Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans experience dizziness serious enough that they will go to the doctor, according to 2010 information from the Senior Citizens Guide website. Fatigue, stress, anemia, menopause, inner ear...
MedlinePlus states that eczema is a term used for various skin conditions that result in itchy, red and irritated rashes throughout the body. Eczema is primarily found in children who tend to grow out of it by adulthood, but some maintain the...
Tension headaches affect up to 78 percent of the population, and are the most difficult type of headache to treat, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Although tension headaches are not usually a sign of a serious illness, they...
You may not view over the counter medications as being harmful because they are so easy to obtain. You might overlook the possible side effects listed on the side of the container. This could cause serious problems. Before you take any form of an...
Asthma is a respiratory condition cause by the inflammation and constriction of the bronchial tubes, also called airways. Asthma is often a lifelong condition with no cure. Although prescription medications are advocated by the Asthma and Allergy...
Ringworm is a fungal infection also called tinea. It can affect different parts of the body. When tinea affects the feet, it is called tinea pedis, which is also referred to as athlete's foot. Jock itch is another form of tinea called tinea...
Nausea, also called emesis and often associated with vomiting, is usually indicative of another condition. According to MedlinePlus, nausea is a common condition, but if poisoning is suspected, or the nausea is accompanied by bloody vomit, stomach...
Gout, a painful form of arthritis previously one of the diseases of the wealthy and the royals, has become widespread due to current eating habits that include a diet high in animal fats and animal flesh. Often the first symptom of gout appears in...
Rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin disease marked by facial redness, broken capillaries, pimples and pustules, afflicts an estimated 14 million Americans, according to the National Rosacea Society. The cause of rosacea still isn't understood,...
Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen blood vessels in the rectum and anus. This painful condition can occur inside and outside of the body. Symptoms of external hemorrhoids include pain, itching and rectal bleeding. Risk factors for developing...
The colon, also known as the large intestine, is located in the digestive tract and absorbs water, salts and minerals into the body. The remains of the food then pass into the rectum as feces and are excreted from the body through the anus....
Numerous remedies are available to treat erectile dysfunctions, or ED. Some of these have been shown to be effective, according to MayoClinic.com, while others are not only ineffective but may even be dangerous. It is crucial to consult a doctor...
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), no medications can cure a cold or the flu. However, there are some over-the-counter medications that may help you feel better. The best medicine for you depends on your symptoms.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 30.6 million Americans suffer from sinusitis. Sinus problems range from chronic conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, deviated septum and chronic sinusitis, to seasonal sinus...
Hemorrhoids affect many women during pregnancy due to various changes in the body that slow the digestive process and put pressure on the intestines. Hemorrhoids are varicose veins that occur in the rectum. When the varicose veins develop, the...
Patients with mild allergies or acute symptoms that come and go with the seasons may not need prescription allergy medicines. Among the wide array of over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications on the market, people with moderate allergies will...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that comes and goes. It seems to go into remission and then gets worse for no apparent reason. The patchy, dry, red areas of skin can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. A variety of over-the-counter,...
If you're thinking about losing weight and using a diet medication to help you, there is a large variety of over-the-counter diet medications. While your choices may be plentiful, you should not take any of these diet medications without approval...
Over-the-counter medications can provide relief from occasional and frequent heartburn. These medicines include fast-acting products that eliminate heartburn immediately, and medications that offer long-lasting protection from heartburn when taken...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are medications that reduce inflammation, pain and swelling. Several anti-inflammatory medications are available over the counter, without a doctor's prescription.
Alli is also the only non-prescription weight loss drug approved by the FDA. All the other weight-loss aids sold over the counter are considered supplements. The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, has ordered the recall of a number of...
Sulfur can effectively treat both blackheads and whiteheads due to its composition. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, sulfur has effectively treated acne patients since the time of Hippocrates. Sulfur is available in...
Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of the common cold, which is a viral disease. Since it is caused by a virus, antibiotics aren't effective against the common cold. Over-the-counter cough medications, such as decongestants and pain...
Insomnia is when a person has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Most people will experience insomnia at one point or another. Missing a night of sleep once in a while is not fatal; however, chronic insomnia can be disruptive and may...
Acne is characterized by the onset of blackheads, whiteheads, pustules and cysts. They can appear anywhere on the skin, but most commonly on the face. Although there are many over the counter acne products on the market, some are more effective...
A 2010 survey in the "Journal of Sleep Research" indicates that up to 40% of adults experience insomnia. Many treatment options for such sleep disorders are available. Yet a 2008 review in "Prescrire International" encourages people to avoid...
Sifting through the surplus of acne products available over the counter can be confusing. In addition, what works for your friends or family may not be suitable for you. To find the best acne treatments for your skin, consider your individual skin...
Anti-inflammatory medications are commonly taken to treat conditions caused by inflammation such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis, bursitis, gout, fever or menstrual cramps. These medications reduce chemical signals that cause pain...
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