Acid reflux (which is related to another condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a common condition that, aside from causing pain and discomfort, can lead to more serious problems. Untreated acid reflux can lead to ulcers in the esophagus...
In infants, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can cause spitting up or projectile vomiting after feeding. This happens because there is a problem with the muscle at the end of the esophagus leading to the stomach. The muscle has problems...
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,...
Lexiva (fosamprenavir) is a medication used to treat the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). MedlinePlus indicates that Lexiva is a protease inhibitor that stops the progression of the virus throughout...
Distilled from the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita, mint oil lends flavor to chewing gum, toothpaste and candies and a wide range of medicines. Peppermint, spearmint, water mint and other mints have a long history of medicinal uses, some of...
Nexium is a brand-name prescription medication used in the treatment of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Esomeprazole is the generic name for Nexium. There are different prescription medications, lifestyle changes and over-the-counter...
Inner ear infections usually affect the middle of the inner ear and are common in children. This type of infection is known as otitis media. MayoClinic.com notes that three in four children will likely experience at least one ear infection before...
Nausea is an uncomfortable feeling that can occur after eating contaminated food, being in a turbulent airplane, suffering from a certain medical condition such as a brain tumor or taking chemotherapy medications such as capcitabine. Usually,...
Erythromycin is a medication used to treat all sorts of bacterial infections. According to Drugs.com, it can also treat bacterial endocarditis (infection of your heart's inner heart layer) and rheumatic fever. Erythromycin belongs to a class of...
Nefazodone is a medication used to manage depression. According to MedlinePlus, nefazodone belongs to a group of drugs called antidepressants. It works to balance the neurotransmitters (chemicals) in your brain to decrease your depressive...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that in 2009, there were 4.6 million drug-related emergency room visits nationwide. Fifty percent of these visits were due to adverse drug reactions from prescription medication. Twenty-seven percent...
AIDS, or autoimmunodeficiency disease, refers to a potentially lethal disease in which the human immunodeficiency virus invades the cells throughout the body and makes it difficult for the body to defend itself against infection. The Mayo Clinic...
The stomach is an important organ that plays a vital role in digestion. Sometimes, the stomach may become paralyzed and not digest well. In some instances, parts of the stomach can enlarge. Also, stomach cells can also grow rapidly and cause...
Itraconazole is a prescription medication classified as an antifungal agent. It is used for the treatment of fungal infections, including those caused by aspergillus, candida, and cryptococcus. It is available as a capsule, oral solution and...
Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic used to treat respiratory tract infections, ear infections and acute maxillary sinusitis. People who have shown hypersensitivity to erythromycin or any other macrolide antibiotics should not take...
Diabetes can cause nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathies affect various parts of the body or organ systems such as the heart, reproductive organs and the digestive system. Approximately 70 percent of diabetic patients are...
When infants spit up, as they often do, the culprit may be acid reflux. This condition, which MayoClinic.com notes is quite common among babies, happens when stomach acid and whatever liquid or food babies have ingested spills out of the stomach...
Fungus are small organisms that tend to breed in very warm environments. According to MedlinePlus, fungus can cause a wide variety of infections, such as a yeast infection, athlete's foot and skin or nail infections. Its infection does not stop...
Fungus of the feet, also known as athlete's foot, is an infection that can lead to itching or burning between the toes, blisters, skin dryness and peeling of the skin on the soles of the feet or between the toes, says the Mayo Clinic. Some oral...
Irritable bowel syndrome also known as IBS or spastic colon, is a disease that affects the whole digestive system and symptoms include pain in the abdomen and changes in bowel movement, either diarrhea or constipation. Psychological factors often...
Gastroparesis is a disorder characterized by insufficient transport of food in your stomach to your small intestine. The effects of this disorder can seriously diminish your body’s ability to access the nutritional content of your food....
Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is a collection of symptoms of stomach discomfort, including pain or burning in your upper abdomen, bloating, nausea and belching. According to MayoClinic.com, mild indigestion, although uncomfortable, is not a cause for...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)--also known as heartburn--plagues millions of Americans each year. It's often a chronic condition that presents with recurring symptoms of burning chest pain, regurgitation, asthma-like symptoms and cough....
Indigestion causes burning and irritation in the stomach, as well as an uncomfortable feeling of fullness after a meal. Heartburn might accompany the indigestion, which can cause burning and pain in the throat and upper chest. Toddlers might...
The Mayo Clinic website explains that infant acid reflux, more accurately known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a very common problem that typically resolves on its own around 12 to 18 months of age. Infant acid reflux occurs when...