Questions aboutsexually transmitted infections (STIs)—what used to commonly be referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)—includewhat to do if you think you have an STIand what to do if you find out that you have an STI.Both types of questions have one commonality—the people asking the question desperately need information that can help them figure out how to move on with their lives in a safe and healthy way.1:187 Tips for Preventing STIsThis quick reference can help....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsRoutes of InfectionTreatment & Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Routes of Infection Treatment & Prevention Swimming is usually safe, but there is a small chance you can get sick from swimming in unclean or contaminated water. Recreational water illness (RWI) describes the many waterborne infections that can affect different organs in your body. The most common symptom isdiarrhea....

Some of the potential side effects that may occur include: PhotophobiaChris McGrath / Staff / Getty ImagesThe light emanating from the light box itself may prove bothersome, inciting a case of photophobia (literally, “fear of light”). If you have this symptom, you may experience a light sensitivity that may even cause eye pain.Associated symptoms may include squinting. You may find that the light is irritating and something you simply feel compelled to avoid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Metformin WorksSigns to Look ForPossible ComplicationsIf Metformin Stops WorkingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Metformin Works Signs to Look For Possible Complications If Metformin Stops Working Frequently Asked Questions Metforminis the most commonly prescribed drug used for the treatment oftype 2 diabetes.Even so, not everyone responds to metformin in the same way, and, over time, the drug can start to lose its effectiveness and stop working entirely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRashSeeking CareCauses and Risk FactorsTestingTreatmentAllergy ShotsReducing ExposureLiving With a Cat Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Rash Seeking Care Causes and Risk Factors Testing Treatment Allergy Shots Reducing Exposure Living With a Cat Cats are one of the most popular household pets, but between 5% and 20% of people have some degree of cat allergy.Cat allergy symptoms and severity can vary based on your sensitivity, the amount of cat allergens around you, and whether you’re exposed to cats regularly....

While certain symptoms can narrow the possible causes—such as rash, swelling, discoloration, crusting, scaling, sores, and blister—you may need to see a skin specialist called adermatologistto diagnose the cause and get the correct treatment. This article looks at 12 skin conditions and the different forms they can take. It also offers an overview of treatment and describes some of the key risk factors and causes. 1 Acne Acne vulgaris.Jena Ardell / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Skin ChangesCoping With Rashes and RednessSun SensitivityRadiation RecallFingernails and ToenailsWhen to Call the Healthcare ProviderBottom Line Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Skin Changes Coping With Rashes and Redness Sun Sensitivity Radiation Recall Fingernails and Toenails When to Call the Healthcare Provider Bottom Line Skin changes are common duringchemotherapy. Knowing what to expect, when you should be concerned, and measures you can take to protect your skin can help you cope during this time....

Sneezing (thenasoocularreflex) is often immediately associated withallergies, but there are other causes. While there are different treatments that can address the underlying cause of sneezing or inhibit the sneeze mechanism, one of the best ways to relieve sneezing is to avoid what is triggering it in the first place. Verywell / Jessica Olah Allergic Rhinitis Hay fever, or allergy to pollen, mold, dander, or dust, can have you running for the tissues....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGI IssuesTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents GI Issues Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms can vary, ranging fromacid refluxtodiarrheatoconstipation. Digestive problems can interfere with work and socializing, so getting a diagnosis and treatment are important to living a full and productive life. This article will discuss the potential complications of diabetes that affect the digestive tract, the symptoms, and how they may be treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcute or Chronic PainHistoryPhysical ExamLab TestsImaging StudiesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acute or Chronic Pain History Physical Exam Lab Tests Imaging Studies Frequently Asked Questions Abdominal painis a common medical problem. Its severity ranges from annoying to life-threatening. Abdominal complaints may be as simple as an upset tummy from overeating or as complex as needingemergency surgeryto remove an oxygen-starved part of the intestine....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Are Antibiotics Prescribed? When Antibiotics Shouldn’t Be Used The Problem With Antibiotic Resistance Taking Antibiotics Safely Are OTC Antibiotics Available? Learn more about the common types and names of antibiotics, plus information on when antibiotics should and shouldn’t be used. katleho Seisa / Getty Images Antibioticsare divided into several classes based on how they work and what kinds of conditions they treat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNail PsoriasisBrittle Splitting NailsOnychogryphosisIngrown ToenailsFungal Nail InfectionsOnycholysisParonychiaWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nail Psoriasis Brittle Splitting Nails Onychogryphosis Ingrown Toenails Fungal Nail Infections Onycholysis Paronychia When to Contact a Healthcare Provider There are many types ofnail diseases. They can occur for a wide range of causes that can beacute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting). Nail diseases can cause physical changes in how your nails look and function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Sports InjuriesCausesSymptomsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Sports Injuries Causes Symptoms When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, if you play sports, you’ve probably faced an injury at some point. Common sports injuries include sprains, strains, bruised muscles, shin splints, rotator cuff injuries, knee injuries, fractures, and dislocations....