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Choosing an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pain Reliever or Fever Reducer Nonprescription pain relievers can be used to treat mild-to-moderate pain resulting from a variety of conditions. This leaflet discusses their use in some of the most common pain-causing conditions. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints …
Over-the-counter (OTC) Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers Medicines you can buy without a prescription to relieve mild-to-moderate pain and/or reduce fever contain one or more of the following active ingredients: Acetaminophen Aspirin Ibuprofen Ketoprofen Naproxen sodium All 5 active ingredients are similarly effective at relieving mild-to-moderate pain and reducing fever. These medicines are sold under …
Ovarian Cysts A Sac Filled with Fluid An ovarian cyst is a common gynecologic problem. The most usual type is a functional cyst. This can occur when the sac in the ovary (called a follicle) matures and breaks open, releasing the egg, but does not shrink back to its normal size. A related functional cyst …
Otitis Media Hearing Loss Can Result Otitis media is an infection in the middle ear and is most commonly seen in children under the age of six. It occurs suddenly, usually with the following symptoms: ear pain, fever, loss of hearing and irritability. The eardrum is often swollen and red. Most cases of otitis media …
Osteoporosis Weak, Brittle Bones Osteoporosis results in weak and brittle bones. Although it affects more than 25 million Americans, most patients do not know they have the condition. The first sign of weakened bones is a fracture after a fall, bump or even a strain. The break most often occurs in the hips, spine or …
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is named for its symptoms. People with OCD suffer with obsessions, or persistent thoughts that are senseless and uncontrollable, and/or compulsions, repeated actions that help relieve the anxiety that comes from obsessive thoughts. OCD was once thought to be …
Using a Metered Dose Inhaler Drugs Go Directly to the Lungs Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are used to treat asthma or other lung diseases. The inhalers deliver medication directly to the lungs, where it can be absorbed quickly and completely at the site where it is needed. MDIs are designed to deliver an exact amount, …
Mammography Best Way to Detect Breast Cancer Mammography is a process of photographing (imaging) the breast tissue. It does this by use of a special type of film and low-dose x-ray. This process is used to screen for or help diagnose breast diseases, especially breast cancer. A screening mammogram should be done every one or …
Lyme Disease Avoid Tick Bites Lyme disease is caused by the bite of a deer tick. The bite may result in the appearance of a small red area on the skin (about the size of a quarter) that fades in a day or so. When recognized and diagnosed in the early stages of infection, Lyme …
Types of Lupus Systemic Lupus Can Be Serious Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by the body’s immune system attacking its own cells and tissues. The cause is unknown, and there is no cure. Currently, more than one million Americans suffer from the disease, and more than 16,000 new casesare diagnosed each year. There …