Alot Health Team

Varicose veins are veins that have grown large, twisted, and potentially even painful. Although they are generally not a problem beyond the feeling that they are unsightly, they can actually be painful.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, or median nerve compression, is a painful condition involving a pinched nerve to the wrist and hand. While there is no “quick fix,” there are a few steps you can take to help alleviate the discomfort and expedite recovery.

While good oral hygiene can help prevent gingivitis, poor oral hygiene isn’t necessarily all to blame for its development -- but it certainly plays its part.

Gingivitis is the initial stage of periodontal disease. The gums become red and inflamed, because of a buildup of plaque and tartar beneath the gumline. Luckily, at the gingivitis stage, periodontal disease is easily treatable.

While a coma is the inadvertent entering of a prolonged state of unconsciousness, a medically induced coma is the entering of that state intentionally and is usually reserved as a last resort treatment.

A medically induced coma means that rather than being in a coma because of an injury, the patient is put into a drug-induced coma to prevent further damage. Here’s a look at why a medically induced coma might be necessary.

A coma is a medical condition of unconsciousness. A wide variety of issues can cause comas, from diabetes to traumatic brain injuries. Here’s a look at the common causes of comas.

The appropriate treatment for comas depends largely on the underlying cause, and there isn’t always a cure for a comatose patient. Here’s a look at some of the treatment options for comas.

Classifying the seriousness of a coma is one of the first steps in determining the likely outcome of the patient. Here’s a look at how comas are classified and which classification scales are typically used.

How long is it normal for wetting the bed to continue? When should you be worried that something else is going on? Here’s a look at understanding bedwetting causes and treatments in children.