Medical Information: Video Series

There are many possible causes of numbness in the fingers, including a nerve injury, a cervical syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Raynaud's syndrome and diabetes. Get tips on narrowing down the possible cause of numbness in the fingers with help from a licensed RN in this free video on medical information.

Yeast is normal in a person's body, but yeast infections result from an overproduction of yeast that can come from antibiotic treatments or hormone replacement. Find out how cortisone medications can cause yeast infections with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.

There are three different kinds of fistulas, including those that can be treated with antibiotics and those that are treated through surgery. Discover how fistulas can recur frequently with help from a licensed RN in this free video on treating fistulas.

In order to use a glucometer, a drop of blood will have to be placed on a test strip, which will then be placed in the glucometer itself. Find out how to prepare the skin to draw blood with help from a licensed RN in this free video on glucometers.

Symptoms of diabetes insipidus include an increase in urination and in increase in thirst, as well as bed-wetting, irritability, listlessness, vomiting and diarrhea. Discover why dry hands and dehydration may be signs of diabetes insipidus with help from a licensed RN in this free video on diabetes insipidus.

The most common home remedy for treating a yeast infection involves the use of a probiotic, which contain a natural bacteria that will help balance bacteria with the yeast. Find out how to use yogurt or vinegar to treat yeast infections with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.

When choosing a stethoscope, it's important to first determine what the stethoscope will be used for and how much money can be spent. Pick a stethoscope that is good for pulmonary or cardiac usage with help from a licensed RN in this free video on medical equipment.

In order to obtain financial help with diabetes medicine, it's important to have health insurance or to look into government-regulated programs. Learn about drug companies that will give medication at a discounted price with help from a licensed RN in this free video on diabetes medicine.

Donating plasma is like donating blood, except that when plasma is taken out of the blood the red blood cells are returned to the body. Make an appointment at a local blood center to see if you're a good candidate to donate plasma with help from a licensed RN in this free video on donating plasma.

An acoustic stethoscope has a chest piece and diaphragm that picks up high-pitched noises once it is placed on the body, and waves and vibration travel through tubing into an open bell. Discover how to listen to vibrations in the body with help from a licensed RN in this free video on medical equipment.

Lactated ringers refers to intravenous fluid that is used to treat someone after trauma, blood loss, fluid loss or burn injury. Find out why normal saline can be preferable to lactated ringers, because lactated ringers creates an imbalance within electrolytes, with help from a licensed RN in this free video on IV fluids.

The most common signs of heatstroke include an elevated core temperature, dry skin, a red or flushed appearance and a rapid heart rate. Find out why someone suffering from heatstroke may have difficulty breathing and hallucinations with help from a licensed RN in this free video on heatstroke.

Homeopathic remedies for a stomach virus include boiled ginger, carrot juice, chamomile and Chinese herbs. Learn how to introduce bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast into a diet when recovering from stomach viruses with help from a licensed RN in this free video on homeopathic care.

A tapeworm infection can usually be cured with a medication that is toxic to the adult tapeworm, such as Biltricide or Albenza. Discover home remedies for treating tapeworm infections with help from a licensed RN in this free video on tapeworms.

Peripheral neuropathies are any pain, numbness, tingling or burning sensation that occurs in the hands, feet or legs. Find out how peripheral neuropathies can cause sharp pain with help from a licensed RN in this free video on peripheral neuropathies.

The easiest way to measure blood sugar is through a blood glucose monitor, and such testing should be done in the morning before food is consumed. Learn about drawing blood to be used in a blood glucose meter with help from a licensed RN in this free video on blood sugar.

In order to avoid yeast infections, avoid wearing cotton underwear that fits too tightly, avoid wearing wet clothing and avoid using tampons that have deodorant. Discover why it's important to avoid genital sprays and perfumes when preventing yeast infections with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.

There are many great home remedies for vaginal yeast infections, including the use of a probiotic, such as milk or yogurt, which can be ingested orally. Learn about using vinegar in a bath to treat a yeast infection with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.

Yeast infections in men are primarily treated with over-the-counter medication, such as Monistat or Lotrimin, that can be applied to the affected area. Find out how yeast infections can persist if not effectively treated with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.

A fistula is an abnormal tunneling between organs that can be caused by a variety of things, including diseases, chemotherapy and trauma. Learn about fistulas that are created by physicians or surgeons with help from a licensed RN in this free video on fistulas.

Blood glucose monitors are devices that people use to check their blood sugar at home, and they are most commonly used by diabetics. Discover why blood glucose monitors are most effective when used before meals in the morning with help from a licensed RN in this free video on blood glucose monitors.

A recurring yeast infection should be treated after determining what is causing the recurrence. Find out how to treat a yeast infection at home through the use of a probiotic or vinegar with help from a licensed RN in this free video on yeast infections.

A glucometer has a test strip that contains a glucose oxidase enzyme, and blood is placed on the strip to react with the glucose oxidase and create a current. Learn about the electrochemical device that measures this current with help from a licensed RN in this free video on glucometers.

Medical alert bracelets are used to help other people in the medical field to understand what is going on if a person is found unconscious or unable to communicate. Find out how medical alert bracelets can identify allergies, disease processes or conditions with help from a licensed RN in this free video on medical alert bracelets.

In order to control high blood sugar, a person can take anti-diabetic medications, such as insulin. Discover ways that a person can change her diet to regulate her blood sugar levels with help from a licensed RN in this free video on high blood sugar.