6288 results found
Health topics
… Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Stephen Fort MD, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
Health topics
… a cortisone or corticosteroid shot. Arthritis pain is caused by inflamed tissue, and the steroid shot can help … or nerve. Bleeding into the tissue. An infection. Because of these risks, most doctors limit their patients to … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Jeffrey N. …
Health topics
… Measuring peak flow Asthma: Overcoming obstacles to taking medicines Asthma: Overuse of quick-relief medicines Asthma: Peak expiratory flow and personal best …
Health topics
… are so tiny, you'd need a microscope to see them. What causes them? Most people get infected by accidentally … around the child's anus. When the worms lay eggs, it can cause itching. If the child scratches, the eggs can cling to … can treat pinworms with over-the-counter or prescription medicine that kills the worms. Treatment can help keep you …
Medical tests
… germs (such as bacteria, a virus, or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is … no germs grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause an infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of … tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called …
Health topics
… happens when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. It is sometimes called overabundant milk supply or … much weight. Gaining too little weight. This could be because: Your milk flow is too fast for your baby to take in … idea to check with your doctor before you take any kind of medicine while breastfeeding. If your breasts still feel …
Health topics
… the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in … meningitis. This is fairly common. It usually doesn't cause serious illness. In severe cases, it can cause prolonged … Meningitis can also be caused by other organisms and some medicines, but this is rare. Most forms of meningitis are …
Health topics
… reliving the event. ASD lasts less than 1 month. What causes it? You can get ASD if you witness or go through a … (flashbacks). Things that remind you of the event can cause this, like smells or noises. Be unhappy often. For … may help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . Medicines are sometimes used to treat ASD. Related …
Health topics
… Abuse in Vulnerable Adults On this page: Topic … disabilities are more vulnerable than other adults because they are not as independent. They may have a hard time … choking, and burning. Other examples are misuse of medicines or physical restraints and force-feeding. Forced …
Health topics
… often affects the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis commonly causes pain and stiffness, with limited motion in the low … joints can become painful and stiff, including those in the shoulders, wrists, hands, knees, ankles, and feet. Although … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
