What are the definitions of mild and severe sunburns? What are their symptoms and signs? Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story Picture of acute sunburn Sunburn is the result of too much exposure to the sun, or a sun-equivalent (such as a tanning bed or other UV source). Sunburn is most common during the summer when the sun’s rays are...
Enterovirulent E. coli (EEC): Symptoms, Treatment, Causes & Contagious
Enterovirulent E. coli (EEC) facts Picture of E. coli Bacteria Enterovirulent E. coli (EEC) are bacteria that comprise several groups of E. coli serovars, all of which may cause diarrhea and other problems in the intestines. Facts EEC bacteria can cause a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild to bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramping and dehydration. Different groups...
12 Early Diabetes (Type 1 & 2) Symptoms & Signs in Men
What is diabetes? What are the types of diabetes? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Picture of an Immune System Attack Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose), is too high (hyperglycemia). Glucose is what the body uses for energy, and the pancreas produces a hormone called insulin that helps convert the glucose from the...
25 E. coli Infectious Early and Later Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
E. coli definition and facts Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Picture of E. coli Bacteria Serotype E. coli 0157:H7 is a bacterium that can produce bloody diarrhea due to toxins, especially Shiga (Vero) toxins that it produces, the toxin is secreted when the bacterium infects the human intestine. Other non-E. coli s0157 serotypes like 0145 or 0104:H4 can act...
ADD or ADHD: Testing, Symptoms, Treatment, Signs, ADD vs. ADHD, Causes
Childhood ADD or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) facts Picture of a Boy with ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition. Childhood ADHD symptoms include difficulty concentrating, trouble controlling impulses, and excessive activity. While there is no specific cause of ADHD, there are many social, biological, and environmental factors that may raise one's risk of developing...
Bone Cancer Symptoms, Signs, Treatment, Stage 4, Survival Rate & Types
What is bone cancer? What is metastatic bone cancer? Illustration of Bone Cancer Bone cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from the cells that make up the bones of the body. This is also known as primary bone cancer. Primary bone tumors are tumors that arise in the bone tissue itself, and they may be benign or malignant (bone...
Bladder Cancer Causes, Treatment, Symptoms & Prognosis
Bladder cancer facts Picture of Bladder Cancer The bladder is a hollow organ that collects urine from the kidneys through the ureters for storage and eventual removal from the body through the urethra. Bladder cancer is the abnormal growth of bladder cells and is a common cancer; men have a higher risk of getting bladder cancer than women. The most...
Metoprolol vs. atenolol
Metoprolol vs. atenolol: What’s the difference? Metoprolol and atenolol are beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart pain (angina), congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, abnormal heart rhythms, and some neurologic conditions. Metoprolol is also used to prevent migraine headaches. Brand names for metoprolol include Lopressor and Toprol XL. A brand name for atenolol is Tenormin. Side effects of metoprolol...
Allegra (fexofenadine) Allergy Drug Side Effects & Uses
What is fexofenadine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Fexofenadine is an oral, "second generation" antihistamine that is used to treat the signs and symptoms of allergy and hives. It is similar to the other second generation antihistamines loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec) and azelastine (Astelin). Histamine is a chemical that is responsible for many of the signs and...
Typhus Treatment, Symptoms, Prevention & Causes
Typhus facts Typhus is a vector-borne bacterial disease; there are two types termed endemic and epidemic. Typhus has a long and deadly history, especially epidemic typhus. Bacteria causes typhus. Rickettsia prowazekii causes epidemic typhus. Rickettsia typhi and, occasionally, R. felis cause endemic typhus and are transmitted to humans by vectors such as lice (mainly epidemic) and fleas (mainly endemic). Risk...