For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
No home remedies can completely stop a menstrual period. However, some over-the-counter drugs and supplements can help to reduce menstrual flow and shorten its duration. If your period is extremely prolonged or causes significant blood loss, your health care provider may advise you to try a prescription treatment.
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Nicotine, a powerfully addictive stimulant, is the primary compound responsible for tobacco's psychoactive effects. According to the National Institutes of Health, symptoms of nicotine withdrawal can be severe; many people are unsuccessful in their first attempts to stop smoking.
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Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus. Although rarely serious, hemorrhiods can be extremely uncomfortable. Several home remedies can help to ease the discomforts associated with hemorrhoids, but it is important to consult a physician if you experience any form of rectal bleeding.
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Women of all ages have historically used emmenogogues--herbs that stimulate menstrual flow--to regulate the menstrual cycle. Herbal emmenogogues can act as emergency contraceptives or as treatments for oligomenorrhea (light, infrequent menstruation).
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Hearing impairment is a common but serious problem affecting children of all ages. According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, roughly 2 percent of children suffer from some degree of hearing loss.
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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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Genetics, low-fat diets and other factors may all cause a child to be slightly slimmer than his same-age peers. However, when the child's weight falls below the fifth percentile for his age and height, physicians will consider him to be underweight.
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Some children are born with a full head of thick locks, but others retain a sleek, bald scalp well into their toddler years. In most cases, toddlers with little or no hair are perfectly healthy, but persistent baldness may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
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Klonopin can be an effective short-term treatment for the symptoms of anxiety, but Mayo Clinic notes that it can cause serious side effects, including drowsiness, addiction, memory problems and muscle disorders. Klonopin is a member of the class of drugs known benzodiazepines, which also includes Xanax and Valium.
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Perspiration itself is nearly odorless, according to the Mayo Clinic. Unpleasant body odor generally arises when sweat and body oils interact with bacteria or sulfur compounds. A garlic-like body odor may occur as a side effect of certain drugs and supplements. Rarely, it may signal an underlying medical condition.
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To the parents of newborns, any changes in a baby's respiratory pattern may seem alarming. Although many babies experience brief episodes of rapid breathing, a condition clinically known as tachypnea, this symptom is only rarely a sign of a medical problem.
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Seasonal allergies can affect women at any stage of life, including during lactation. Fortunately, dedicated mothers do not have to choose between effective allergy treatment and a healthy breastfeeding relationship.
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Constipation is a common problem characterized by infrequent or hard, difficult to pass stools. Causes vary, however increasing both dietary fiber and physical activity can often help prevent and relieve this gastrointestinal complaint.
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Several factors, including stress, medication, menopause and medical conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome can your body's estrogen levels. While no over-the-counter supplements contain true estrogen, several medicinal herbs include compounds that mimic estrogen or act to increase estrogen levels.
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Ear pain and a sore throat frequently occur together. The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and the upper throat. This connection sometimes enables conditions affecting the nose and throat -- such as allergies and upper respiratory infections -- to also cause ear problems.
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Alfredo sauce originated in Rome during the early 1900s, when master chef Alfredo di Lelio combined select ingredients to satisfy and nourish his pregnant wife. The simple but flavorful sauce was originally served over fettuccine, or egg noodles, which absorb the sauce's rich, fatty flavor.
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