Medical Conditions & Treatments: Video Series

Peroxide shouldn't be placed in the ears if a person suspects that they have any sort of a tear or hole in their eardrum. Consult with a doctor before attempting to put peroxide in the ears to battle an infection with help from a licensed RN in this free video on medical treatments.

There are a number of ways that a man can get a urinary tract infection, but they are primarily caused by E. coli making its way up the urethra and into the bladder. Find out how urinary tract infections in men can be caused by kidney stones or enlarged prostates with help from a licensed RN in this free video on urinary tract infections.

The best medicines for rheumatoid arthritis include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. See a rheumatologist to determine what medications are best for a particular case of rheumatoid arthritis with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis treatments.

Gold treatments for rheumatoid arthritis are gold salts that are part of a specific type of treatment, which is known as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug. Find out how DMARDs modify diseases with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis treatments.

Prednisone is a form of medication that is used to create an anti-inflammatory response, and it has been proven to put rheumatoid arthritis into remission or to slow it down to prevent deformities. Find out why prednisone can sometimes be used for a long time with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis treatments.

Rheumatoid arthritis is not a direct cause of tuberculosis, but some of the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis can make a person prone to getting tuberculosis. Find out how treatments for rheumatoid arthritis can compromise a person's immune system with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis.

An NSAID is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and this name includes many common drugs, such as Advil, Motrin, ibuprofen or naproxen. Discover why it's important to take NSAIDs with food with help from a licensed RN in this free video on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Chocolate and alcohol by themselves do not cause asthma symptoms, but they can cause acid reflux, which in turn can lead to symptoms of asthma. Find out what alcohol and chocolate can do to the esophagus and stomach with help from a licensed RN in this free video on asthma symptoms.

There are some genetics involved in getting diabetes, but diabetes can largely be prevented by avoiding processed and refined foods, and by exercising. Find out how to pay attention to the body, as well as nutrition labels on food, with help from a licensed RN in this free video on diabetes prevention.

Acid reflux disease, or GERD, can be caused by a weak low esophageal sphincter, impaired stomach emptying and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Learn about different things that can irritate the stomach and cause indigestion with help from a licensed RN in this free video on acid reflux disease.

Ringworm is highly contagious, and it can often be found in wrestling mats, combs, clothes, furniture or athletic equipment. Find out how to treat ringworm with anti-fungal ointments with help from a licensed RN in this free video on ringworm.

When a person is having an asthma attack, the best treatment is to make sure that they stay calm and to have them take two puffs of Albuterol if it is available. Find out when a person who is having an asthma attack needs to get to a hospital with help from a licensed RN in this free video on asthma treatments.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that has no known cause, but it is thought to be associated with viral, bacterial or fungal infections. Find out how rheumatoid arthritis tends to be a chronic, lifelong disease with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis.

There are a couple of different treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, and they include the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. Find out how exercise, diet and stress can all factor into rheumatoid arthritis treatments with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis treatments.

Research about rheumatoid arthritis is ongoing and worldwide, and the NIH is involved, as well as the Arthritis Foundation. Find out about the research that is being done to make advances in treatment for rheumatoid arthritis with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis research.

Many times, acid indigestion is caused by an excess of acid in the stomach, and this can be a result of specific foods, inactivity after eating, and damage to the mucosal lining of the intestines. Discover what may cause acid to move up and down the esophagus with help from a licensed RN in this free video on acid indigestion.

Treatments for exercise-induced asthma include the use of an inhaler and getting into a triangle position. Find out how to get into a triangle position and stay calm when having an asthma attack with help from a licensed RN in this free video on exercise-induced asthma treatments.

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or JRA, is often marked by swelling or stiffness in the wrists, fingers, knees or hips, the presence of a rash, and high fevers. Discover how JRA can become a temporary or chronic illness with help from a licensed RN in this free video on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis treatments.

Blood glucose levels will vary depending on whether a person has had something to eat, but they are usually between 70 and 110 in the morning. Discover how a high blood glucose level can be a sign of diabetes with help from a licensed RN in this free video on blood glucose levels.

The fasting blood glucose level of a child should be between 60 and 100, but two hours after a meal should find the level between 120 and 140. Find out when parents should have their child's blood glucose levels checked with help from a licensed RN in this free video on blood glucose levels.

Diabetic diets are very effective, but it's important to understand the difference between simple and complex sugars before starting a diabetic diet. Incorporate beans, whole wheat grains and brown rice into a low-calorie, low-fat diet with help from a licensed RN in this free video on diabetic diets.

Symptoms of candida are often manifested in the intestinal tract, the mouth and in the genitals. Look for candida through white yeast, abdominal distension, bloating or yeast infections with help from a licensed RN in this free video on symptoms of candida.

Rheumatoid arthritis can definitely be considered a disability because it caused deterioration of the muscles and joints. Discover how many people with rheumatoid arthritis have filed for disability with help from a licensed RN in this free video on rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms of child asthma include shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Find out when to look for symptoms of child asthma, such as after activity or at night, with help from a licensed RN in this free video on child asthma.

Causes of asthma in children can be allergens in the air, smoke, pollution or a compromised immune system. Discover why some children have an inflammation and narrowing of the airway with help from a licensed RN in this free video on child asthma.