For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication used to prevent the flu in exposed individuals. It is also used to shorten the duration of the flu virus in patients who have had flu symptoms for less than two days. It is available with a doctor’s prescription as an oral suspension or in capsules.
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Strep A and strep B, or Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus agalactiae respectively, are closely related microorganisms with several characteristics in common. First, they both produce beta-hemolysis, which means the organisms contain hemolysins, which will lyse red blood cells in agar that contains blood.
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Neck pain can be the result of tight trapezius muscles, and the trapezius may spasm due to neck pain. The trapezius musculature is is an inverted triangle which starts at the base of the skull, spreads over the shoulders and down to the mid back. These muscles are highly susceptible to overuse.
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Running isn’t the typical remedy that most people think of when it comes to helping to alleviate symptoms of a sinus infection, but running can help to temporarily relieve nasal congestion.
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After using razors, some people break out, where the skin on the face or legs becomes irritated after shaving. In most cases, the friction of the razor on your skin is causing the breakout. A few razor users might be allergic to the coating of nickel that can be found on the surface of most razors.
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"Liver cleanses" that involve drinking oil and juice are an alternative remedy for both liver stones, formed in the liver, and gallstones, formed in the gallbladder. There is no evidence these cleanses, called liver or gallbladder flushes, do any more than act as laxatives.
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Magnesium is a mineral crucial to the proper function of your muscles, kidneys and heart. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements. Only 1 percent of your bodily magnesium is in your bloodstream, while a majority is stored in your cells and bones.
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Peanuts are a popular American snack food, and if you have diabetes you may wonder if you can also enjoy this nutritious favorite. While concerns about the impact of nuts on your weight and blood sugars may stop you in your tracks, there is good news.
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Norvasc is part of a group of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow. It is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pains. Drinking alcohol while taking Norvasc may affect your blood pressure and interfere with how the medication works.
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Sausage, a common breakfast meat in the United States, is typically made from ground beef, pork or a mixture of the two. This breakfast meat is commonly served as with egg dishes and pancakes, and is also used in breakfast dishes such as quiche, omelettes and frittatas.
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The pancreas is a small organ tucked behind your stomach in the upper area of your abdomen. The organ facilitates the digestion of protein, fat and carbohydrates by secreting enzymes which, in ordinary circumstances, become active once they reach the small intestine.
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Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the Epstein Barr virus. It is spread through saliva and symptoms may include sore throat, fever, fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite. It typically lasts for two or three weeks, but it can persist past this time.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety-based mental health condition brought on by experiencing a traumatic event.
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Throat dryness can be annoying, particularly if dryness makes swallowing uncomfortable. Dryness in the back of the throat can occur due to allergies, illnesses or reduced moisture in the air.
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Your tendons are strong, durable fibers that connect muscle to bone. In your arm, tendons connect muscles that allow you to lift your arm at your shoulder and bend it at your elbow. You experience tendinitis -- an inflammation in the arm -- when you use your arm in the same manner, excessively taxing your tendons.
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Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes narrowing and constriction of the airways. An inflammatory or allergic component to the disease causes swelling of the bronchial structures in the lung. With asthma, the disease is always present but typically becomes a problem only with a flare-up, or asthma attack.
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Cold sores are blister-like lesions caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, often manifesting around the lips, nose and chin. The virus associated with this condition is highly contagious, being passed from one person to the next by an active lesion.
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Stomach pain is a common and usually short-lived, benign symptom. Almost everyone has experienced a bout of stomach pain after eating, often as a result of dietary indiscretions.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects the way your body's nerves send signals to the arms and legs. People who have peripheral neuropathy often feel a numbness, tingling sensation or burning in the hands and feet. The altered sensations may also travel to the limbs.
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A colonoscopy is a diagnostic tool used to determine the location and nature of any disease, obstruction or inflammation in the colon. People not only use a colonoscopy to diagnose problems, but as a proactive screening tool to check for colon cancer. Colonoscopy is usually done while the patient is awake, but sedated.
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