Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding EBMDSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding EBMD Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD), also known as anterior basement membrane disease or map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, is a common condition that affects the cornea of the eye (the clear, dome-shaped structure in the front part of the eye that a contact lens is placed on). The condition usually affects people over 30 years of age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an EPO?How It WorksEPO vs. HMO vs. PPOPros and Cons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an EPO? How It Works EPO vs. HMO vs. PPO Pros and Cons An EPO health plan is a managed health insurance plan that requires you to see healthcare providers within the EPO network. EPO plans won’t usually pay for out-of-network care except in an emergency situation....

Do Epsom-salt baths ease the pains offibromyalgiaandchronic fatigue syndrome? They’re a common self-treatment, but do Epsom salts really do anything? And if so, how? Tetra Images / Getty Images Epsom salts aren’t really “salt.” They’re crystals of magnesium sulfate and they’ve been used as a home remedy for hundreds of years. At the same time, you can find claims online about all kinds of things that Epsom salts can supposedly do....

Key Takeaways Scientists have long sought the cause ofmultiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease that affects some 2.8 million people worldwide each year. Certain factors including genetics, lifestyle, and immune system health are known to play a role, but none have been found to underpin all MS cases. Prior studies have indicated a linkage between MS and the highly commonEpstein-Barr virus (EBV), but none could show that the virus causes the condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsComplicationsTestingTransmissionPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Complications Testing Transmission Prevention EBV also increases the risk of certain cancers, and it seems to play a role in some autoimmune and other medical conditions. This article discusses the Epstein-Bar virus and the diseases it causes. It also goes over potential symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis. What Is the Epstein-Barr Virus?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is EBV?Mononucleosis TreatmentChronic EBV TreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is EBV? Mononucleosis Treatment Chronic EBV Treatment Prevention Coping TheEpstein-Barr virus(EBV) is a common virus that is often asymptomatic but sometimes causesmononucleosis. EBV infections usually resolve in a month or so and can betreatedwith over-the-counter (OTC) fever and pain medications, hydration, and rest. Sometimes, however, the immune system is unable to clear the virus, leading to chronic EBV infections, which can be deadly....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ERCP: A Test or Surgery? How It Helps Diagnosis ERCP Results Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ERCP involves inserting a flexible tube (endoscope) with a light and a camera on the end into the mouth and down into the throat, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. An ERCP might be done for symptoms of abdominal pain orjaundice(yellowing skin and eyes) or for already diagnosed conditions such as cancer in the liver,pancreas, orbile ducts....

Erectile dysfunction(ED), also known as impotence, is a condition in which the penis cannot obtain, or sustain, an erection firm enough for sex. ED is a very common condition, affecting around 30 million people with a penis in the United States.In fact, most people with a penis will experience bouts of ED at some point in their lives. However, when it occurs more than 50% of the time, there is likely an underlying issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksBefore UseDosageSide EffectsWarningsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Before Use Dosage Side Effects Warnings Frequently Asked Questions Verywell / Joules Garcia Other prescription medications commonly used in penile injection therapy are Trimix, Bimix, and papaverine, but most people start with Trimix, which contains three main ingredients: alprostadil, phentolamine, and papaverine. This article will review how these injectable medications are used and what to know about dosage and side effects before you begin treatment....

Erosive esophagitis is a type ofesophagitisin which there is damage to the tissue lining. Esophagitis is inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the lining ofthe esophagus, which is the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. Erosive esophagitis may cause heartburn and trouble swallowing. It is usually treated with medication and lifestyle changes. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of erosive esophagitis, as well as complications to look out for....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHow Do You Get Erythrasma?DiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms How Do You Get Erythrasma? Diagnosis Treatment Prevention There are two types: The rash itself is not serious but may be an early warning sign of a more serious condition. The treatment may involve improved hygiene and topical or oral antibiotics if the condition is severe. This article describes the symptoms, cause, diagnosis, and treatment of erythrasma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results An erythrocyte sedimentation rate, commonly referred to as a sed rate, is a blood test that is used to diagnose nonspecificinflammationin the body. An elevated (abnormally high) sed rate suggests that there is an ongoing inflammatory process, but this test doesn’t identify where it is in the body or why it’s occurring....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Erythrocytosis?TypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisComplicationsTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Erythrocytosis? Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Complications Treatment Outlook Erythrocytosis, also calledpolycythemia, occurs when people have too many blood cells in the body.It’s a different problem from ​anemia, which means there are too few red blood cells. With erythrocytosis, the blood thickens because more cells are packed into the same plasma fluid. This blood has difficulty moving through the blood vessels and can result in strokes, heart attacks,blood clotsor pulmonary embolus (blood clot in the lung)....