Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesRitalinAdderallDifferencesEquivalenceCost ComparisonWhat About Vyvanse?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Ritalin Adderall Differences Equivalence Cost Comparison What About Vyvanse? Frequently Asked Questions Ritalin (methylphenidate) andAdderall(dextroamphetamineand amphetamine) are twocentral nervous system(CNS) stimulants. While these drugs contain distinct main ingredients, they treat the same types of problems. They are alike in how they can trigger asubstance use disorderfor those at risk. These drugs may also cause harm to pregnant women....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionConcurrent Infections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Concurrent Infections Septic osteomyelitisandseptic arthritisare infections of a bone and asynovial joint. They are sometimes discussed together because they have many similarities and can occur at the same time. There are also several differences between the two conditions. Keep reading to learn about septic osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, their symptoms, causes, how they are diagnosed and treated, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Do They Help?TypesHow to Get a PrescriptionOther TreatmentsApplication Instructions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Do They Help? Types How to Get a Prescription Other Treatments Application Instructions Treating swimmer’s earusually requiresear drops. These might include: Here’s more on how to treat swimmer’s ear and what kind of ear drops to use for the condition. Nes / Getty Images How Do Swimmer’s Ear Drops Help?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesKind of Pain TreatedDosageSide EffectsCan You Take Both?Special ConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Kind of Pain Treated Dosage Side Effects Can You Take Both? Special Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Hydrocodoneandtramadolare both strong opioid prescription pain medicines. ConZip (tramadol) is commonly prescribed to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain that’s always present.Hydrocodone is a stronger opioid used to relieve severe pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMain DifferencesDosagesSide EffectsContraindicationsInteractionsWhich Is Most Effective? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Main Differences Dosages Side Effects Contraindications Interactions Which Is Most Effective? Vynanse can also be used to treatbinge eating disorder (BED), while Adderall may be prescribed to treatnarcolepsy(a type of sleeping disorder). This article explains the differences between Vyvanse and Adderall, including how they are used and which are more effective (and why)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesContraindicationsDosagesSide EffectsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Contraindications Dosages Side Effects Interactions Compazine (prochlorperazine) is a prescription drug approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and severe nausea and vomiting.It is sometimes used off-label as an emergency migraine treatment.Theantipsychoticandantiemeticdrug is available in tablet, capsule, suppository, syrup, and injectable formulations. Although effective, Compzazine can cause side effects ranging from sedation and movement disorders to a rare but potentially life-threatening condition known asneuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Remission Is DeterminedComplete RemissionPartial RemissionTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Remission Is Determined Complete Remission Partial Remission Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Breast cancer treatment may result in complete or partialremission. Complete remission is when physical exams, blood tests, and imaging do not show any signs of cancer in your body. Partial remission occurs when the tumor is still present, but it is substantially reduced....

Not sure what your red blood cell, platelets, and other blood count test results mean? Choose a test and enter your value to better understand if it’s in the low, optimal, or high range. “The purpose of this tool is to help you sort out the results of your complete blood count (CBC) test, and help you understand what the various numbers reported with the CBC mean. With this information, you can work with your doctor to evaluate any abnormal values you might find....

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test done to check the levels of cells in the blood, including the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Checking a CBC is helpful in making the diagnosis of a large number of medical conditions ranging from infections to the causes of bleeding. Andrew Brookes / Getty Images Purpose of Test CBC Numbers and Indexes A CBC gives much more information than the total number of a particular blood cell present....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComplete vs. Incomplete ProteinsCombining ProteinsDownsides of Too Much ProteinProtein Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins Combining Proteins Downsides of Too Much Protein Protein Considerations Historically,protein-containing foods have been divided into two categories: incomplete and complete proteins. “Complete” and “incomplete” refer to the amino acids certain protein foods contain and how they contribute to your daily needs. Generally, animal-based proteins are considered a higher-quality protein source than plant-based proteins in terms of their amino acid profiles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsComplicationsWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Complications When to Seek Medical Care Ovarian cystsare sacs in the ovaries filled with fluid or tissue. They are common, with 20% of women developing at least one in their lifetime.Cyststhat form as part of themenstrual cycleduring ovulation are functional or simple cysts. Simple cysts are usually asymptomatic (without symptoms) and resolve on their own....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsC-PTSD vs. PTSDSymptoms in ChildrenSymptoms in AdultsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentNext in PTSD GuideHow to Recognize and Treat Complex PTSD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents C-PTSD vs. PTSD Symptoms in Children Symptoms in Adults Causes Diagnosis Treatment Next in PTSD Guide Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops in response to complex trauma during childhood. Complex trauma is defined as prolonged exposure to traumatic events from which a person is unable to escape....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewPrevalenceCausesEffectsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Prevalence Causes Effects Treatment Complex sleep apnea, also called treatment-emergent central sleep apnea, is a condition that develops from the use of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) to treatobstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apneais a medical condition in which a person’s breathing stops and restarts many times while they sleep. There are two main types: chronic obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea....