Abscess
...t abscess (most common in lactating women) trauma can cause discharge from both breasts drugs such as cimetidine, methyldopa, metoclopramide,
oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, reserpine, tricyclic antidepressants, or verapamil ... Eventually, the abscess breaks through the skin surface ...
Abdominal ultrasound
...ormalities A CBC shows elevated white blood cell count, indicating infection . Abdominal ultrasound Abdominal CT scan Abdominal x-ray
oral cholecystogram Gallbladder radionuclide scan A CBC shows infection by an elevated white blood cell count. abdominal ultrasound abdomi...
Acne
... ... Severe acne with red and inflamed pimples requires more potent
oral antibiotics such as erythromycine, tetracycline, or doxycycline. Acne...age and older who desire conception and have no known contraindication to
oral contraceptive therapy, who have begun menstruation , ... They can also ...
Acne rosacea
... frequently with increasing age. Symptoms include dilation of the blood vessels and pimples ( acne rosacea ) in the middle third of the face.
oral and topical antibiotics are treatment s for rosacea . Source:MedicineNet Adult Acne : Acne .....Again? - Source:WebMD Feature Archive ... Be...
AIDS
...mone s ... Usually occurs in the immunocompromised individual ( AIDS ).
oral thrush is a predisposing factor. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, pain on swallowing, and
oral lesion s. Diagnosis is made using UGI endoscopy . Psoriasis may be...
Alcohol use
...e prone to falling. Tobacco and Alcohol Use : The use of tobacco (including smokeless tobacco ) and alcohol increases the risk of developing
oral cancer . Avoiding heavy alcohol use will help to prevent pancreatitis . Anyone who already has had one episode of pancreatitis caused by alcoh...
Allergic reactions
...allergic reactions . episiotomy ... Treatment for allergic contact dermatitis usually involves using a topical corticosteroid cream and/or an
oral anti histamine . A podiatrist can recommend manufacturers of hypoallergenic shoes that do not cause allergic reactions . practice and both health ...
Antibiotic
...lable in topical, oral, and injectable forms. Most
oral antibiotic s work best if taken on an empty st...infection . Antibiotic s Tetracycline is an
oral antibiotic that has been used to treat acne fo...the active phase of the infection . Diet ...
oral antibiotic s ...
Antibiotics
... infection . When are antibiotics not needed?
oral ANTIBIOTICS - Medications administered as a pill... infection . Antibiotics Tetracycline is an
oral antibiotic that has been used to treat acne fo...es, to small infants with acute wheezing .
oral antibiotics ...
Antibiotic Resistance
...evelopment: Molecular Finding Could Enhance ... To prevent antibiotic resistance , doctors suggest that: You try topical medications before taking
oral antibiotics . You take antibiotics for no longer than is necessary. Many public health experts are concerned about antibiotic resistance , a p...
Aphasia
...ative disease s that affect the language areas of the brain. APHASIA : Loss of ability to speak or understand speech. APHTHOUS ULCER : A painful
oral or esophageal sore on a mucous membrane . The size of an ulcer can range from several millimeters to 2 cm in diameter and can occur as single or m...
Aphthous ulcer
...ts than in children or older adults. Receive our free newsletter or manage your subscriptions Get our RSS news feed ... APHTHOUS ULCER : A painful
oral or esophageal sore on a mucous membrane . The size of an ulcer can range from several millimeters to 2 cm in diameter and can occur as single or m...
Aphthous ulcers
...Cept Product line that includes a freeze-dried dressing in patch form for
oral wounds and an
oral rinse for the management of all mouth irritations such as aphthous ulcers ...
Aspiration
... stomach contents — into your lungs . Aspiration pneumonia is another form of chemical pneumonia . Aspiration means that you breathe
oral secretions or stomach contents into your lungs . The inflammation comes from the toxic effects of stomach acid and enzyme s on lung tissu...
Aspiration pneumonia
...y stomach contents — into your lungs . Aspiration pneumonia is another form of chemical pneumonia . Aspiration means that you breathe
oral secretions or stomach contents into your lungs . The inflammation comes from the toxic effects of stomach acid and enzyme s on lung tissu...
Asthma
... and normal bronchi ole Common asthma triggers Exercise -induced asthma ... Asthma and the Need for Calcium Many people with asthma use
oral and inhaled forms of corticosteroids to help them breathe comfortably. The effective dose increases for people over 40. High doses can increase your...
Asymptomatic
... Asymptomatic HIV infection is, by definition, characterized by the absence of symptoms associated with HIV , such as fever s, weight loss ,
oral thrush , or any opportunistic infections (such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia , cytomegalovirus , ... Asymptomatic conditions Definitio...
Asymptomatic HIV infection
.... Asymptomatic HIV infection is, by definition, characterized by the absence of symptoms associated with HIV , such as fever s, weight loss ,
oral thrush , or any opportunistic infections (such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia , cytomegalovirus , ... ...
Axilla
...etermining prognosis and therapy. Under the arm ( axilla ry) Although it's not the most accurate way to take a temperature , you can also use an
oral thermometer for an armpit reading: ... asterias; asteridea; asteridian; astraean; astrophyton; aswail; ateles; athecata; atherine; atokous; atrocha...
Baldness
... an auto immune disorder with a probable genetic predisposition. The anti androgen spironolactone (Aldactazide), which is usually given with an
oral contraceptive, improves hirsutism and male-pattern baldness by reducing androgen production, but has no effect on fertility . androgen ic ste...
