Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLaxatives for Constipation TreatmentHow Quickly Do Laxatives Work?Different Types of LaxativesWhen to Avoid LaxativesAlternative Treatment OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Laxatives for Constipation Treatment How Quickly Do Laxatives Work? Different Types of Laxatives When to Avoid Laxatives Alternative Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions Laxatives belong to different classes and work in several ways to improve bowel movements. Some commonly used laxatives include MiraLax (polyethylene glycol), Dulcolax (bisacodyl), and Metamucil (psyllium)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding ConstipationWhat Is Dulcolax?How Quickly Does Dulcolax Start to Work?EfficacyDosing OverviewSide EffectsInteractionsSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Constipation What Is Dulcolax? How Quickly Does Dulcolax Start to Work? Efficacy Dosing Overview Side Effects Interactions Summary Frequently Asked Questions Unmanagedconstipationcan lead to incomplete fecal removal from thegastrointestinal (GI) tract. This can impact your quality of life and lead to potentially more serious conditions, such ashemorrhoidsoranal fissure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFast FactsRole of SGLT2 InhibitorsWhat Is Farxiga?Farxiga and Weight LossDosing GuidelinesSide EffectsWhen to Avoid FarxigaFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fast Facts Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors What Is Farxiga? Farxiga and Weight Loss Dosing Guidelines Side Effects When to Avoid Farxiga Frequently Asked Questions Farxiga is used alongside diet and exercise and, in some cases, other medications to helpcontrol blood sugarin people withtype 2 diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?When It Starts WorkingIts Half-LifeStudies/EfficacyDosing GuidelinesSide EffectsInteractionsPreventing Yeast InfectionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? When It Starts Working Its Half-Life Studies/Efficacy Dosing Guidelines Side Effects Interactions Preventing Yeast Infections Frequently Asked Questions Fluconazole, the generic version of the brand-name product Diflucan, is an oral and injectable antifungal medication used to treat various fungal infections or yeast infections affecting the vagina, mouth, throat, lungs, and other organs....

After being diagnosed withlung cancer, you may wonder how the cancer will progress. The progression in part depends on thetypeof lung cancer, which is grouped into small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (which also has many subtypes). Some types are more aggressive and progress faster, while others progress more slowly. peakSTOCK / Getty Images The early stages of lung cancer often have no obvious symptoms.By the time symptoms are noticeable, cancer may have already progressed and spread beyond the lungs, and the symptoms may reflect the effects it is having elsewhere in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding ProzacHow Quickly Does It Work?EfficacyDosing GuidelinesSide EffectsWho Should Avoid Prozac?InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Prozac How Quickly Does It Work? Efficacy Dosing Guidelines Side Effects Who Should Avoid Prozac? Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Prozac is also used to treat other mental health conditions in adults and children, such asobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),panic disorders, and someeating disorders. Healthcare providers view Prozac as an effective drug that improves symptoms within one to two weeks of consistent use....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Quickly Does Xanax Work?StorageHow Does Xanax Work?When to Use XanaxSide Effects and SafetySevere Side EffectsXanax Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Quickly Does Xanax Work? Storage How Does Xanax Work? When to Use Xanax Side Effects and Safety Severe Side Effects Xanax Interactions Boxed WarningUse of opioids with benzodiazepines may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death.Xanax has a risk of abuse, misuse, and risk of addiction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTesting the AnimalLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosisFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Rabies GuideHow Rabies Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Testing the Animal Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Rabies Guide © Verywell, 2018 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes that bite humans should be euthanized and tested as soon as possible....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWound CarePost-Exposure ProphylaxisSide EffectsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Rabies GuideWhat Is Rabies? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Wound Care Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Next in Rabies Guide Rabiesis a life-threatening virus, but if you’re exposed to it, prompt, effective treatment with certain vaccines can save your life. The most common way for a human to be exposed to rabies is through ananimal bite....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is MS?Radiology for MS DiagnosisWhat to ExpectInterpreting ResultsOther MS Diagnostic TestsTreatmentLiving With MSHow to Know If You Have MSFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is MS? Radiology for MS Diagnosis What to Expect Interpreting Results Other MS Diagnostic Tests Treatment Living With MS How to Know If You Have MS Frequently Asked Questions Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS)has traditionally been a challenging task because thesymptomsare often subtle and can mimic those of other health conditions....

A rape kit is a medical kit used to collect evidence from the body and clothing of someone who has beenrapedor sexually assaulted. This kit typically contains bags and paper sheets, a comb, documentation forms, envelopes, instructions, materials for blood samples, and swabs. Pattanaphong Khuankaew / EyeEm / Getty Images How Rape Kits Are Used A rape kit contains a variety of swabs that are used on the genitalia, cervix, and the inside of the mouth to collect bodily fluids such as saliva and semen, which can help identify the perpetrator of the rape....

Key TakeawaysThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new voluntary sodium guidelines for the food industry.Most Americans get sodium from processed foods and chain restaurants, not from foods that they cook at home. Getting too much sodium can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.The FDA’s goal is for Americans to consume 12% less sodium over the next 2.5 years. Key Takeaways The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new voluntary sodium guidelines for the food industry....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Referrals for HMO and POS Plans PPOs and EPOs Bypass Referrals Payment Depending on the type of health insurance you have, you may not be able to go straight to a specialist when you think you need the services they offer. If you have ahealth maintenance organization (HMO) or point of service (POS) plan, you’ll probably need to go to your primary care physician (PCP) first....