If your child has recently been diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing (HOH), his or her pediatric audiologist may have recommended hearing aids. Being able to hear more clearly can improve your child's speech, verbal comprehension, and self-esteem, not to mention enhance many of life's small pleasures, from listening to birds chirp outside to hearing a favorite song. However, you may be worried about your child's ability to go through a hearing aid fitting without having an emotional meltdown, particularly if he or she is already a bit afraid of doctor's offices.
26 August 2016
After a surgery, it's common for your body to need time to reorient itself and resume normal function. This is normal and usually a minor inconvenience, but when it impacts your bladder, it can make the recovery process both difficult and uncomfortable. There are a number of bladder issues that can occur as a consequence of surgery, even when the procedure had nothing to do with your urinary system. Recognizing when a small side effect has turned into its own medical problem, however, is an important part of ensuring that you make a full recovery.
19 August 2016
If you love to work out or play a sport and this is something you do on a continual basis, you need to be careful that you do not get an overuse injury. Below is some information about what this is, what can cause it, what you can do to prevent it, and how it is treated. Overuse Injuries An overuse injury can happen if you use muscles and tendons repeatedly.
11 August 2016
If you're considering renting a manual wheelchair for temporary use (such as a short-term illness or injury), there are a few aspects to consider. Consider the ability to lift the chair easily into a vehicle for transport, in which case you may need a lightweight model that folds compactly. Wheelchairs with adjustable footrests or elevating leg rests are also available, as are those with desk-length arm rests, enabling you to sit close to a table or desk.
11 August 2016
If you suffer from pain due to spinal issues, you know how it can limit your daily life. Opioid medications are often prescribed to relieve the pain, but these substances are quite addictive and pose a danger to those who use them regularly. Fortunately, you can find alternatives to strong pain medication. Before you turn to drugs, try some alternatives. Cognitive Therapy A therapist can help you change the way you respond to pain.
5 August 2016
Peanut allergies are common. They can also be very dangerous. If you are a teacher and you have an incoming student who has peanut allergies, you may be wondering how you can help your student control their allergies in a situation where there are so many variables that may be beyond your or your student's control. Send a Letter Home to Parents One thing that you can do is to send a letter home to all the parents of your students.
26 July 2016
While you're free to find a different doctor who meets your needs at any time you wish to do so, it's rare for your primary care physician to suggest that you see a different practitioner. However, there are some circumstances that may test your doctor's ability to give you good medical care. In these situations, you may find that your doctor gently requests that you find a practitioner who better meets your needs.
9 July 2016
If you are having breast reconstruction surgery this summer, and don't want to spend the entire summer recovering from your procedure, make sure that you follow the four tips discussed below that will help you speed up your recovery process. #1 Purchase Special Undergarments Before your surgery, take some time to purchase some special undergarments for your breasts. Your breasts are going to be really sensitive and sore following your breast augmentation surgery, and you are going to want to wear undergarments that help reduce swelling and allow you to move about as comfortably as possible.
27 June 2016
One of the most useful healthcare professionals that you can utilize when you are experiencing severe headaches is a neurologist, mostly because he or she will have a lot of training and experience dealing with headaches specifically. This is very useful as a general practitioner may try to take a single solution approach to all headaches which is often ineffective as there are many different causes for headaches that general medication may not be able to deal with.
10 June 2016
If you suffer from migraines, you know the pain, nausea, and light and sound sensitivity that they bring. People used to refer to them as "sick headaches," an apt description since the pain is only part of the ordeal. Having one can make it hard to complete your daily tasks. You can better manage your headaches if you identify your migraine triggers and take some preventative steps. Alcohol Some people get an almost immediate headache after consuming some types of alcohol.
26 May 2016