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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsZoloftLexaproHow Do They Work?Side EffectsInteractions and WarningsDifferencesTalking to a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Zoloft Lexapro How Do They Work? Side Effects Interactions and Warnings Differences Talking to a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Lexapro (escitalopram) and Zoloft (sertraline) are two prescription medications that treat mood disorders. They are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which increase the serotonin levels in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTriggersDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Triggers Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions If you have been told that the electrical shock-like sensation that runs down your back, arms, or legs is Lhermitte’s sign, you may be concerned about what this means for you. This can occur with a number of neurological conditions, and while it is most closely associated withmultiple sclerosis (MS), you may experience Lhermitte’s sign if you have any problem that affects your cervical (upper) spine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicationsDosageSide EffectsInteractionContraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indications Dosage Side Effects Interaction Contraindications Librax is a prescription oral medication used in adults to treat certain stomach or bowel problems likepeptic ulcers,irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), andenterocolitis. Librax combines two different medications, chlordiazepoxide and clidinium, into a single oral capsule. Your healthcare provider may prescribe Librax along with other medications to treat your gastrointestinal condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLice vs. DandruffCausesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lice vs. Dandruff Causes Treatment Prevention There are key differences between lice vs. dandruff, though the symptoms can be similar.Dandruffconsists of flakes on the scalp itself that fall off easily, while lice eggs—called nits—stick to strands of hair and are hard to remove. While both can be itchy, lice can cause severe itching....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do You Get Lichen Sclerosus?SymptomsTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do You Get Lichen Sclerosus? Symptoms Treatment Complications Lichen sclerosusis a skin condition affecting the genitals that causes white patches and itchiness. Skin changes in the genital region can be alarming, especially if you’re sexually active. It mainly affects women, especially aftermenopause, but people of any sex and even kids can develop it as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis Seeking Medical Care Lichenificationis a skin lesion that develops due to excessive rubbing or itching. It can also occur because of an underlying health disorder. Maria Fuchs / Getty Images What Are the Symptoms of Lichenification? The first sign of lichenification ishyperpigmentation,which is when theskinbecomes darker than the skin around it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Lidocaine Patch?Safely Using Lidocaine PatchesHow Fast Does It Work?Side Effects and PrecautionsAlternative Treatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Lidocaine Patch? Safely Using Lidocaine Patches How Fast Does It Work? Side Effects and Precautions Alternative Treatment Options The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lidocaine 5% or 1.8% patches for relievingpostherpetic neuralgia(PHN) pain.PHN is long-term nerve pain, which is a common complication ofshingles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProtect Your BonesWatch Your WeightTake Care of Your HeartKeep Your Sex Life Going Strong Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Protect Your Bones Watch Your Weight Take Care of Your Heart Keep Your Sex Life Going Strong Surgery to remove the ovaries, anoophorectomy, is the last resort fortreatingpremenstrualdysphoricdisorder (PMDD). It permanently stops female hormones from circulating and inducesmenopause. Unlike menopause which occurs gradually and naturally, induced menopause is abrupt, andsymptomsare often sudden and intense....

Long COVIDis proving to be a systemic, often debilitating result of a SARS-CoV-2 infection that lingers long after a person’s system has cleared the virus. There is no data regarding who is most susceptible to becoming a “long hauler,” as members of this group call themselves. The symptoms are as varied as the people who experience them. This is David Smith’s story. You can see David Smith’s stories in his scars....

Long COVIDis proving to be a systemic, often debilitating result of a SARS-CoV-2 infection that lingers long after a person’s system has cleared the virus. There is no data regarding who is most susceptible to becoming a “long hauler,” as members of this group call themselves. The symptoms are as varied as the people who experience them. This is Mike Heidenberg’s story. “Milk.” Mike Heidenberg could see the word on the empty carton, understand it, and register its context, but he could not communicate the word aloud....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLife Expectancy TodayHow to Live LongerBarriers to LongevityAging With HIVLate DiagnosesAvoiding ComplicationsHow to Find Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Life Expectancy Today How to Live Longer Barriers to Longevity Aging With HIV Late Diagnoses Avoiding Complications How to Find Support People with HIV can expect to live a near-normal life expectancy if diagnosed and treated early. With advances inantiretroviral therapy, people living with HIV can expect to live longer and healthier than ever before if treatment is started at the time of diagnosis and taken as prescribed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Cirrhosis?SymptomsLife ExpectancyTreatmentsLiving With Cirrhosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Cirrhosis? Symptoms Life Expectancy Treatments Living With Cirrhosis It is possible to live for many years with cirrhosis of the liver, but life expectancy depends on the stage of the condition and the treatment you receive. Generally speaking, people with cirrhosis of the liver have a life expectancy of between two and 12 years....

UPDATEOn January 19, theFDA called for boxed warningsto be added to the labeling of all approved CAR-T therapies in order to highlight the potential risk of secondary malignancies. UPDATE On January 19, theFDA called for boxed warningsto be added to the labeling of all approved CAR-T therapies in order to highlight the potential risk of secondary malignancies. Key TakeawaysThe FDA is investigating the cause of new blood cancers in some patients who received CAR-T therapy....