Diseases & Health Conditions

Avelox, or moxifloxacin is a medication in a classification of drugs known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. According to Physicians Desk Reference, PDR Health, Avelox treats sinus and lung infections such as sinusitis, pneumonia and secondary infections in chronic bronchitis. Avelox is…
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A bladder infection–or urinary tract infection as it is also known–begins in the urinary system, which includes the ureters, urethra. kidneys and bladder. As MayoClinic.com explains, women are more likely than men to develop these infections, primarily because of their…
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Overview Bipolar depressive describes one mood cycle of bipolar disorder. Referred to as bipolar depression, this change in mood and behavior alternates with a manic phase. As explained on BipolarDepressionInfo.com, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder is made if at least…
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1. Get Plenty of Sleep Symptoms of narcolepsy can occur even if the sufferer has received ample sleep during the night. Nevertheless, with sleep the disorder is often far less acute. Most sufferers of sleep disorders are told to get…
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Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the body’s joint tissues. The white blood cells of a patient’s immune system engage with an unidentified antigen present in the joints…
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While occasional constipation is normal, chronic constipation is not and may warrant a visit to a physician. A person should examine his diet first. Eating a high-fiber diet, or consuming 25 g daily for women and 38 g daily for…
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Salmonella typhi bacterium, normally found in contaminated food and water sources in underdeveloped countries, produces an acute infection known as typhoid fever disease. Individuals traveling from the United States to typhoid-endemic areas should receive a typhoid vaccination, as recommended by…
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1. Assessing Risk Factors There are no known prevention strategies for neuroblastoma, since risk factors are genetic in nature and cannot be avoided. Your best bet is to assess your child’s risk in cooperation with your pediatrician, especially if you…
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Esophageal cancer–cancer of the esophagus, a tube connecting the throat to the stomach–is three to four more times likely to occur in men than women, as the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance explains. Its symptoms include indigestion, pressure or burning in…
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Overview Spider veins, which are similar to but smaller than varicose veins, are commonly thought of as a women’s health concern. But men suffer this side effect of poor circulation as well. Spider veins may cause pain, swelling and discoloration…
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1. Wait It Out Molluscum contagiosum surfaces most often in children under age 10, but it can also spread to adults. If you contract the virus and have a healthy immune system, it usually resolves in 6 to 18 months….
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1. Prenatal Blood Tests During the second trimester of pregnancy, women have the opportunity to have a blood test to screen for birth defects. This is called the maternal serum triple or quadruple screen. This test only involves drawing blood…
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Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder that effects motor coordination. Also commonly called developmental coordination disorder or motor disability, dyspraxia affects approximately 6 percent of children, 2 percent of which are severely affected, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities….
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Overview Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most common types of psychotherapy used in treating anxiety disorders, according the Mayo Clinic. Children, teens and adults who suffer from anxiety disorders have trouble concentrating, difficulty succeeding at work and school…
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Overview Emotional eating is a coping mechanism for dealing with negative emotions. Instead of facing the causes of stress, anger, sadness or anxiety directly, you soothe or comfort yourself with food. But after the initial pleasure from eating dissipates, the…
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The World Health Organization loosely defines psychotropic drugs as a group of medications that act on the central nervous system and affect mental processes or cognition. Psychotropic medications include antidepressants, stimulants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and medications used to treat movement…
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Arthritis refers to a large group of chronic illnesses that cause painful inflammation in and around the joints. Treatment for arthritis aims to prevent or reduce pain and swelling, and often includes physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, braces for affected joints…
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An aching back is an unfortunate side effect of many pregnancies. Between the shifting center of gravity caused by an expanding midsection, a shift in hormones that causes looser joints and additional weight, a pregnant woman’s back works extra hard…
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Overview An Achilles tendon tear is a painful condition in which the tendon connecting the calf to the heel ruptures. People who rupture this tendon may encounter difficulty walking, running and jumping. Types According to Drugs.com, an Achilles tendon tear…
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While chicken pox is more common in children, adults can get it too. It is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster and it is easily transmitted from person to person. In healthy individuals, chicken pox is usually not serious. However,…
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Overview Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs called the pleura, according to Allaboutmalignantmesothelioma.com. Despite its location, it is not a kind of lung cancer, because it originates in the membranes, not the…
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In a random telephone study performed by Stanford University School of Medicine, 2,513 adults were surveyed for signs of compulsive Internet use. More than 13 percent found it hard to stay away from the Internet for days at a time,…
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Overview If you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder–ADHD–your brain has distinctive patterns that are different from those of normal people. While ADHD brain “wiring” has created problems for you in paying attention, sticking with boring tasks, and remembering things, your…
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Doctors often prescribe ciprofloxacin hydrochloride as an antibiotic treatment for many types of bacterial infections, the Mayo Clinic reports. This medication, sold outside the United States as Cifran, kills bacteria that cause the infections and stops them from growing. The…
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Constipation is a common problem that can affect anyone, regardless of sex, age or race. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse defines constipation as fewer than three bowel movements a week. Constipated bowel movements are infrequent, painful and often incomplete,…
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1. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is the chief identifiable symptom of narcolepsy, and typically the first to manifest. Almost 90 percent of all narcoleptics suffer from EDS. EDS can strike even if a person with narcolepsy got…
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Overview An ileostomy is an opening in the stomach wall that allows waste to be removed from the body when the colon and rectum do not function properly or when surgical removal has been required. The lower part of the…
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Overview Although there are no firm statistics to quantify the problem, it is believed based on evidence that many Americans suffer from Weekend or Sunday Night Anxiety. One of the many anxiety disorders that now seem to be a part…
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In 2004, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning stating that antidepressant drugs may cause increased risks of suicidal behavior, particularly in children and adolescents. Although most antidepressant medications take about two weeks to improve mood, they affect other…
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Overview Prescription drugs are medications prescribed to patients to treat medical conditions such as pain, anxiety and disease. Although these drugs are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and benefit patients they are prescribed to, prescription drugs are addictive…
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