If you read the indications label on a bottle of antibiotics, it will advise you of the risk of yeast infection, and often some things you can do to mitigate this risk. If you develop a yeast infection during your course of antibiotics, those...
An antibiotic is a prescription medication used to control or kill a bacterial infection. While antibiotics are effective in killing problematic bacteria, they also kill the body's good bacteria, such as those needed in the gastrointestinal tract...
Fungal sinusitis refers to a debilitating condition where you have fungus (organisms) present in the air-filled spaces of your skull. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, you have four pairs of sinuses: the frontal sinus (behind...
Imagine your 3-year-old child is screaming, tugging at her ears and acting extremely fussy. These are all common symptoms of an earache, also known as otalgia. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, earaches are due to an increase...
Tuberculosis refers to a chronic lung problem in which the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria leads to coughing up blood, unintentional weight loss, trouble breathing, chest pain and wheezing. Additional symptoms include fatigue, fever and...
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes the skin of the face and forehead to become red and develop pimples. It may also affect the eyes. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, in 2010 about 14...
Iquix is a brand name used in the United States for the generically named medication levofloxacin. Physicians prescribe this antibiotic in the treatment of conjunctivitis that may result from bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus and...
Clindamycin HCL is an antibiotic medication prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections of the blood, skin, lungs and internal organs. Clindamycin exhibits bacteriostatic properties by inhibiting the formation of bacterial proteins...
Necrotizing fasciitis refers to a condition in which bacteria infiltrates the skin, muscles and other underlying tissue. MedlinePlus states that symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include a small, red or painful bump on the skin which eventually...
Urinary tract infection refers to a type of infection that infiltrates the kidneys, bladder, urethra and ureters, the tubes that lead to the bladder. Specific urinary tract infection symptoms include a burning pain while urinating, a strong urge...
Bronchitis refers to a medical condition in which the lungs become inflamed. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, some signs of bronchitis include a fever, fatigue, wheezing, yellow or green phlegm and a sore throat. Sometimes,...
Clindamycin is an antibiotic medication used to manage all sorts of bacterial infections. According to MedlinePlus, it belongs to a class of drugs known as lincomycin antibiotics, and it works to slow the progression of bacterial growth....
A urinary tract infection refers to a condition in which bacteria infiltrate the kidneys, ureters or urethra and lead to such symptoms as painful urination, bloody urine and the sudden urge to urinate. Some risk factors for developing a UTI...
Tonsillitis refers to an inflammation of the tonsils, paired tissues located in the back of the throat. Tonsillitis symptoms include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a fever, chills and a loss of the voice, according to the Mayo Clinic....
Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotic medications used for the treatment of bacterial infections. Patients who are prescribed a fluoroquinolone antibiotic should take their medication for the entire course for which it is prescribed. Stopping...
Bacterial vaginosis refers to a vaginal condition in which there is an overgrowth of the normal bacterial flora in the vagina. This overgrowth of vaginal bacteria is due an imbalance in the pH of the vagina, thereby leading to an overgrowth of...
Diverticulitis refers to a condition in which small pouches form on the intestinal wall and become inflamed. According to Drugs.com, symptoms of diverticulitis include pain in the left lower region of the stomach, fever, chills, nausea and...
An uncomfortable pain gnawing at your flank region and a burning sensation while urinating can signal the unfortunate onset of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI can also lead to dribbling of urine and even blood in the urine (hematuria)....
A urinary tract infection refers to a bacterial infection that affects the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. Some signs of a urinary tract infection include a burning pain while urinating and flank pain. Risk factors for a urinary tract...
Metronidazole is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections of your stomach, vagina, skin, lungs and joints, says Drugs.com. Usually you will take 250 milligrams of metronidazole three times a day for seven days or as your doctor...
Cephalosporins refer to a set of antibiotic medications used to destroy bacteria. According to Drugs.com, cephalosporins can be used to manage such treatments as sinusitis, bacterial endocarditis (infection of the heart's inner lining) and...
If shaving your beard leaves behind a mass of red, swollen bumps, you are suffering from ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs can affect anyone who shaves, but are most common among black men age 14 through 25, says MayoClinic.com in the article "Ingrown...
Cefixime is an antibiotic medication belonging to the drug category of cephalosporins, according to Drugs.com. It fights a range of infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia, by destroying bacteria. It is available as a tablet and is usually...
Lip scrub is a gentle exfoliant used to soften dry, chapped or peeling lips. Although a variety of effective commercial lip scrubs are on the market, they are specialty products that can be hard on the budget. Spending a lot of money on a lip...
Clarithromycin, sold under the brand names Biaxin, Biaxin XL and Biaxin XL-Pak, is an antibiotic medication that belongs to a category of drugs called macrolides, according to Drug Information Online. It is used to treat bacterial infections...
Cellulitis refers to a type of inflammation that infiltrates the skin. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that specific symptoms of cellulitis include fever, chills, skin redness and edema (tissue swelling). Medications to treat...
Cefdinir is a prescription cephalosporin antibiotic medication that helps prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria through the body, according to Drugs.com. This medication is typically administered orally as a liquid or capsule up to twice...
Tonsillitis is a medical condition characterized by an inflammation of the tonsils. The tonsils are lymphoid organs that filter and trap bacterial and viral organisms. As a result of their role in pathogenic filtration, the tonsils are...
Bacteria are tiny organisms that can infiltrate the body and create a wide variety of infections. The Merck Manual, an online collection of medical information, says bacteria are normally present in the body. In fact, large amounts are found in...
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