Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksDosageHow Long It Takes to WorkSide EffectsInteractionsConsiderationsGenerics and Cost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Dosage How Long It Takes to Work Side Effects Interactions Considerations Generics and Cost Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) is a drug used totreat an enlarged prostateand chronic prostate inflammation. It is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in older men and one of the 200 most prescribed drugs overall, according to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypoglycemia OverviewHow Common Is It?By EthnicityBy Age and GenderCausesMortality RatesEarly Detection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypoglycemia Overview How Common Is It? By Ethnicity By Age and Gender Causes Mortality Rates Early Detection This article highlights important facts and statistics you should know about hypoglycemia, including how common it is, who is more at risk, causes, early detection, prevention, and mortality....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of TwinsRole of Twin Genes in Family HistoryBenefits of Identical Twin StudiesTesting, Growth, and BirthParenting Identical TwinsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Twins Role of Twin Genes in Family History Benefits of Identical Twin Studies Testing, Growth, and Birth Parenting Identical Twins Frequently Asked Questions While they may look alike, identical twins are unique individuals with their own personalities and interests....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWashing and BathingSwimmingExerciseCan You Exercise on Your Period?Pregnancy RiskSynchronicityFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Washing and Bathing Swimming Exercise Can You Exercise on Your Period? Pregnancy Risk Synchronicity Frequently Asked Questions There’s a lot of information swirling about periods, which may make it difficult to know what’s true and what’s not when it comes to menstruation. For example, you might be confused about whether you can take a bath or exercise on your period or whether it’s possible for periods to synchronize....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionStatisticsPTSD Diagnosis LimitationsSymptomsIntimacy IssuesOvercoming Sexual TraumaFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Statistics PTSD Diagnosis Limitations Symptoms Intimacy Issues Overcoming Sexual Trauma Frequently Asked Questions Sexual assault is an event that involves unwanted, non-consensual sexual conduct or behavior toward someone. This includes sexual behaviors toward those who cannot give consent, such as children and those with disabilities.Sexual assaults can be some of the most psychologically damaging forms of trauma and can significantly harm mental well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Fainting, also known assyncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness that most commonly occurs due to a sudden drop in blood pressure, resulting in a lack of oxygen to the brain. Most cases are non-life-threatening and resolve on their own....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosis and TreatmentPreventionFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes When to See a Provider Diagnosis and Treatment Prevention FAQ Fainting (syncope) is a suddenloss of consciousnessfrom a lack of blood flow to the brain. People who have passed out usually wake up quickly after collapsing, but in some cases, fainting is a sign of a serious or potentially life-threatening condition....

Key TakeawaysThe CDC issued a health alert after 22 cases of fake Botox injections have been reported in 11 states.The agency advised patients to only receive Botox injections from licensed providers who are trained in administering FDA-approved Botox products. Key Takeaways The CDC issued a health alert after 22 cases of fake Botox injections have been reported in 11 states.The agency advised patients to only receive Botox injections from licensed providers who are trained in administering FDA-approved Botox products....

Key Takeaways With morevaccine mandatesin place, the small white vaccination card can be essential for gaining access to many spaces. Federal agencies releasedpaper cardsas proof of COVID-19 vaccination in December 2020. They are meant to help partially vaccinated people remember when to get a second shot and serve as a record for fully immunized individuals. To skirt the mandates without actually receiving the shot, some are fabricating vaccination cards or turning to the black market for counterfeit cards....

Key Takeaways The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Monday released a public safety alert for a sharp increase in fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine. In 2021, more than 9.5 million fake pills have been seized so far, more than the last two years combined, according to the DEA. These fake pills may contain increased potency of already dangerous drugs and contribute to the overdose deaths, which have hit a record high during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Coping Have you ever found yourself trying to wake up from a dream, but can’t? Or that you keep dreaming that you’re waking up? This is a common sleep event known as false awakening. This occurs when you think you are awake, but in reality, you are still asleep. While false awakenings often occur for no reason, there are certain conditions that may cause them, includingsleep disordersthat disrupt REM sleep....

There are several things that can affect your cholesterol test results, from alcohol consumption to pregnancy to simple human error. Knowing about these factors may prompt you to share important information with your provider that can help them better interpret your results. This article goes over what can cause cholesterol test results to be inaccurate. It also reviews circumstances that can increase cholesterol levels, which your healthcare provider will take under consideration when evaluating your numbers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsSurvivalCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Survival Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Familial dysautonomia(FD) is a rare inherited condition mainly affecting people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. FD causes the disruption of theautonomic nervous system(which regulates involuntary functions like breathing, digestion, and heart rate) and thesensory nervous system(which regulates sensations such as taste, pain, heat, and cold). Symptoms include poor growth, abnormal heart rhythms, vomiting episodes, frequent lung infections, and eye problems....