What is Colorectal Cancer?
...England is set to lower that age to 50 in the coming years, bringing it into line with the NHS in fellow U.K. countries Scotland and Wales. The conversation around...
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MiraLAX and Interactions: Other Drugs, Supplements, and More
...colorectal cancer? Other names for colorectal cancer MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements...
What is Gua Sha: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...as stimulated blood flow. Like many forms of Chinese medicine, gua sha has a very long history and has been passed on to several generations and across countries where the...
Fosamax Interactions: Other Medications, Alcohol, and More
...properly. Are there any over-the-counter drugs I should avoid while on Fosamax? Yes, avoid taking over-the-counter medications that contain calcium, magnesium, or aluminum within two hours of taking Fosamax as...
What is Osteomalacia?
...Causes Osteomalacia is typically caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and/or phosphorus. Although vitamin D deficiency is increasing in some countries, this does not always lead to osteomalacia.[6] There...
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: First Aid on the Go
...diphenhydramine) are often not as effective at relieving symptoms. Over-the-counter (OTC) anti-itch creams and ointments usually feature first-generation antihistamines or corticosteroids, so they may not be as effective at managing...
What is Plantar Warts?
...**A:** There are various treatment options for plantar warts, including: * Over-the-counter medications (salicylic acid, cantharidin) * Prescription medications (imiquimod, cryotherapy) * Surgical treatments (laser therapy, excision) **Keywords:** over-the-counter medications,...
What is Poliovirus Infection?
...paralysis (inability to move muscles at all). This condition is very uncommon as immunization has caused the virus to be eradicated from many countries. People who are not immunized against...
What is Reactive Arthritis?
...tests routine laboratory blood test analyzing the person’s blood for signs of acute inflammation or certain systemic conditions this includes: complete blood count acute phase reactants Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR...
What is Acute Bronchitis?
...cough is particularly severe and affects sleep, a cough medicine may be prescribed by a doctor, or they may recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) form of cough medicine. However there is...