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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium. It is the most common STI in the United States and is transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. While a chlamydia diagnosis may be concerning and difficult to receive, the right antibiotics can treat and cure it. In this article, learn more about chlamydia and how it is cured. Chlamydia Treatment Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics. The types of antibiotics most often used to treat chlamydia include:...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) had quite a moment in the sun last year when TikTok users turned it into a “hot girl problem”—a health issue that even “hot” people have to deal with every day. Key Takeaways Irritable bowel syndrome has been a trending health topic on TikTok.Mental health and gut health are inextricably linked, meaning stress likely plays a major role in rising IBS rates.Getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, eating well, and practicing yoga and meditation are a few ways to reduce stress and improve both mental and gut health....

It can be stressful to know that having genital herpes (herpes simplex virus, or HSV) during pregnancy means there is a possibility your child could become infected with the virus during vaginal delivery. Because of this, and the potential of serious consequences of infection in babies—which, in rare cases, includes death—women with genital herpes are often advised to consider a Cesarean (C-section) delivery instead of a vaginal one. That said, this may not be necessary in all cases....

Low blood pressure is when a person’s blood pressure reads lower than 90/60. More specifically, it means that the force of blood moving through the arteries is abnormally low. The medical term for low blood pressure is hypotension. The most common types of chronic or recurrent hypotension—orthostatic hypotension and neurally mediated hypotension—cause faintness, dizziness, and nausea, but they are triggered by different situations. Severe hypotension can occur as a result of shock, a serious medical emergency....

If you have been diagnosed with macular degeneration (AMD), you are probably feeling worried about your future vision. Living with vision loss requires making lifestyle adaptations. Important aspects of life that are impacted include driving, reading, and conducting fine motor tasks that require a full range of vision, such as sewing and using tools. Support and small changes can be helpful, not just to help you adjust but also to assist you with day-to-day tasks....

The use of medical marijuana has been steadily increasing. Because of this, healthcare providers have been trying to gain a better understanding of its effects on health. This has led to some interesting research findings of the potential benefits of using medical marijuana in helping to manage symptoms of diabetes. Benefits Some research studies suggest there are benefits of using marijuana to help with diabetes. The effects of cannabis on diabetes are still not fully understood, so you should discuss marijuana use with your healthcare provider....

Meglitinides are oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. They work by triggering production of insulin. Medications in this class include Prandin (repaglinide) and Starlix (nateglinide). Uses In the human body, insulin is produced by specialized cells in the pancreas called beta cells. In people with type 2 diabetes, the pancreas either doesn’t produce enough insulin or the body doesn’t use insulin efficiently. In both scenarios, blood glucose (sugar) levels are hard to control....

The parathyroid is a set of four glands located in your neck, just behind the thyroid gland. Parathyroid glands are responsible for regulating the calcium and phosphorus levels in your body. In order to manage the amount of these minerals, the parathyroid uses the parathyroid hormone (PTH). If there is an imbalance of calcium in the bloodstream, the parathyroid will either stop or increase the parathyroid hormone production. Anatomy The parathyroid consists of four individual glands in the neck....

The parotid glands are the largest of the three pairs of major salivary glands. When you eat, it isn’t just your teeth and jaw that help process your food. Saliva helps to breaks down the food you eat, move it down the throat, and protect you from infections. The other major salivary glands are the submandibular glands and the sublingual glands. In addition, there are hundreds of minor salivary glands....

Understanding what periodontitis is may not seem important to you now, but did you know that once gingivitis progresses into periodontitis this advanced form of gum disease becomes irreversible? Periodontitis is inflammation of the gums, usually caused by an infection, that damages the tissue and bones that support the teeth. Is It Periodontitis? In a nutshell, periodontitis occurs when gingivitis is left untreated. Since gingivitis and periodontitis share similar symptoms, early diagnosis is key to preventing progression....

When you apply for health or medical insurance, there will be a number of judgments used by the underwriters to determine how much they will charge you to insure you. Since, by law, insurers can no longer refuse to insure you (as of passage of the Affordable Care Act), they must instead determine how much it will cost to pay for your care, which they then add to the amount of profit they expect to make, too....

Getting enough quality sleep at night is crucial for your overall health and wellbeing. And now, researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University found that sleep also plays an essential role in the healing of traumatic brain injuries. Key Takeaways A study conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that sleep may play a positive role in healing traumatic brain injuries.Fragmented sleep may interfere with recovery from brain injuries and concussions....

Sensory processing dysfunction (over and/or under-sensitivity to light, sound, smell, taste, or touch) has long been described as a symptom of autism. In 2013, with the DSM-5 (the newest version of the diagnostic manual), sensory issues became an official part of the diagnosis, described as: “Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input or unusual interests in sensory aspects of the environment (e.g., apparent indifference to pain/temperature, adverse response to specific sounds or textures, excessive smelling or touching of objects, visual fascination with lights or movement)....

If your septum—the bone and cartilage that run along the ridge of your nose and separate your nostrils—becomes crooked or damaged, you may have a condition called a deviated septum. This problem isn’t always serious, but it if makes it difficult to breathe or causes other major issues, you may need a surgery called a septoplasty to fix it. Diagnosis Related to Septoplasty Septoplasty is an outpatient surgery that is usually performed when you have been diagnosed with a deviated septum....

Health authorities recommend getting your flu shot and COVID-19 booster at the same time. But should you get the two vaccines in the same arm? Key Takeaways The CDC recommends getting the flu shot and the updated COVID-19 booster at the same time, but in different arms.Health experts say getting the shots in different arms may allow you to distinguish which shot caused more injection site discomfort. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting the flu shot and COVID-19 booster in different arms....

While it is not common, a stroke can occur during or shortly after pregnancy. In general, the symptoms of a stroke during or after pregnancy are similar to the symptoms of any other stroke. However, some of the specific stroke symptoms during or after pregnancy can be a little different. Strokes During Pregnancy Young women of childbearing age are at low risk of stroke. However, during and shortly after pregnancy, hormonal changes can make some women slightly more prone to blood clots, which increases the chances of a stroke....

The term “obesity” gets thrown around a lot, and sometimes it may not be clear what it means. Does it refer to anyone who is overweight or has some excess weight to lose? Or is it more than that? Well, there is a medical definition of obesity, as well as for the term overweight. What Is Overweight? The medical definition of overweight is based on body mass index (BMI). BMI is measured in units of kg/m2, which means it requires height and weight for the calculation....

Do you wonder what the difference is between Retin-A and tretinoin, or whether you were prescribed the wrong acne medication? Medication names can be tricky. So it’s confusing when your healthcare provider or dermatologist says you’ll be using Retin-A but the pharmacist hands you a tube of tretinoin. This article discusses Retin-A and tretinoin and why you can substitute one for the other. It also covers other acne medications with similar names and how they compare to tretinoin....

The two basic categories of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, or NHL..Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a very large group of diseases, often with very different symptoms, treatment, and outcomes. The precise name of your type of NHL may include a number of descriptive terms that can be difficult to understand. Here is an explanation of some of these terms. T-Cell or B-Cell Lymphomas arise from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell....

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects children and adults. The most common characteristics of this condition are hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, but people with ADHD can also experience mood swings for a variety of reasons. This article discusses the link between ADHD and mood swings. Symptoms The symptoms of ADHD differ depending on the person and age. The most common symptoms include hyperactivity, inattention, or impulsivity....