For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If an area of your neck is itchy and red, it is possible that you have a rash. According to the Mayo Clinic, rashes such as hives or poison ivy may clear up on their own, while rashes from scabies and dermatitis may require prescription medication.
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Ulcers, sores on the lining of the stomach, esophagus and intestines, can be caused by a bacterial infection or anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and ketoprofen. Stomach acids and other stomach juices can burn the lining of the digestive tract, further irritating the ulcers.
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The human immunodeficiency virus -- HIV -- causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. You can be infected with HIV for many years and show few if any symptoms before the development of AIDS. However, people who are HIV-infected can transmit the virus to other people.
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You are probably familiar with the gassy, abdominal pain referred to as bloating. You may even know that acid reflux is a result of some of the acidic contents of the stomach leaking back up into the esophagus, where it burns or irritates the lining.
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Discover the various causes of arm and leg pain, including syringomyelia, peripheral arterial disease, and fibromyalgia. Learn how to relieve chronic pain and find effective treatment options.
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Fungal pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by fungi. Though this condition is uncommon in most people, those with compromised immune systems due to certain types of infection, such as HIV, are at an increased risk of developing fungal pneumonia.
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Vehicles crowding roadways, power plants pumping smoke and chemicals from consumer products have many people thinking about air pollution and how it affects the planet. Air pollution is a complicated problem with many causes and effects and few solutions.
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Bactrim DS is a medication in a class of drugs known as antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to kill foreign bacteria in the body.
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Depakote is the registered brand of the generic drug divalproex sodium. This drug -- manufactured by Abbott Laboratories -- is commonly used as a mood stabilizer for patients suffering from bipolar disorder but may also be prescribed for migraines and epilepsy.
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While running a marathon or long-distance event, your body first will burn through your stored carbohydrates and then burn stored body fat to maintain the energy you'll need.
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Few allergies trigger swollen tonsils as a sole symptom. However, if you have pollen, fiber, food or other allergies then swollen tonsils might occur alongside other familiar symptoms. In some cases this will subside after a few hours.
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Gaining weight during pregnancy is essential for your baby’s health and development. Staying in shape while pregnant should not be used to prevent weight gain.
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Steroid eye drops are used to treat a variety of conditions that include everything from dry eyes to arthritis flare-ups in the eye. Steroids mimic a naturally occurring substance in the body called cortisol that reduces inflammation in eye disease and prevents scarring after eye injuries or surgeries.
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There are a wide range of causes that can give rise to an upset stomach, and unfortunately, candy is one of them. Candy contains ingredients that can cause your body to produce more gas. It can also contribute to stomach aches simply because it is so often easy to overeat the sweet treats.
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Ginger is not only a flavorful additive for cooking and baking, it also may improve health. In Chinese medicine, ginger is used to treat a number of conditions, from nausea and congestion to cancer treatment and prevention.
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Taking care of your body through exercise and giving back to the community by donating blood are two ways to promote personal health and wellness. Combining the two tasks, however, leaves many people wondering what the safety guidelines are for exercising in relation to giving blood.
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Throat cancer, also known as cancer of the larynx, is an uncommon form of cancer. A number of factors might contribute to its development, including smoking, drinking alcohol and exposure to air-borne pollutants, although U.K. health information website, Patient UK, notes that it can develop for no apparent reason.
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Constipation is defined by passing dry, hard stools or having difficulty when passing stools. The University of Maryland Medical Center states constipation is typically categorized by being acute or chronic, and constipation may also be a sign of an illness.
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When the long sciatic nerve in the posterior side of the body becomes irritated or compressed due to a slipped or degenerative disk, tingling sensations, numbness and weakness is felt down the back of the leg.
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A meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of rubbery cartilage that sits between the bones in your knee joint. Each knee has two menisci, which help stabilize the knee, absorb shock and prevent the femur, tibia and kneecap bones from rubbing against one another.
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