influenza virus vaccine (injection)

Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis...

influenza virus vaccine (nasal)

Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis...

Infrared Photocoagulation for Hemorrhoids

Has info on infrared photocoagulation, a procedure in which an intense beam of infrared light is used to cause scar tissue, which cuts off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid. Covers how well it works and risks. Covers what to expect after the procedure.

Infumorph Injection 10 mg/mL (20 mL) (MORPHINE - INJECTION)

For pain. This medicine is given as an injection. Carefully follow the instructions for preparing this medicine before injection. Always inspect the medicine before using. The liquid should be clear or light yellow. Do not use the medicine if it contains any particles or if it has changed color. Keep medicine at room...

Infumorph Injection 25 mg/mL (20 mL) (MORPHINE - INJECTION)

For pain. This medicine is given as an injection. Carefully follow the instructions for preparing this medicine before injection. Always inspect the medicine before using. The liquid should be clear or light yellow. Do not use the medicine if it contains any particles or if it has changed color. Keep medicine at room...

ingenol topical

Ingenol topical (for the skin) is used to treat actinic keratosis (warty overgrowths of skin) on the face, scalp, arms, and legs. Ingenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ingrown nail

An ingrown nail is when a nail grows into the flesh at the side of the nail. This usually affects the toes, especially the big toe. An ingrown nail can get infected. It may be painful, red, and swollen, and it may drain pus. People with curved or thick nails are most likely to get ingrown nails.

Ingrown nail

An ingrown nail grows into the flesh instead of over it and usually affects the toes, particularly the big toe. The site of an ingrown nail can be painful, tender, red, swollen, and can sometimes develop pus. Ingrown nails are most often caused by: Cutting the toenails too short or rounding the nail edges. Having curved...

Ingrown Toenail

What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail is a toenail that has grown into the skin instead of over it. This usually happens to the big toe, but it can also happen to other toes. An ingrown toenail can get infected. It may be painful, red, and swollen, and it may drain pus. Anyone can get an ingrown toenail, but...

Inguinal canal

The inguinal canal is a natural passage or opening through the muscles of the abdominal (belly) wall. Before babies are born, the testicles descend from the abdomen into the scrotum through the inguinal canal, or a ligament passes through the canal to the large folds of skin (labia) surrounding the vagina. The inguinal...

Inguinal Hernia

Provides information on hernias. Focuses on inguinal hernias. Briefly describes femoral and abdominal wall hernias. Covers symptoms and treatment with surgery.

Inguinal hernia

An inguinal hernia occurs when a small portion of the bowel bulges out through the inguinal canal and into the groin. (The inguinal canal is a passage or opening through the muscles of the abdominal wall.) The bulge usually contains tissue lining the inside of the abdomen (belly) as well as fatty tissue from inside the...

Inguinal hernia

An inguinal hernia (say "IN-gwuh-nul HER-nee-uh") happens when tissue pushes through a weak spot in your groin muscle. This causes a bulge in the groin or scrotum that may hurt or burn. Surgery is the only way to fix it. But you may not need surgery if your hernia is small and painless.

Inguinal Hernia: Surgery in Adults

Inguinal hernia repair is a type of surgery. An inguinal hernia is a bulge under the skin in your groin. It happens when there is a weak spot in the groin muscle and a piece of the intestines or tissue pokes through the muscle. This can be painful. You may have pain when you're active. Or it may be painful when you...

Inhalant Use

Inhalants are substances that produce chemical vapors that are mind-altering when inhaled. These substances are common household, industrial, or medical products. Most people don't think of them as drugs because they are not meant to be used in that way. Inhalants include: Solvents (such as paint thinners and...

Inhalational Anthrax

Anthrax spores enter the respiratory system when they are inhaled through the nose or mouth. Larger spores may settle in the windpipe (trachea). The immune system reacts by trying to destroy the spores. Some spores may escape and travel to the lymph nodes located in the chest. Smaller spores travel farther down the...

Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma

Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...

Inhaled Quick-Relief Medicines for Asthma

Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...

Inhaler

An inhaler is a handheld device that delivers medicine in a measured dose while a person inhales. Inhalers are used in respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Inhaled medicine may work faster than oral medicines to relieve symptoms such as wheezing and spasms in the...

Injected Medicines for Erection Problems

The medicine is injected directly into the left or right side of the penis at a 90-degree angle. This puts the medicine directly into the erectile tissue. The erection can last for 30 minutes or longer depending on how much medicine is used. A very small needle and syringe is used.

Injuries (Homeopathy)

Primary Remedies Bellis perennis. This remedy is useful for injuries to the trunk and deeper tissues—as from falls, car accidents, surgery, etc. —especially if a feeling of stiffness or coldness develops in the injured area. If Arnica has been given for an injury—especially a strain or bruise—but has not had much...

Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx)

Injuries to the tailbone (coccyx) can occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a tailbone injury is pain when you sit, especially if you slump or sit on a hard seat. Straining to have a bowel movement also can be very painful. Home treatment often eases pain. You have...

Inner ear

The inner ear includes the cochlea, the cochlear nerve, and the semicircular canals. The cochlea is the main sensory organ of hearing. Sound vibrations from the eardrum in the middle ear make the fluid in the inner ear move. The fluid then bends tiny hair cells in the cochlea. When the hair cells move, impulses travel...

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