Food sensitivities can be very disruptive to your daily life. This is particularly true when a sensitivity encompasses a large portion of a food group such as bread. Some people have a sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in many grains. Whether...
A number of behaviors can increase the risk of hypertension, and drinking alcohol is one of them, according to the American Heart Association, or the AHA. In fact, drinking too much alcohol can trigger severe hypertension in some people, reports...
Tourettes's Syndrome is a neurological condition that includes involuntary movement or speech. These involuntary functions are known as tics. Tics can be embarrassing and dangerous. Physical activity can be a way for you to control or reduce your...
Several species of epimedium have traditional uses as an herbal remedy, primarily for sexual dysfunction. Commonly called horny goat weed, epimedium can cause side effects, although research data is very limited. One specific situation involving...
Side effects are common while taking vitamin B complex, but a severe hives flare-up is a concerning reaction that may indicate a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking the supplement immediately and call your doctor for evaluation. If you develop...
Even natural supplements cause some side effects when they are taken. Psyllium husk, a type of soluble fiber, can cause bloating, flatulence or increased belching. The increased gas is usually not severe and is minimized by taking smaller doses of...
Fatty liver disease generally doesn't cause major -- or even noticeable -- symptoms. However, if the disease progresses to cirrhosis of the liver, the damage done to your liver could cause severe abdominal pain and muscle spasms. If your doctor...
When you exercise, you burn more calories because your working muscles require more fuel. After you finish your workout, your body begins a process of recovery. The more intensely that you work out, the longer your body takes to recover. During...
A ligament is a band of elastic tissue that connects bones and secures joints. When you tear a ligament, medically, this is a sprain. MayoClinic.com reports that sprained ankles are common and easy injuries to sustain. Rolling your foot in an...
A frantic heartbeat, sweating palms and a mind seized with dread: The symptoms of anxiety are never pleasant. This condition is the most widespread mental illness in America, affecting over 13 percent of the adult population, according to the...
Diarrhea is a medical condition in which an individual passes watery stools three or more times a day. According to the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, diarrhea may be caused by bacterial or viral infections, parasites, diseases such as...
Plantar warts are a common cause of foot pain. These warts feel like hard lumps, and grow on the soles of your feet. Caused by a virus called human papilloma virus, or HPV, the American Podiatric Medical Association notes that plantar warts occur...
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the sebaceous glands release sebum, an oil, from the hair follicles. Sebum, along with bacteria and dead skin cells, can clog the follicles. If acne is mild, it can be treated with over-the-counter face...
Vitamin C skin care products are all the rage. Topical vitamin C smooths the skin and helps prevent skin damage. Patricia K. Farris, MD, conducted a study at Tulane University School of Medicine that concluded topical vitamin C was effective at...
Human bites cause trauma to the skin and can become more easily infected than animal bites because of the large amount of bacteria that is naturally found in human mouths. Because of this high potential for infection, you should always seek...
You may need to take multivitamins sometime in your life if you cannot obtain their natural benefits through consumption of fresh vegetables, healthy meats and vegetables. Mineral and vitamin supplements contain many active nutritious ingredients...
People planning trips to foreign countries, particularly the tropics, may take the brand-name medicine Malarone to help prevent malaria. Those who already have this disease, transmitted by the bite of the mosquito, may use the medication as...
Unintentional weight loss will occasionally accompany diarrhea. These problems can be symptoms of serious diseases. If you find that your clothes are not fitting and have become loose, you should weigh yourself and document any changes. According...
A fistula is a small tear that occurs in the anus or rectovaginal area. It occurs due to constipation and excess straining of the muscles used during a bowel movement or childbirth. There are some home remedies that help treat anal fistulas that...
Enbrel (etanercept) is a drug used to treat people with immune diseases such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It is made up of a protein that is given in the form of an...
Having excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues is a condition known as edema. Although edema most frequently occurs in the arms, hands, legs, ankles and feet, it can also occur in other areas of the body, according to MayoClinic.com. Common...
Choline bitartrate is a type of choline supplement that may be beneficial for people who have memory problems, such as dementia, or heart disease, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Healthy adults should consume...
Levaquin (levofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in adults 18 years or older. It is commonly prescribed for sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and urinary tract infections. Serious and rare side effects...
Lymphocytic colitis is a rare form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is similar to another type of IBD called collagenous colitis. The two disorders are classified as microscopic colitis because diagnosis is made through a biopsy that...
Benzoyl peroxide is a white crystalline substance indicated for the treatment of acne and is available over the counter (OTC) and by prescription. This medication is available as a cream, lotion or gel, and is applied directly to the affected skin...
Derived from the root of the Cichorium intybus plant, chicory root extract may impart health benefits when used as a medicinal treatment. Historically, chicory root has been used as a sedative, anti-inflammatory and digestive aid. Before you begin...
Fish oil caplets contain omega-3-acid ethyl esters, a good type of fatty acid that can help you in your fight to control your cholesterol. Using fish oil caplets to lower you triglycerides can help keep your blood vessels clear, MayoClinic.com...
Progout is an Australian brand name for the generic medication allopurinol. It can also be purchased as Progout in Singapore and New Zealand. Doctors may prescribe the drug to help prevent gout attacks and kidney stones. Gout, a form of arthritis,...
Different types of medication treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Olmetec, the brand name in the United Kingdom and many other countries for the generically named medicine, olmesartan, classifies as an angiotensin II receptor...
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