Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal MenstruationIrregularitiesHow Age Affects PeriodsBirth ControlImpact of Medical ConditionsLong or Heavy PeriodsWhen to Call Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Menstruation Irregularities How Age Affects Periods Birth Control Impact of Medical Conditions Long or Heavy Periods When to Call Your Healthcare Provider The length of a period varies depending on age—a teenager’s period will be different from an older woman’s period....

A stye is probably one of the most uncomfortable minor eye irritations that a person can experience. They’re not serious and don’t usually lead to complications, but they’re annoying and can feel quite painful. A stye is a small red bump along the lash line. It is typically the result of a bacterial infection, and it should go away within a few days to a week or two. Treatment isn’t usually necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreated DurationUntreated DurationImproving SymptomsWorsening SymptomsRecurrent SymptomsReasons to Not Delay Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treated Duration Untreated Duration Improving Symptoms Worsening Symptoms Recurrent Symptoms Reasons to Not Delay Treatment A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria enter your urethra and bladder. Most people need antibiotics to treat a UTI, and these medications can clear up a UTI within 24-48 hours in most cases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMood DisordersWhat Is Abilify?How Long Does It Take for Abilify to Work?Dosing AbilifySide Effects and PrecautionsSafely Taking AbilifyReview of EfficacyDiagnosing Mood Disorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mood Disorders What Is Abilify? How Long Does It Take for Abilify to Work? Dosing Abilify Side Effects and Precautions Safely Taking Abilify Review of Efficacy Diagnosing Mood Disorders Abilify (aripiprazole) is an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic used to treat certainmood disorders, such asdepressionandbipolar disorder, and some symptoms ofschizophrenia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Quickly It WorksDosing RegimensSide EffectsWhen to Avoid AmoxicillinInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Quickly It Works Dosing Regimens Side Effects When to Avoid Amoxicillin Interactions Amoxicillinbegins working within a few hours after starting the antibiotic. You may start to feel better within 48 to 72 hours. However, you should always finish taking all your prescribed medication, even if you feel better, before it runs out....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of InhalersWhen Do You Need an Albuterol Inhaler?How Long Does an Albuterol Inhaler Last?How Long Do Other Inhalers Last?Storage and Disposal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Inhalers When Do You Need an Albuterol Inhaler? How Long Does an Albuterol Inhaler Last? How Long Do Other Inhalers Last? Storage and Disposal If you haveasthma, it’s essential to know how long yourinhaler medicationslast, like albuterol, so you have an unexpired one ready to go....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects of Cardiac Arrest on the BrainBrain Damage SymptomsBrain Activity With ComaReperfusion Injury Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects of Cardiac Arrest on the Brain Brain Damage Symptoms Brain Activity With Coma Reperfusion Injury Cardiac arrest (when the heart stops beating) interrupts circulation, causing brain cells to start dying in less than five minutes of the brain going without needed oxygen in the blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChronic vs. AcuteSymptomsDuration of Acute BronchitisDuration of Chronic BronchitisWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chronic vs. Acute Symptoms Duration of Acute Bronchitis Duration of Chronic Bronchitis When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Complications FAQ In some cases, chronic bronchitis may be permanent. When it occurs with decreased airflow, it is calledchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This article explains the differences between acute and chronic bronchitis and how long each one lasts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Chlamydia?SymptomsHow Long Does It Last?How It SpreadsComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Chlamydia? Symptoms How Long Does It Last? How It Spreads Complications Frequently Asked Questions Getting achlamydiadiagnosis brings up many questions, including how long it will last.Chlamydiais a bacterial infection; without complications, antibiotics can usually treat it within a few weeks. Over 1.5 million people in the United States had chlamydia in 2020, though numbers are likely higher as people who are asymptomatic (without symptoms) go undiagnosed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsOutbreaksTreatmentDoes It Go Away?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Outbreaks Treatment Does It Go Away? Frequently Asked Questions Chronic idiopathicurticaria(CIU) is a term used to describe a version of a skin condition commonly known as hives.These are itchy bumps that appear on the skin. This article provides an overview of CIU, including the causes, symptoms, treatments, and how long it takes for it to go away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConstipation DurationSymptomsHow to Find ReliefWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Constipation Duration Symptoms How to Find Relief When to Seek Medical Care Constipationis a condition in which a person has fewer than three bowel movements per week. Most people experience constipation from time to time. The stools may be hard, dry, and lumpy. They may also be painful or difficult to pass....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAverage RecoveryLong COVIDFactors Affecting DurationDuration of SymptomsShortenening Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Average Recovery Long COVID Factors Affecting Duration Duration of Symptoms Shortenening Symptoms On average, a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection lasts for 10 days. However, how quickly you bounce back from aCOVID-19infection depends on various factors, including your health before the infection, any underlying conditions you may have, and which variant of the virus you have contracted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsContagiousnessVaccination and Recovery TimeCurrent GuidanceLong COVID Infections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Contagiousness Vaccination and Recovery Time Current Guidance Long COVID Infections How long COVID-19 stays in your system can vary, but most people who get COVID are no longer contagious after 10 days.Those with severeCOVIDmay remain infectious beyond 10 days and need to take additional precautions. However, there are people in whom COVID has been known to persist for months rather than weeks....