasal septum is crooked as a result of a congenital deformity or an injury. A septoplasty is a reconstructive procedure that repairs a deviated septum and is performed by reconstructive surgeons. After your procedure, you will be able to breathe easier through a straighter nose.…
Read More »The prospect of losing your hearing is hard to contemplate. Worse, not all forms of hearing loss set in right away. That means you may suffer a gradual loss of hearing that prevents you from noticing the exact moment things get bad. If you’re worried about your hearing, pay attention to these 6 signs you might need a hearing test. Turning Your Head More to Hear Suppose you sit down to watch TV and you’re at an odd angle to the television.…
Read More »Right now, chronic pain and depression are two ailments that a lot of people are dealing with. What’s more, the majority of people are only patching up the symptoms, only to find that they are still contending with these issues on a daily basis. If you would like to take more of an overall look at these ailments, you’ll be able to put traditional remedies to the side when you consider the tips below.…
Read More »If you have been suffering from allergy symptoms like itching, red skin, prolonged skin dryness, and eczema, your allergist may recommend that you undergo a skin patch test in order to determine what it is that you’re allergic to. This is different than a skin prick test, which involves pricking your skin with various allergens. In a patch test, various patches are applied to your skin and left in place for a while before the test results are read.…
Read More »Two very important bones in your feet are the sesamoid bones located in the balls of your feet just below your big toe. These bones provide a major function for your foot and therefore they take a lot of punishment. As a result, fractures and other problems can easily manifest themselves, especially if you are an athlete and put pressure on your big toe frequently. Here is more about the rigors that your sesamoid bones go through as well as more about sesamoiditis and its treatment.…
Read More »Having a vasectomy is a step that takes a bit of bravery. Although you are probably looking forward to the result — permanent birth control — you may not be looking forward to the discomfort that you’re expecting after the procedure. Much of your apprehension may, in fact, come from your uncertainty about the recovery process. To ease that uncertainty, here’s a look at what you can expect in the days and weeks that follow.…
Read More »There are several types of cardiological tests that can be used to either aid in diagnosing symptoms or give doctors a better idea of cardiovascular function. In some cases, these tests allow doctors to diagnose problems before they turn into life-threatening events. Abnormal Rhythms Abnormal heart rhythms can be when your heart does not beat at the right speed or does not beat in a synchronous pattern. An electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors the electrical signals your heart produces and turns them into an image, digital or printed, so doctors can see the pattern.…
Read More »Cooking is a great habit to get into. It’s a challenging and fun hobby, and cooking homemade meals can help you eat more healthily. Unfortunately, cooking can sometimes cause accidents. Eventually you may injure yourself in the kitchen, and if that happens, it’s important that you know what to do. Here are three common cooking injuries and the ways you can treat them. 1. Cuts When you’re slicing and dicing vegetables, you may accidentally cut yourself.…
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