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Things to know about cold, flu, and allergy treatments Readers Comments 5 Share Your Story The common causes of these symptoms include the viruses that cause the common cold, influenza virus, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and sinus infections (sinusitis). The three classes of pain and fever treatments available over the counter (OTC) are aspirin, acetaminophen...

Baby teeth are important because they allow an infant to eat a good diet, allow for proper jaw growth, give the face its form and appearance, assist in the formation of proper speech, and most important, act as “space savers” for adult teeth. Tooth decay in babies can lead to pain, infection, malnutrition, poor weight...

Things to know about circumcision Newborn circumcision is a surgical procedure. It is safe. Newborn circumcision is a generally safe procedure if it is done under proper circumstances. Circumcision should be done by a trained, experienced practitioner. Circumcision should not be done if an infant is sick or in unstable health. A premature infant should...

Chalazion facts Picture of a chalazion. Photo courtesy of Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACS. A chalazion is a lump in the upper or lower eyelid caused by obstruction and inflammation of an oil gland of the eyelid. A chalazion is not a tumor or growth and does not cause permanent changes in the vision. A...

Botulism facts The botulinum toxin, produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria, can cause severe, deadly food poisoning. Researchers have also harnessed it cosmetically and therapeutically to paralyze specific muscles. The botulism neurotoxin is one of the most potent, lethal substances known. Botulism is a disease caused by this neurotoxin (specifically A, B, E, or F...

What is a concussion? Picture of the brain and potential brain injury areas. Concussion describes a brain injury where, after an injury, there are functional changes that occur in how the brain works but no structural damage can be seen on standard imaging tests like CT scan. Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), or concussion, can...

Why Have the Procedure? Some people have stubborn areas of fat cells that will not shrink no matter how much they diet or exercise. The common areas for these fat pockets include the chin, neck, hips, abdomen, thighs, buttocks and even calves and ankles. A newer technique called ultrasonic-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) may help you address...

Things to know about IBS-D Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story IBS-D is irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder. Symptoms of IBS include: Abdominal cramping or pain Bloating Gassiness Altered bowel habits (alternating periods of diarrhea and constipation). The cause of IBS currently is unknown. It is...

Colon cancer prevention facts Colon cancer often begins as a benign growth known as a polyp. It is recommended that most people have a screening colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 50. Colon cancers maybe both preventable and, if detected, still curable if found at an early stage and promptly treated. Screening for colon...

What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)? During hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), the patient breathes pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber or room. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is breathing 100% oxygen while under increased atmospheric pressure. During this therapy, a person breathes pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber or room.  The use of HBOT as a...