Urinary tract infection

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Medications
• Other Treatments
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in the United States According to Urologic Diseases in America, a report published in 2007 by the U.S. National Institutes of Health:

• UTIs are the most expensive of all urologic diseases, accounting for about $3.5 billion a year in medical costs, including $96.4 million in prescriptions.
• Over 60% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their lifetime. At least a third of women experience a UTI by the time they are 24 years old.
• Only 20% of UTIs occur in men. - 0 Comments
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Smoking

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Nicotine Addiction
• Health Risks
• Secondhand Smoke
• Smoking Bans
• Quitting Smoking
• Symptoms of Withdrawal
• Failure to Quit
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Smoking and Your Health

• Smoking may worsen knee osteoarthritis in men. A study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease found that male smokers have more pain and cartilage loss than men who do not smoke. Previous studies have not found such a link.
• Smoking greatly increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration. - 0 Comments
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Diabetes diet

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• General Dietary Guidelines...
• Major Food Components
• Weight Control for Type 2 D...
• Heart-Healthy Diets
• Diabetic Exchange Lists
• Exercise
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Lifestyle Changes Essential for People at Risk for Diabetes Lifestyle interventions that include weight loss, dietary changes, and increased physical activity can definitely help prevent or delay the progression to diabetes among at-risk people, suggest several recent studies. Weight loss through diet and exercise is especially important for overweight people with pre-diabetes. Grain Fiber Important for Diabetes Prevention Eating whole-grain, fiber-rich, cereal foods may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates a 2007 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. - 5 Comments

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Other Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which contents of the stomach or small intestine repeatedly move back up into the esophagus (the tube connecting the throat to the stomach). This regurgitating action is called reflux. Reflux causes heartburn, and although most people have an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives, persistent reflux and severe heartburn may indicate GERD. - 0 Comments

Kidney stones

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Medications
• Other Treatments
• Complications
• Prevention
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New Research:

• Patients who have the most common type of gastric bypass surgery, the Roux-en-Y, are at increased risk for kidney stones, beginning 6 months after surgery, according to a study published in 2006.

Causes of Kidney Stones:

• Calcium stones form when there is an imbalance in the urine substances that promote and block the formation of stones. Often, the cause of this imbalance is unknown.
• Having acidic urine or too much uric acid in the body leads to the formation of uric acid stones.
• Struvite stones are almost always caused by urinary tract infections due to bacteria that produce certain enzymes.
• Other stones, including cystine and xanthine stones, are usually due to genetic abnormalities.

Treatments:

• In about 85% of patients, the kidney stones are small enough that they pass through normal urination, usually within 2 - 3 days.
• Certain medications can prevent recurrence of stones in people who are at high risk.
• Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a technique that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to break up simple stones in the kidney or upper urinary tract. The shock waves are delivered from outside the body.
• Surgery may be necessary if the stone or stones are too big to pass, and cannot be broken down through ESWL.
• A change of diet and increased drinking of fluids, especially water, will help prevent a recurrence.

Introduction Kidney stones are hard, solid rocks that form in the urinary tract. - 0 Comments

High blood pressure

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Diagnosis
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Symptoms
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Classes of Medications
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval In 2007, the FDA approved a new type of high blood pressure drug. Aliskiren (Tekturna) blocks renin, a kidney enzyme that is associated with blood pressure regulation. Aliskiren can be taken alone or in combination with other blood pressure drugs, but it should not be used during pregnancy. - 1 Comment

Migraine headaches

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Prognosis
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Approaches
• Medications Used for Treatm...
• Prevention
• Medications Used for Preven...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Migraine Surveys

• About 17.1% of women and 5.6% of men suffer migraines, according to the 2007 American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention survey. Nearly a third of respondents reported 3 or more migraine attacks per month. Over half were severely impaired or needed bed rest during attacks. - 1 Comment
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Asthma in children and adolescents

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Prognosis
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Quick-Relief Medications...
• Long-Term Relief Medication...
• Other Treatments
• Managing Asthma
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Warning In 2007, the FDA requested the manufacturers of omalizumab (Xolair) to include a “boxed warning” emphasizing that this drug may cause a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Health care providers need to carefully observe patients for 2 hours after they receive an omalizumab injection. However, because an allergic reaction can occur up to 24 hours after the injection, patients need to know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to self-administer emergency treatment. - 0 Comments

Diarrhea

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• What Causes It?
• What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
• Treatment Options
• Following Up
• Special Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Diarrhea is an increase in the wateriness, volume, or frequency of bowel movements. Although uncomfortable, most diarrhea is not serious and will go away in a few days without treatment. See a health care provider, however, if the feces contain blood, if the diarrhea is particularly severe, or if the diarrhea lasts more than a few days. - 0 Comments

Urinary incontinence

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Stress Incontinence
• Urge Incontinence
• Overflow Incontinence
• Functional Incontinence
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Other Treatments
• Behavioral Treatments
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Catheters and Collection De...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery. - 0 Comments