Your road to an organ transplant starts with the healthcare provider or specialist who is providing your care. If he or she determines that you are in organ failure or may soon be in organ failure, you will be referred to a transplant center. The transplant center may not be the closest center to you, as the organs transplanted at each center vary. Once you have a referral, you will need to make an appointment for an evaluation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHead Cold or Something Else?Symptom DurationNatural RemediesCold MedicationsSecondary InfectionsAre You Contagious?Not Getting Better Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Head Cold or Something Else? Symptom Duration Natural Remedies Cold Medications Secondary Infections Are You Contagious? Not Getting Better You probably know the symptoms: a funny feeling in the back of your throat, a sudden stuffy nose, a cough developing out of nowhere—these can be symptoms of a head cold....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsQualifying for ItInsurance CoverageWithout InsuranceAvoid ScamsConsidering Alternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Qualifying for It Insurance Coverage Without Insurance Avoid Scams Considering Alternatives Many people want to know if they need a prescription for Ozempic (semaglutide) and what is the best way to get it. While you do need a prescription for Ozempic, insurance coverage will vary and not everyone qualifies. You will need to speak with a healthcare provider, as they will determine whether Ozempic is right for you....

Key TakeawaysThe COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid requires a prescription from a healthcare provider.You do not need to test positive for COVID before being prescribed Paxlovid, but you do need to meet the criteria for taking the medication.You may not be able to take Paxlovid if you have certain underlying health conditions or take certain medications. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid requires a prescription from a healthcare provider.You do not need to test positive for COVID before being prescribed Paxlovid, but you do need to meet the criteria for taking the medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan You Get Pregnant Quickly?Increase the OddsTips for Getting PregnantSupport Your Partner Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can You Get Pregnant Quickly? Increase the Odds Tips for Getting Pregnant Support Your Partner You may want to get pregnant fast due to your medical history,age-related risks, or eagerness to start a family. There is no standard amount of time it takes to getpregnant; every person is different....

According to the World Health Organization, nearly half of all couples living with HIV around the world areserodiscordant, meaning that one partner has HIV and the other doesn’t.In the United States, it is estimated that there over 140,000 different-sex couples are serodiscordant. This article takes an in-depth look at the tools and strategies serodiscordant couples can use to safely conceive irrespective of which partner has HIV. Wavebreakmedia / iStock / Getty Images...

If muscle spasms do not respond to at-home treatments or occur frequently, talk to your healthcare provider. Middle-back muscle spasms can be due to an underlying problem like a herniated disk in the thoracic spine. This article explains the different causes of mid-back muscle spasms, how to treat them, and possible ways to prevent spasms. Prostock-Studio / Getty Images What Causes Mid-Back Spasms? Back muscle spasms happen when the muscles spontaneously contract and tighten....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSteps to Surface a BoilSteps for a Boil With a HeadHealing and PreventionHow Not to Get Rid of a BoilWhen to See a ProviderMedical TreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Steps to Surface a Boil Steps for a Boil With a Head Healing and Prevention How Not to Get Rid of a Boil When to See a Provider Medical Treatment Summary...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNatural TreatmentsOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsSpecialist ProceduresAlternative Medicine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Natural Treatments OTC Therapies Prescriptions Specialist Procedures Alternative Medicine Although there is no known cure for cluster headaches, there are a number of natural treatments, over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications, and even surgical approaches that can help relieve symptoms. This article covers how to get rid of a cluster headache using natural treatments as well as OTC, prescription, and surgical treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewTreatmentWhat Not to DoPreventionWhen to Seek Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Treatment What Not to Do Prevention When to Seek Professional Help Cold sores (fever blisters)can be a painful nuisance that often potentiates stress and embarrassment in daily life. And without treatment, cold sores can take up to 10 days to disappear. To make matters worse, there is no permanent cure for theherpes virus(the virus that causes cold sores)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions This article describes the signs and symptoms of penile thrush and how to get rid of a male yeast infection fast. It also explains how to reduce your risk of penile thrush and when it is time to see a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUse a Cold PackTurn the Lights DownGingerIdentify TriggersMedicationMake a PlanHydrateCaffeineMassageTake a NapCausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderManagementSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Use a Cold Pack Turn the Lights Down Ginger Identify Triggers Medication Make a Plan Hydrate Caffeine Massage Take a Nap Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Management Summary Treating a migraine at the first sign is the quickest way to get relief....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home RemediesSupplementsMedical TreatmentsCausesPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Remedies Supplements Medical Treatments Causes Prevention When to See a Provider Pimples usually develop on the face and neck, including along the lip line. Various self-care methods and products may or may not help get rid of a pimple on the lip. It is good to look at safety considerations and what science supports and does not support....