According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 98.6 million adults over the age of 20 have cholesterol higher than 200 mg/dl - the diagnostic threshold for having hypercholesterolemia. High cholesterol is a primary risk factor for heart...
Yellowing of the eyes and skin--a condition called jaundice--is a medical emergency and you should consult a physician immediately. Jaundice indicates that the liver is not working properly and if not addressed, the body cannot rid itself of toxic...
Notril is manufactured by Winsome Labs in India, according to CIMS India. It is a nasal decongestant which can be offered to adults or children as an over-the-counter medication. The main ingredients are 125 mg of acetaminophen, 12.5 mg...
Lisinopril (Prinivil) is used to treat high blood pressure and can be used (with other medications) to treat heart failure. After you experience a heart attack, it can be used to improve chances of survival. Lisinopril works by decreasing the...
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) describes jaundice as a condition that occurs when bilirubin builds up in the body in excess levels. As the red blood cells break down, the body builds new ones. The old ones are processed by the liver,...
Phototherapy uses fluorescent lights, sometimes called bili lights, to reduce the levels of bilirubin in an infant's body. Bilirubin is the yellow pigment in the blood that develops when old blood cells break down, states University of Maryland...
Most people associate colic with crying, fussy infants, but adults can also suffer from a certain type of colic. Biliary colic is a health condition characterized by extreme pain in your upper abdomen. This pain happens when a blockage occurs in...
The American Academy of Family Physicians explains that jaundice refers to a symptom caused by a variety of disorders typically impacting the liver. Jaundice appears as a yellow color in the skin, eyes or mucus membranes. The yellow coloring seen...
Zocor, also known as simvastatin, is a cholesterol-lowering medication. Zocor works by blocking the production of cholesterol in the body, allowing for a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood. A...
A gallbladder attack often causes symptoms of indigestion, which feels like burning in your upper abdomen. This condition, also known as heartburn, may accompany nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, belching and increased flatulence or gas....
When the skin and eyes take on a yellow tinge, the reason is usually jaundice. A substance called bilirubin, which remains after old red blood cells are disposed of, is responsible for the yellow pigment. Each day, about 1 percent of your red...
Primarily taken for a seizure disorder, Depakote, Depakote ER and Depakote Sprinkle carry significant life-threatening as well as less-serious side effects. Depakote levels in patients on this drug should be routinely monitored by a health care...
The liver is an organ that works hard to metabolize chemicals and toxins that enter the body and cycles through 30 percent of circulating blood every minute. In addition, the liver produces bile--which is essential for gallbladder...
Chronic consumption of alcohol impairs the liver's production of digestive enzymes and the body's ability to absorb nutrients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men who consume an average of two drinks per day (one more...
Meningitis is a serious infection that can be caused by bacteria or viruses. Meningitis affects the meninges, the lining of the spinal cord and brain, and the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds them. Meningitis can be difficult to diagnose in...
During a routine blood test, your doctor may discover that you have elevated liver enzymes. This means that your liver is inflamed and secreting larger quantities of chemicals than it normally does. Most of the time, this happens as a result of a...
As the International Hepatitis Foundation points out, your liver serves as your body's engine, pantry, refinery, food processor, garbage disposal and "guardian angel." But liver disease can change the way your body uses nutrients from food,...
The liver, a large organ on the right side of the abdomen, performs more than 500 vital functions for the body, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. These functions include regulating chemicals, producing bile, converting excess...
Jaundice refers to the yellowing of the skin, mucus membranes and/or the eyes. It occurs because the blood contains excess levels of bilirubin, a yellow-colored pigment of red blood cells, according to the Mayo Clinic (see References below)....
Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. This color can also be seen in conjunctival membranes such as nostrils or inside of the mouth. Jaundice results from increased levels of bilirubin in the blood that...
Acne is often mistaken as primarily a teenage skin ailment. Hormones are partially responsible for acne, which explains the resulting breakouts during your teen years. However, acne can also occur during other times throughout your life, including...
The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body. In addition to being a vital part of the body's defenses, the skin can also display changes that can signal that there are problems elsewhere in the body. Although jaundice is common in...
Vitamin C has important roles throughout your body, such as boosting your immune system and helping wounds heal. If you have low vitamin C levels or have risks for infection, your doctor might recommend that you take a daily supplement. Most...
Jaundice is a condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes are yellowed. Jaundice appears when the normal process of red blood cell death and elimination encounters a problem. MedlinePlus explains that, normally, about 1 percent of red...
Jaundice is caused by a substance called bilirubin, which is a byproduct of old red blood cells. As red blood cells die and the body makes new ones, the old cells travel to the liver. The liver processes these old cells, which eventually pass out...
Winstrol, or stanozolol, is a synthetic anabolic steroid that acts like testosterone, a naturally occurring hormone related to muscle mass, among other things. Anabolic steroids can be used as a treatment for anemia, some types of breast cancer...
A gallstone is a buildup of uric acid in the gallbladder. These very hard stones can vary in size, from as small as a single grain of sand to as large as a marble. Patients can have more than one gallstone. In fact, many patients suffer from...
Pazopanib is a drug used to manage advanced renal (kidney) cancer. According to Drugs.com, pazopanib is a chemotherapy medication used to slow the progression and spread of cancer cells throughout the body. Typically, you will take 800mg of...
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