The best way to avoid strep throat is to avoid spreading it to another person. This is usually done by having a healthy lifestyle, including being properly hydrated, avoiding or minimizing those foods that may trigger an outbreak of strep and other illnesses. Although the mouth is the easiest place to spread the disease, there …
Sublingual Drug Absorption
Buccal, from the Greek for “on the stomach,” refers to the oral route of delivery by which pharmacologically active substances diffuse in the bloodstream through the stomach which is primarily responsible for the absorption of fluids from the gastrointestinal tract. Buccal can also refer to the oral or nasal routes by which ingested substances are …
What Causes Sudden Swollen Feet?
Anyone can suffer from swollen feet and ankles from time to time as well. It is more common than you think, especially after sitting or standing for lengthy periods of time, and it is often caused by over-exertion of the foot muscles, which are responsible for lifting the ankle and heel. Sometimes, though, swollen feet …
Understanding the Causes of Hallucinations
Hallucinations refer specifically to the experience of seeing, hearing or feeling things that aren’t actually there. Often, they are as real and as extreme as the visual senses. It’s thought that hallucinations often involve images and memories that the mind has trouble controlling, resulting in the patient having a hard time controlling his or her …
Tetanus Information
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infectious bacterial infection that affects the upper respiratory tract. The bacteria can enter through cuts, deep penetrations or punctures such as those made by sharp objects like knives or nails. However, the most common way to contract this disease is through a bite or wound, usually made by …
Ticks and Lyme Disease – What is It?
Ticks are small arthropods, usually less than a millimetre long, part of the suborder Parasitiformes (parasitic insects). They include the subclass Acari. They also form part of the suborder Heteroptera (wingless insects) but are not considered to belong to the class Insecta, so they are not part of that family either. In some species, they …
Diabetes and Hyperglycemia
Diabetes and hyperglycemia are serious medical conditions that affect millions of people every year in America. Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for each is critical to managing and preventing each condition. Learn all you can about diabetes and hyperglycemia in order to provide your diabetes management team with the information they need to …
Types of Hernia – Which Type of Hernia Should You See Your Doctor About?
There are many types of hernia. They range from benign to complicated and some may be permanent. Inguinal hernias. Inguinal hernias occur when a part or fatty tissue protrudes from your inguinal canal at the upper part of the inside thigh. This is probably the most commonly found type of hernia but it also occurs …
Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
A urinary tract infection or UTI is an infection inside your urinary system, usually in your bladder and urethra as well. However, sometimes, UTIs can also spread to other parts of your body, such as your kidney or ureter. Though UTIs are very common, you still have to take them very seriously because they can …
Vaginal Yeast Infection Cure – Easy Home Remedies That Can Eliminate Vaginal Yeast Infections Fast
Yeast infections are unpleasant and itchy, and almost everyone dreads talking about them. However, vaginal yeast infection are very normal in many women. It is estimated that around 75% of all women will experience at least one yeast infection at some point in their life. Although yeast infections do occur to everyone at some point, …