For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Ranitidine 150 mg tablets, the generic product of Zantac 150, is an over-the-counter medication used for the relief of heartburn and for the treatment of stomach ulcers. It may also be used for gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, and as a part of the regimen for the treatment of H. pylori infection.
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By week 37 of pregnancy, a woman has likely been managing her gestational diabetes for about nine weeks. Blood tests for the condition are performed at the beginning of the third trimester, around 28 weeks.
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Damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system is referred to as peripheral neuropathy. The peripheral nervous system is a network of neurons that connect the spinal cord and the brain to the rest of the body.
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Peripheral neuropathy refers to a condition that results from damage to the peripheral nervous system—the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
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High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a medical condition that can cause a wide variety of side effects, including red eyes. There are two types of high blood pressure. One is called primary hypertension, in which the elevated blood pressure does not have any identifiable cause.
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Poor circulation most often occurs in the legs and feet but can also affect the arms and hands. Poor circulation can be caused by numerous illnesses, including heart disease, Raynaud’s disease, blood clots and diabetes.
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Applying ice to an injury is often one of the first steps to treat sprains, strains, muscle pulls and other common injuries. Cold therapy helps to constrict the blood vessels, reduce swelling and decrease inflammation. It can also numb the area to reduce pain.
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Many mistakenly believe that getting a filling or crown will prevent a tooth from having problems in the future. Possibilities for a toothache to develop years after receiving dental treatment exist because of the anatomical complexities of a tooth and its surrounding structures.
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The Mayo Clinic reports that experiencing anxiety from time to time is a normal experience, but anxiety that manifests itself in people through constant worry and tension is not normal.
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Anxiety is a common and potentially devastating behavioral health problem. While the symptoms are similar in kind to ordinary nervousness, they are much more severe and significantly impede normal functioning. Insomnia is a symptom commonly associated with anxiety, and treating anxiety often improves insomnia.
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A UTI, or urinary tract infection, occurs when pathogens such as bacteria or viruses abnormally enter the bladder. If you have a UTI, you can experience symptoms that include pain or burning during urination and increased urinary frequency.
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The trapezius muscle covers a large area of the back, neck and shoulders. Its main function is to move the scapula, or shoulder blade, and help support your arms. If you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk or behind the wheel of a car, the trapezius muscle can shorten and tighten, which affects mobility in your neck.
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If you have hay fever, your symptoms don’t take long to show up after you inhale the smallest amount of pollen. It takes mere minutes for your nose to begin running and for the sneezing (and perhaps wheezing) to start.
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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes several uncomfortable symptoms. Some people experience a flare-up in these symptoms when they eat certain foods.
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Degenerative disc disease occurs over time as your spinal column performs everyday activities and weakens. Herniated discs occur when the interior of a spinal disk is squeezed out through a weakened section of the disk, placing additional pressure on surrounding nerves and irritating them.
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Hyperbilirubinemia is the medical term for a high bilirubin level in the bloodstream and the cause of jaundice. A newborn with jaundice will have skin that looks yellow and a yellowish look to the white part of the eyes.
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Eating enough fiber in your diet helps maintain bowel regularity, but if you’re eating too much fiber you may develop unwanted digestive symptoms. Watery stools, diarrhea, gas and bloating are all side effects of consuming too much fiber, according to MedlinePlus.
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Home remedies for certain conditions may have various approaches, but a home remedy for an allergy to jalapeno peppers has only two options. If your allergic reaction is a genuine food allergy to jalapeno peppers, the only home remedy is to avoid consuming jalapenos and any other peppers that trigger your symptoms.
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It may seem counterintuitive, but the fiery spices found in Indian cuisine may help douse the flames of heartburn and indigestion.
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If you follow a gluten-free diet, any product with wheat, barley or rye is off-limits. Cornmeal is made from dried corn kernels, and thus contains none of these ingredients.
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