Whether you have a cough due to a cold, the flu, allergies or dry winter air, the array of cough medicine options can be confusing. Upper-respiratory infections, like a cold or the flu, are the most common cause of cough.
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Numerous conditions can cause lower right pain in the stomach. According to The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, a person can develop extreme pain or discomfort in the lower right abdominal quadrant.
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Women often refer to the discharge in a menstrual cycle as mucus. This mucus normally changes consistency throughout the menstrual cycle and is odorless. The discharge comes from the cervical glands as a way to keep the vagina clean and moisturized.
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Visual migraines, also called ocular migraines or auras without headache, cause temporary blindness or restricted vision, flashing lights and other visual disturbances, according to the National Headache Foundation. Other symptoms include confusion, numbness, mood changes, amnesia and vomiting, according to Robert S.
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Marketed by Procter & Gamble, the products Nyquil and Dayquil are available over-the-counter for cough and cold relief.
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Partial or unicompartmental knee replacement is a surgical procedure used to increase knee function and alleviate chronic knee pain in affected people. During this procedure, a surgeon specifically replaces the damaged portions of the knee, while keeping all healthy bone and cartilage intact.
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Nasal drainage and eye itching are common symptoms of allergies, including seasonal or pet allergies. Other possible causes of these symptoms include exposure to irritants like smoke or dust and various other illnesses.
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Purines are part of the structure of nucleic acids, molecules that make up DNA. They're present in every cell in the human body. When purines break down, they form uric acid, a waste product normally excreted by the kidneys. Gout is a condition that results from a buildup of uric acid in the body.
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Progesterone is a hormone that women naturally produce after ovulation. It is sometimes called the "warm" hormone, because it causes a rise in basal body temperature (i.e., temperature when the body is completely at rest).
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An aneurysm refers to a dilated segment of an artery caused by weakness and thinning of the wall. Leg aneurysms are relatively rare, but occur more commonly than arm aneurysms. Most leg aneurysms develop in the popliteal artery, which passes behind the knee before branching to supply blood to the lower leg and foot.
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Colonitis, more commonly referred to as colitis, is an inflammation of the large intestines. Both a condition and a symptom, colitis has several causes ranging from infections to autoimmune disorders, and its duration may be short- or long-term.
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A diagnosis of acid reflux no longer means saying goodbye to some of your favorite foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, for example, because of their acidity, have commonly been restricted in the diets of acid reflux sufferers.
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Although nasal sprays can reduce the symptoms of allergies and nasal congestion, they are not always the best solution. Using a decongestant nasal spray, for example, can cause rebound congestion and a reduction in efficacy after three days, according to the Mayo Clinic website.
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Platelets are created in your bone marrow and are an important component of blood clot formation. They are stored in the spleen, but eventually, the liver and spleen destroy old platelets.
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Hair loss is a common issue that can be caused by overuse of styling products, overexposure to the sun, stress, unhealthy diet and hormonal imbalance. If you notice that your hair is thinning or falling out, consult a dermatologist.
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, pot (marijuana) is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States. The active ingredient in pot is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).
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While tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common affliction among players, anybody whose physical routine involves repetitive arm and elbow motions can become afflicted.
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Nothing spoils a good meal quite like the gnawing pain of heartburn. The source of the pain is stomach acid flowing upward into the esophagus, the tube that transports swallowed food to your stomach.
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The famous spice and traditional medicine ginger may have some potential as a treatment for alcohol-induced as well as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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A vacation in Mexico can be exciting opportunity to explore a beautiful country, speak Spanish and try out new foods. But a vacation in Mexico also requires taking some precautions, because traveling to any foreign country could give you a stomachache.
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