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...
An upset stomach is one of the most common childhood complaints, as well as one of the most frustrating for parents. A young child may not be able to articulate just how his stomach hurts, making treatment difficult. Nausea and vomiting due to...
Salicylic acid is a natural chemical found in all plants. It is in many foods and is also used in pain medications and health and beauty products. Salicylic acid can cause food sensitivities and negative reactions in certain individuals. Diets...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat inflammation caused by injuries and chronic pain conditions. While these drugs are effective at suppressing the body's inflammatory response, there are several undesirable side...
Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, commonly impacts the joint at the base of the big toe, but can affect other areas, as well. The condition is painful and for many it occurs suddenly with the impacted area becoming swollen, tender and/or...
Cantharidin is a medication used to remove warts and a viral skin infection called molluscum contagiosum. It is made from the secretions that come from the green blister beetle in combination with salicylic acid. It works by creating a blister...
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin, and in some cases, the joints. The skin cells reproduce too quickly and accumulate into rough, hard lesions. Drug treatment for psoriasis includes a combination of topical...
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, and increase cell growth on the outer later of skin. Warts are noncancerous and many times disappear without any treatment. Warts materialize as small raised bumps that are a deep...
Salicylic acid is an organic acid that occurs naturally in plants, especially the bark of the willow tree. It's chemically similar to acetylsalicylic acid, which is the active component of aspirin. Salicylic acid and its salts are commonly used in...
A dry, itchy scalp can be a cosmetic concern as well as a nuisance. These symptoms are typically an indicator that you have dandruff caused by a skin rash known as seborrheic dermatitis. While this condition is rarely an indicator for major health...
It can be frustrating to grow out of your teenage years and still have acne, but this is a common problem. Acne.org notes that adult acne affects 25 percent of all men at some point in their lives, with one third of that group experiencing acne on...
Millions of tiny holes called pores cover the skin. These pores, or follicles, contain oil glands called sebaceous glands, which make oil to keep your skin moisturized. The body sometimes makes too much oil inside these glands, and this excess can...
Cranberry juice is a common beverage that is also used medicinally, most often to prevent urinary tract infections. It takes about 1,500 g of cranberries to produce 1 liter of pure cranberry juice, according to MedlinePlus. Much of what is sold in...
Most kids, like many adults, have trouble focusing and paying attention from time to time. In some cases, these symptoms may indicate the presence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. Although more research is necessary, diet may...
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...
A peptic ulcer is wound in the inner surface of mainly the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. When it occurs in the stomach, it is also called a stomach or gastric ulcer. According to the National Institutes of...
Dermatologists consider numerous factors before recommending specific treatments for acne, including the age and gender of the patient, the type of acne involved and, if the patient is female, whether she is or plans to become pregnant. Acne...
Willow bark and aspirin both have properties that can reduce pain and inflammation. The salicin in willow bark is so close to aspirin that it was used to develop aspirin in the 1800s. If you are experiencing pain or swelling, talk to your doctor...
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...