Acid Reflux / Ulcers
Peptic ulcers are a sore on the lining of the stomach of duodenum. Abdominal discomfort when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly and the stomach contents are allowed to flow back or reflux into the esophagus. The main symptoms are persistent heartburn (burning sensation in the chest or throat and acid regurgitation.
Almost all stomach ulcers are caused by either infection with a bacterium called helicobacter pylori (h.pylori) or by use of pain medications called NSAID`s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. NSAID-induced ulcers can be cured with time, stomach protective medication, antacids and avoidance of NSAIDS.H pylori-related ulcers can be cured with antibiotics. In some patients stress and spicy foods may aggravate ulcers, but they are not a cause of them. G.E.R.D. may be treated with lifestyle changes, medication such as antacids) or surgery. Your doctor will decide on the best course of action, depending on how severe your symptoms are. Along with reducing stress and modifying lifestyle, doctors treat gastric and duodenal ulcers with several types of medicines, including H2-blockers, proton-pump inhibitors and mucosal protective agents. When treating H. pylori, these medications are used in combination with antibiotics. If medication is ineffective or complications arise, surgery may be required.

Acne
Rosacea is a skin disease that affects the middle third of the face, causing persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose that normally blush -- mainly the forehead, the chin and the lower half of the nose. The tiny blood vessels in these areas enlarge (dilate) and become more visible through the skin, appearing like tiny red lines (called telangiectasias). Pimples can occur in rosacea that resemble teenage acne. In fact, rosacea is frequently mistaken for acne and is also referred to as acne rosacea.
Rosacea cannot be cured but it can usually be controlled with the proper, regular treatment.
Smoking, food (such as spicy food) and drink (such as hot beverages and alcoholic drinks) that can cause flushing should be avoided.
Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. Although most teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s, or even older, can develop acne. Often, acne clears up after several years, even without treatment. Acne can be disfiguring and upsetting to the patient. Untreated acne can leave permanent scars; these may be treated by your dermatologist in the future. To avoid acne scarring, treating acne is important.
Acne has nothing to do with not washing your face. However, it is best to wash your face with a mild cleanser and warm water daily. Washing too often or too vigorously may actually make your acne worse.
Wear as little cosmetics as possible. Oil-free, water-based moisturizers and make-up should be used. Choose products that are `non-comedogenic` (should not cause whiteheads or blackheads) or `non-acnegenic` (should not cause acne). Remove your cosmetics every night with mild soap or gentle cleanser and water.
Control of acne is an ongoing process. All acne treatments work by preventing new acne breakouts. Existing blemishes must heal on their own, and therefore, improvement takes time. If your acne has not improved within two to three months, your treatment may need to be changed. The treatment your dermatologist recommends will vary according to the type of acne.

Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages, usually associated with watery nasal discharge and itching of the nose and eyes.
Allergic rhinitis affects about 20 percent of the American population and ranks as one of the most common illnesses in the U.S. The symptoms occur in the nose and eyes and usually occur after exposure to dust, danders, or certain seasonal pollens in people that are allergic to these substances. Two-thirds of all patients have symptoms of allergic rhinitis before the age of 30, but onset can occur at any age.
Allergic rhinitis has no sexual predilection, although boys up to the age of 10 are twice as likely to have symptoms as girls. There is strong genetic predisposition to allergic rhinitis. One parent with a history of allergic rhinitis has about a 30 percent chance of producing offspring with the disorder; the risk increases to 50 percent if both parents have a history of allergies.
Patients can be severely restricted in their daily activities, resulting in excessive time away from school or work. Millions of dollars are spent each year on physician services and medication for treatment of this chronic illness.
Characteristic symptoms include repetitive sneezing; rhinorrhea (runny nose); post-nasal drip; nasal congestion; pruritic (itchy) eyes, ears, nose or throat; and generalized fatigue. Symptoms can also include wheezing, eye tearing, sore throat, and impaired smell. A chronic cough may be secondary to postnasal drip, but should not be mistaken for asthma. Sinus headaches and ear plugging are also common.
The goal of treatment is to reduce the allergy symptoms. Avoidance of the allergen or minimization of contact with it is the best treatment, but some relief may be found with the following medications. Antihistamines and Decongestants Oral decongestants alone may be helpful, including pseudoephedrine. Antihistamines are available as tablets, capsules and liquids, and may or may not be combined with decongestants.
Common antihistamines include brompheniramine or chlorpheniramine, and clemastine. Non-sedating (less likely to cause drowsiness) long-acting antihistamines include loratidine and fexofenadine.
Nasal sprays For rhinorrhea, a nasal spray of cromolyn sodium (Nasalcrom) or a steroid nasal spray, such as flunisolide (Nasalide), beclomethasone dipropionate (Beconase, Vancenase), triamcinolone acetonide (Nasacort), and fluticasone (Flonase), may work so well that additional antihistamines or decongestants are unnecessary.
It is important to remember that improvement may not occur for one to two weeks after starting therapy with steroid nasal sprays. Short courses of oral corticosteroids may usually be indicated when severe nasal symptoms prevent the adequate delivery of topical agents.

Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia (mental deterioration of memory and thought processes) among the elderly. It is estimated that 4.5 million Americans over the age of 65 are affected with this condition. After the age of 65, the incidence of the disease doubles every five (5) years and, by age 85, it will affect nearly half of the population. Alzheimer's disease was first described in 1906 by German neurologist Alois Alzheimer.
The disease causes irreversible changes in the nerve cells of certain vulnerable areas of the brain. It is characterized by nerve-cell loss, abnormal tangles within nerve cells and deficiencies of several chemicals, which are essential for the transmission of nerve messages. The disorder leads to behavioral and personality changes, forgetfulness, confusion, inability to learn new material, paranoia and motor activity problems.
Language difficulties also are common in people with Alzheimer's disease. The disease typically progresses to the stage where it is difficult for the patient to be understood by others or to understand others, and in the final stages, the patient is bedridden. Although nearly half of those over 85 may have Alzheimer's disease, it is not a "normal" part of aging. Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, a great deal can be done to manage it.

