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An inflammatory disease, ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that most often affects the lower back. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this disease, including information on its symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Scientists have not yet identified specific ankylosing spondylitis causes. This eMedTV Web page discusses the factors that are thought to play a role in causing the condition and describes risk factors for ankylosing spondylitis.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Information
Ankylosing Spondylitis Medications
A few of the drugs used to treat ankylosing spondylitis include aspirin, methotrexate, and celecoxib. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth discussion of ankylosing spondylitis medications, including biologic response modifiers (such as Humira).
Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms
As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis often begin with lower back pain and back stiffness. This Web page examines other possible symptoms of this condition, including eye inflammation and arthritis in various joints.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
For people with ankylosing spondylitis, treatment may involve lifestyle changes and medications. This eMedTV segment offers detailed coverage of several treatments for people with this condition, such as surgery and ongoing care.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of chronic arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. This eMedTV page defines the disease and explains how it is treated. Ankylosing spondylitits is a common misspelling of ankylosing spondylitis.
As this eMedTV article explains, ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that often affects the spine. This Web page briefly discusses ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylosis is a common misspelling of ankylosing spondylitis.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that is most often diagnosed in people under 30. This eMedTV page describes the disease and provides a link to more information. Ankylosis spondylitis is a common misspelling of ankylosing spondylitis.
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by excessive weight loss and an intense desire to be thin. This eMedTV article briefly explains the condition and offers a link to more detailed information. Annarexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
People with anorexia have an intense fear of body fat and weight gain, and can starve themselves to death. This eMedTV resource highlights how to treat anorexia. Annorexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
This eMedTV overview of anorexia and bulimia covers some behaviors of people who have these eating disorders, as well as their possible psychological roots. Annorexia and bulimia are common misspellings of anorexia and bulimia.
People with anorexia believe that they are fat, even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment offers a brief description of this condition and options for treating it. Anoexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
The Anopheles mosquito is the only species known to spread malaria. The eMedTV Web page discusses its life cycle in detail, explains how mosquitoes transmit malaria, and measures designed to combat insect biting and control the spread of disease.
People with anorexia, an eating disorder, believe they are fat even when they are extremely thin. This eMedTV page explains how many people are affected by anorexia and lists other signs of this condition. Anoraxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Anorexia, an eating disorder, is characterized by body image distortion and excessive weight loss. This eMedTV page lists other signs of anorexia and explains what treatment options are available. Anoreccia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
This eMedTV article provides a general overview of anorexia, an eating disorder that is identified by refusal to eat, repeated dieting attempts, excessive weight loss, and an intense desire to be thin. Anorecxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by distorted body image and excessive weight loss. This eMedTV article lists symptoms of anorexia and describes the possible complications of this condition. Anoreksia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Anorexia is identified by a refusal to eat, an intense desire to be thin, and excessive weight loss. This eMedTV page describes the common symptoms of anorexia and discusses available treatment options. Anorexa is a common misspelling of anorexia.
This eMedTV segment gives a general overview of anorexia, a type of eating disorder that is characterized by excessive weight loss and the belief that one is fat, even when a person is dangerously thin. Anorexea is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an irrational fear of gaining weight -- even when dangerously thin. As this eMedTV article explains, anorexia can lead to severe health risks, including cardiac arrest, brittle bones, and brain damage.
There are many long-term effects from anorexia, and bone loss is one of the most common. In this section of the eMedTV library, the link between anorexia and bone loss is discussed, including the causes and treatment.
Anorexia and bulimia are more than just problems with food -- they can often have psychological roots. This eMedTV Web page covers the eating disorders' symptoms and health risks. Anorexia and bulemia are common misspellings of anorexia and bulimia.
Two types of eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia -- both involve drastic measures to lose weight. This article takes a closer look at each of these disorders and provides links to more detailed information.
A person who has anorexia also has a higher risk of osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library explains the link between anorexia and osteoporosis. This resource also includes information on treatment options for these conditions.
Possible anorexia causes include genetics, biochemistry, and environmental factors. As this page of the eMedTV archive explains, more research is needed before the causes of this condition can be precisely determined.
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person believes that he or she is fat -- even when very thin. This eMedTV article discusses this eating disorder in detail, including symptoms, associated health risks, and treatment options.
Appetite control biology, hormones, and genetics are current areas of focus to better understand anorexia. This eMedTV resource discusses ongoing anorexia research in detail, explaining preliminary findings and their link to the eating disorder.
The anorexia statistics in this eMedTV article indicate that while the related death rate is higher than all other causes of death in women, more men are developing the disease. These statistics also show that the problem is a global one.
Avoidance of food and obsession with exercise are possible anorexia symptoms. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about early signs and symptoms, as well as information about symptoms that occur when anorexia is more advanced.
