A bladder prolapse (cystocele) occurs when the tissues and muscles that hold the bladder in place get weak or damaged. This causes the bladder to move from its normal position and press against the front wall of the vagina. This is also called anterior vaginal wall prolapse.
Bladder stones are hard mineral buildups that form in the bladder. Usually they are a result of a urological problem, such as a urinary tract infection or an enlarged prostate. Bladder stones occur when urine is concentrated and minerals crystallize and clump together. Bladder stones may block the tube that carries...
A bladder stress test simulates the accidental release of urine ( urinary incontinence ) that may occur when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise. A Bonney test is done as part of the bladder stress test, after the doctor verifies that urine is lost with coughing. It is similar to the bladder stress test except the...
Botanical names: Fucus vesiculosus How It Works There are three major active constituents in bladderwrack: iodine, alginic acid, and fucoidan. The amount of iodine in bladderwrack is highly variable, 4 probably as a result of different amounts of iodine in the water where it grows. A reasonable portion of bladderwrack...
You can use a dilute bleach bath to help heal your eczema (atopic dermatitis) rash if you have skin infections caused by staph ( Staphylococcus aureus). The treatment is a little bit like soaking in swimming pool water. Bleach baths are an easy, inexpensive treatment for reducing skin infections. But they may not be...
Bleeding disorders prevent blood from clotting normally when a person is cut or injured. When the blood does not clot normally, even minor injuries can cause significant bleeding, which can lead to excessive blood loss or can damage muscles or joints. Bleeding disorders occur when there is a problem with various...
Certain medicines and health problems can increase your risk of bleeding. They include: Medicines (called blood thinners) that prevent blood clots. These medicines often are used to prevent stroke and blood clots in people at risk for those problems. Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia and immune thrombocytopenic...
With severe bleeding, any of these may be true: Blood is pumping from the wound. The bleeding does not stop or slow down with pressure. Blood is quickly soaking through bandage after bandage. With moderate bleeding, any of these may be true: The bleeding slows or stops with pressure but starts again if you remove the...
Abnormal bleeding means any heavy or frequent bleeding or any bleeding that is not normal for you. Examples of abnormal bleeding include: Nosebleeds. Vaginal bleeding that is different (heavier, more frequent, at a different time of month) than what you are used to. Rectal bleeding and bloody stools. Bloody or pink...
Bleomycin is used to treat: . squamous cell carcinoma (a skin cancer that can affect the mouth, throat, nose and sinuses, penis, vagina, or cervix); Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; testicular cancer; and, malignant pleural effusion (a build-up of fluid in the outer tissues of the lungs, caused by...
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Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
For treating cancer. Generic Name: Bleomycin, Bleomycin Sulfate.
Blepharitis is an inflammation or infection of the eyelid. It is often caused by bacteria (usually staphylococcus) or related to a long-term (chronic) skin condition. These may include dandruff, skin allergies, or eczema. This condition causes the edge of the eyelid to become red, itchy, and irritated. Sores may develop...
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. It causes redness, itchiness, irritation, and scaly skin at the edges of the eyelids. It is one of the most common eye problems in older adults.
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis (say "bleh-fuh-RY-tus") is a skin problem that affects the eyelids and lashes. It may be caused by bacteria or by other skin conditions such as dandruff, skin allergies, or eczema. If you have blepharitis, you're also more likely to get styes. What are the symptoms? If you have...
Botanical names: Cnicus benedictus How It Works The sesquiterpene lactones, such as cnicin, provide the main beneficial effects of blessed thistle in the treatment of indigestion. The bitterness of these compounds stimulates digestive activity, including the flow of saliva and secretion of gastric juice, which leads to...
Blinatumomab is used to treat a certain type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults and children. This medicine is given after other cancer treatments have been tried without success. Blinatumomab was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, some...
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For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Blincyto. Generic Name: Blinatumomab.
Learn how to care for your blister so it will heal and won't get infected.
Most blisters heal on their own. Home treatment may help decrease pain, prevent infection, and help heal large or broken blisters. Bandage small blisters. A small, unbroken blister about the size of a pea, even a blood blister, will usually heal on its own. Use a loose bandage to protect it. Avoid the activity that...
Blisters are fluid-filled bumps that look like bubbles on the skin. You may develop a blister on your foot when you wear shoes that rub against your skin. Home treatment is often all that is needed for this type of blister.
Briefly discusses causes of blisters, including injury and infection. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
What are blocked eustachian tubes? The eustachian (say "you-STAY-shee-un") tubes connect the middle ears to the back of the throat. The tubes help the ears drain fluid. They also keep air pressure in the ears at the right level. When you swallow or yawn, the tubes open briefly to let air in to make the pressure in the...
Milk ducts in the breast may become blocked during breastfeeding when the breasts are full and not emptied regularly or thoroughly. Blocked milk ducts cause a lump that is sometimes tender and can become infected (mastitis). Blocked milk ducts may be treated by: Breastfeeding more often and in different positions, which...
Learn the basics about blocked tears duct, including the treatment and self-care.
A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and can be measured within minutes of having an alcoholic drink. The amount of alcohol in the blood reaches its highest level about an hour after drinking. But food in the stomach may increase the...
What are blood and body fluid precautions? Blood and body fluid precautions are used to prevent transmission of diseases such as HIV or hepatitis. These precautions are used by health care workers and people who provide first aid when they may be in contact with blood or body fluids. Precautions may include protective...
Blood and body fluid precautions (universal precautions) are a set of recommendations designed to prevent the transmission of diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and other diseases while administering first aid or other health care. These precautions consider all blood and body...
