IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome. It is one of the most common and (usually) treatable conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, also known in everyday language as the digestive system.Researchers and doctors haven't yet discovered the exact causes of IBS, but the contributing …
Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects women of childbearing age. If you have this disorder, your menstrual cycle is irregular, which can adversely affect your ability to get pregnant. Your periods may be few and far between, and you may not ovulate.Although the specific …
How Can a Nurse Practitioner Help?
A nurse practitioner is a medical professional with very specific training that often serves on the front line of medical care. In this capacity, nurse practitioners are a critical part of the medical field. Their expertise and training can help get a patient diagnosed, treated, and back on their …