A bladder infection is a distressing, painful and potentially serious condition that requires medical attention. The bladder is normally sterile, without bacteria or other infectious agents. A bladder infection, or cystitis, is a common urinary...
Bladder infections, or cystitis, are commonly referred to as urinary tract infections, or UTIs, which are a common cause of fever in children. According to the Merck Manuals, UTIs occur in about 5 percent of children between 2 months and 2 years...
Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV can cause an acute flu-like illness in the weeks following initial infection. The terms acute HIV infection, primary HIV infection and acute retroviral syndrome are used to describe this illness. The Centers for...
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located in the back of the abdomen that filter and remove waste products and fluid from the body. They produce urine to excrete these products. Bacteria may enter the body through the urethra or through the blood...
Doctor Murray Grossan, a leading eye, nose and throat specialist in Los Angeles claims that more than 35 million Americans suffer from sinus infections (sinusitis). Sinusitis can be caused by virtually any condition that causes the sinus cavity to...
A painful and short infection of the middle ear is called acute otitis media. Acute otitis media occurs due to a block in the Eustachian tube. The tube connects the back of the nose to the middle ear; a block will lead to pus collection behind the...
Sinusitis is defined by Medline Plus as inflammation in the sinus cavity commonly cause by a cold, allergies or nasal deformities. A sinus infection that lasts less than eight weeks is considered acute, while a sinus infection lasting more than...
Epstein-Barr is the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, which is often called the kissing disease.The virus can be spread through saliva which is why people can get it from kissing, but the virus also can be transmitted through droplets...
The sinuses are four small cavities located on the head that connect to the nose. The sinuses, which are usually filled with air, drain a thin mucous that is expelled from the nose. Deep sinus blockage and congestion occur because of allergies,...
If your child suffers from chronic sinus infections, you may want to reconsider traditional invasive surgery. An innovative new technology called balloon sinuplasty is now available for the treatment of chronic sinusitis in children. The procedure...
Triphala is a combination of the native Indian plants Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica and Emblica officinalis, and is used as a traditional herbal medicine to support the immune system and fight infection. Triphala has been used by...
Hepatitis C is an infection involving the liver. The infection transfers from person to person through contact with infected blood. Sharing drug needles and sexual contact are common modes of transmission. Hepatitis C may cause an acute or chronic...
The prostate is a gland in males that produces fluid to mix with sperm and create semen. The gland is the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra, inside the male body below the bladder. Prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland....
Ear infections include acute otitis media, or AOM, an inflammation of the ear, characterized by pain, fever, and tugging at the ear and otitis media with effusion, OME, which refers to the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear without any...
Heart disease is an umbrella term that describes a group of medical conditions that affect the heart and/or the blood vessels. It is the number one cause of mortality in the United States and is increasing at an alarming rate. Despite its...
Fungal sinus infections show the same symptoms as those that are caused by bacteria or viruses. Acute infections come on quickly, and chronic ones recur. Chronic sufferers may drift in and out of good health. If you notice a cough developing, try...
According to the Mayo Clinic, guaifenesin is used to help coughs, clear mucus and relieve congestion in the chest due to a cold or similar illness. This medicine works by thinning mucus or phlegm. Guiafenesin is available over the counter under...
Colitis is an inflammation of the colon that can be caused by several conditions. Acute infections and food poisoning can cause the colon to swell, resulting in colitis for short periods of time. Chronic illnesses, such as Crohn's disease, will...
Air-filled cavities called sinuses are present in your face. They are located in your forehead, in the cheekbones, between your eyes and behind your eyes. An infection of your sinuses called sinusitis causes swelling of the sinus lining. If you...
Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with a virus. Acute infections are typically thought of as those with a fairly rapid onset and a relatively short duration. Several different viruses are responsible for the majority...
Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is a molecular compound with several uses in cooking and medicine. The most common medical use of sodium bicarbonate is as an antacid for relieving heartburn, but it also has applications in treating acute...
Chrysanthemum tea is known as the most popular in the East. The dosage for most treatments is 10g per day, according to the Institute of Traditional Medicine. Teas, as opposed to pills or other remedies, can be advantageous for several reasons....
During pregnancy, any product a woman uses can potentially affect her growing baby, making treatment of any health problem -- from a sore throat to a serious health condition -- more complicated. Although many over-the-counter and prescription...
Therapeutic ultrasound for rehabilitation of soft tissue has become a physical therapy protocol. All physical therapy offices have ultrasound equipment and licensed ultrasound technicians who are on staff or on call. Many physical therapists...
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome which is also known as AIDS. TheBody.com, an online site that promotes HIV/AIDS educational resources, reports that about half of people newly infected with HIV...
Infections of the prostate occur when bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella sp., or Enterococci sp., reach the prostate from the urinary tract or the bloodstream. It is characterized by fever, chills, lower back pain and frequent and...
A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, may be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute infections are characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and are generally quickly remedied. Chronic infections usually stem from another infection,...
Bee propolis is a resinous substance that bees collect from various trees. Bees use it together with bees wax in order to construct hives. It has a long history of medicinal use dating back to 350 B.C. Today, it is used both internally and...
The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Disease states that the common cold is likely one of the most common illnesses known. About 1 billion colds are suffered by Americans every year, some of which are severe in both intensity and...
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