An aspirin allergy is caused by a reaction to the drug itself and not a true allergy or immunological response to the medication. An aspirin allergy, or sensitivity to aspirin, can cause a life-threatening emergency, such as a severe asthma...
Hippocrates used salicylates, the chemical basis of aspirin, to treat pain and fever in the fifth century B.C. He used willow tree bark medicinally, as did Native Americans and other cultures around the globe, though it would be many centuries...
The American Academy of Dermatology says that an itch consists of a complex process that involves nerves responding to the release of histamine and sending signals to the brain. Implications of itchy skin range from insect bites to drug sensitivity.
Alternative health practitioners use black cohosh to treat arthritis, osteoporosis and the symptoms of menopause. This plant contains phytoestrogens, sugar compounds and substances that have anti-inflammatory properties. While black cohosh has...
According to botanists at the UCLA Botanical Gardens, willow has been used in Europe for over 2,500 years, safely and reliably relieving pain and fever, but it occasionally can cause side effects. One of willow's active ingredients is salicin, a...
The Feingold diet for ADD (attention deficit disorder) helps you determine if elements in your diet trigger undesirable symptoms. This diet does not recommend the elimination of junk food or sugar. In fact, the Feingold Association continually...
Cysts in the sinuses, or nasal polyps, are small growths found throughout the nose and sinus cavity, according to the American Rhinologic Society. Cysts in the sinuses can range from small to very large, causing various levels of complications....
Blueberries are a popular berry used in desserts, cereals and as a healthy snack, but for some people eating blueberries can cause severe abdominal pain. Severe abdominal pain is an alarming symptoms that will need to be evaluated by your family...
Blackberries are commonly enjoyed by people in desserts, used as a flavor in some beverages and as a refreshing snack. Blackberries are not always enjoyable, especially if they cause diarrhea after you consume them. If you notice that diarrhea is...
Blackheads form when sebum becomes trapped within a hair follicle. When this happens, P. acnes, a bacterium that feeds on sebum, can begin to overproduce within the follicle. As the follicle fills with the waxy oil (sebum) and bacteria, the walls...
Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the lining of the nose. It is characterized by sneezing, itching, runny nose, and/or nasal congestion. Rhinitis is classified as allergic or nonallergic and further described as infectious, occupational,...
Genetics play a vital role in determining who will experience problem skin. Treating skin problems, however, can be accomplished at home and for very little money, with a minor time commitment. Keeping skin clean, applying broad-spectrum sun...
Most back pain resolves with little or no treatment in only a few days, according to a 2005 report by sports medicine doctors at the University of Washington. But when pain is too prolonged or severe, physicians usually prescribe non-steroidal...
Sufferers of joint pain who use alternative therapies may experience some relief from symptoms such as pain, swelling and stiffness without the side effects common in pharmaceuticals. "The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic...
Nasal polyps are sac-like growths of inflamed nose and sinus linings. The growth typically starts at the top of the nose and grows down into the open areas. Conditions such as aspirin sensitivity, asthma, chronic sinus infections and allergies...
A larger than normal number of white blood cells, leukocytes, in the blood, called leukocytosis, can occur for many reasons. Bone marrow produces around 100 billion white blood cells each day, with the white blood cell count falling between 4,000...
Different diets have been put forth to help ease the symptoms of ADHD. They're based on the philosophy that some, or even all, people with ADHD react to foods or ingredients such as food additives, or may lack sufficient levels of nutrients such...
Dr. Ben Feingold, a pediatrician and allergist working for Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, noticed some of his patients with aspirin sensitivity also reacted to certain food additives. When these and natural sources of chemicals were...
Tendons are sheaths of tough, fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones. When tendons become inflamed and the normal smooth gliding motion is disrupted, tendinitis strikes. Tendinitis causes pain when muscles contract, making normal movements...
If you suffer severe, prolonged pain, and your doctor rules out broken bones or something life-threatening, non-prescription drugs like aspirin, naproxin or ibuprofen, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, called NSAIDs, usually meet your...
Drug induced lung disease is a common clinical problem that develop in a patient who has no previous history of pulmonary disease, according to Merck.com. When certain drugs are used for a long time, changes can occur in the way the lungs...
Blueberries are a sweet and tangy berry that is commonly enjoyed in fruit smoothies, desserts and as a treat all by itself. For some, eating blueberries can cause adverse reactions, such as diarrhea, that can turn a pleasurable experience into an...
Willow bark has been known to bring headache relief since 400 BC when the Greek healer, Hippocrates, prescribed chewing willow bark for relief. Willow bark contains salicin from which aspirin was developed in modern times. Physicians at the...
Salicylates are chemical compounds found naturally in many plants. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a well-known member of the salicylate family that was first derived from the bark of a willow tree and is commonly utilized as an...
Cystic pimples occur when a person is suffering from a severe acne breakout. Cysts are pus-filled nodules that appear on the skin and increase a person's risk of scarring. Cystic pimples can become inflamed and cause the skin to take on a reddened...
Salicylate sensitivity is a physical reaction to ingesting or applying too much of these substances at any given time. Found naturally in many plants, especially certain fruits and vegetables, salicylates are closely related chemically to...
The oil made from blackcurrant seeds is rich in gamma-linolenic acid or GLA, which some research suggests may boost the human immune system and its disease-fighting abilities. Blackcurrant seed oil and leaves are recommended for a variety of other...
As the American Academy Of Dermatology notes, most people will experience some form of acne in their teenage years and many continue to suffer from it long into adulthood. People who suffer from acne are just as likely to have some of this skin...
Whether from a cold or virus, a fever comes with a number of symptoms including skin sensitivity. Skin sensitivity occurs when the skin is sensitive to the touch making it very uncomfortable to rest during recovery. There are home remedies to...