BCG
... 1908. Intra vesical therapy with BCG can eliminate carcinoma in situ in some patients. clinical trials of promising therapies, one using
oral therapies—pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron) and hydroxyzine hydro chloride (Atarax)— and the other administering intra vesical tr...
Birth Control
...acin, loop and thiazide diuretics, methyldopa, opiates (codeine, morphine),
oral contraceptives ( birth control pills), ... Recent evidence suggests tha... and polycystic kidney disease medications, such as corticosteroids
oral contraceptives, or birth control pills pregnancy with preeclampsia ...
Blister
...d through the skin during intimate sexual contact, such as penetrative or
oral sex. blister ing (raised oval or round collections of fluid within or b...ound the lips or nose. They are symptoms of a viral infection known as
oral herpes . The skin rash and blister s should be rinsed gently once or ...
Body weight
...o BMI and waist size. BMI ... Body weight defined by you and your health care provider that decreases your risk for disease s and complications.
oral glucose -lowering medications Medications taken orally to lower blood glucose . low body weight (less than 85 percent of normal weight for he...
Bone disorders
...ect bone disorders and reduce the risk of nephrocalcinosis and kidney stones . Children with this disorder would likely receive large doses of
oral alkali, such as sodium bicarbonate or potassium citrate, to treat acidosis and prevent bone disorders , kidney stones , and growth failure. ...
Bovine
...cattle. bowel ... Myloral ( bovine [cow] myelin ) An investigational
oral preparation for the treatment of multiple sclerosis . Mfg/Source: Auto I...ry Tuberculosis , pulmonary Tuberculotic Tuberculous ... Myloral, an
oral preparation of bovine myelin , has recently been tested in clinical tri...
Breast
...ol and/or caffeine intake; high- fat diet ; diabetes . Estrogen s and
oral contraceptives have been linked to breast and uterine cancer . brea...rom both breast s drugs such as cimetidine, methyldopa, metoclopramide,
oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, reserpine, tricyclic antidepressants, or ve...
Breast abscess
...ast abscess (most common in lactating women) trauma can cause discharge from both breasts drugs such as cimetidine, methyldopa, metoclopramide,
oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, reserpine, tricyclic antidepressants, or verapamil ... Most common in lactating women, a breast abscess can happe...
Breast infection
...tion is seen most commonly in the immediate postpartum period (during breast-feeding ). Treatment includes warm wet compress es to the site and
oral antibiotics . One useful remedy is Phytolacca for sore, cracked nipples which hurt when the baby nurses. It is also useful for breast infection...
Breast-feeding
...equate supply of breast milk . Is this a common problem? Progestin-only
oral contraceptives are safe for use by breast-feeding mothers . If you are f...reast-feeding ). Treatment includes warm wet compress es to the site and
oral antibiotics . "These findings don't surprise me," said Dr. Ruth Lawrenc...
Breast-feeding mothers
...d during her pregnancy . Breast-feeding mothers must be particularly careful when their babies are being treated for thrush . Progestin-only
oral contraceptives are safe for use by breast-feeding mothers . If you are fully breastfeeding (not giving your baby any food or formula), you may st...
Bullae
... erythema tous (red) papule s, vesicles , bullae . There may also be iris lesion s. The mucosa l lesion s include conjunctivitis as well as
oral and genital ulcers . People with asthma or another lung disease may have thin-walled air pockets in their lungs called bullae . These poc...
Caffeine
...kdown products of caffeine are excreted through the kidney . In women on
oral contraceptives, the rate at which they clear caffeine from the body is co... ... Cafcit ( caffeine citrate) injection Cafcit ( caffeine citrate)
oral solution Indication: short-term treatment of apnea of prematurity (AO...
Calorie
... your feet in a pail of comfortably-hot water with a cool cloth on your head. Try it. It just may work. 0 High- calorie , high-nitrogen formula for
oral or tube feeding , indicated for patients requiring fluid-restriction, high- calorie diets or suffering with malnutrition associated with liver di...
Campylobacter
...e Shigella , Salmonella , Campylobacter , and Yersinia. Clostridium difficile produces a toxin that can cause severe diarrhea . Campyvax An
oral vaccine consisting of an inactivated whole- cell Campylobacter preparation for use in the prevention of gastroenteritis , diarrhea , and trav...
Candida
...a l albicans. Usually occurs in the immunocompromised individual ( AIDS ).
oral thrush is a predisposing factor. Candida te gene : Any gene thought...used by infection with the Candida organ ism, a yeast like fungus .
oral thrush is most common in newborns, whose immune system s are not yet full...
Candidiasis
...da , Thrush , Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ) ...
oral candidiasis , or thrush , is a fungal infectio...idism , and gonad al failure. Oramed (glyminox
oral rinse) Investigational product for prophylaxis and treatment of
oral candidiasis in immunocompromised patients. Curr...
Castration
...ression . Long-term effects include decreased libido, vagina l dryness, and decreased bone mineral density. ANNOUNCER: These treatment s, usually
oral medicines, are used in combination with medical or surgical castration to completely block testosterone activity. This is called combined androge...
Cavity
...e between the abdominal wall and the spine. The
oral cavity extends from the skin -vermilion junctio...leura l cavity . Squamous Cell Cancer of the
oral Cavity (
oral Cancer ) SSSS (Staphylococcal Scalded Skin ) St. ...
CBC
...) shows increased numbers of eosinophil s. The cause is unknown, and the disease often resolves without treatment . Some forms may be treated with
oral corticosteroids . A test to check the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet s in a sample of blood . Also called comple...