PSA tests can show high levels of PSA that aren't caused by cancer (called a false-positive). This means you may need more tests to check for prostate cancer. The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.
What are high triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some for good health. But high triglyceride levels are linked with a higher risk of coronary artery disease. A high level may be a sign of metabolic syndrome. Very high levels raise your risk of...
Too many of the fatty compounds known as triglycerides can compromise your health. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Don't forget the fish Eat more fatty fish and take a daily fish oil supplement providing 3,000 mg of the triglyceride-lowering omega-3 fatty acids...
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is sometimes called "good" cholesterol. A high HDL level is linked with a lower risk of coronary artery disease. HDL may help lower the risk of coronary artery disease in several ways. HDL helps move cholesterol out of the body. HDL does this by binding with cholesterol in the bloodstream...
High-output heart failure happens when the body's need for blood is unusually high, so heart failure symptoms happen even though the heart is working well. This type of heart failure happens to a very small number of people with heart failure. What happens to the heart? High-output heart failure occurs when the normally...
What is potassium? Potassium is a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. What foods are high in potassium? You can control the amount of potassium in your diet by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium. Foods are high in...
Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure into the skin are serious injuries. High-pressure equipment may be used for paint, paint thinner, grease, oil, fuel, or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and fingers. These injuries are at high risk for...
Your body needs protein to help build and repair muscle, skin, and other body tissues. Getting enough protein also helps your body fight infection, balance body fluids, and carry oxygen through your body. When you have a wound that's healing, think of food as medicine. Eat a balanced diet with enough calories and plenty...
COVID-19 causes a mild illness in many people who have it. But certain things may increase your risk for more serious illness. These include: Age. Older adults are at highest risk. The risk increases with age. Babies born premature or who are less than 1 year old may also be at high risk. Asthma, cystic fibrosis...
A high-risk pregnancy means that you or your baby has a greater chance of health problems. Things that may make your pregnancy high-risk include your current health, your age, and your pregnancy history. A genetic problem in either parent can also make a pregnancy high-risk. Your pregnancy is high-risk if you: Have a...
What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of having a health problem. These problems include slowed growth of the baby, preterm labor, preeclampsia, and a problem with the placenta. Many things can make a pregnancy high-risk, from a current condition...
The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). This protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart disease and stroke in people who don't already have heart disease. The hs-CRP...
The hip is the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body. The thighbone (femur) fits tightly into a cup-shaped socket (acetabulum) in the pelvis. The hip joint is held together by a joint capsule, tendons, ligaments, and the muscles of the buttocks, groin, and spine.
Bursitis or a tendon injury ( tendinopathy) can cause pain at the side of your hip when you rise from a chair and take your first few steps, climb stairs, drive, or lie down with direct pressure on the side of the hip. To prevent and ease hip pain during work, play, or daily activities: Stay at a weight that's healthy...
If there is a difference between the child's hips, you may notice that: One leg looks shorter than the other. There are more folds of skin on the inside of one thigh than on the other. One hip joint seems to move differently than the other.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a childhood condition caused by abnormal development of one or both hip joints. In DDH, the top of the thighbone (femur) does not fit securely into the hip socket (acetabulum). This allows the thighbone to either partially or completely slip out of the socket (dislocate).
Kneel on your affected leg and bend your other leg out in front of you, with that foot flat on the floor. If you feel discomfort in the front of your knee, place a towel under your knee. Keeping your back straight, slowly push your hips forward. You should feel a stretch in the upper thigh of your back leg and hip. Hold...
A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thighbone (femur) where the thighbone joins the pelvis to form the hip joint. Most hip fractures occur in the area just below the ball of the femur (femoral neck region) and the area just below this (intertrochanteric region). A hip fracture almost always completely...
Covers causes of hip fractures. Includes list of things that increase risk. Describes symptoms and how hip fractures are diagnosed. Covers treatment choices. Offers prevention tips, including ways to slow osteoporosis.
A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thighbone (femur) where the thighbone joins the pelvis to form the hip joint. Most hip fractures occur in the area just below the ball of the femur (femoral neck region) and the area just below this (intertrochanteric region). A hip fracture almost always completely...
Surgery is usually the best treatment for a broken (fractured) hip. Hip pinning involves: Getting the bone lined up correctly (reduction). Stabilizing broken bones. This is called internal fixation. Hip pinning is usually for people who have fractures in which the bones can be properly aligned. A partial or total hip...
Learn about surgery to repair a broken or fractured hip and what to expect.
In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. Even a slight fall can sometimes cause a fracture in a weakened hipbone. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a bike or car accident or a sports injury. Falls cause more fractures—including hip fractures—as people age because...
Briefly discusses the hip joint and various causes of hip injuries in children, including muscle strains, fractures, and dislocations. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses the hip joint and various causes of hip injuries, including overuse injuries, fractures, and dislocations. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses the hip joint and various causes of hip problems in children, including problems from birth (congenital), conditions causing inflammation, and infections. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Briefly discusses the hip joint and various causes of hip problems, including pain with movement or weight bearing, conditions causing inflammation, and infections. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Hip repair means that the surgeon lines up the pieces of bone using metal plates, rods, nails and screws and then closes the skin over the surgery site. The metal pieces hold the bone together while it heals, and they stay in the leg permanently. This picture shows one type of hip fracture and the way it might be...
Get tips on how to take care of yourself at home after hip repair surgery.
Completed hip replacement In hip replacement surgery, the hip socket and the top of the thigh bone are replaced. This picture shows a completed hip replacement.
