For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Blisters can appear on the feet as a result of friction that occurs while wearing shoes or sandals. A blister may begin as a fluid-filled sac that is mostly painless. When the blister bursts it can ooze clear liquid and become painful.
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The flu or influenza is an illness caused by a virus that affects the respiratory system. A 16-month-old toddler can get this virus from others who are infected as it is a contagious disease. Young children can develop complications from the flu that can be moderate to serious according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Chronic itching, flaking and redness are collectively known as dandruff. While it can be embarrassing, this skin condition isn't serious. Treatment of such conditions can be difficult, but there are plenty of options to choose from. Color-treated hair may fade or bleed with the use of many commercial dandruff products.
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Some pregnant women may be more susceptible to gum and tooth pain due to hormonal changes. Possible causes of a toothache include decay or sensitivity. A dentist should oversee treatment for decay, cavities and gum disease, but things can be done at home to assist this process.
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Saline nasal spray is used to moisturize nasal passages and/or remove mucus blockage. Saline nasal sprays can also help loosen mucus in an infant or child who is too young to blow his nose. This non-medicated solution can be used in a few simple steps.
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Antihistamines are used in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications to block the effects of histamines on the body. Specifically, it may be used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, hives, rash, itching and/or other signs of allergies or the common cold, Drugs.com explains.
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A newborn can catch a cold shortly after birth when exposed to any one of the 200 viruses that are known to cause the common cold. DrGreene.com suggests that most kids have 8 to 10 colds by the time their second birthday arrives.
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Sharp pain during pregnancy warrants your attention, but donβt panic. There are many possible culprits for sharp right-sided pain, including both pregnancy-related causes and unrelated conditions. Some causes represent harmless ailments.
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Most nose bleeds are harmless but they can still be alarming when they occur in an infant. The most likely cause of an infant nosebleed is dryness or irritation. Sometimes an infant can manage to scratch the inside of the nose with a fingernail, but picking isn't usually a problem during the first year of life.
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An earache, or pain in the ear, is caused by conditions within the ear itself, the ear canal or the external portion of the ear, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Causes of the pain usually include an infection from fluid buildup.
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