It can be difficult to cure stomach cancer because it is often not found until it is at an advanced stage. Take time to learn about all of your treatment options and be sure to ask questions about things that are unclear. Does stomach cancer spread quickly? Stomach cancer isRead More →
The nature of those thoughts and behaviors depends on which personality disorder a person has, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, paranoid personality disorder or borderline personality disorder. The disorders do have one thing in common: They usually don’t go away without treatment. What triggers paranoia? If you experience anxiety, depression orRead More →
You should see your doctor to determine the cause of your swallowing difficulties. Call a doctor right away if you’re also having trouble breathing or think something might be stuck in your throat. If you have sudden muscle weakness or paralysis and can’t swallow at all, call 911 or goRead More →
Coronary artery bypass surgery. Can arteriosclerosis be cured? There is currently no cure for atherosclerosis, but the condition can be slowed with statin drugs and dietary changes. Can you live a long life with atherosclerosis? This can lead to severe health events such as heart attack and stroke. Living healthyRead More →
VT is defined as 3 or more heartbeats in a row, at a rate of more than 100 beats a minute. If VT lasts for more than a few seconds at a time, it can become life-threatening. Sustained VT is when the arrhythmia lasts for more than 30 seconds, otherwiseRead More →
Leprosy is caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease, after the scientist who discovered M. leprae in 1873. What is the difference between tuberculoid and lepromatous leprosy? Lepromatous leprosy, in contrast to the tuberculoid form of leprosy, isRead More →
How Long Does Athlete’s Foot Last? Most mild cases of athlete’s foot clear up within 2 weeks. But treatment can go for several weeks or longer if the infection is more serious or affects the toenails. How do you get rid of athlete’s foot forever? How to get rid ofRead More →
The symptoms of fungal infections, such as itching or soreness, should get better within a few days of treatment. Red and scaly skin may take longer to get better. You may need treatment for 1 to 4 weeks. Keep using clotrimazole for 2 weeks even if your symptoms have gone.Read More →
Mass Drug Administration with Ivermectin Ivermectin has been the main tool in the fight against onchocerciasis,40 in most programs, it is delivered to communities once a year, usually by CDTI. Is river blindness reversible? By taking the drug frequently, the skin can partly heal. Unfortunately, for patients who lose allRead More →
These lesions often go unnoticed. They go away without treatment in a few days. However, the bacterium remains in the body and can lead to complications. How long does LGV last? Around 3 to 30 days after exposure, a small painless lump or sore appears on or in the penis,Read More →