Ultrasound machines are a powerful way to get a look inside of a person’s body. However, excessive gas during the scan can ruin the reading and make it nearly impossible to use properly. As a result, it is important to manage this gas before the appointment begins.
Tension Before The Ultrasound May Cause Gas
Though not eating for several hours before an ultrasound can help decrease the risk of developing bowel gas during the treatment, stress and anxiety about the treatment can cause an excess of it.…
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Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but for those suffering from agoraphobia, it can become crippling. If you find yourself having anxiety attacks when you must go out in public places, you may be suffering from this distressing disorder.
Symptoms of agoraphobia
One of the most common symptoms of agoraphobia is fear of leaving your house. You may also fear being in places where you cannot escape easily, such as when in an elevator or when traveling by train or plane.…
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Diabetics who have cataract surgery generally yield excellent results. Still there’s post-operative challenges that eye surgeons must circumvent, notes the ophthalmology site, Healio. Challenges include diabetic eye changes in the retina and in the blood vessels of the eye. By addressing those diabetic changes pre-operatively, eye surgeons can minimize those challenges during treatment.
In Brief: What Cataracts Are
If you have diabetes, you are more likely to get cataracts, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology.…
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