This medicine is used for the following purposes: hormonal disorder, decreased appetite.

Androgenetic alopecia is a type of hair loss that is inherited from either or both the mother and the father. Also known as male- or female-pattern hair loss, it is the most common cause of hair loss. The condition occurs when the growth (anagen) phase of the hair growth cycle becomes shorter and shorter. A genetic...

Botanical names: Andrographis paniculata How It Works The major constituents in andrographis are diterpene lactones known as andrographolides. These bitter constituents are believed to have immune-stimulating, anti-inflammatory, fertility-decreasing, liver-protective, and bile secretion-stimulating actions. 3 Though...

What is anemia? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood cells. Your body needs these cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Anemia is fairly common. It's often easily treated. Sometimes, though, it's serious. What causes it? Some common reasons why you might get anemia include: You...

Boost your red blood cell count to a normal level by replenishing what your body may be missing. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Replace needed nutrients Prevent and treat anemia with supplemental iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid; you should not take iron unless a...

What is anemia of chronic disease? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood cells. Your body needs these cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Sometimes a long-term disease keeps your body from making enough red blood cells. This is called anemia of chronic disease, or ACD. What...

Anencephaly is a condition in which a fetus forms with a partially formed brain and spinal cord. A child with this condition will be stillborn or die shortly after birth. Anencephaly can be found during pregnancy with prenatal tests, such as ultrasound and amniocentesis. Since a baby with anencephaly won't survive, many...

Learn about what anesthesia is, the different types, and the risks.

Before anesthesia, you will have an exam to check on your health and to find any health risks that may affect your anesthesia care. Tell your anesthesia specialist about your health history. This includes any other surgeries you've had and any health problems. If you have sleep apnea, be sure to let the specialist know...

Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesiology, which is the medical science of relieving pain and managing the body's vital functions, such as breathing, heartbeat, circulation, temperature, and consciousness. An anesthesiologist may administer medicine that numbs the area of the body where a...

An aneurysm is a bulging section in the wall of a blood vessel that has become stretched out and thin. As the wall of the blood vessel bulges out, it becomes weaker and may burst or rupture, causing bleeding. If an aneurysm in the brain bursts, it may cause a stroke. An aneurysm in a vessel that carries a lot of blood...

What is angina? Angina is a symptom that happens when your heart muscle does not get enough blood and oxygen. For most people, it feels like chest pain or pressure. Some other symptoms include shortness of breath and pain or pressure in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly or in one or both shoulders or arms. What causes...

Ease the pain in your chest by paying closer attention to your coronary arteries. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Understand the warning signs Seek immediate medical attention if you develop symptoms of new or worsening chest pain. Add L-carnitine to your daily...

Most people feel angina symptoms in the chest. The most common symptom is chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. But you might feel symptoms in other parts of your body. Some people feel pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms...