Cephalosporins are one of the most widely prescribed classes of medications in the world. Chances are you have encountered theseantibioticseven if you are unfamiliar with the name. For example, among other things, cephalexin is used to treatskin infectionsand infections of the bone, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and middle ear. Additionally, ceftriaxone is used to treatpneumonia. Getty Images What Are Cephalosporins? Cephalosporins were first discovered in sewer water off the coast of Sardinia in 1945....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesCommon TypesLess Common TypesMost PainfulDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Common Types Less Common Types Most Painful Diagnosis “Arthritis"is an umbrella term describing over 100 conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues.An estimated 91 million adults in the United States live with arthritis, with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and psoriatic arthritis among the most common types. This article discusses the differences between arthritis types, the most and least common types, and what to do if you suspect you may have arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAllergicNon-AllergicCough-VariantNocturnalExercise-InducedOccupationalOther Types Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Allergic Non-Allergic Cough-Variant Nocturnal Exercise-Induced Occupational Other Types Different types of asthma include: They have similarities, but several also have unique characteristics that influence how they are triggered, diagnosed, and treated. What Asthma Types Have in Common Asthma has certain features that remain the same across most types: Because of this, it’s easy to assume that all types of asthma are fundamentally the same....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcute PainChronic PainSomatic PainNeuropathic PainVisceral PainWhen It’s Due to CancerFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acute Pain Chronic Pain Somatic Pain Neuropathic Pain Visceral Pain When It’s Due to Cancer Frequently Asked Questions Cancer pain typically occurs when cancer spreads and affects nerves and other organs. When this happens, your healthcare provider may prescribe medication to help you manage your pain....

Getting a filling fora cavity, which is an area oftooth decay, is a routine part of dental care. First, your dentist cleans out the part of the tooth that’s affected, leaving a hole or empty space. Then they’ll fill that space to even out the surface of the tooth so that it “feels” right in the mouth and is protected from further decay. 1:367 Tips for Preventing Cavities 1:36 7 Tips for Preventing Cavities There are five types of materials commonly used to fill in space where a cavity has been removed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSubcategoriesDiagnosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Subcategories Diagnosis Coping There are two different types ofdyslexia: developmental and acquired. The condition is further subcategorized based on symptoms, such as trouble breaking words down into individual sounds or difficulty recognizing familiar printed words. Dyslexia is a learning disability (LD) that affects a person’s ability to read.A person with dyslexia might also have trouble with other language skills, such as writing, spelling, and pronouncing words....

Piercings around the eyes are riskier than other sites because of the area’s sensitivity. Some eye area piercings are more dangerous than others, and complications can extend to the eye itself and possibly affect vision.Getting a piercing can be a way to adorn your body nonpermanently. As long as you visit a safe, reputable piercing studio, most body piercings shouldn’t produce ill-effects. With proper aftercare, most types of piercings elsewhere on the body will heal and not cause long-term damage or scarring....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInguinal HerniasUmbilical HerniasEpigastric HerniasVentral HerniasObturator HerniasHiatal HerniaFemoral HerniasWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Inguinal Hernias Umbilical Hernias Epigastric Hernias Ventral Hernias Obturator Hernias Hiatal Hernia Femoral Hernias When to See a Doctor The confusion continues straight to the notion of gender: Hernias are commonly associated with men, but women develop them, too. Furthermore, hernias can occur in people of any age, from birth to late adulthood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAtopic DermatitisPoison OakPsoriasisDermatitis HerpetiformisRingwormFolliculitisUrticariaWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Atopic Dermatitis Poison Oak Psoriasis Dermatitis Herpetiformis Ringworm Folliculitis Urticaria When to See a Healthcare Provider This article shows pictures of common itchy skin rashes to help identify them. It also covers what causes these rashes and how they are treated. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Paranoia?SymptomsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Paranoia? Symptoms Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Paranoia is the feeling of being threatened or persecuted in the absence of proof showing that’s the case. It is not a standalone diagnosis, but a symptom that warrants evaluation. People who experience paranoia believe they are being lied to, stolen from, or cheated on without evidence....

Learn about the various types of parasites, symptoms, and the sources of infection and spread. Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Protozoa Protozoa, microscopic single-celled organisms, are the most common type of parasite in the United States. Unlike other kinds of parasites, they reproduce very rapidly. They do this in the intestines, and can travel to other organs such as the liver, lungs, pancreas, and heart. Protozoa have an indefinite life span....

Because the symptoms ofpolycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) can mimic those of other conditions, and because no one test can confirm it,diagnosing PCOSrequires a differential diagnosis. This article reviews the course of establishing a differential diagnosis for PCOS, which includes investigating thyroid disease, hyperprolactinemia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and Cushing’s syndrome. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Thyroid Disease The thyroid gland is a small organ located at the front of the throat that regulates much of the body’s metabolism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRespiratory Allergy SymptomsCommon CausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Respiratory Allergy Symptoms Common Causes Diagnosis Treatment Allergiesaffect the respiratory system and can cause breathing problems.Allergic asthmaandallergic rhinitis(hay fever) are two common types of respiratory allergies. Allergy symptomsoccur when your immune system responds to anallergen(like pollen or pet dander) it misidentifies as a threat.The runny nose,congestion, and itchy,watery eyesof rhinitis, as well as the narrowed airways in allergic asthma, usually can be treated successfully....