Vyvanse vs. Strattera comparison Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and Strattera (atomoxetine) are both used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the both work by affecting levels of certain neurotransmitters. (Neurotransmitters are chemicals that allow nerves and nerve cells to communicate with one another). Lisdexamfetamine is in the same drug class of central nervous system (CNS) stimulants as drugs like Adderall (amphetamine...
Balamuthia mandrillaris Infection Diagnosis, Treatment & Causes
What is Balamuthia? <a href="../script/main/submit-patient-comments.asp?questionid=6070" title="Please share your experience with Balamuthia.” onclick=”wmdTrack(‘pc-drv-share’);” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Share Your Story Balamuthia mandrillarisis a free-living ameba (a single-celled living organism) found in the environment. It is one of the causes of granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE), a serious infection of the brain and spinal cord. Balamuthia is thought to enter the body when soil containing...
Broken Foot: Pictures, Symptoms, Treatment & Healing Time
Broken foot definition and facts Picture of Foot Anatomy Detail The bones in the foot may be broken in many ways including direct blows, crush injuries, falls and overuse or stress. Signs and symptoms of a broken foot may include pain, limping, swelling, bruising, and refusal to bear weight on the affected foot. Initial treatment may include RICE (rest, ice,...
Can Vaginismus Be Cured?
What is vaginismus? Vaginismus is both a physical and psychological condition, making treatment complex. Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles which makes sexual intercourse difficult or impossible due to pain (dyspareunia). Vaginismus is not common. It can cause severe physical and psychological pain. Vaginismus can be classified as either primary or secondary. Primary vaginismus occurs when the...
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Home Remedies
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Readers Comments 16 Share Your Story Picture of the urinary tract A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. These are the structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body. The kidneys are a pair of small organs that lie on either side...
Can I Feel My Baby At 17 Weeks?
At 17th week of pregnancy, a woman continues to be in the second trimester or 5th month of pregnancy. At the 17th week of pregnancy, a woman continues to be in the second trimester or 5th month of pregnancy. Both the mother’s body and fetus (baby) continue to grow. The ligaments (called round ligaments) that support the uterus thicken and...
Asthma Causes, Prevention, Treatment, Definition, Symptoms
What facts should I know about asthma? Picture of a girl with asthma using an inhaler by iStock What is asthma? Asthma is a clinical syndrome of chronic airway inflammation characterized by recurrent, reversible, airway obstruction. Airway inflammation also leads to airway hyperreactivity, which causes airways to narrow in response to various stimuli. Who is at risk to develop asthma?...
Braces and Retainers: Cost, Insurance Coverage, and Pain
What are dental braces? Dental braces are devices that are placed directly on teeth in order to move them. For most of us, braces are the most common method for achieving optimally aligned teeth. Aside from straightening teeth, braces are used to improve the relationship of how our teeth come together between the upper and lower jaws. Braces for tooth...
Zoloft (sertraline) Side Effects (Weight Gain), Dosage & Withdrawal
What is Zoloft (sertraline)? What is its mechanism of action? Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Other drugs in this class are: fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) paroxetine (Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva) citalopram (Celexa) fluvoxamine (Luvox CR) Is Zoloft available in generic form? Yes. What doses are available for Zoloft? Fluoxetine is available as...
Can Ulcerative Colitis Be Cured With Surgery?
Can ulcerative colitis be cured with surgery? Surgery can cure ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon (the large bowel) characterized by frequent bloody diarrhea (10 to 30 episodes) throughout the day. Medicines can only reduce the intensity of its symptoms and surgery is the only option to cure it. About 23% to 45% of...