For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Everyone experiences anxiety during times of stress, and our bodies are able to cope with this. Some people, however, experience anxiety during times that are not stressful and have no control over how their bodies are reacting to events that should not produce such responses.
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Some of the more commonly experienced symptoms of allergies to latex condoms are usually mild. However, repeated exposure to latex--if you are allergic--can lead to a severe and sometimes fatal reaction.
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Metformin is a medication that normally is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medication is in the antihyperglyemic drug class, meaning that it counteracts glucose in the blood.
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The gallbladder is a small organ that is located near the upper right quadrant of the stomach under the ribcage. It stores bile that is produced by the liver and later secretes this bile into the intestines, where it assists in digesting fats.
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Diabetes is becoming a more common disease, now affecting 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, according to the American Diabetes Association.
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Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin that causes pink or pale discolored patches. This area of skin irritation can become flaky and itchy. Several over-the-counter antifungal medications are available, which are effective at treating this skin infection.
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If you are trying to quit smoking, you know that it won't be an easy task. There are lots of resources available now to help you in your journey.
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Gallbladder disease can be a painful and disrupting illness. Pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen just below the ribs is a common symptom of gallbladder disease.
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Depression is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans. Many people believe that depression is "all in your head" and that it can be controlled without the attention of a physician. However, depression is caused by a disruption of chemicals in the brain, most notably serotonin.
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The liver is a major organ in the body and is responsible for many major functions including detoxification of the blood. Foods, medications and drinks all contain substances that are deemed harmful to the body and the liver is the organ which cleanses these substances out of the blood.
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