...examine the prostate for swelling and/or enlargement. Swab tests for urethral discharge or urine. To determine underlying conditions such as STIs/STDs (sexually transmitted infections/diseases) and urinary tract infections. A swab...
...prescription or over-the-counter medication to ensure that it is suitable for use in pregnancy. Diseases and infections Diseases and infections commonly linked to miscarriage and pregnancy complications include chlamydia, Dengue...
...pain medication (such as ibuprofen and paracetamol). Antibiotics are often not needed to treat middle ear infections but may be needed for children with complicated ear infections or other medical...
...healthy tissue that causes inflammation.[3],[5],[^10] Risk factors Reactive arthritis (ReA) is always brought on by an infection elsewhere in the body. The most common infections to trigger reactive arthritis are:[3],[4]...
...early stages to prevent it from getting worse or spreading to other people. STDs begin as infections, which is why some health professional would rather call them Sexually Transmitted Infections...
...it originate and travel in the blood. Some of the bacteria most commonly implicated in such infections are:[2][3] Escherichia coli,more commonly referred to as e. coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus saprophyticus...
...as air pollutants such as smoke from tobacco products. Infections which affect the airways. Viral infections, such as the viruses which cause the common cold, can cause asthma to develop...
...CT scan, X-ray) to assess blockage or infection **Q: What Causes Bacterial Sinusitis?** **A:** Causes may include: * Bacterial infections (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae) * Viral upper respiratory infections (e.g., colds,...
...Children may develop asthma as a result of certain types of infections that affect the airways, including viral infections such as the common cold. Risk factors Some children are at...
...confused when it comes to urinary tract infections (UTI) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). After all, both involve genitals and they can share some similar symptoms. Let’s learn about UTIs...
