For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A strangulated hernia is a medical condition in which the fat within the abdomen or a portion of the small intestine pushes through an area within the lower abdominal muscles, cutting off blood supply to the small intestine.
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Finger movements are controlled by tendons -- connective tissue cords that attach your finger bones to muscles in your forearms. Overloading your finger tendons by lifting an item that is too heavy, or lifting too quickly can cause inflammation in these tendons, a condition broadly called tendinitis.
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Adderall is the brand name for the generic drug amphetamine. This prescription medication is a type of central nervous system stimulant used to control symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
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Roxithromycin is a prescription medication indicated to treat certain types of bacterial infections, such as pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. This medication is part of a class of drugs called macrolides; it works by limiting the growth and spread of bacteria through the body.
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If you sustain an injury to your skull that mildly damages your brain tissue, you can develop a concussion. Immediate symptoms of a concussion can include confusion, amnesia, nausea, vomiting, headache or dizziness.
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People who develop bacterial infections of the ear, skin, lungs, urinary tract or sinuses may experience relief from uncomfortable symptoms following treatment with Augmentin. Augmentin is a prescription medication that contains two active ingredients: amoxicillin and clauvulanate potassium.
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With congestive heart failure -- commonly referred to as simply heart failure -- your heart cannot adequately pump blood throughout your body. More than 2.5 million women in the United States have heart failure, according to 2015 American Heart Association statistics.
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An estimated 30 to 50 million children and adults in the United States have a food intolerance condition called lactose intolerance, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. People who are lactose intolerant are unable to digest milk and dairy foods properly due to the lack of an enzyme called lactase.
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Excedrin (acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine) is an over-the-counter medication indicated for the alleviation of painful symptoms associated with headache or body pain.
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People, especially children, who develop chronic sore throat symptoms or strep throat infections may experience relief from persistent throat discomfort after undergoing a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
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Relief from nasal congestion caused by allergies or the common cold may be found through the use of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, an over-the-counter medication. This nasal decongestant works by constricting the flow of blood through the nasal passageways.
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Baytril is a veterinarian-prescribed medication that contains the active ingredient enrofloxacin, a type of antibiotic. This medication is indicated to treat certain bacterial infections in both cats and dogs.
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The thoracic region of the spinal column is made up of 12 small bones called vertebrae that run from the middle of the back to the base of the neck. When these bones are abnormally compressed or damaged due to injury or degeneration, the nerves that run along the spinal cord can become pinched.
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If your child has a bacterial infection, such as an ear or urinary tract infection, your pediatrician may prescribe Bactrim to help resolve the symptoms of infection.
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A hiatial or hiatus hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through a weakened portion of the diaphragm, a large muscle that separates the abdominal and chest cavities.
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Lamictal, the brand name for lamotrigine, is a prescription seizure medication that can be used by patients older than 2 years of age. This medication can also be used to control bipolar disorder symptoms in adult patients.
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Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States were diagnosed with cancer in 2009, report health officials at the American Cancer Society.
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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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Advil PM is an over-the-counter oral medication intended to alleviate symptoms associated with sleeplessness and minor aches and pains. This medication contains two active ingredients: a nighttime sleep-aid -- diphenhydramine citrate -- and a pain reliever -- ibuprofen.
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The patella, or kneecap, is a small bone on the front of the knee joint. Patellar subluxation occurs when the tendons that stabilize the kneecap abnormally slip out of place. This condition, which is also referred to as a partial patellar dislocation, typically occurs following traumatic injury to the knee joint.
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