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… Neuritis On this page: What is optic neuritis? Optic neuritis is inflammation of … may have blurred or double vision or even loss of vision. What causes it? Your doctor may not know what caused this problem with your eye. In some cases, a …
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… page: What is preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM)? … it's called preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM). What are the symptoms? When your water breaks, it often … your water is dark or greenish, bad-smelling, or bloody. What happens when you have pPROM? Many people with pPROM …
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… ART treatment can be physically and emotionally demanding. What is your level of expertise? ART procedures to correct … the risks of ART are worth the chance of becoming pregnant. What are the clinic's treatment success rates? Also ask about what types of problems the clinic typically treats. Related …
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… Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … bacteria can build up resistance to the medicine. FAQs What is a middle ear infection? A middle ear infection, also … won't treat ear infections caused by viruses. No matter what causes the infection, most children 6 months and older …
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… Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … Antibiotics can also lead to vaginal yeast infections. FAQs What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation … medicines and home treatment can help you feel better. What are the risks of antibiotics? Taking antibiotics you …
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… page: What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? Amyotrophic lateral … also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neuron disease. What causes it? Doctors don't know what causes ALS. Sometimes ALS runs in families. What are …
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… Youth On this page: Overview Overview What is aggression? Everyone gets angry sometimes, even … than other children: They act without thinking about what might happen. They may learn to be aggressive by being … is repeatedly sent home from school for behaviour problems. What can increase the risk of aggression in youth? A child …
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… page: What are breath-holding spells? Breath-holding spells are … cause lasting damage. With time, they go away on their own. What causes a spell? Breath-holding spells are usually … body doesn't produce a normal number of red blood cells. What are the symptoms? A breath-holding spell may cause: …
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… page: What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a … not from a bird to a person. But this was very rare. What happens The bird flu virus can make people sicker than … very healthy, can get seriously ill if they get bird flu. What are the symptoms of bird flu? At first, the symptoms of …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a black widow spider? Black widow spiders … to babies, children, and older adults may be more serious. What are the symptoms of a black widow spider bite? In most … Stupor, restlessness, or shock. Severe high blood pressure. What should you do if you think you've been bitten by a …