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Traditional Acne Treatment

Over-the-counter Treatment There are a number of over-the-counter (OTC) acne treatments. One type is lotions that are designed to dry op excess oil, slough dead skin cells, and kill bacteria on the...

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Traditional Laryngitis Treatment

Laryngitis Medications In cases of acute laryngitis, the condition typically resolves itself within a couple of weeks. Often, medications are not needed for these cases. In cases of chronic laryngitis,...

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Traditional Yeast Infection Treatment

Medication For an uncomplicated yeast infection, treatment may be as simple as a one-time application of an antifungal ointment, cream, suppository, or tablet. A one-to-three day regimen may also be...

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Traditional Vaginitis Treatment

Yeast Infection Treatment Yeast infections are often treated using a suppository or antifungal cream. These include clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat), and tioconazole (Vagistat)....

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Traditional Gout Treatments

Medication The most commonly prescribed treatment for gout is medication. Many medications can have positive effects on gout, making symptoms subside. Most medications have side effects, so patients...

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Traditional Hypothyroidism Treatment

Diagnosing Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism can be diagnosed by doing a blood test. The levels of thyroxine and TSH in the blood will signify the condition of the thyroid. High levels of TSH and low...

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Traditional Neck Pain Treatment

Medication and Physical Therapy A doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants and pain killers to help combat neck pain. In addition, the doctor may advise the patient to do gentle stretching exercises to...

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Traditional Endometriosis Treatment

Medication Pain medication is often the first form of treatment that is prescribed. If the pain medication does not help to control the pain, the doctor may consider other types of treatment that will...

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Traditional Hair Loss Treatment

Medication Minoxidil and Finasteride have been approved by the FDA to treat hair loss. Minoxidil is applied topically to the scalp and Finasteride is taken in pill form. Both of these medications have...

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Hair Loss Causes

Hormones Male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness are hereditary conditions that are triggered by hormones. This type of hair loss is permanent and usually begins in the thirties or later, but...

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Traditional Toxoplasmosis Treatment

Healthy Immune System In most cases, toxoplasmosis does not cause complications and requires no treatment. A healthy immune system will usually be able to fight the symptoms of toxoplasmosis and send...

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Traditional Angina Treatment

Medical Treatment Since angina can precede a heart attack, it is important to seek medical attention at the first signs of chest pain.  Physicians may be able to prescribe medications such as beta...

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Traditional Salmonella Infection Treatment

Infection Run Course In most cases of salmonella infection, the bacterial infection is allowed to run its course. Doctors may prescribe or recommend medication to help prevent the diarrhea that comes...

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Gaucher’s Disease Traditional Treatment

Enzyme Replacement Therapy Enzyme replacement therapy can be very helpful in treating patients with Type I or Type III Gaucher’s disease. Enzyme replacement therapy is given intravenously every two...

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Traditional Kidney Stones Treatment

 Home Treatments Kidney stones often pass naturally, and physicians will often recommend drinking a lot of water and taking pain medication to help speed the process and make it more comfortable....

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Traditional Ascariasis Treatment

Medications Three types of medications are commonly prescribed to treat ascariasis and kill roundworms. Albendazole, Ivermectin, and Mebendazol all work by killing adult worms. Several doses may be...

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Traditional Cold Sore Treatment

Medications While cold sores will generally heal without treatment after two weeks, medications may shorten the duration of the outbreak. Presciption medications include Penciclovir, Famciclovir,...

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Traditional Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Treatment

Limited Treatment A cure for the Hantavirus has not yet been discovered. When admitted to the hospital for the Hantavirus, medical professionals will take action to assist and treat any respiratory...

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Traditional De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Treatment

Medication Physicians may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium in order to decrease the swelling associated with de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Physicians will...

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Alternative Brain Aneurism Treatment

Medications to Treat Brain Aneurism Symptoms Alternative treatments for brain aneurisms are often aimed at alleviating pain, but surgery may be required to preserve life in the case of a rupture. Pain...

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