For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Candida is a fungus that lives within the body; it is kept under control by other bacteria and microorganisms that also inhabits the body. Candida is not harmful in small amounts, but when hormonal imbalances occur an overgrowth may take place. It thrives in areas that are moist or have high levels of sugar.
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Because of the short time food spends in the digestive tract of a baby, your child's stools can come out in all sorts of colors, depending on what she has eaten, according to the Children's Hospital. However, some colors can be particularly worrying to parents, including dark-colored stools.
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Earwax, also called cerumen, naturally occurs in the outer one third of the ear canal. It aids the ear in protecting and lubricating the ear canal and offers antibacterial properties as well.
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It is commonly known that exercising on a regular basis and maintaining a healthy body is a good thing; however, too much misguided and uneducated exercise can indeed be harmful for joints, ligaments and muscles.
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare but serious condition in which the skin and mucus membranes -- the moist surfaces in the mouth, nose and eyes -- react severely to a medication or infection.
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Mouth cancer can develop on the lips, gums, tongue, the roof and floor of the mouth and inside the lining of the cheeks. According to the Mayo Clinic, this type of cancer falls under the category of head and neck cancers.
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There it is again -- that painful, burning sensation known as acid reflux, or heartburn. You want to quench the burn, but the medications you are considering just might cause more problems. Several over-the-counter and prescription medications will effectively treat acid reflux.
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Skin tags are small, flesh-colored growths of skin. They are often located on the neck, groin, armpits and eyelids, and become more common with age. Skin tags are relatively harmless, but if removal is desired or needed, a doctor should always inspect the skin tag first.
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Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are medicines that help reduce the acid production in the stomach. PPIs work by interfering with the mechanism that pumps acid into the stomach, states the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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Long-term cigarette smoking has progressive ill effects on the entire body. Short-term changes in heart rate and breathing patterns give way to chronic and potentially fatal health problems.
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The main symptom of urethritis is one of burning and pain upon urination. This symptom is most effectively treated with the use of pain relievers, particularly the drug pyridium, which works on the urinary tract specifically.
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Many cases of breast cancer are estrogen-responsive, which means the tumor grows in response to estrogen. Tamoxifen is a therapeutic agent designed to block the effects of estrogen.
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LSD or d-lysergic acid diethylamide is a powerful mind-altering drug manufactured from lysergic acid, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Lysergic acid comes from the fungus ergot, which grows on certain grains.
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Although the spine has a natural curvature, it is not designed to have a side-to-side curve. Scoliosis is the result of the spine curving laterally to form an S-shape. This can disrupt the body's alignment and result in pain and deformities. This condition affects 2 to 3 percent of the population in the U.S.
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Discover how Flomax works to provide relief from kidney stones, including its mechanism of action and effectiveness in managing symptoms. Learn about the treatment options and why it's a recommended solution for those suffering from kidney stone pain.
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The breakdown of foods high in protein into chemicals known as purines are responsible for the production of uric acid in the body.
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Kidney disorders may occur for a variety of reasons. Hydronephrosis is a type of swelling in one or both kidneys that occurs as the result of another condition, making it a symptom of a disorder or disease, rather than a specific illness.
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The liver is an organ involved in several essential functions, including production of bile and detoxification. It is also susceptible to damage and diseases, such as alcohol-induced damage and fatty liver disease.
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Statin drugs are prescribed to people with high cholesterol. Common side effects of statins include dizziness, headaches, nausea, pain, sleep disturbances, muscle weakness and liver problems, according to AltMedAngel.com.
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Early in pregnancy, the odds are in favor of you experiencing a number of uncomfortable symptoms, many of which are gastrointestinal in nature. In addition to the classic morning sickness, diarrhea isn't uncommon. In very early pregnancy, it's probably due to your increasing hormone levels -- including levels of hCG.
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