Vitamin B-12, also referred to as cobalamin, is a crucial nutrient for maintaining nerve health and forming red blood cells. Without enough vitamin B-12, you may have an increased risk of developing vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia, a condition that...
Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals...
According to the Cleveland Clinic, 21 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis, typically of the weight-bearing joints. The knee joint is one of the most common joints to suffer from osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, also known as...
Human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, is a hormone medication often administered as an intramuscular injection. Women undergoing fertility treatment often self-administer hCG injections at home or have someone else give them an injection to...
Vitamin B12 is one of the water-soluble vitamins. The body requires it for the formation of red blood cells, for neurological functions and for DNA synthesis. B12 can be found in many foods including meats, fish, poultry and dairy products....
Steroids are injected into the hip for a variety of reasons, from hip pain management to maternal-fetal treatment. When you receive a hip injection, you'll notice a slight burning sensation and even achiness directly following the injection, but...
Vitamin B12, referred to as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin crucial for cell reproduction, maintaining healthy nerve and red blood cells, and making DNA. Your physician may prescribe vitamin B12 shots if you are a strict...
Hepatitis A is a dangerous disease caused by the hepatitis A virus that affects the liver. Hepatitis A is spread most often through infected food or water and by close person-to-person contact with infected persons, such as between persons living...
Caverject is an injectable medication used by patients with erectile dysfunction or impotence. It is injected directly into the penis to allow patients to achieve an erection for sexual intercourse. Most patients develop an erection within 20...
Eligard (leuprolide acetate) is a prescription hormone medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with the advanced stages of prostate cancer. This medication inhibits the release of a naturally-occurring hormone--called gonadotropin...
Fungizone, also known as Amphoterecin B, is a potent antifungal medication. It acts by killing the fungus and also preventing it from reproducing. Physicians typically prescribe Fungizone for severe and life-threatening fungal infections,...
Wrinkles around the eyes are usually the first indicators that your skin is aging. As you age, your skin produces less collagen and loses its elasticity, which is the reason wrinkles begin to appear in your mid-to-late 20s from years of sun...
If you find you have fertility problems as a woman, you may seek fertility treatments. Your doctor may recommend treatments with human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, along with other medications to help stimulate ovulation for proper...
Laser, which stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, has been used for over 30 years to treat retinal problems. While lasers are used effectively to treat diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular...
The sciatic nerve is located in the lower region of the spine. Inflammation or damage of this nerve can result in debilitating back pain that radiates into the buttocks and upper legs, a condition called sciatica. Patients who have sciatica may...
Epogen, also known as epoetin alfa, belongs to the drug category of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, according to Medline Plus. It is an injection used to treat anemia (condition of low red blood cells) in people who have chronic kidney...
Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone. Testicles and ovaries produce testosterone in body, but males have a greater amount of the hormone. Testosterone injections treat conditions, such as delayed puberty in males and for breast cancer...
Corticosteroids are medications, such as hydrocortisone, cortisone and prednisone, used to treat a variety of conditions, states the Mayo Clinic. These medications work by reducing inflammation related to certain condition, such as asthma, lupus...
Back pain can be caused by an accident, a sports injury, working or through daily activity. Most cases of back pain are episodic meaning they only occur occasionally and for a specific reason. Back aches and back muscle strain can generally be...
Pimples are ugly when they're in full bloom, and they can leave a lasting legacy. Acne is most common on the face, and Dr. Audrey Kunin of Dermadoctor.com warns 95 percent of acne sufferers have some degree of scarring. Scars often become more...
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Also called degenerative joint disease, the condition happens when the cartilage between the joints wears out. Hyalgan (sodium hyaluronate) is an osteoarthritis medication that is injected into...
Botox injections are used by both celebrities and commoners alike to keep skin looking young and healthy. Botox injections are derived from a deadly bacterial toxin, but they feature extremely small amounts of the toxin that pose minimal health...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic joint disease that typically affects women and men between 40 and 60 years of age, says the Mayo Clinic. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms include morning stiffness, joint pain, joint swelling and joint tenderness....
According to the Mayo Clinic, a plantar wart is a benign skin growth that occurs when the human papillomavirus enters the skin through a small cut or other opening. This growth often appears on the soles of the feet, and it features hard, flat and...
According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, vaccines have reduced or eliminated many of the diseases that once killed or disabled people in the past. However, vaccines are not without some risks. To ensure your child's safety,...
Physicians administer this intravenous medication primarily in the treatment of ovarian cancer, although the Mayo Clinic reports that the drug may have other uses at a doctor's discretion. These may include treating lymphatic cancer, bladder...
Restylane is an FDA-approved wrinkle filler which is injected into the skin by a doctor or nurse. It has several uses, such as enhancing fullness of the lips, reducing the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth and creating a more contoured look...
Meningitis is an infection of the tissues surrounding the spinal cord and brain. Approximately 10 to 15 percent of the up to 2,600 people who contract meningococcal disease annually in the United States die from complications caused by this...
Flumazenil, also known as Romazicon, is a medication belonging to the drug category of benzodiazepine receptor antagonists, according to RxList.com. It is used to reverse the sedative effects of benzodiazepines, a type of sleep-inducing...
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