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Safety of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers The active ingredients found in nonprescription pain relievers and fever reducers (acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen sodium) are similarly effective. However, some patients may be at risk for side effects from these medications, including gastrointestinal side effects and effects on the heart, kidneys, and liver. Gastrointestinal …
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 …
Inflamed Joints Arthritis May Be a Cause Pain, swelling, stiffness, warmth and limited motion in one or more joints are the familiar symptoms of joint inflammation. Joint inflammation may be due to an infection or injury or it could be the sign of a disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Any inflamed joint …
Hyperthyroidism An Overactive Production of Thyroid Hormone Thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland that helps regulate the body’s metabolism, the process of changing food into energy. Thyroid hormone influences many functions, including temperature, growth rate and fertility. If the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, a condition known …
Heel Spurs A Bony Growth on the Heel The plantar fascia is a band of fibrous tissue that is attached to the heel bone (calcaneus). This tissue runs along the bottom of the foot and attaches to the metatarsal bones at the ball of the foot. When subjected to repeated trauma, such as running, or …