Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It Doesn’t WorkSafety ConcernsRecommended TreatmentsWhen to Be Evaluated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It Doesn’t Work Safety Concerns Recommended Treatments When to Be Evaluated Rubbing alcohol does not reduce fevers, and it can be dangerous. Applying rubbing alcohol (isopropanol) to the skin with a washcloth or cotton ball is one of the folk remedies for treating a fever. You should not try it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsTreating InsomniaDosageSafetyRisk of MisuseRisk of Rebound InsomniaSide EffectsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Treating Insomnia Dosage Safety Risk of Misuse Risk of Rebound Insomnia Side Effects Alternatives Seroquel (quetiapine) is a second-generation (or atypical)antipsychotic, a drug used to treat certain mood disorders, such asschizophreniaandbipolar disorder. Some people prefer trying Seroquel for help with sleep orinsomniaas it doesn’t have the same risk of dependency as other medications that can be addictive, but Seroquel can cause other side effects that you should be aware of....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsToothpaste and PimplesTriclosanSkin IrritationOver DryingAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Toothpaste and Pimples Triclosan Skin Irritation Over Drying Alternatives Putting toothpaste on a pimple won’t help it go away faster. Toothpaste is an acne remedy that has no evidence to support it. It may even cause problems such as skin irritation and over drying. Some acne treatments share bacteria-killing properties with toothpaste, but acne treatments and toothpaste are different products designed for separate uses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesConnectionSymptomsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Connection Symptoms Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a condition that affects thedigestive system, which is responsible for breaking down and absorbing food. While the most commonsymptomsare abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, constipation, anddiarrhea, some people with IBS also report havingback pain. Experts believe this could be due to intestinal discomfort or what’s known as “referred pain,” in which thebrainaccidentally signals IBS pain to be felt in a different area of the body....

Key TakeawaysHealthcare providers recommend immunocompromised people receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not contain live traces of COVID-19.People who are immunocompromised may not receive as much protection from the vaccine as those who are not. Key Takeaways Healthcare providers recommend immunocompromised people receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not contain live traces of COVID-19.People who are immunocompromised may not receive as much protection from the vaccine as those who are not....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Blood Sugar SpikesSick Day RulesTesting When SickWhat to EatWhen to Seek CarePreventing Infection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Blood Sugar Spikes Sick Day Rules Testing When Sick What to Eat When to Seek Care Preventing Infection Diabetescan make it harder to recover from even minor illnesses like colds and flu. It not only makes your blood sugar harder to control but can lead to a serious condition known asdiabetic ketoacidosis(DKA)if your insulin levels are low....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Pregnancy Affects SleepSleep Changes in Later PregnancyManaging InsomniaFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Pregnancy Affects Sleep Sleep Changes in Later Pregnancy Managing Insomnia Frequently Asked Questions People who are pregnant often experienceinsomnia, or trouble falling or staying asleep. Though it can occur in the first trimester, insomnia is not a reliable indication that you are pregnant. It is prevalent in the third trimester....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Alternatives Jellyfish protein (apoaequorin) is a recombinant protein originally extracted from theAequorea victoriaspecies of jellyfish.In nature, apoaequorin produces a blue light when exposed to calcium. Apoaequorin is thought to help improve memory and slow progressive loss of cognitive function, but little evidence supports this. Despite this, a lab-made version of apoaequorin is included as the primary ingredient of the dietary supplement Prevagen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Joint Pain?Is Joint Pain a Symptom?TreatmentWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Joint Pain? Is Joint Pain a Symptom? Treatment When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions This article will explore the connection between joint pain and diabetes, including the causes and treatment, as well as management, of joint pain in diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects on the SkinDiagnosisTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects on the Skin Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Typically, there are few symptoms in the early stages of kidney disease.However, people with kidney disease can develop skin rashes due to the kidneys' decreased function. The accumulation of waste products in the blood causes skin changes and rashes. Chronic kidney disease often leads to itchy skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreHow They Are RelatedTelling the DifferenceDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are How They Are Related Telling the Difference Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications Kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are closely linked. Kidney stones can obstruct the flow of urine, which can lead to a UTI, while recurrent UTIs can lead to the formation of a specific type of stone, called a struvite stone (or infection stone), and may even contribute to the formation of other types of stones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiarrhea as SymptomDiarrhea as CauseTreating DiarrheaOther GI SymptomsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diarrhea as Symptom Diarrhea as Cause Treating Diarrhea Other GI Symptoms When to Seek Care Diarrhea is not a symptom commonly associated with kidney stones, although it has been known to occur on occasion, particularly in children.However, becausediarrheacan causechronic dehydration,it is a major contributing factor to the formation of kidney stones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SignsHow GI Tract Is AffectedComplicationsRisk of Kidney StonesOther SymptomsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Signs How GI Tract Is Affected Complications Risk of Kidney Stones Other Symptoms When to Seek Care Kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, along with “classic” urinary tract symptoms like pain with urination, reduced urination, and blood in the urine....