Managing infections involves identifying bacterial versus viral strains, implementing probiotic therapy, and following structured wound care protocols.
Bright’s disease is an historical classification of kidney diseases that today includes acute and chronic nephritis (sometimes also known as nephritic syndrome or glomerulonephritis). Nephritis is caused by an inflammation of the internal structures of the kidney.
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A dry, hacking cough is a symptom associated with several different illnesses and allergies. Treating the underlying cause can help relieve the dry, hacking cough over time but when the illness is viral, medicines can't kill the infection.
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin class of antibiotics that has a somewhat broader spectrum of effectiveness, meaning that it is effective against more kinds of bacteria.
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Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is spread to humans by tick bites. In the days or weeks after a tick bite, early Lyme disease typically causes a rash and flu-like symptoms.
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A cool mist humidifier increases the humidity in a room. A humidifier is a useful device to help relieve congestion from allergies, colds and other respiratory ailments. It can also help to alleviate itchy eyes, dry skin and cracked lips caused by low humidity, especially in the dry, winter months.
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Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, the Mayo Clinic says. The flu presents with a variety of symptoms including a high fever, nasal congestion and muscular aches. Earaches are not commonly associated with flu symptoms unless complications of the virus occur.
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, results when the virus that causes chicken pox reawakens within the roots of sensory or cranial nerves. The primary symptoms of shingles, according to the 2008 edition of “Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine," are pain and a unique, one-sided, blistering rash.
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An estimated 5 percent of the population of the United States has a thyroid gland that functions poorly, a condition called hypothyroidism, the National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Services reports.
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Typhoid fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, estimates a worldwide incidence of 22 million cases and 200,000 deaths annually. It occurs less commonly in the United States, with a yearly estimate of only 400 cases.
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One of the most commonly used ways to diagnose shingles is by looking for its fairly unique symptoms. Shingles usually starts by causing a very severe burning or tingling pain that is limited to one side of the body or face. After the pain begins, a rash develops on the affected parts of the body.
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Coughing is the body’s way of expelling an irritant in the throat and airways, and can be caused by many factors, including allergies, asthma, pneumonia, flu, colds and postnasal drip.
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The flu is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus known as the influenza virus. The flu isn’t the same viral illness as a cold, but they share some of the same symptoms.
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The Epstein-Barr virus is very common and affects nearly all individuals in the United States at one point or another during their lifetime. It can be either acute or chronic, and although there isn’t a cure, lifestyle changes — including your diet — can help relieve symptoms and promote healing.
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Your nails say a lot about how you take care of yourself. Peeling fingernails can be caused by harsh products, nail hygiene or the manner in which you are using your nails. According to Nia Terezakis, M.D.
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Leg spasms and muscle cramps can be symptoms of certain infections such as the flu. If your sickness is causing diarrhea or vomiting, you could also suffer from an electrolyte imbalance which can cause leg spasms.
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Saline nasal spray has several advantages over steroid nasal sprays and over no treatment at all. Saline sprays can be used to moisturize dry sinus cavities, loosen nasal congestion, and remove debris or pollens from the nose. Water and salt or sodium comprise the spray.
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If you get flu-like symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, after eating chicken, it's likely that the chicken was undercooked and was infected with either salmonella or campylobacter.
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The influenza virus, usually referred to simply as the flu, is common and profoundly contagious. It can cause serious complications in infected individuals, especially children.
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Chills accompanied by cold feet can result from a number of conditions ranging from chronic diseases such as Raynaud's disease or anemia to environmental factors or illnesses.
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Experiencing a cough while pregnant can cause physical discomfort and generate concern. When simple measures, like sucking on cough drops or sipping hot tea, fail to suppress a cough, some mothers-to-be seek relief with over-the-counter or prescription cough medicine.
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