Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsQuick TreatmentCauses and RisksHow to Know the CauseWhen It’s Not ImprovingComparing TreatmentsUntreated Athlete’s FootPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Quick Treatment Causes and Risks How to Know the Cause When It’s Not Improving Comparing Treatments Untreated Athlete’s Foot Prevention Athlete’s foot(tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection of the feet. It is often found between the toes and on the soles of the feet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsDosageWhat if It Doesn’t Work?PrecautionsWarningsTips for Reducing NauseaFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Dosage What if It Doesn’t Work? Precautions Warnings Tips for Reducing Nausea FAQ Ativan (lorazepam) is typically prescribed for treating anxiety. Less often, it is used to help reduce nausea and vomiting due tochemotherapy. The drug, which is a benzodiazepine, comes as a pill, a liquid, a tablet taken sublingually (under the tongue), or in a form that’s used intravenously (IV, within a vein)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Anxiety DisordersWhat Is Ativan?What Is Klonopin?Dosing GuidelinesEfficacyAlternative Treatment OptionsSide EffectsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Anxiety Disorders What Is Ativan? What Is Klonopin? Dosing Guidelines Efficacy Alternative Treatment Options Side Effects Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Ativan (lorazepam) andKlonopin (clonazepam)are two prescription medications belonging to thebenzodiazepine (BZD)drug class. Ativan is used to relieveanxietyandinsomnia, while Klonopin is used to control certain types ofseizuresand relievepanic attacks....

Atonic colonoccurs when there is a lack of normal muscle tone or strength in thecolon. Also, known as lazy colon or colon stasis, it may result in chronicconstipation. When your intestines are backed up, as in constipation, it slows the rate in which your stomach can empty, which in turn may cause heartburn. Brook Rieman / Moment / Getty Images Atonic colon is essentially a “vicious circle” phenomena. Constipation can lead to reduced bowel activity, which in turn can lead to a worsening of constipation, and so on....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Differences Between Dermatitis and Eczema?Atopic Dermatitis vs. EczemaThe Types of Dermatitis and EczemaDiagnosis and Treatment MethodsWays to Prevent Dermatitis and EczemaFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Differences Between Dermatitis and Eczema? Atopic Dermatitis vs. Eczema The Types of Dermatitis and Eczema Diagnosis and Treatment Methods Ways to Prevent Dermatitis and Eczema Frequently Asked Questions...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Atopic dermatitisandcontact dermatitisare both very common types of eczema—a skin condition that can cause itchy, scaly, inflammatory rashes. While their symptoms are similar, the two have very different causes. Contact dermatitis develops when the skin comes in contact with something that triggers a reaction. Properly identifying the type of eczema is key to getting the correct treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmergency SymptomsComplicationsHospital CareAt-Home ManagementNext in Atrial Fibrillation GuideCan You Reverse Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Naturally? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emergency Symptoms Complications Hospital Care At-Home Management Next in Atrial Fibrillation Guide Atrial fibrillation(AFib) is the most commonly treatedheart arrhythmia.It causes the upper chambers of the heart to beat fast, generating an inefficient heartbeat and increasing the risk of stroke. Anytime someone experiences AFib for the first time, they should go to the hospital....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe DifferencesProgressionManagement and Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Differences Progression Management and Outlook Atrial flutterandatrial fibrillation (AFib)are both heartarrhythmias. These conditions cause problems with the way your heart beats. They affect theelectrical signalsthat help your heart beat at a normal rate and rhythm. Atrial flutter and AFib force your atria (the upper chambers of your heart) to contract and push blood into the bottom chambers (ventricles) faster....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Summary Frequently Asked Questions Atrophic gastritis is a condition that affects nearly 8% of the population.It is a form of chronicgastritisthat changes the cells in the stomach lining, wherestomach acidis made. It can cause several symptoms, such as stomach pain and tiredness, but it may also present without any symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProblems With the TermSymptomsDifferencesCausesTreatmentQuestion to Ask a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Problems With the Term Symptoms Differences Causes Treatment Question to Ask a Provider “Atypical migraine” is a term used to describe a migraine that doesn’t have the usualcharacteristics and symptoms of a migraine. Many people who occasionally have atypical migraines also have migraines that fit the standard migraine description,but there are characteristics that can distinguish atypical migraines from migraines....

For those who experience the nagging symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease,treatmentwith a handful of dopamine medications can be a godsend. These medicines may include Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa), Mirapex (pramipexole), ropinirole, and Neupro (rotigotine patch). Yet sometimes, these medications can cause a rebound phenomenon called augmentation, in which the symptoms become worse. What is an augmentation in RLS and how can it be addressed? GIPhotoStock / Cultura / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhich Is More Effective?AmoxicillinAugmentinDrug InteractionsAntibiotic Resistance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Which Is More Effective? Amoxicillin Augmentin Drug Interactions Antibiotic Resistance Amoxicillin and Augmentin (a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate or clavulanic acid) are both antibiotics commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections, but they are not the same medication. The important difference is that Augmentin contains a second active ingredient that makes it more effective against antibiotic-resistant infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The Auspitz sign (a.k.a. Auspitz’s sign) refers to pinpoint bleeding that can occur when the surface of a scaling rash has been removed andcapillariesjust beneath the skin’s surface rupture. Although the Auspitz sign is commonly associated withpsoriasis, it can appear with other skin diseases, includingactinic keratosisand Darier’s disease. Its presence can often help doctors make a diagnosis....