Iron is an essential mineral that is part of all cells in your body. The iron in red blood cells is located in hemoglobin, which is a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. Having too little iron leads to anemia because your body lacks enough hemoglobin to transport oxygen.
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Seroquel, whose generic name is quetiapine, is an antipsychotic medication. Seroquel is in a class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics and works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
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Kidney stones are clusters of crystals that form inside your kidneys. These stones can form when substances normally present in urine -- such as calcium, oxalate or uric acid -- become too concentrated.
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Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. Cortisol is mainly released in response to stress. Mild elevations of cortisol rarely produce recognizable symptoms.
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Valium, brand name for diazepam, is a drug that belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, seizures or muscle spasms. Valium should only used under the supervision of a doctor.
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When the liver is injured or inflamed, it will release higher than normal amounts of enzymes into the bloodstream which can be detected during routine blood exams. Many prescription medications can cause an elevation in liver enzymes, including a variety of antibiotics.
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Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disease in which numerous cysts or fluid-filled pouches form on the kidneys. During the early stages of the disease, the cysts cause your kidneys to swell which leads to impairment of kidney function, according to PubMedHealth.
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High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition in which the force exerted by blood against your blood vessels is high enough to cause health problems. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. Fish oil supplements may be used to lower high blood pressure.
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Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc, belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure and angina caused by coronary heart disease. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
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Accutane, or isotretinoin, is a form of vitamin A used to reduce the amount of oil released by oil glands in the skin. Accutane is prescribed to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other acne treatments. Accutane use may cause hair loss and alopecia, according to Drugs.com.
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The gallbladder stores bile made by the liver. Bile helps you digest fats. During digestion, bile moves from your gall bladder to the small intestine through the cystic duct and common bile duct.
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Alka-Seltzer is an effervescent antacid and pain reliever used for temporary relief of heartburn, indigestion, sour stomach, headache and minor body aches and pains. High blood pressure, or HBP, is a condition of when the force exerted by blood on your arteries is high enough to cause damage.
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Omeprazole, which is sold under the commercial name Prilosec, is a proton pump inhibitor used to suppress the production of stomach acid. This product is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which a backward flow of stomach acid causes heartburn and sores in the lining of the esophagus.
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Inflammatory bowel syndrome, also called spastic colon, is a common gastrointestinal illness that affects the colon. IBS does not cause inflammation or changes to the colon, according to MayoClinic.com. People with IBS have a colon that is more sensitive and reactive than usual.
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Digoxin is drug usually prescribed with furosemide to treat congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart stops pumping blood efficiently to the body. Heart failure causes excess fluid to build in your body. Furosemide, a diuretic pill, helps remove this excess fluid.
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Klonopin, the brand name for clonazepam, belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Klonopin is mainly prescribed to treat anxiety, panic attacks and seizure disorders. Klonopin works by enhancing the activities of neurotransmitters that reduce excess brain activity.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a condition that affects the colon. IBS usually occurs after an intestinal infection such as typhoid fever or colitis, according to PubMed Health. These infections may change the lining of the bowel and cause it to be more sensitive.
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A tetanus vaccine is administered to protect you against tetanus. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani. The bacteria enter your body through a puncture wound, dirty cut or animal bite.
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Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This condition is characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus that causes heartburn and irritation. Omeprazole is also used to treat stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison disorder.
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Laxatives are drugs, foods or substances used to induce bowel movement to relieve constipation. The doctor may advise you to take laxatives if you have medical conditions that may be worsened by straining. These conditions include heart disease, hemorrhoids and hernia rupture.
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