Treating Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Acute hepatitis B symptoms usually go away. You can be treated for hepatitis B, but there is no cure. If you develop chronic hepatitis B, you can help your body fight it. Here's how.
Acute hepatitis B symptoms usually go away. You can be treated for hepatitis B, but there is no cure. If you develop chronic hepatitis B, you can help your body fight it. Here's how.
A look at the many kinds of problems that can lead to blood in the urine. Some of the most common causes--such as kidney or bladder stones, enlargement of the prostate, and infection--are often easily treated.
Blood in your urine is a condition called hematuria. Most of the time, the cause is not serious. But blood in the urine should never be ignored. Read on to learn more.
Gastritis is a painful inflammation of the stomach lining. Learn more about the causes and how to ease your symptoms.
A medical evaluation will be done to find out the cause of your symptoms. The evaluation may include your health history, a physical exam, and some tests. Once your evaluation is done, treatment can begin. It may include taking certain medicines and making some lifestyle changes. Follow your healthcare provider's advice.
The gallbladder is an organ that stores bile. This is a substance that helps with digestion. Deposits in bile can clump together, creating hard, pebble-like stones. Here is information on treatment choices.
A helpful diagram and explanation of the female urinary tract.
Learn how to keep your gastrostomy tube from getting clogged by flushing it with warm water after each feeding and before and after giving any medicines.
Esophageal manometry is a test to measure the strength and function of the esophagus. Here's what you can expect when having the test.
The penis is made up of spongy tissue that holds blood. During sexual excitement, extra blood flows into the tissue. Read on to learn more about the stages of an erection.