Health and Fitness

Overview A broken nose, also called a nasal fracture, is a break or crack in a bone in your nose — often the bone over the bridge of your nose. Common causes of a broken nose include contact sports, physical fights, falls and motor vehicle accidents that result in injuries to the face. A broken nose can cause pain, and it is common to get a nosebleed. You may have swelling and bruising around your nose and under your eyes. Your nose may look crooked, and you may have trouble breathing through it. Treatment for a broken nose may include procedures that realign your nose. Surgery usually isn't necessary. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of a broken nose include: 1. Pain or tenderness, especially when touching your nose 2. Swelling of your nose and surrounding areas 3. Bleeding from your nose 4. Bruising around your nose or eyes 5. Crooked or misshapen nose 6. Difficulty breathing through your nose 7. Discharge of mucus from your nose 8. Feeling that one or both of your nasal passages are ...

Overview Vocal cord lesions, also known as vocal fold lesions, are benign (noncancerous) growths that include nodules, polyps, and cysts. All can cause hoarseness and may be associated with vocal overuse or vocal cord trauma. Vocal cord nodules, sometimes called singer’s nodules or nodes, result from repetitive overuse or misuse of the voice. These callous-like growths develop in the midpoint of the vocal folds. Vocal cord nodules look like calluses under the microscope and are occasionally associated with abnormal blood vessels. Women between the ages of 20 and 50 years old are more prone to vocal cord nodules, but both men and women can be affected. Symptoms of Vocal Cord Polyps and Nodules 1. A breathy, airy voice. 2. A scratchy, gravelly or rough voice. 3. Delayed sound or voice cracking when you begin to speak. 4. Limited singing range, especially in the higher register. 5. Extra effort or force needed to speak or sing. 6. Frequent throat clearing. Treatments for Vocal Cord Nodule...

Overview Cervical polyps are fingerlike growths on the lower part of the uterus that connects with the vagina ( cervix ). Cervical polyps are small fingerlike growths originating from the mucosal surface of the cervix. The small fragile growths hang from a stalk and protrude through the cervical opening. What Are the Symptoms? About two out of three women who have cervical polyps don’t have symptoms. Doctors normally find these growths during a Pap test or other procedure. If you do have symptoms, they may include: 1. Periods that are heavier than usual 2. Bleeding after sex 3. Bleeding after menopause 4. Bleeding between periods 5. Vaginal discharge, which may stink due to infection How are cervical polyps treated? It is recommended that cervical polyps be removed. This is usually a simple painless process and can be done in GP clinics. If your polyp is small, it can often be removed by your doctor. 1. To remove it, the polyp is gently twisted using an instrument called polyp forceps ...

Overview Gallbladder cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by your liver. Gallbladder cancer is uncommon. When gallbladder cancer is discovered at its earliest stages, the chance for a cure is very good. But most gallbladder cancers are discovered at a late stage, when the prognosis is often very poor. Gallbladder cancer may not be discovered until it's advanced because it often causes no specific signs or symptoms. Also, the relatively hidden nature of the gallbladder makes it easier for gallbladder cancer to grow without being detected. Symptoms Gallbladder cancer signs and symptoms may include: 1. Abdominal pain, particularly in the upper right portion of the abdomen 2. Abdominal bloating 3. Losing weight without trying 4. Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) Causes It...

Overview Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5. It is widely found in both plants and animals including meat, vegetables, cereal grains, legumes, eggs, and milk. Pantothenic acid helps the body utilize carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. It is also important for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin B5 is available as D-pantothenic acid, as well as dexpanthenol and calcium pantothenate, which are chemicals made in the lab from D-pantothenic acid. People most commonly use pantothenic acid for pantothenic acid deficiency. Dexpanthenol, a chemical similar to pantothenic acid, is used for skin irritation, nasal swelling, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Symptoms of deficiency may include: 1. Headache. 2. Fatigue. 3. Irritability, restlessness. 4. Disturbed sleep. 5. Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps. 6. Numbness or burning sensation in hands or feet. 7. Muscle cramps. What does pantothenic acid treat? Pantothenic acid helps the body ...

Overview Vitamin K comes in two forms: vitamin K1, or phylloquinone, which occurs in leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale. vitamin K2 or menaquinone, which occurs in animal-based foods, including butter and egg yolks, and fermented foods, such as kefir. The intestine also creates some of this vitamin. Both vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 produce proteins that help the blood clot. Blood clotting or coagulation prevents excessive bleeding internally and externally. If a person has a vitamin K deficiency, that means the person’s body cannot produce enough of these proteins, increasing the risk of excessive bleeding. Most adults obtain an adequate supply of vitamin K through the foods they eat and through what their body naturally produces. Certain medications and medical conditions can reduce vitamin K production and inhibit absorption, meaning adults can become deficient. Vitamin K deficiency is much more likely to occur in infants. When it does, it is known as vitamin K deficiency ...

What Is Vitamin B3 Deficiency? Vitamin B3 is also known as niacin. Niacin or nicotinic acid is one of the 8 known types of vitamin B. Vitamin B3 deficiency or Niacin deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb the vitamin or gets little of it. In fact, the deficiency extends up to the body’s inability to absorb tryptophan, which is the amino acid precursor of niacin. Below are some of the functions of vitamin B3: 1. Niacin or nicotinic acid helps to keep the nervous system working properly 2. Further, it helps the body make sex-related hormones and stress-related hormones 3. It helps to improve circulation and maintain cholesterol levels 4. Moreover, it also helps to break down fats and proteins 5. Vitamin B3 helps to convert carbohydrates into glucose What Are the Symptoms of Vitamin B3 Deficiency? The vitamin B3 deficiency symptoms mostly became known with the discovery of pellagra. The signs of vitamin B3 deficiency are: 1. A pigmented rash appears when the skin is exposed to the ...