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What Is the Purpose of the Labia?

The labia are two folds of the skin that meet above the vaginal opening. The inner fold (inner lip of the vagina) is known as labia minora, and the outer fold (outer lip of the vagina) is known as labia majora. The labia serve the purpose of covering and protecting the urinary openings, vaginal openings,...

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When should I be concerned about blood in my stool?

What is blood in the stool? Stool that is bright red, maroon colored, or black may be a sign of concern. It can be a symptom of many disorders some of which may be serious. It is important to recognize the signs of blood in the stool early. Stool that is bright red, maroon colored,...

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What symptoms are caused by anxiety?

What symptoms are caused by anxiety? Anxiety can cause both mental and physical symptoms like shortness of breath, sweating, and irregular heartbeats. Everyone feels anxiety from time to time. It's normal to feel stressed or worried about things that happen in our everyday lives. However, people who experience anxiety disorders often feel heightened fear or...

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Bydureon Bcise (exenatide) for Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes

What is Bydureon Bcise, and how does it work? Bydureon Bcise is an injectable prescription medicine that may improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and should be used along with diet and exercise. Bydureon Bcise is not recommended as the first choice of medicine for treating diabetes. Bydureon Bcise is...

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Bronchitol (mannitol): Medication for Cystic Fibrosis, Side Effects & Dosage

What is Bronchitol, and how does it work? Bronchitol is a prescription medicine that is used along with other therapies to improve lung function in people 18 years of age and older with cystic fibrosis (CF). Bronchitol is only for adults who have passed the Bronchitol Tolerance Test (BTT). Your first dose of Bronchitol is...

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ColciGel (colchicinum 4X) Medication for Gout: Side Effects & Dosage

What is ColciGel, and how does it work? ColciGel (colchicinum 4X) transdermal gel is an alkaloid indicated for treatment and prophylaxis of gout flares in adults. ColciGel is not an analgesic medication and should not be used to treat pain from other causes. What are the side effects of ColciGel? Common side effects of ColciGel...

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Veltin Gel (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin) Acne Medication

What is Veltin, and how does it work? Veltin Gel is prescription medicine used on the skin to treat acne in people 12 years and older. It is not known if Veltin Gel is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years. Do not use Veltin Gel if you have: Crohn's disease ulcerative colitis...