No universal treatment for anorexia will cure everyone with the condition. Rather, as this eMedTV article explains, a combination of treatments, such as counseling, medications, and hospitalization, is used to return the person to normal weight.
People who are anorexic may exercise compulsively and obsess over their weight. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at anorexia, including signs of this eating disorder, possible causes, and treatment options.
People with anorexia think they are overweight even when they are extremely thin. This eMedTV Web page lists other characteristics of this condition and lists health risks associated with anorexia. Anorexica is a common misspelling of anorexia.
People with anorexia believe they are fat even when they are dangerously thin. This segment of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of anorexia and includes a link to more information about the disease. Anorixia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
People who are anorexic believe they are fat, even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of anorexia and explains that anyone can develop this disorder. Anorixic is a common misspelling of anorexic.
A person with anorexia believes that they are overweight even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at anorexia and its symptoms, treatments, and prognosis. Anoroxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
People with anorexia have a distorted body image and an intense desire to be thin (even when they are). This eMedTV Web page lists other characteristics of people who are affected by this eating disorder. Anorxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Ansaid is a prescription medicine used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page lists some symptoms that Ansaid relieves (such as pain, fever, and stiffness) and discusses the drug's side effects and strengths.
As this eMedTV page explains, Ansaid can possibly cause problems to an unborn child or complicate labor and delivery -- so it's important to let your doctor know if you're taking Ansaid and pregnancy occurs (or you're thinking of becoming pregnant).
This eMedTV page lists some things you can do if you're taking Ansaid and weight gain occurs (like getting regular exercise), and also explains that unexplained rapid weight gain along with swelling can signify heart failure in some people on Ansaid.
The starting Ansaid dosage for relieving rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis symptoms is 200 mg daily. This eMedTV Web page also lists some general dosing tips (such as never taking a double dose) and factors that can affect Ansaid dosing.
Warfarin, aspirin, and lithium are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Ansaid. As this eMedTV page explains, Ansaid drug interactions can raise the risk of bleeding or kidney damage and make some drugs less effective, among other things.
Ansaid Precautions and Warnings
Problems with vision have been reported in some people on Ansaid. This eMedTV page offers more Ansaid precautions and warnings, such as the safety of taking Ansaid while nursing and the risk of liver or kidney damage in some people taking the drug.
A few common Ansaid side effects include swelling, headache, and insomnia. This eMedTV segment also lists rare side effects (like confusion and allergic reactions) and serious side effects requiring emergency medical attention (such as chest pain).
Ansaid is used for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, among other conditions. This eMedTV article also covers off-label Ansaid uses, which include treating migraines and symptoms of gout or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Anzemet is a prescription drug licensed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or chemotherapy. This eMedTV article describes how Anzemet works and explains when and how to take the drug. Ansmet is a common misspelling of Anzemet.
Antacids are medications used to relieve symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion. This eMedTV resource lists the various types of antacids available and also explores the risks of using these drugs. Antacide is a common misspelling of antacids.
Antacids are drugs that can quickly reduce heartburn symptoms by increasing the pH balance in your stomach. This eMedTV Web page describes the four different types of antacids and includes information on how they work and who should take them.
Antara is a prescription drug commonly used to help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article describes these uses in detail and also provides information on the drug's effects, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
This segment of the eMedTV archives contains a list of Antara alternatives, such as cholesterol absorption inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, niacin, and statins. Other fibrate options include gemfibrozil or other forms of fenofibrate.
There are possible side effects of Antara, and depression, although rare, can occur. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses the possible link between the two and also provides a list of symptoms that may be signs of depression.
There are many at-home remedies for treating side effects of Antara, and joint pain, as this eMedTV page explains, can be treated with pain relief drugs or heat/cold packs. If the pain continues after a few months, your doctor may adjust your dosage.
There may be side effects of using Antara, and liver problems, such as increased liver enzymes, may occur. This eMedTV segment discusses the likelihood of developing liver problems while on the drug and lists symptoms to watch for.
Side effects may occur while using Antara, and muscle pain has been documented, although it is rare. This eMedTV page provides information on how unexplained muscle pain, especially if accompanied by fever, may be a sign of a serious muscle problem.
If you are taking Antara and weight gain occurs, you can try exercising regularly or limiting alcohol use. This eMedTV article also contains a list of suggested foods to eat in order to help maintain a low cholesterol diet.
The suggested Antara dosage for those treating high triglycerides is 43 mg to 130 mg once a day. This eMedTV resource also offers dosing guidelines for people treating high cholesterol, and contains precautions and tips on taking the medicine.
