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Allergic reactions to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are not common, but it’s possible that you could have an allergy to one or more PPI. Reported reactions have includedurticaria, asthma, and, rarely,anaphylaxis. These medications are commonly used for the treatment ofgastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) andpeptic ulcer disease, as well as in conjunction with antibiotics for the treatment of certain stomach infections. They are generally very safe, with few side effects. PPIs include:...

Understanding Proton Pump Inhibitors PPIs decrease acid levels in the stomach. Many PPI products are available. Some are sold over the counter, and others require a prescription from a healthcare provider. PPIs are some of the most commonly prescribed medications around the world. In 2019, Prilosec (omeprazole) was the eighth most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 52 million prescriptions. How They Work PPIs bind to a certain type of protein called an enzyme that is located within the parietal cells, which line your stomach....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Protozoa?DiseasesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Protozoa? Diseases Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Protozoaare a group of 65,000 (or possibly more) single-cell organisms. They are part of what’s called the eukarya domain and include the cells that make up humans, animals, plants, fungi, and parasites. Most humans will “host” a protozoa in or on their body at some point in their life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Provera WorksUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings/Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Provera Works Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings/Interactions Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a prescription medication used to treat some causes of female hormone imbalance that lead to menstrual cycle disruptions or heavy bleeding. Provera will bring on a period between three and seven days after you finish taking a five- to 10-day course of treatment....

A proximal humerus fracture is a common injury to the shoulder. Especially common in elderly individuals due toosteoporosis, proximal humerus fractures are among the most commonbroken bones in the shoulder. In fact, in patients older than 65, proximal humerus fractures are the third most common broken bone (afterhip fracturesandwrist fractures). A proximal humerus fracture occurs when the ball, of the ball-and-socket shoulder joint, is broken. The fracture is actually at the top of the arm bone (the humerus)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewShape and StructureFunction and PurposeMedical ConditionsCaring for Your FeetFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Shape and Structure Function and Purpose Medical Conditions Caring for Your Feet Frequently Asked Questions If you’ve heard the term “proximal phalanx” you might be wondering exactly where that is. There are so many bones in the foot! Let’s take a look at the anatomy of the proximal phalanx, where this fits with the anatomy of the rest of the foot, the specific function and purpose of these bones, and what medical conditions may affect them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProximal FracturesMid-Shaft FracturesDistal FracturesCausesSymptomsTreatmentComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Proximal Fractures Mid-Shaft Fractures Distal Fractures Causes Symptoms Treatment Complications Frequently Asked Questions Humerusfractures—breaks in the upper arm bone that connects the shoulder to the elbow—are generally divided into three types based where they occur. This article explains these different types of humerus fractures. It also covers causes of humerus breaks, treatment options, as well as potential complications of these injuries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesUsesContraindicationsSide EffectsDosageInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Uses Contraindications Side Effects Dosage Interactions Prozac contains the active ingredientfluoxetine, while Lexapro contains the active ingredientescitalopram. In addition to treating depression, both drugs can treat other mood disorders, includinganxiety. This article will compare Prozac and Lexapro, including their uses and side effects. It also covers dosages, interactions, and how well they work,...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlookSpecialists to Consult Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Specialists to Consult Prune belly syndrome, also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome or abdominal muscle deficiency syndrome, is a rare condition present at birth. It affects about 1 in every 30,000 to 40,000 children. The name describes the way the skin on children’s abdomens (bellies) wrinkles, resembling a prune....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPN and CancerCancer ScreeningPN CausesRisk FactorsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents PN and Cancer Cancer Screening PN Causes Risk Factors Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Everyone’s had an itch they just needed to scratch. But in some cases, these itches are extreme and can lead to the development of large bumps calledprurigo nodularis. PN is associated with a variety of skin diseases and systemic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, diabetes, end-stage kidney disease, hepatitis C, and untreated HIV....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPSA ImportanceDetecting a RelapseWhat Guides Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents PSA Importance Detecting a Relapse What Guides Treatment If you or someone you’re close to has prostate cancer, you’ll hear a lot about thePSA blood testand the PSA doubling time (PSADT). PSA helps medical providers screen for and diagnose prostate cancer at an early stage. But there’s more to the test than just that....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment A pseudo-Jones fracture, also known as the avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal, is the most common type offifth metatarsal fracture. The fifth metatarsal is the bone that runs from the midfoot to the base of the small toe on the outside of the foot. Anavulsion fractureoccurs when the tendon pulls off a tiny fragment of bone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewDiagnosisManagement and TreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Diagnosis Management and Treatment Prognosis Coping Pseudoprogressiondescribes when cancer appears to get worse when it is actually improving. This can lead some individuals to stop their cancer treatment early. With the exception of a type of brain cancer, it wasn’t until the introduction ofimmunotherapydrugs—like checkpoint inhibitors—that it became relatively common to see an increase in the size of a tumor or number ofmetastaseson imaging tests, that was not due to the growth or spread of the cancer....