For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A UTI, or urinary tract infection, occurs when pathogens such as bacteria or viruses abnormally enter the bladder. If you have a UTI, you can experience symptoms that include pain or burning during urination and increased urinary frequency.
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A urinary tract infection -- also called a UTI -- is a bacterial infection of the bladder. Symptoms associated with a UTI include frequent, urgent and painful urination. If you develop recurrent UTI symptoms, you may benefit from using an herbal supplement called goldenseal.
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A blood clot in the thigh disrupts normal blood flow through the affected leg, which can lead to serious complications. Most thigh blood clots occur in the deep veins, a condition known as deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Less commonly, a clot can form in a thigh artery, depriving the leg of oxygen-rich blood.
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Effexor (venlafaxine) is a prescription antidepressant medication indicated for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, depression, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
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Endotracheal intubation -- a medical procedure that involves the placement of a tube into the trachea, or windpipe, to help unconscious or medically compromised people breathe -- may cause side effects. These may be mild, such as temporary sore throat, or as serious as a collapsed lung.
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Marijuana (cannabis) is an illegal drug formed from the dried leaves and flowers of a plant called Cannabis sativa. The effects of this drug are produced by the active chemical found in marijuana--THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).
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Circadin is a type of prescription medication that contains melatonin and is used to induce drowsiness in patients over the age of 55 who have insomnia, a sleep disorder. Melatonin is a sleep-regulating hormone that occurs naturally within the body.
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Candida albicans is a type of fungus that occurs naturally within the human body. Normally, the growth of this fungus is regulated by other healthy bacteria. Use of certain types of antibiotics can destroy these protective bacteria, allowing rapid growth of candida albicans.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- COPD -- is a medical term used to describe a collection of lung diseases that include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is the leading cause of death throughout the world.
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Coloxyl is a medication that contains the active ingredient docusate. This medication is a type of stool softener that helps alleviate painful bowel movement symptoms caused by constipation. In the United States, Coloxyl is marketed under the brand name Colace.
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Nurofen is an over-the-counter medication that contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. Typically, this medication is used to alleviate pain or fever symptoms in affected people. Nurofen is marketed under the brand name Motrin in the United States.
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While ear infections are a well-known ailment, particularly in children, middle ear infections tend to get the most attention. However, inner ear infections are more common in adults, and because of the functions of the inner ear, infections in this area have the potential to significantly impact hearing and balance.
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Proactiv is an over-the-counter topical acne treatment that contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. The three-step Proactiv system includes facial cleanser, toner and lotion, and is indicated for daily use.
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Accidental exposure to boric acid may lead to boric acid poisoning symptoms. Boric acid is a toxin commonly used in pesticides, antiseptics and other substances.
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Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon, aggressive form of the illness that can quickly spread to other parts of the body. This form of breast cancer accounts for approximately 1 to 5 percent of breast cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute.
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A yeast infection in the throat is a medical condition more commonly referred to as candida esophagitis. This type of infection develops when a naturally-occurring yeast called Candida albicans grows uncontrollably in the throat.
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A tumor composed of dilated blood vessels that grows along the bones in the spinal cord is a condition called a vertebral or spinal hemangioma. People with this type of spinal tumor typically don't experience symptoms, especially when the hemangioma is small.
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Endometrial tuberculosis, also referred to as uterine or genital tuberculosis, is a medical condition in women. This infection is caused by the abnormal presence of a specific type of bacterium, called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, within a woman's endometrial tissues, which line the interior wall of the uterus.
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Albuterol sulfate is a prescription medication indicated to treat or prevent airway constriction in people with asthma. This medication is a bronchodilator, which works by relaxing the bronchial muscles within a patient's airways to allow oxygen to reach the lungs.
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Deltacortril, the brand name for the generic drugs prednisolone or prednisone, is a prescription corticosteroid medication.
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