eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Chickenpox, a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, results in itchy blisters, tiredness, and fever. This eMedTV channel offers articles on the cause, symptoms, and treatment of this infectious disease -- as well as how many people it affects.
Chickenpox is an infectious disease characterized by itchy blisters, tiredness, and fever. This page from the eMedTV site explains chickenpox in more detail, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine is the best way to prevent chickenpox. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the vaccine and its effectiveness. This page also provides information on the side effects and safety of the chickenpox vaccine.
Exposure to radiation and a history of myelodysplastic syndrome or aplastic anemia may affect the risk of developing childhood AML. This eMedTV article describes childhood AML in detail, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Children who are depressed may suffer from low-self esteem and have a hard time getting along with others. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed information about childhood depression, including its types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Childhood disintegrative disorder is a rare type of autism spectrum disorder. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by a profound loss of vocabulary, motor skills, and social skills. It usually occurs between the ages of three and four.
Childhood leukemia is a form of cancer in which blood forming tissue produces abnormal blood cells. This eMedTV article describes the types of leukemia most common among children, including information about risk factors and symptoms.
The two types of liver cancer in children are hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. This eMedTV article discusses these conditions in detail, including treatment options, prognosis, risk factors, and symptoms.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that childhood obesity statistics indicate that obesity in children has increased by four times over the past 40 years. This article also discusses the statistics and trends in childhood obesity.
Children's acetaminophen is a non-prescription drug used to reduce fever and pain in children ages 2 to 11. This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at children's acetaminophen and its specific uses, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Children's Tylenol is a non-prescription drug approved for treating minor pain in children ages 2 to 11. This eMedTV page further explains what Children's Tylenol is used for and offers information on its dosing, warnings, and possible side effects.
This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at chiropractic care, which entails hands-on therapy called manipulation. Licensing requirements, the goals of treatment, and various statistics are also provided.
Chlamydia is an STD that often has no symptoms, but can lead to very serious complications. This eMedTV page describes what you'll learn on eMedTV's Chlamydia Channel, including specific complications that chlamydia can cause (such as PID or epididymitis)
As this eMedTV page explains, chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is often unknowingly passed to others through sexual contact because there are usually no symptoms. However, chlamydia is fully curable if treated early.
Chlordiazepoxide is a prescribed medication that is licensed to treat anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. This eMedTV article offers an overview of chlordiazepoxide, explaining how the medication works, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Chlordiazepoxide and Amitriptyline
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline is a drug that is prescribed to treat depression associated with anxiety. This eMedTV Web page explains how the combination medicine works, offers general dosing information, and describes the effects of the drug.
Chlorothiazide is a prescription drug that is used to treat water retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment explains how chlorothiazide works, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Chlorpromazine is a drug used to treat nausea or vomiting, schizophrenia, tetanus, and other conditions. This eMedTV article lists other uses for the prescription drug, explains how it works, and offers some general dosing information.
Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that can be used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page takes a detailed look at the prescription drug, noting in particular how it works, how and when to take it, and its possible side effects.
Cholera, an acute illness characterized by diarrhea, is caused by an infection in the intestines. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of the causes, transmission, and prevention of cholera. This page also links to other resources about cholera.