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Why Is Phenobarbital Used in Alcohol Withdrawal Treatments?
Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in rehab facilities. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) can occur when you…
Lumbar Degenerative Kyphosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Older adults, particularly those with a history of stooped or physically demanding work, are at higher risk for developing LDK. Lumbar degenerative kyphosis (LDK) is a spinal condition often seen in older people. It’s characterized by an abnormal forward curvature…
Volkmann Contracture: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Volkmann contracture, or Volkmann ischemic contracture, is a permanent shortening of your forearm muscles. It causes a “claw-like” posture of your hand, wrist, and fingers. Volkmann contracture usually results from traumatic injuries that cause acute compartment syndrome of your arm.…
Creon Side Effects: What They Are and How to Manage Them
Creon (pancrelipase) is a prescription drug used to treat pancreatic insufficiency. Creon can cause mild to serious side effects, including dizziness, stomach pain, and vomiting. Specifically, Creon is used in adults and certain children to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).…
CVST Early Symptoms and Lifesaving Treatments
CVST may present with a headache and neurological symptoms, such as weakness, confusion, or blurred vision. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain’s veins. This clot prevents…
H. pylori and IBS: Is There a Link?
There is currently no evidence to suggest that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, as H. pylori has similar symptoms, some people may confuse the condition for IBS. Is there a link? A large 2020…
Yellow C. diff Diarrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile…
Warm Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More
Warm hemolytic anemia is a rare condition that affects your red blood cells. It causes anemia-like symptoms, such as fatigue, jaundice, and paleness. In warm hemolytic anemia, the destruction of red blood cells happens at body temperature. This isn’t always…
Is There a Balance Disorder Cure?
Whether a particular balance disorder has a cure is often dependent on its cause. Many balance disorders can be cured or managed with treatment. A balance disorder is a condition that causes unsteadiness, dizziness, or disorientation. Balance disorders can occur…
Is Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome Fatal? Outlook and More
Most people with this condition live a full, typical life, but it can be life threatening if a blood vessel ruptures in an internal organ and bleeds uncontrollably. Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, which is also called hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), is a…
Vesicoureteral Reflux Grading and How It Affects Treatment
Knowing which grade of VUR your child has helps their doctor understand whether they can benefit from treatment and what type of treatment might be best. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is when urine flows backward from your child’s bladder into one…
Alcohol Intolerance: Symptoms, vs. Allergy, and More
Alcohol intolerance is the medical term for an immediate and unpleasant reaction to consuming alcohol. Common symptoms include skin flushing, nasal congestion, and headaches. Alcohol intolerance is an immediate unpleasant reaction to consuming alcohol. It typically occurs because of a…