Iontophoresis is a process in which ions diffuse in a medium driven by an applied electric field. These phenomena, directly and indirectly, constitute active transport of matter due to an applied electric field.
The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body. It is made up of three bones, the upper arm, the shoulder blade, and the collar bone. It helps in lifting the arm, rotating it, and providing force. It can be rotated in a 360 degree radius...
A heel spur is a calcium deposit which causes a bony bump on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. Without visible X-ray evidence, the condition is sometimes known as Heel Spur Syndrome. Usually...
The most common burn injuries are the result of scalds from hot liquid and flame burns. Approximately 80% of these burns occur in the home and 70% of them occur in males. Burns in children younger than 5 years of age account for 20% of yearly burn injuries...
A cold pack or an ice gel pack is a portable plastic bag filled with water, or refrigerant gel or liquid. When one wants to use it the contents in it are frozen and applied to the affected part.
The psychological and social impacts of incontinence can be burdensome for family members and caregivers. It disrupts daily life, sleep patterns, outings, and even relationships and gets even worse when accompanied by dementia. Research states that...
Migraine is an intense headache that is a result of specific changes in brain. It can initiate in teens and can be generally seen more in 30 to 40 years of age group. More than 90% of people with migraine have already experienced it before turning 40.
As with any allergy, an allergic reaction to milk can derail your life. You can be born with a milk allergy, or it can develop later on. Symptoms can be mild at first and can happen at any age. So, how do you know for sure if you have a milk allergy? An...
To understand what a sinus infection is, you need to know the role of your sinuses, and where they are located. The human nasal sinus system is an area of air-filled space in the bones that are connected to the nasal cavity. Depending on which bones consist of...
Thick water is a type of water used for dysphagia, a swallowing disorder. It helps prevent pulmonary aspiration while swallowing in those with that condition. Learn all about thick water & more at HPFY.
Our knees have a big responsibility of bearing the body weight. Any discomfort or damage to the knees can disrupt our lives. Any injury, underlying disease, overuse, etc., can damage this joint of the body and make it difficult to perform daily tasks or even...
Constipation is a common condition we have all experienced. Constipation is one of the most typical gastrointestinal conditions. Constipation happens when your colon absorbs too much water from waste (stool/poop), causing it to dry out, making it challenging...
Learn about celiac disease: symptoms, diagnosis, management, and when to seek help. Understand the importance of early intervention and a gluten-free lifestyle for better long-term health.
Fecal incontinence is the loss of control for eliminating stool. It can be as simple as the inability to hold the stool until you get to a bathroom, occasional leakage of stool while passing gas or complete loss of control. Some feel an urgent need to go and...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease that attacks the joints of your body and can make the simplest tasks difficult and painful. Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as an autoimmune disease since it occurs when your immune system attacks your...
We all want to stay healthy in the most natural way and the easiest way is to look closely into your kitchen. Read about Home Remedies For Healthy Livings.
Living with an ostomy means caring for your stoma. If there is a blockage, how do I unblock a stoma? What do I need to do? We have some information you need to hear. READ MORE
A nebulizer machine turns liquid medicine into a mist which is then efficiently moved into your lungs. Patients suffering from asthma, COPD, or another respiratory disease commonly use the nebulizer which is also called a breathing treatment or nebulizer...
