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Showing 16 entries starting with "J" of type "Conditions"
Jaundice is a condition in which the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow because of the buildup of a yellow-brown pigment called bilirubin in the blood and skin. Bilirubin is produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. The liver normally gets rid of bilirubin in bile (a fluid that helps the body...
Jaundice is a yellow tint to a newborn's skin and the white part of the eyes. It is a sign that there's too much bilirubin in the baby's blood. This is called hyperbilirubinemia. Most babies with jaundice will get better without treatment, but they should be monitored carefully. If severe jaundice isn't treated, it can...
Changes in your diet can reduce the mechanical stress on your temporomandibular (TM) joint and may help relieve your jaw pain. Avoid hard or chewy foods (such as popcorn, jerky, tough meats, chewy breads, gum, and raw apples and carrots) that cause your jaws to work overtime. Choose softer foods that are easy to chew...
To help prevent or treat a temporomandibular disorder (TMD), you can try gentle jaw exercises. You can also try techniques that help you relax your jaw muscles. Exercise Try a gentle exercise to restore normal range of motion, improve flexibility, and strengthen the jaw muscles. Your doctor, dentist, or physical...
Dr. Jean S. Kutner reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Kutner is a Professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado.
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Marrazzo is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington in Seattle, and is Medical Director of the Seattle...
Jerry, 32, works in customer service at a call center. So he's hunched over a computer for most of his work day. "I love my job, but it can be stressful. I hold my stress in my shoulders and neck. My shoulders are always up around my ears. A lot of times, I leave at...
Jody Bradbury reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions.
When Joe turned 60 last year, he decided he was overdue for a good, old-fashioned physical. He had always been blessed with good health, but he knew that at his age he should be having regular checkups, especially since he was overweight. His doctor gave him a full exam and found no serious health problems....
Dr. John Freedman reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Freedman is Chief in the Department of Anesthesiology at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. He served as President of the Medical Exchange...
Dr. John Miller reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Miller is a Professor of Medicine and oversees a nationally regarded, rigorous fellowship training program in cardiac electrophysiology at the Indiana University School of...
Dr. John W. Williams Jr. reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Williams is a Professor with tenure in the Department of Internal Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for Duke University Medical Center...
When John Peterson is behind the wheel of his race car, he's doing more than just trying to win a race. With every lap, he's passing on a message to racing fans about not smoking. John is a race car driver, and his team is Smoke-Free 83. With each lap, fans see John's car covered...
It is important to have realistic expectations of joint replacement surgery. Replacement joints are not "miracle" joints. They will not restore a joint to the function it had before the arthritis began. Pain relief is the most dependable outcome of joint replacement. When the pain is relieved, you also may get some...
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), sometimes called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile chronic arthritis, is a childhood disease that causes inflamed, swollen joints that are often stiff and painful. Symptoms common to all forms of JIA include joint pain, a disturbance in the way a child walks (abnormal gait)...
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy develops between ages 12 and 18. People with the disorder tend to have seizures that cause jerking in the shoulders or arms. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures and absence seizures may be present along with myoclonic seizures. Seizures often occur early in the morning. People with juvenile...