Antara is a prescription drug commonly used to help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article describes these uses in detail and also provides information on the drug's effects, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Antara Precautions and Warnings
If you have pre-existing gallbladder disease or gallstones, you should not take Antara. This eMedTV page offers more Antara precautions and warnings, including who else should avoid the drug and potential side effects or complications that may occur.
Common side effects of Antara include constipation, weakness, and nausea. As this eMedTV page explains, in addition to these common side effects, rare Antara side effects may occur, such as migraine or insomnia, or serious conditions, such as fever.
Antara uses primarily include the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This section of the eMedTV library explains how Antara works to reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels and also discusses off-label uses.
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More common in animals than humans, anthrax is a serious disease caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacterium. This eMedTV article offers an overview of anthrax, offering information about transmission, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease.
The anthrax death rate is the percentage of people who die from the disease. As this eMedTV article explains, the anthrax death rate is influenced by factors such as the type of anthrax infection and the strain of the Bacillus anthracis.
As this eMedTV article explains, tests used to make a diagnosis of anthrax include blood tests and chest x-rays. Making a diagnosis also involves ruling out other more common conditions that may be causing symptoms.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, an anthrax prognosis is a medical opinion as to the outcome of the disease. This article looks at factors that affect an anthrax prognosis, such as the type of the disease and the strain of bacteria involved.
Anthrax screening is the act of testing people for the disease, even though they have no anthrax symptoms. As explained on this eMedTV Web page, a routine, effective anthrax screening test has yet to be developed.
As this eMedTV page explains, symptoms of cutaneous anthrax often begin with a small, raised sore that resembles an insect bite, but later becomes a blister. This article provides an in-depth look at anthrax symptoms for all three types of the disease.
Anthrax transmission occurs either from contact with infected animals or animal products, or through bioterrorism. This eMedTV article explains both of these methods of anthrax transmission in detail.
Antibiotics and supportive care can help relieve symptoms and complications of an anthrax infection. This eMedTV article explains anthrax treatment in detail and discusses preventative treatment options in cases of suspected exposure.
As this eMedTV resource explains, the anthrax vaccine is not recommended for general use -- anthrax is rare, and side effects are possible with the vaccine. This article also discusses who should receive the vaccine.
Anthrax is a potentially fatal disease seen mostly in animals, but that can also occur in humans. This eMedTV page discusses the bacterium that causes the disease and how it can infect humans. Anthrex is a common misspelling of anthrax.
Antidepressants are prescription drugs mainly used for treating depression. This eMedTV page explains how these drugs work and lists the different types of antidepressants that are available. Anti depresants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are prescription medications approved to treat depression. This eMedTV segment lists various types of antidepressants and describes potential side effects of these drugs. Anti depressants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are medications that can be prescribed to treat depression. This eMedTV article lists various types of antidepressants and explains what you should know before taking them. Anti depressents is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
In most cases, antidepressants are used for treating depression. This page from the eMedTV Web site offers more information on antidepressants and their uses and potential side effects. Anti-depressant is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antibiotics for Ear Infections
There are many types of antibiotics used to treat ear infections, including amoxicillin. This eMedTV resource provides details about the use of other antibiotics for ear infections, including Bactrim, Septra, Gantrisin, Ceclor, and Pediazole.
Antidepressants are drugs that are prescribed to treat depression symptoms. This part of the eMedTV site describes antidepressants in more detail and lists some of their possible side effects. Antidepessants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Doctors often prescribe antidepressants to help with depression treatment. This eMedTV page describes how these drugs work and provides a list of various types of antidepressants available. Antideppresants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are mainly used for treating depression but can also be used to treat other conditions. This eMedTV segment lists various types of antidepressants that are available today. Antideppressant is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are medications that are approved for treating depression. This eMedTV segment lists some types of antidepressants and describes the side effects associated with these drugs. Antideppressants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are used for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV page lists newer and older types of antidepressants and explains whether side effects are likely to occur with these drugs. Antidepresant is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are depression medications that are available by prescription. This eMedTV Web page covers what you should know before taking antidepressants and explains how these drugs work. Antidepresants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are often prescribed to treat symptoms of depression. This eMedTV article explains which types of antidepressants are available and links to more information about these drugs. Antidepresent is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are medications that are available by prescription to treat depression. This eMedTV page lists various types of antidepressants and links to more information about these drugs. Antidepresents is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Besides depression treatment, antidepressants are also approved for other uses. This page from the eMedTV library lists other approved antidepressant uses and explains whether this type of medication is used off-label for other conditions as well.
Potential antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, diarrhea, and dizziness. As this eMedTV page explains, antidepressant withdrawal is more likely to occur if you have been taking the drug for a while or if the drug has a short half-life.
Antidepressants are medications that are most commonly used for treating depression. This eMedTV article lists various types of antidepressants, explains how they work, and offers general information on what you should know before using these drugs.
