Conditions & Treatments

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that requires immediate attention. Many conservative treatments are usually effective in treating plantar fasciitis symptoms; but when these treatments are...

A diagnosis of depression by a physician comes with many treatment options. Two of those options are music therapy and depression medication. When choosing treatment options for depression, it is...

Migraine headaches can be so debilitating that they affect a person's normal ability to function. Migraines can include nausea; vomiting; sensitivity to odors, sounds or light; and can be...

Women suffer from hormonal imbalances following menopause. If menopause has been brought about due to surgery, the imbalance is much more enhanced. Men too can suffer from certain diseases that...

Group B Strep is a strain of the streptococcus bacteria that can cause serious illness and is potentially life threatening, especially in newborns, pregnant women, elderly patients, or anyone with...

When the tendon---the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone---in the hip cracks or tears, you usually hear a "snap" at the hip joint. A hip tendon can tear due to overuse or tendonitis. When...

If you have blue veins on your face, also known as spider veins, you do not have to simply rely on heavy make-ups and powders to cover them. Spider veins are dilated blood vessels. They can...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by damage to the protective covering of nerve cells. This disrupts your brain's ability to communicate with your body. Spondylosis is usually brought on by age...

Spinal decompression is a nonsurgical approach to alleviating pressure on compressed disks. This is achieved by stretching the spine either by using mechanical traction techniques or by a...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition characterized by extreme leg discomfort while sitting or lying down, accompanied by the urge to stand and move about. It strikes both men and women, and...

Methamphetamine is a powerful narcotic that is considered a psycho-stimulant. Patients with an acute methamphetamine addiction may seem agitated because their mental function may have suffered...

Male incontinence is treated in several ways, depending on the severity of the problem and the patient's preferences and lifestyle. Patients should discuss all treatment options with their doctors...

In 2007, 2.4 million Americans age 12 years and older received treatment at a specialty center, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Rehabilitation facilities help individuals...

Severe diabetic pain is usually caused by a nerve disorder known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Eleven percent of patients with DPN experience intense, chronic pain that can severely impact...

The majority of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations and deaths occur in people over the age of 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Because the immune...

Treating arthritis pain is often a process of trial and error. Whether to best manage pain with ice, heat or both can be confusing, but selecting the best treatment option is possible.

Depression is a mental disorder. Medications are sometimes effective in combating the symptoms of depression. Inderal or propranolol is a beta blocker that can sometimes successfully be used to...

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in 2007, 23.2 million individuals age 12 years and older required treatment for a drug or alcohol problem. There are many forms of...

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in 2007, 20.8 million individuals age 12 and older required treatment for an alcohol or drug problem but did not receive it. Drug...

Silvadene, also known in generic form as silver sulfadiazone, is classified as an antimicrobial drug. It is applied topically on second- and third-degree burns to help prevent infection, but is...

Warts can be unsightly and painful. Warts can be left alone to heal or they can be treated with either doctor-prescribed methods or naturally. Castor oil is one natural treatment that can help...

A ruptured disc can cause pain when it presses on the nerves or spinal cord. Some ruptured disc patients experience numbness, tingling or weakness as well. A ruptured disc usually heals itself,...

A suspicion of HPV (human papillomavirus) for yourself or your partner requires the confirmation of that diagnosis by a medical professional. A doctor can help identify if the strain of virus you...

Shoulder bursitis is caused by swelling of the fluid sac between the joint and tendon. Surgery is usually a last option for bursitis treatment. Other, less extreme methods usually provide relief...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), one of the human herpes viruses, does not cause severe disease in most infected people, according to Microbiology and Immunology Online. In infants and people with weakened...

Nioxin scalp treatment is a leave-in conditioner designed to treat thinning hair. It works to reduce excess hair loss by moisturizing and nourishing hair and protecting the scalp from damaging...

Shingles happens because of a reactivation of the chicken pox virus (varicella-zoster virus, or VZV) in a nerve cell. When this occurs, pain and a blistering rash develop. A number of different...

Infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) leads to a weakening of the immune system. When the immune system becomes to weak to fight off infections, fourth-stage HIV disease, or AIDS...

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that causes pain and numbness in the hands and feet. The most common cause is diabetes, but it can also result from injuries, infections and toxin exposure....

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 100 viruses that cause warts in men and women. About 30 types of the virus can also lead to cervical cancer. Although many HPV infections happen...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV-TR defines the criteria for the diagnosis of ADHD. Being...

Everyday people suffer from a mental illness. Many different forms of mental illness exist, and the treatment options that can help relieve specific needs vary. Many treatment options have proven...

Adrenal fatigue, or hypoadrenia, is a controversial "alternative" diagnosis. It is a condition in which the adrenal gland is not able to meet all the demands put upon it and cannot produce...

Toenail fungus or onychomycosis is caused by a type of fungi called dermatophytes that feed on keratin that makes up the nail. It causes a brown or yellow discoloration of the toenail and is...

The mind of a person inflicted with schizophrenia shifts back and forth between reality and fantasy. Hallucinations and the inability to think in a rational way are common symptoms of this...

Scabies is a skin condition caused by a microscopic parasite. Scabies causes itching and a pimple-like skin rash between the fingers, at the wrist, elbow, armpit, penis, nipples, waist, buttocks...

Varicose veins occur most often in the legs and feet. The veins in the legs must pump blood back to the heart, which requires it to pump the blood upward against gravity. To do this, the leg veins...

In the treatment of bladder infections, a combination of drugs may be used in overall therapy to treat infection, manage pain and additional symptoms that occur with this condition. Some drug...

The Mayo Clinic characterizes fluid build-up in the knee joints as a condition that is commonly referred to as 'water on the knee.' There are many causes, ranging from disease to injury, and the...

For ADHD, a comprehensive treatment plan incorporating behavior modification as well as medication is ideal. However, sometimes counseling just isn't feasible when the costs are factored in. It...

When microscopic fungus enters a toe nail through a cut or break in the nail, it causes a fungal infection, medically known as onychomycosis. Your toe nails are more susceptible to infection...

Cold symptoms are very similar to flu symptoms, but there are some key differences. Knowing which one you have might be important to you because while there is no treatment for a cold, there is...

A fungal infection of the nail, known also as onychomycosis, can be a very uncomfortable and unsightly condition. It occurs more often in toenails than fingernails, due to sustained exposure to...

A cerebellum glioma is a tumor that originates in the cerebellum section in the back of the brain. The cerebellum controls talking, balance and walking. There are several options available for the...

According to the Mayo Clinic, at least 2 percent of Americans---mostly women---suffer from fibromyalgia. This debilitating condition can make you feel tired all the time and cause your whole body...

A pinched nerve in the neck occurs when excess pressure or strain is placed on the affected nerve. This can be caused by heavy lifting, trauma or common stress. If you are experiencing a pinched...

The curliness of the hair in the bikini line makes it harder to shave that area. Laser hair removal is an option for permanent hair reduction, and an alternative to shaving.

Dramatic advances in medical research continue to provide new therapies for asthma. Scientists are focusing their attention on the development of more innovative and effective treatments while...

End-of-life treatment for Down syndrome patients with dementia is essentially the same as for people who suffer from Alzheimer's except that there may be additional medical issues that are...

Major depressive disorder, also referred to as major depression, is a mental condition that is marked by extended feelings of sadness. To be considered major depressive disorder, the period of...