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Health & Fitness > Health Risks Mono treatment: 2 of 2
Mono is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is known as the Epstein-Barr virus. Mononucleosis is a somewhat common infection, especially in the younger population and college-aged young adults. This infection is highly contagious. It is spread by being exposed to infectious saliva, or being sneezed on by someone with th... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to protect your dog from snakebites: 2 of 2
Curiosity gets the cat, but it gets the dog too. Every year all-too-curious dogs are bitten by venomous snakes. My miniature dachshund decided to investigate a rattlesnake several years ago on Mother's Day in a small mountain town an hour from the closest veterinarian. After an extremely costly antivenin injection and an ove... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Fibrocystic disease of the breast: 2 of 2
Breast cancer is a significant health issue for all women. In the last couple of decades, there have been tremendous advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the various types of breast cancer, as well as an increase in the awareness of the disease. But not all lumps found in a breast signal a malignant cancer. In fact, th... More..
Health & Fitness > Infection Control How to prevent hepatitis B: 2 of 2
It is always better to prevent a disease if at all possible. Hepatitis B is no exception. Hepatitis B is a viral infection which causes damage to your liver. Prevention of hepatitis B involves avoiding exposure to the virus. To do this, it is important to understand exactly how the virus which causes Hepatitis B is spread. T... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Cervicitis: Causes and symptoms: 2 of 2
Cervicitis is an inflammation or infection of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, which opens in to the vagina. Most causes of cervicitis are caused by sexually transmitted bacteria such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Cervicitis can be acute, or can progress over a long period of time and become a chronic inf... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) The symptoms of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP): 2 of 2
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a condition where blood vessels become inflamed and damaged. This particular disorder usually effects the smaller blood vessels in the body - typically the capillaries. It has a particular propensity to effect the kidneys. There are some very specific symptoms of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, most com... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) The symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease: 2 of 2
Hirschsprung's disease is one of many disorders which is named after the doctor who first described the problem. I'll give you one guess what the name of the doctor was who first described Hirschsprung's disease. If you guessed Dr.Hirschsprung, give yourself a gold star. As is the case with most (but not all) diseases, Hirsc... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Symptoms and treatment of shigella dysentery: 2 of 2
Shigella dysentery, also known as Shigellosis, is an infection of the intestinal tract caused by bacteria called Shigella. Shigella bacteria are highly contagious and are spread by a route known in medicine as be "fecal-oral" route. This means that they contaminate food, water, clothing and dirty hands and skin. Essentially ... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication What is Vicodin: 2 of 2
Vicodin is a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Manufactures combined both medications together in to one tablet in order to simplify dosing. Vicodin is used a general pain killer. It is effective again both chronic and acute pain, as well as post operative pain control. Acetaminophen is commonly known as Tylenol ... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication What to do in case of Xanax overdose: 2 of 2
Xanax is a commonly used tranqualizer that is type of benzodiazipine. Known by its generic name as alprazolam, Xanax must be used carefully and under the direct supervision of your doctor. The most common use for Xanax is short term control of anxiety or panic disorders. As with any medication, you must be careful not to tak... More..