Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEpidemic vs. PandemicMisuse of ‘Epidemic’Event ClassificationOther DefinitionsNotable Pandemics Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Epidemic vs. Pandemic Misuse of ‘Epidemic’ Event Classification Other Definitions Notable Pandemics “Epidemic” and “pandemic” are two words that describe the spread of disease. “Epidemic” is used to describe a disease that has grown out of control and is activelyspreading. “Pandemic” is used to describe a disease that affects a whole country or the entire world....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesAdministrationBenefitsSide EffectsEffectivenessOther OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Administration Benefits Side Effects Effectiveness Other Options Frequently Asked Questions If you havesciatica—nerve pain that causes discomfort in yourlower back, buttocks, and thigh—you may have tried many different treatments to find relief. For some individuals,epidural steroid injectionsmay be used to treat this condition. This article explains what an epidural steroid shot is, the benefits, how it’s given, and its side effects....

An epidural steroid injection is a type of injection in whichcortisoneis delivered to the outermost section of the spinal column, called the epidural space. It is used to treat radiating nerve pain from the low back, middle back, or neck. Dan Bayley / Getty Images Purpose and Techniques While an epidural steroid injection is often used in isolation, it is most effective when combined with a comprehensive rehabilitation program to reduce the need for future injections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilaritiesDifferencesIs One Better Than the Other?Which Is Safer?How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities Differences Is One Better Than the Other? Which Is Safer? How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider Anesthesia is a process of using drugs to prevent pain during surgery or other medical procedures.Spinal and epidural anesthesia are two types of regional anesthesia used to numb a larger part of the body from the waist down....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConnectionRisksTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Connection Risks Treatment Prevention Epilepsyandmigraineare complex brain disorders, and having one increases your chance of having the other. Despite being distinct conditions, epilepsy and migraine share several features, including triggers, symptoms, and treatments. These similarities perhaps provide insight into how the two disorders are connected. This article explores the relationship between epilepsy and migraine, including how they can be managed simultaneously....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEpilepsy vs. SeizureSymptoms Without EpilepsySeizures Leading to EpilepsyTreatmentSeizure First AidPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Epilepsy vs. Seizure Symptoms Without Epilepsy Seizures Leading to Epilepsy Treatment Seizure First Aid Prevention Seizuresare the main symptom ofepilepsy. However, there’s a difference between having a single seizure and having a diagnosis of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition that causes recurrent seizures, but people who don’t have epilepsy can experience seizures due to certain health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionsMedical UsesToo Little of EachToo Much of EachFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Functions Medical Uses Too Little of Each Too Much of Each Frequently Asked Questions Epinephrineandnorepinephrineare chemicals naturally made in the body that help turn on ourfight-or-flight responseto stress. They function as both hormones and neurotransmitters. Having too little or too much of either can have different effects on your health....

If you carry an auto-injector for epinephrine (such as anEpiPen) due to severe allergies, you need a way to keep it with you, safely and securely at all times.You’re probably familiar with this dilemma: Should you put it in a bag (meaning you need to carry the bag everywhere you go, with no exceptions)? Should you leave the auto-injector in the car (risking that you won’t be near the car when you need it)?...

Excessive tearing, otherwise known as epiphora, occurs when the eye produces too many tears or doesn’t adequately drain the tears. You perpetually have tears on the surface of your eyes. It’s only when these become excessive and you start to notice them that it can cause problems. Tearing occurs when these pool in the eyes and sometimes spill over onto the cheeks—akin to crying but without sadness. Tearing, in this case, is a symptom of an underlying issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?CausesSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentComplications and PrognosisLong-Term Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Causes Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Complications and Prognosis Long-Term Outlook Epiploic appendagitis(EA) is a rare inflammatory condition that causes sharp stomach or abdominal pain. Only about 1% of adults who seek medical attention for abdominal pain are diagnosed with EA.This condition typically heals itself and resolves with conservative treatment in roughly five to seven days....

Epiretinal membrane is a condition often confused withmacular degeneration.Both conditions affect the macula, the specialized part of the retina that gives us sharp, central20/20vision. However, the conditions are completely different and can cause different symptoms. There are several different names for an epiretinal membrane. The various names help to describe the stages or complications of the condition. Some additional names used to describe epiretinal membrane include the following: Martin Barraud / OJO Images / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentTreatmentWhat You Should Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment What You Should Know Episcleritis is an acute inflammatory disorder of the episclera, the thin tissue between the clear membrane covering the eye (conjunctiva) and thewhite of the eye (sclera). The episclera houses a thin network of blood vessels. Episcleritis usually looks much worse than it actually is. Although most cases of episcleritis go away on their own if left alone long enough, some cases are linked to hidden inflammatory problems present somewhere else in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Episodic ataxia is a group of uncommon disorders that cause periods during which a person is unable to control bodily movements (ataxia). Episodes can last anywhere from seconds to days and can occur several times a day or once or twice every few months. In some people, ataxia gets progressively worse. In others, it may disappear over time....