For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that affects your upper respiratory system, causing symptoms such as congestion, cough, headache, fever, chills and fatigue. It is a highly contagious illness and is spread through the air and by touching contaminated surfaces.
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When the flora in your intestinal tract is out of balance, this can lead to body odor. Probiotics are a good solution because they crowd out bad bacteria and restore balance. Probiotics can help you combat bad breath as well. There are two main types of probiotics; lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
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Warts are a common skin condition caused by a type of human papillomavirus infection, or HPV. Warts can occur anywhere on the body, in different shapes and sizes. One common type of wart that occurs on the skin is a filiform wart. Filiform warts often occur on the face, including around the lips.
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Anxiety caused by specific asthma medications may lead to an anxiety disorder, states โA Consumerโs Guide to Psychiatric Drugs.โ Moreover, asthma medications can exacerbate preexisting anxiety problems.
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Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver that is in many foods such as eggs, meats and dairy products. According to the American Heart Association, high LDL cholesterol is a serious health risk and a major risk factor for developing heart disease.
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Many conditions can cause left lower abdominal pain with palpation. According to MayoClinic.com, the abdomen is a common source of pain or discomfort. The abdomen is divided into four quadrants. Pain in any one of these quadrants can provide clues to the source of the pain.
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Pneumonia is a serious illness that occurs due to an infection in the lungs. It can cause a fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, a cough and trouble breathing. In some cases this condition clears up in a few weeks with home treatment.
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Allergic contact dermatitis blisters are the result of an allergic skin reaction to a particular substance, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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The nose contains cartilage and bone, with the sinus cavities lined with specialized cells that form a mucous membrane. Nose cancer, a form of head and neck cancer, arises from cells within the sinus cavity that begin to proliferate uncontrollably to form a tumor in and around the sinus cavity.
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An inflammation of the brain, encephalitis commonly results from a viral infection, such as the herpes simplex virus. People can contract viral encephalitis by eating contaminated food or getting bitten by an insect carrying the virus.
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Albuterol sulfate is a prescription medication indicated to treat or prevent airway constriction in people with asthma. This medication is a bronchodilator, which works by relaxing the bronchial muscles within a patient's airways to allow oxygen to reach the lungs.
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Ovarian cancer, which begins in the ovary, is not as common as some other forms of cancer in women or men.
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Ligaments connect bone to bone, according to the University of Michigan. Vitamins for ligament repair can help your joints and muscles operate properly. While nourishing your ligaments, you will be helping mend your body from the inside out.
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Industrial pollution is one of the primary sources of environmental contamination. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution levels rose 14 percent from 1990 to 2008. This trend reflects the amount of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions in the air.
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Prednisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication prescribed to treat a variety of illnesses in patients whose bodies are not producing the corticosteroids they need to successfully fight off those ailments. Such illnesses include asthma, lupus, multiple sclerosis, severe allergic reactions and other ills, as well.
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Bacteria and fungi are everywhere, but sometimes they set up shop on the skin and cause a rash. Warm, moist areas -- like under the breasts -- are more prone to these skin rashes than other areas of the body.
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Early HIV infection causes symptoms in most women and men. However, these symptoms are often so mild that they are overlooked or attributed to another illness. Here's what you need to know about early HIV symptoms in women.
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Low-functioning people with autism often engage in self-stimulating behaviors such as rocking back and forth in their seats, flicking fingers in front of their eyes or putting objects in their mouths. Sensory activities provide the stimulation that their nervous systems seem to be seeking.
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Individually, a tickling or pressure in your chest is associated with a variety of health conditions. Combined, the two symptoms may indicate additional issues, including asthma and a heart attack. Chest pressure is a symptom that always requires prompt medical attention.
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One of the primary uses of aloe vera is as a topical treatment for minor cuts and burns. Traditionally, aloe also has been used as a laxative to treat constipation, but recent research suggests that it can cause severe side effects, which may include diarrhea and gas.
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