Where Patients Come First
Browsing Category
Vaginal Dryness Low Estrogen Levels Lead to Inflammation Vaginal dryness, a condition also known as atrophic vaginitis, is an inflammation of the walls of the vagina that results from low estrogen levels. In most women, vaginal dryness occurs as a result of menopause. Vaginal dryness causes such symptoms as burning or itching of the …
Uterine Fibroids Symptoms Are Not Always Present Uterine fibroids are benign growths (noncancerous tumors) that form in the uterus, or womb. They are made of muscle and connective tissue, and their cause is unknown. These growths can be small, or grow to the size of a grapefruit, filling the entire uterus and weighing several pounds. …
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer Damage to Lining During normal digestion, food is chewed and swallowed, moving from the mouth through the esophagus and into the stomach. In the stomach, food is digested by hydrochloric acid and an enzyme known as pepsin. As the food continues through the gastrointestinal tract, it moves into the duodenum, the …
Rosacea Rosacea is an inflammatory condition of the face which most often occurs in people between 30 and 60 years of age. The primary complaint of patients with rosacea is flushing, redness, and sometimes a stinging sensation of the central part of the face. This redness and flushing can be triggered by a wide variety …
Ringworm Infections Different Areas of the Body Are Affected Ringworm is an infection caused by one of a group of fungal parasites (dermatophytes) that affect the skin. Dermatophytes thrive in warm, moist places and live on keratin, a protein found in dead skin, nails, and hair cells. These fungal infections are called tinea infections, and …
Pulmonary Embolism Blockage of an Artery in the Lung A pulmonary embolism, is a blood clot that breaks off from the walls of a vein and travels through the circulation to the heart and eventually the lungs. The clot blocks the flow of blood to the lung tissue, which can result in serious complications and …
Psoriasis: Dry, Scaly Skin Drugs Can Help But Not Cure Psoriasis is a common skin disease that can first appear in young adults. People with psoriasis develop sharply outlined reddened bumps (papules) mixed with rounded plaques (thick, hardened circles of skin). The skin is dry and itchy and is covered with silvery scales that easily …
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 …
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 …