For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a drug prescribed to manage general anxiety disorder and major depression. According to Drugs.com, Cymbalta is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the class of medicines called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
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Ear wax is a substance made in your ear to protect the skin from water and infection, according to the American Hearing Research Foundation. The wax can trap bacteria, dust and foreign particles from getting in your ear. Sometimes, this wax builds up and gets trapped in your ear.
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Pantoprazole is a medication used to treat esophageal damage from acid-related diseases such as acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition of ulcers in the stomach and small intestine). Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of stomach acid produced.
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Sex-linked disorders, also known as X-linked diseases, refer to defects in the X chromosome that are inherited and cause certain diseases. According to MedlinePlus, X-linked diseases typically are most severe in males as they only have one X chromosome while females have two X chromosomes.
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Prednisone is a corticosteroid medication used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as allergies, ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory disease of the bowel), arthritis and psoriasis (type of skin disorder). It reduces inflammation and helps relieve any swelling, pain or redness.
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An infected tooth, also known as a tooth abscess, refers to an accumulation of pus that infiltrates the center of the tooth, says MedlinePlus. It says that symptoms of an infected tooth include a toothache that is gnawing or throbbing in nature, a bitter taste in the mouth, swollen neck glands and pain when eating.
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Percocet, sold under the generic name oxycodone and acetaminophen, is a medication that treats moderate to severe pain, according to Drugs.com. Tell your doctor about your preexisting medical conditions, whether you drink alcohol and if you have a history of drug addiction before taking Percocet.
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Tonsils refer to the paired tissues that are located toward the back of the throat. These tissues contain lymphocytes, cells needed to fight infection.
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The Mayo Clinic says that nipple discharge refers to fluid that is emitted from the breasts of women who are not breastfeeding. It states that the nipple discharge can be bloody, milky, yellow or green in color. Sometimes, bloody nipple discharge can be a serious sign of an underlying breast disease.
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Phobia refers to an overwhelming fear of a certain object or situation. In fact, a fear of flying is classified as a specific phobia. Symptoms associated with this phobia include anxiety, fear, sweating, trouble breathing and a rapid heartbeat, the Mayo Clinic says.
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A broken nose, medically known as a nasal fracture, refers to a crack or break in the bones of the nose, according to the Mayo Clinic. Specific symptoms of a broken nose include nose pain or tenderness, a crooked nose, a runny nose and nosebleeds.
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Bonine and Dramamine are medications used to treat motion sickness. Symptoms of motion sickness include nausea, vomiting and dizziness.
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Loratadine is a medication that belongs to the drug category of antihistamines, according to Drugs.com. It is used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. Loratadine is available as a tablet, oral suspension and syrup.
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Dicloflex (generic name: diclofenac sodium) is a medication used to manage the inflammation and pain of arthritis, ankylosing spondolytis (pelvic and spinal arthritis) and migraines, says Drugs.com. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps to decrease the hormones that cause your symptoms.
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Sulfamethoxazole-Tmp, sold under the brands names of Bactrim or Septra, is an antibiotic medication used to treat such bacterial infections as bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea and pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (a type of lung infection usually found in patients with AIDS).
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Flonase (generic name: fluticasone) is a medication used to manage symptoms of seasonal and perennial (continual) allergies. It belongs to a category of medicines called corticosteroids and reduces such symptoms as nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing.
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Stress is a typical part of life. You may feel stressed when a situation doesn't turn out the way you intended. A bad test grade, marital problems, getting fired and breaking up with a significant other are all typical situations in which you may experience stress.
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Zyrtec, sold generically as certirizine, is a medication used to treat hay fever, allergies and cold symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing. If you like to drink wine or other alcohol-containing beverages with your meals, it is important to modify these habits with Zyrtec use.
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First responders at an accident scene are usually the ones to place a cervical collar around an injured person's neck to protect his vertebrae (neck bones) from moving erratically. This plastic or foam brace is secured carefully around the neck to limit the motion of your upper spine.
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Epididymitis refers to a bacterial or sexually transmitted inflammation of the epididymis, a structure in the male reproductive tract that is responsible for carrying sperm. Some symptoms of epididymitis include a tender scrotum, pain in the testicles, painful intercourse and painful urination.
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