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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsALS and FertilityGestationPostpartumFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ALS and Fertility Gestation Postpartum Frequently Asked Questions While uncommon, it is possible to be diagnosed withALS(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) when you arepregnant. This article provides an overview of ALS and pregnancy. Phynart Studio/ Getty Images ALS is aprogressive disease, which means that it gets significantly worse over time. Early symptoms may include:Muscle weakness, stiffness, and crampingBalance problemsDifficulty chewing or swallowingChanges in speechLater symptoms often affect a person’s ability to eat, speak, and move independently....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Amyloidosis?SymptomsCauseTypesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsRiskOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Amyloidosis? Symptoms Cause Types Diagnosis Treatment Complications Risk Outlook Amyloidosis can affect various organs, including the heart, kidneys, liver, and spleen, the nervous system, and the digestive tract.The buildup of this protein in the organs will cause them to not work correctly. Amyloidosis has no cure and, without treatment, can lead to organ failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Lupus?DiagnosisCurrent Debate Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Lupus? Diagnosis Current Debate ANA-negative lupus is a rare situation in which a person is said to havelupus—otherwise known assystemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)—but a blood test used to confirm lupus comes back negative. The test, known as anantinuclear antibody (ANA) test, detects a protein called antinuclear antibody (ANA) typically found in people with lupus and otherautoimmune diseases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnkylosing Spondylitis and COVID-19 RiskAnkylosing Spondylitis Treatments and COVID-19Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ankylosing Spondylitis and COVID-19 Risk Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatments and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Ankylosing spondylitis is atype of arthritisthat causes inflammation primarily in the spine but can also affect other joints. People with ankylosing spondylitis are often prescribed immunosuppressive medications to manage their symptoms and reduce inflammation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Do Disability Benefits Work?What Disability Benefits Are Available for MS?When to Stop WorkingSocial Security CriteriaTips for ApplyingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Do Disability Benefits Work? What Disability Benefits Are Available for MS? When to Stop Working Social Security Criteria Tips for Applying Frequently Asked Questions What Is Multiple Sclerosis? To apply for MS benefits, a person must meet specific criteria....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Arcus senilisis a white or gray opaque ring or arc that develops around the cornea of the eye. The arc or ring with arcus senilis comes from lipids (fats) or cholesterol deposited in the cornea.Arcus senilis can become larger over time and may form a complete ring around the cornea. Arcus senilis is not dangerous and it doesn’t affect your vision....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesIngredientsBefore UsingHow to UseSide EffectsOther OTC Topicals Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Ingredients Before Using How to Use Side Effects Other OTC Topicals Some people find the over-the-counter (OTC) product Aspercreme a helpful aid for arthritis or minor muscle aches and pains. However, you may not know that the various products with this label contain different active ingredients.Aspercreme can be applied in a variety of ways, such as through a traditional cream, patch, gel, spray, or roll-on product....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Frequently Asked Questions GIPhotoStock / Getty Images AzaSite (eye drops)ZithromaxZithromax Single Dose PacketsZithromax Tri-PaksZithromax Z-Paks Azithromycin is used to treat and prevent many different types of infections. They include: Azithromycin also is used prophylactically to prevent heart infection in people having dental or other procedures and to prevent STIs in victims of sexual assault....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of BCGUsesBefore Getting BCGPrecautions and ContraindicationsHow BCG Therapy Is DoneSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of BCG Uses Before Getting BCG Precautions and Contraindications How BCG Therapy Is Done Side Effects Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is animmunotherapyderived from bacteria used to treat some kinds ofbladder cancer.The body’s natural response to BCG is thought to help the immune system better respond to cancer cells....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide EffectsHealth BenefitsDosageGas Producing FoodsBeano Alternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effects Health Benefits Dosage Gas Producing Foods Beano Alternatives Beano, an over-the-counter (OTC) supplement, contains a natural enzyme calledalpha-galactosidase. This reduces gas production, particularly after you eat certain vegetables, legumes, or whole grains. When taken before meals, Beano helps break down the complex carbohydrates that might otherwise remain in the intestine, where they ferment and producegas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs One Better or Worse?Potential EffectsMedical ConditionsAdult CircumcisionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is One Better or Worse? Potential Effects Medical Conditions Adult Circumcision Frequently Asked Questions Being circumcised (“cut”) means that the foreskin of apenishas been surgically removed, while being uncircumcised (“uncut”) means that the foreskin is retained. Historically in the United States, around 64% of male babies have undergone circumcision for preventive health reasons and/or cultural or religious reasons....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Do How They Work Effectiveness Side Effects Guidelines for Use How to Take & Store Additions & Alternatives Beta2 (ß2)-agonist medications are a type of inhaled bronchodilator used totreat asthma. In thepathophysiology of asthma, tightened airways cause wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and chronic cough.ß2-agonists relax the smooth muscles of the airways to relieve these symptoms. Both short-acting ß2-agonists (SABAs) and long-acting ß2-agonists (LABAs) play important—but different—roles in asthma management....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Metformin is the only biguanide currently available in most countries for treatingdiabetes. Metformin is sold under the brand names Fortamet and Glumetza, and also as a generic medication. It is also available in combination with several other types of diabetes medications, such assulfonylureas....