The prostate gland is located just below the bladder, above the penis, and in front of the rectum. The prostate gland, commonly known as the prostate, is one of the male reproductive organs located just below the bladder, above the penis, and in front of the rectum. It is connected to the penis by a tube (urethra) that empties urine...
Who Is Most Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s factors Most people with Alzheimer’s are 65 years of age and older. One in 10 people who is 65 years old and older has Alzheimer’s. After the age of 65 years old, the risk doubles every five years. Age, family history, genetics, chemical exposure, infections and other factors play a role in who gets Alzheimer's. Most people with Alzheimer’s...
Why Does My Upper Back Hurt When Breathing?
What is upper back pain when breathing? Your upper back can hurt when breathing due to injury, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, lung cancer, and spine problems. If you experience upper back pain when you breathe, it may be something to discuss with your doctor. It could be a sign of a serious disease, a spinal issue, or strain on the muscles...
What Triggers Diverticulitis?
The exact cause is unknown The exact cause of diverticulitis is unknown. Research suggests that several factors are associated with diverticulitis: Dietary fiber: It was previously believed that a low-fiber diet may cause diverticulitis. Newer studies have revealed that a high-fiber diet with frequent bowel movements can also cause diverticulosis. Because the effect and requirement of fiber in the diet...
What Triggers G6PD Deficiency?
When G6PD is deficient, red blood cells break down prematurely; this process is called hemolysis. G6PD deficiency is a genetic disorder that results in an inadequate amount of a very important enzyme (protein) called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the blood. The enzyme is required for the protection of the red blood cells and the regulation of various biochemical reactions in...
What Triggers Herpes?
Triggers are not known for herpes Once a person is infected with herpes, the virus may stay dormant or quiet within the nerves. It is not known what exactly may trigger the symptoms, however, the symptoms can be activated or triggered by certain factors such as: Fatigue Genital stimulation such as during sexual intercourse Menstrual periods Emotional stress Physical exertion...
abacavir (Ziagen): HIV Drug Information, Side Effects, and Dosage
What is abacavir, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Abacavir is an oral medication that is used for the treatment of infections with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is in a class of drugs called reverse transcriptase inhibitors which also includes zalcitabine (Hivid), zidovudine (Retrovir), didanosine (Videx), lamivudine (Epivir), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and stavudine (Zerit). During infection with...
What Will Keep Spiders Away?
Keeping spiders away Most of the species of spiders are harmless to humans. Most of the species of spiders are harmless to humans. The famous black widow spider and brown recluse spiders are known for their deadly bites, but these are rare. A lot of people get “creeps” when they see a spider. Here are a few tips that can...
Erenumab (Aimovig) New Migraine Drug Side Effects
What is erenumab (Aimovig)? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Erenumab (Aimovig) is a new medication used for preventing migraine attacks. It received the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval on May 17, 2018. It belongs to a new class of drugs called calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor (CGRP-R) antagonist. CGRP-R is a chemical produced by the body that acts...
Why Does Tinnitus Get Louder sometimes?
Reasons why tinnitus or ringing in the ears may get louder sometimes are still unknown. Reasons why tinnitus or ringing in the ears may get louder sometimes are still unknown. However, researchers say that the worsening of tinnitus sometimes may be attributed to various triggers such as Changes in air pressure: Many people have experienced ear-popping when they fly. Noise...