As you get older, you may start to be aware of your overall wellness and wonder what age-related illnesses might afflict you. You may want to remain healthy for as long as possible and avoid certain conditions, such as high blood pressure, that can affect people as they age.
You may also prefer to receive prompt medical attention when you feel ill or get injured and want to keep all of your medical records in one centralized location.
If you have a child with ADHD, managing their condition has likely become a great source of anxiety for you, especially if it's resulting in behavior problems at school and/or at home. Whether or not they are on any medication already, you want to make sure you're doing everything you can. After all, children and youth with ADHD are at an increased risk for certain problems such as anxiety, depression, being bullied, and engaging in high-risk activities.
An abdominal hernia occurs when your small intestines push through a weak area in your abdominal muscles, leaving them on the outside of your abdominal cavity. Hernias can be painful, and they can even be life-threatening in some cases. Your abdominal muscles can clamp down on the portion of the small intestine that's outside of your abdominal cavity, cutting off its blood supply and causing the tissue to die, which can lead to a fatal infection.
