For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Most over-the-counter cough syrups present no serious risk to you or your baby while breastfeeding. However, according to advice from the Food and Drug Administration, you should always speak to your doctor before taking cough syrup or medication while nursing. Chemicals from cough syrup can pass into your breast milk.
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You probably have suffered some form of mild eye irritation at some point in your life; this inflammation can cause eye redness, watering, pain, blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
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Itโs not uncommon to experience nasal stuffiness and congestion while exercising during pollen season -- but sometimes those symptoms may not be related to allergies or may occur while exercising indoors. If this happens, you may be suffering from a condition called exercise-induced rhinitis, or EIR.
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Ulcerative colitis is a condition that affects more than 500,000 Americans, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. This condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the lining of the large intestine, and can produce ulcers along the walls of the rectum and large intestine.
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The clavicle, also called the collarbone, contains a few delicate joints where you shoulders, neck, upper back and chest connect to each other.
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Drinking herbal tea may soothe the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that can cause abdominal pain, gas, bloating and diarrhea or constipation. Caffeinated tea may aggravate IBS symptoms by stimulating bowel activity.
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Estrogen and progesterone are the main sex hormones in women that are responsible for the processes within a normal menstrual cycle, including ovulation and menstruation. Estrogen is in charge during the beginning of the cycle and then decreases at the middle when progesterone takes over.
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A sinus infection during pregnancy can make you miserable. The yellow or green nasal discharge, congestion, fever, headache, facial tenderness, cough and sore throat that are classic symptoms will make you want to take medication and make it all go away.
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Sinus infections, or sinusitis, develop when viruses or bacteria invade the cavities behind the nose. Middle ear infections, or otitis media, occur when organisms infect the fluid behind the eardrum. Doctors often prescribe amoxicillin, a penicillin-like antibiotic, for ear infections or sinusitis.
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Coughing and a stuffy nose are usually signs of the common cold; these symptoms tend to run full force all day long until the virus runs its course. When coughing and nasal congestion appear only after eating, you may have a mystery on your hands to determine the cause.
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Experiencing stomach pain after eating a dairy product one time could be due to eating too much or because the product was spoiled. If you experience pain consistently after eating dairy, however, it is most likely an underlying digestive problem.
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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. A high number of red blood cells--more than 5.72 million red blood cells per mcL for men and 5.03 million per mcL for women--requires further evaluation, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Over 20 million people in the United States suffer from thyroid disorders, according to the American Thyroid Association. The thyroid gland at the base of the neck controls critical processes in the body, including metabolism. If the thyroid doesnโt work properly, prescription thyroid hormone can help.
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Topical vitamin C, also referred to as L-ascorbic acid, is a topical antioxidant that has been shown to increase collagen production, smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and even skin discoloration, according to Skin & Aging magazine.
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Head phones and ear bud headphones are great for keeping whatever you are listening to in and the rest of the world out. They are also great at collecting ear wax, which is not so wonderful.
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Your immune system is a vital part of your overall well being. If it is weak, then you are more susceptible to getting sick and developing serious illnesses. If you were recently sick with a virus, then it is all the more important to get it revved back up to avoid the next virus that comes to town.
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Steroids, also called anabolic-androgenic steroids, or AAS, are synthetic reproductions of the sex hormone testosterone. Though other steroids provide useful medical treatments for people with diseases such as AIDS and cancer, AAS are used illegally by people hoping to enhance exercise abilities and muscle mass.
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Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp and can be the result of heredity, certain medications or an underlying medical condition, reports CNN Health. When heredity is the cause, it's referred to as pattern baldness.
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Prilosec, or omeprazole, is an over-the-counter and prescription-option drug used to control heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When used in combination with antibiotics, Prilosec reduces stomach acid and H. pylori bacteria levels to prevent continued GERD and heartburn damage.
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Charcoal has the ability to absorb many times its weight in toxins and is commonly used by doctors to remove poisons and other harmful compounds from the body.
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