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Diabetic feet result from foot problems caused by nerve damage and poor blood flow associated with diabetes. This page on the eMedTV website describes the problems associated with diabetic feet in detail and offers tips to help prevent them.
Diabetic gastroparesis is the result of damage to the vagus nerve. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, this nerve controls movement of food through the digestive system, causing diabetic gastroparesis symptoms like heartburn and nausea.
If you experience diabetic impotence, talking to your doctor about it is the first step in getting help. This segment of the eMedTV archives offers information about diabetic impotence that you can discuss with your doctor.
Diabetic neuropathy is the medical term for damage to the nervous system resulting from diabetes. This section of the eMedTV library provides an in-depth look at the various types of diabetic neuropathy, including possible symptoms.
One complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, is characterized by damage to the blood vessels inside the eye. This section of the eMedTV library discusses diabetic retinopathy in detail, including symptoms and how it is diagnosed.
Diarrhea is a condition in which a person has loose, watery stools. This section of the eMedTV website describes the causes and symptoms of diarrhea in adults and children and explains how the condition is treated.
Diarrhea is a symptom in which watery, loose stools occur more than three times a day. This eMedTV article presents an overview of diarrhea, including details about its possible causes, how it may lead to dehydration, and when to see a doctor for it.
Diastat is a prescription drug that is used in combination with other medications to treat seizures. This eMedTV article discusses the drug in more detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Diastolic blood pressure, represented by the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, is when your heart is resting. This page of the eMedTV library explains diastolic blood pressure and offers tips for keeping it low.
Diazepam is a prescription drug used to treat seizures, muscle spasms, anxiety, and other conditions. This eMedTV article provides more information about the uses and effects of diazepam, and also covers diazepam dosing guidelines and side effects.
Diazepam rectal gel is a drug that is used during increased seizure activity in adults and children. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medication, including information on how it works, when it is used, and potential side effects.
Diclofenac potassium is a drug licensed to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling. This eMedTV page lists conditions that can be treated with diclofenac potassium (like osteoarthritis) and discusses its dosing information and potential side effects.
Diclofenac sodium is a prescription drug used to treat symptoms of several types of arthritis. This eMedTV article explains the conditions the drug can treat (such as osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis), side effects, dosing, and strengths.
Diclofenac Sodium Extended Release
Diclofenac sodium extended-release is often used for symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV segment discusses the drug's effects, dosing information, overdose symptoms, available strengths, and more.
Didanosine is typically prescribed to treat the HIV infection and AIDS. This segment of the eMedTV archives highlights how didanosine works, its potential side effects, and suggestions for when and how to take the medication.
Didrex is a prescription weight-loss drug that suppresses the appetite and increases metabolism. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed look at Didrex, including how it works, how to achieve optimum results from it, side effects, and more.
Didronel is a prescription medicine that is used for treating Paget's disease and heterotopic ossification. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Didronel and its uses, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Dietary supplements may contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or a combination of these ingredients. This page on the eMedTV website explains the definition of dietary supplements and provides information to consider before taking them.
Diethylpropion is a prescription weight loss medicine used for treating obesity. This eMedTV page explains what you should know before taking diethylpropion and offers more details on the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Diflunisal is often prescribed for arthritis symptoms and pain related to bone, muscle, or tendon injury. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, possible side effects, tips when taking the drug, overdose symptoms, and more.
This section of the eMedTV Web site provides a wealth of information designed to help people better understand the digestive system. It contains articles discussing anatomy, medical conditions, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and more.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the digestive system allows your body to absorb nutrients from food (to use for energy, growth, and repairs), and then remove the leftover waste products. This article provides an overview of the digestive system.
Dilacor XR is a prescribed drug that relaxes the blood vessels to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Dilacor XR, including some general precautions of the drug, possible side effects, and dosing tips.