The cauda equina is the bundle of nerve roots at the end of the spinal cord that controls the feeling in the groin area and the legs; most of the muscles in the legs; and the functioning of the bladder, intestines, and genitals. Cauda equina syndrome is a serious condition in which this bundle of nerve roots is...
Causes of bleeding in the stomach and intestines (digestive or gastrointestinal tract) include: Esophagitis. This is irritation or inflammation of the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach). Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Examples are aspirin and ibuprofen. These...
Medicines and medical treatments can cause hair loss. Medicines Many medicines that can cause hair loss include: Medicines used to treat cancer ( chemotherapy). Birth control pills. Women who lose hair while taking birth control pills usually have an inherited tendency toward hair thinning. If hair thinning occurs, a...
Hyperventilation symptoms can be similar to symptoms that are caused by another problem. Hyperventilation can also be directly caused by: A medical condition or disease. Examples include: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A blood clot, such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolus...
Cavities are small holes that slowly develop in the teeth. They are caused by tooth decay. Tooth decay is damage to a tooth caused by bacteria in your mouth (plaque). These bacteria make acids that can eat away at the hard outer layer (enamel) of the tooth. Mild tooth decay may be helped with effective tooth-brushing...
Chili Peppers How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes? Capsaicin ointment, applied four times daily over painful joints in the upper or lower limbs, reduces pain caused by osteoarthritis, 1 and a plaster containing capsaicin applied to the low back for several hours per day provided relief from chronic low back pain in...
Chili Peppers How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? Controlled studies report that adding 6 to 10 grams of cayenne to a meal or 28 grams to an entire day’s diet reduces hunger after meals and reduces calories consumed during subsequent meals. 1, 2 Other controlled studies have reported that calorie burning by the body...
A CD4+ count is a blood test to see how well the immune system is working in people who have been diagnosed with HIV. CD4+ cells are a type of white blood cell. White blood cells are important in fighting infections. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, T-cells, or T-helper cells. HIV infects CD4+ cells. The number...
A CD4+ count is a blood test to see how well the immune system is working in people who have been diagnosed with HIV. CD4+ cells are a type of white blood cell. White blood cells are important in fighting infections. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, T-cells, or T-helper cells. HIV infects CD4+ cells. The number...
A concerted effort is being made within the genetics community to use the term, variant rather than the term, mutation to describe genetic differences in the germline. These variants can then be further classified as benign (harmless), likely benign, of uncertain significance, likely pathogenic, or pathogenic (disease...
Cedazuridine and decitabine is a combination medicine that is used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (certain types of blood or bone marrow disorders). Cedazuridine and decitabine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefaclor is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, such as bladder infection, ear infection, skin infection, or infection of the respiratory tract. Cefaclor may also be used for purposes not listed in this...
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For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefaclor.
For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefaclor.
For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefaclor.
Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Cefadroxil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefadroxil.
For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefadroxil.
For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefadroxil.
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Cefazolin is an antibiotic that is used in adults and children at least 1 month old to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, bone and joints, urinary tract, skin, genitals, and gallbladder, including those that are severe or life-threatening such as heart or blood bacterial infections. Cefazolin is sometimes given...
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For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefazolin.
For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Cefazolin.
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