As a mother-to-be, it's natural to want the best childbirth experience possible. Most new mothers choose their obstetrician with care and may even tour the labor and delivery ward of the hospital they plan to use. Some will also hire a doula, or professional birth coach, to assist them both before and after labor.
Is a doula right for you? Here's what you should know about using a doula during your pregnancy and delivery.
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Hemorrhoids can be very painful and the bleeding is uncomfortable. A hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure, but this treatment is usually not the first option selected. There are conservative measures that are usually attempted first. However, if the conservative measures are not enough, you'll likely need a hemorrhoidectomy.
The Risk of a Hemorrhoid
Not only are hemorrhoids uncomfortable, but they can also cause permanent damage if they are not treated promptly.
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Summer may be ending, but the high temperatures are still present in many areas of the country. And with heat and outdoor activities comes heat-related illness and injury, which can be common in yourself or your children.
When you experience any type of heat illness, it is something you won't ever forget and something you won't want to repeat. So, to help prevent heat illness and injury, here are some tips to help prevent them from occurring, recognize them when they do, and get a helpful treatment.
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A sports medicine doctor is a physician who has specialized training in treating, rehabilitating, and preventing injuries and conditions that are common in athletes and people who live an active lifestyle. Before you see a sports medicine doctor, you may first need to make an appointment with your primary care physician and request a referral. A sports medicine doctor will be able to do a full exam to determine the extent of your injury or condition and then create a treatment plan.
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Growing older has both its advantages and disadvantages. People often become far more comfortable in their own skin, they've raised their families, had a career, and are now enjoying the fruits of their labor. Unfortunately, health concerns can interfere with this gratification. This is especially true if one is worried about the possibility of being one of three senior Americans who dies from Alzheimer's disease. Here is what you should know about this all too increasingly common condition.
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