It is generally recommended to avoid combining antidepressants and alcohol. As this eMedTV resource explains, mixing alcohol with an antidepressant can cause problems such as drowsiness, dizziness, slow reaction times, or even passing out.
Antidepressants pose some risk to the fetus when used during pregnancy. This eMedTV page offers more information on pregnancy and antidepressants, and explains the risks of using these drugs (as well as leaving depression untreated) during pregnancy.
Antidepressants appear to increase the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults. This eMedTV article provides more information on antidepressants and suicide, and explains why antidepressants have a "black box" warning.
Antidepressants and Weight Gain
It is possible to gain weight while taking antidepressants. This segment from the eMedTV site further explores antidepressants and weight gain, and offers tips on what you can do if you notice any unexplained weight gain.
This section of the eMedTV library discusses the medications commonly used to treat childhood depression -- which belong to the classes of drugs known as SSRIs and SNRIs -- and explains that more studies need to be done on children and antidepressants.
For most people, antidepressants can help improve their depression symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes how antidepressants work and explains what you should know before using these drugs. Antidepressent is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants such as SSRIs or SNRIs are used for treating depression. This eMedTV resource lists other types of antidepressants and explains what you should know before using these drugs. Antidepressents is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
A number of antidepressants are currently available to treat depression. This eMedTV resource lists some of these medications and explains what you should tell your doctor before using them. Antidepression is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are prescription drugs used for treating depression. This eMedTV page explains how they work, describe side effects that may occur, and lists various types of antidepressants. Antidepressions is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antipsychotic Drugs -- Information
Antipsychotic Medication Withdrawal
Symptoms of antipsychotic medication withdrawal include vomiting, dizziness, and shakiness. This eMedTV selection covers these and other withdrawal symptoms, and also explains what to do to reduce your risk of severe symptoms of withdrawal.
Antipsychotics are prescription drugs used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of these medications, including information on the research comparing older drugs to newer ones.
Antiviral drugs, such as Tamiflu, can be used to prevent the flu. As this eMedTV page explains, these medications can also reduce the duration of flu symptoms. This article discusses antiviral medications, including uses, side effects, and precautions.
Anthrax is a disease that most commonly occurs in animals, but can also occur in humans. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at this condition and how it is treated. Antrax is a common misspelling of anthrax.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease that most often affects animals but can also affect humans. This eMedTV page covers anthrax types, transmission, and treatment -- and also the risk of contracting the disease. Antrex is a common misspelling of anthrax.
As this eMedTV segment explains, anxiety disorders can include conditions such as agoraphobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This page also discusses how common anxiety is and covers treatment options. Anxeity is a common misspelling of anxiety.
This eMedTV article features a brief overview of anxiety, including information on various types of anxiety disorders. This page lists possible symptoms and discusses the condition in adolescents. Anxiaty is a common misspelling of anxiety.
A person with an anxiety disorder often feels excessive, irrational fear and dread. This section of the eMedTV site lists various types of anxiety disorders and describes the effects of these illnesses. Anxienty is a common misspelling of anxiety.
This eMedTV page explains that anxiety disorders include panic attacks, agoraphobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, to name a few. This page also covers symptoms and offers a link to more information. Anxiete is a common misspelling of anxiety.
As this eMedTV Web resource explains, there are several types of anxiety disorders, but they all share in common two things: excessive, irrational fear and dread. This page also covers possible treatment options. Anxieties is a variation of anxiety.
Anxiety is a normal emotion that people may feel occasionally. As this eMedTV article explains, however, excessive worry and fear that is chronic, unremitting, and grows progressively worse is a sign of a more serious condition.
There is an understandable link between anxiety and cancer. As this page of the eMedTV website explains, if the anxiety affects a person's cancer treatment, it's a serious problem. Options for dealing with anxiety are also presented in this article.
An anxiety disorder is an illness that fills a person's life with overpowering apprehension and fear. This eMedTV Web page offers vital information on this condition, including the different types of disorders, as well as causes and treatment options.
This page on the eMedTV website offers anxiety disorder statistics, such as the number of people affected and the age range for each specific disorder. For example, twice as many women as men suffer from anxiety disorders such as panic disorder.
Anxiety disorders are actual illnesses in which people suffer overpowering senses of apprehension and fear. This eMedTV segment offers vital information on the condition, including the different types, causes, treatment options, and more.
As this eMedTV page explains, if anxiety in children is not diagnosed and treated early, it can have a long-term negative impact on their adult lives. This page also explains the different kinds of anxiety, possible symptoms, and treatment options.
Antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs can be vital aspects in treating anxiety disorders. This eMedTV resource discusses these types of anxiety medications in detail, including tips about taking them and potential side effects.
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