For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
When GERD symptoms flare up, take action promptly to prevent painful complications. Learn the best way to manage acid reflux with our guide on managing GERD symptoms, including tips for diet and medications.
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Roxithromycin is a prescription medication indicated to treat certain types of bacterial infections, such as pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. This medication is part of a class of drugs called macrolides; it works by limiting the growth and spread of bacteria through the body.
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Originating in India thousands of years ago, Ayurvedic medicinal treatments are complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, in the United States. Typically, ayurvedic treatments are an option when standard treatments have been found unsatisfactory.
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Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels. Plant sterols and stanols are natural statins, or phytosterols, which are plant cell components that work in the same way as statins.
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Rutin, a type of bioflavonoid, is found in black tea, buckwheat bran, many citrus fruits and even apple skins, and is also available as a supplement in capsule or tablet form.
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You know vitamin C is good for your health and you might already be using this powerful antioxidant in a serum on your face. Topical vitamin C is a potent anti-aging tool that gives your face a healthful glow but you might wonder if it's also safe and effective to use around your sensitive eye area.
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A computerized tomography, or CT, scan is a diagnostic testing procedure that involves taking X-rays to create cross-sectional images of an area of the body. For many CT scans, a contrast material, or dye, is swallowed or injected to emphasize certain structures on the X-rays.
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If you sustain an injury to your skull that mildly damages your brain tissue, you can develop a concussion. Immediate symptoms of a concussion can include confusion, amnesia, nausea, vomiting, headache or dizziness.
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Most people associate black caviar with swanky parties and champagne, but it's much more than just a cocktail party cracker topping. Black caviar is simply sturgeon roe -- or fish eggs -- tiny little balls that contain contain vitamins and minerals that nourish the unborn fish.
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If you are experiencing irritation or gastrointestinal discomfort after eating dairy, you may be dairy or lactose intolerant. Dairy intolerance means that your digestive system has trouble processing dairy products such as milk, eggs and cheese. Gastritis can also occur if you have dairy intolerance.
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Glucose and dextrose are both simple sugars or monosaccharides. The words "glucose" and "dextrose" are often used interchangeably. There is a difference between glucose and dextrose, however.
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Although often ill-timed and embarrassing, sweating after eating is something diabetics can treat. This condition is called gustatory sweating, and it often involves profuse sweating on both sides of your face, scalp, neck and chest.
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Many women, especially post-menopausal women, have lowered estrogen levels. Estrogen is the female sex hormone associated with reproduction and menstrual cycles. It is produced in the ovaries and naturally decreases over time. Low estrogen levels are associated with infertility, irregular ovulation and missed periods.
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The metatarsal bones are the bones between your ankle and toes and are susceptible to such injuries as stress fractures. Depending on the severity of your injury, it may take a few days to six weeks before you can return to your sport.
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Vitamins are compounds that your body needs in small amounts to function properly. These tiny helpers are organic compounds, which contain only certain types of atoms. Organic molecules are made from living organisms, while inorganic compounds such as minerals come from the earth, soil and water.
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Earaches have many causes, almost all of them painful for the patient. There may be sharp, stabbing pains or a dull ache extending into your head and sinuses.
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Gastroenteritis refers to stomach inflammation brought on by a virus, bacterial invasion or an allergy. With this inflammation comes the risk of mild to severe stomach cramps that leave you doubled over and reaching for relief.
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Whether it's a rash from dermatitis or an underlying health issue, such as kidney failure, many conditions can cause itching, according to the Mayo Clinic. What many people don't realize is the foods you consume on a daily basis can help alleviate itching.
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A heartbeat consists of a two-part pump action that takes less than one second, according to the Texas Heart Institute. Normally, the heart follows a distinct beating pattern that properly sends blood through the blood vessels and supplies the body tissues with oxygen.
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Menstruation is a process that occurs when the uterus sheds its lining in preparation for a new reproductive cycle. Normal menstruation occurs every 21 to 35 days, and can last for a few or several days, depending on the individual.
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