Antipsychotic
Psychotic disorders include severe mental disorders which are characterized by extreme impairment of a person's ability to think clearly, respond emotionally, communicate effectively, understand reality, and behave appropriately.
Psychotic symptoms interfere with a person's daily functioning and can be quite debilitating. Psychotic symptoms include delusions and hallucinations. Treatment varies depending on the cause of the psychosis.
Care in a hospital is often needed to ensure safety of the patient. Drugs that diminish auditory hallucinations and delusions and stabilize thinking and behavior (antipsychotic drugs) are helpful. Group or individual therapy can also be useful.

Anti-arrhythmic
The term arrhythmia refers to any change from the normal sequence of electrical impulses, causing abnormal heart rhythms. This can cause the heart to pump less effectively. Some arrhythmias are so brief (for example, a temporary pause or premature beat) that the overall heart rate or rhythm isn't greatly affected. But if arrhythmias last for some time, they may cause the heart rate to be too slow or too fast or the heart rhythm to be erratic.
The term tachycardia refers to a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia describes a rate of less than 60 beats per minute, a fast heart rate is called tachycardia. Tachycardia fall into two major categories. Ventricular tachycardia involves only the ventricles. Supraventricular tachycardia involves both the atria and the ventricles. The definition of too fast usually depends upon the person's age and physical activity
Rapid heart beating can be controlled with medications and by identifying or destroying the focus of rhythm disturbances.
A heart rate that's too slow is called bradycardia. What's too slow depends upon a person's age and physical activity.
A heart rhythm that's too slow can cause fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting or near-fainting spells. These symptoms can be easily corrected by implanting an electronic pacemaker under the skin to speed up the heart rhythm as needed.

Antiviral Agents
There are two types of herpes simples viruses (HSV). HSV type 2 is the one that most commonly causes genital herpes. The infection causes painful sores on the genitals in both men and women. HSV type 1 is the herpes virus that is usually responsible for cold sores of the mouth. However, HSV type 1 can cause genital herpes, and HSV type 2 can cause cold sores. Studies show that genital herpes is common. In the United States, one out of five of the total adolescent and adult population are infected with Herpes Simplex Virus.
Currently, there is no cure or vaccine for herpes infections. Once HSV enters the body, it is a lifelong resident that is capable of causing recurrent attacks. Emotional stress, fatigue, excessive exposure to sun or wind, skin friction, menstruation, and physical trauma have all been implicated as possible triggers of recurrent episodes. But how the dormant virus is reactivated and just what triggers this process is still unclear. For years no effective drug therapy for herpes infections was available, and patients simply had to wait for episodes to resolve naturally. At least three medications are now available for treatment of herpes infections. They are acyclovir, valyclovir, and famcyclovir. All three agents are very effective. Typically, these drugs are prescribed during active outbreaks, and may not be needed for mild cases. Long-term drug therapy (suppressive treatment) may be helpful for individuals who suffer frequent recurrent outbreaks. Suppressive treatment will reduce outbreaks by 85 percent and reduces viral shedding by more than 90 percent. Topical antibiotic ointments also may be applied to prevent secondary bacterial infections.

Arthritic Conditions
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a breakdown of cartilage in the joints. Symptoms include joint aching and soreness, pain after overuse or after long periods of inactivity, or bony enlargements in the middle and end joints of the fingers.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation in the lining of the joint or other internal organs. Symptoms include inflammation of joints, swelling, difficulty moving and pain.
Gout is a joint inflammation that appears as an acute attack often coming on overnight. Within 12-24 hours there is severe pain and swelling in the affected joint. Gout most often occurs in feet, particularly the big toe, and the ankles. Treatment involves negating intake of foods that can increase uric acid levels and use of anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).

Asthma / Emphysema
Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the airways of the lungs. Symptoms include wheezing and difficulty breathing, constriction of the airways due to contraction of the muscles that surround the airways, and extreme sensitivity of the airways to triggers such as exercise or pollen.
All patients with asthma should have a short-acting bronchodilator to use to treat an episode of asthma. These are drugs that help relax the muscles that tighten, causing the narrowing of the airways.
Generally, one or two puffs relieve the wheezing and chest tightness associated with a mild attack. It may be necessary to take more than the usual 2 puffs for severe attacks, and some doctors will prescribe a nebulized form of the same medication.
The mainstay of controlling asthma is with a combination of two drugs: a long-acting bronchodilator and an inhaled steroid. Together, these drugs reduce the inflammation that causes asthma.
Though the mild, intermittent asthma sufferer was thought to only need the short-acting bronchodilators, some studies are now suggesting that they also benefit from this combination of drugs taken daily.
Other medications are available and may be appropriate for some people with asthma. These include mast cell stabilizers and leukotriene modifiers.

Breast Cancer
Cancers are named after the body part from which they originate. Breast cancer originates in breast tissue. Cells in the body reproduce(divide) only when cells are needed. If cells in a part of the body grow and divide out of control, they create a mass of tissue called a tumor. Normal cells that grow out of control are know as benign (not cancerous) tumors. Abnormal cells growing out of control, that don't function like the body's normal cells are called malignant (cancerous) tumors. Cancers can grow and invade surrounding tissue. It can also travel to other parts of the body and form new tumors. This process is termed Metastasis.

Cholesterol Lowering
Hyperlipidemia is an elevation of lipids in the bloodstream. People with hyperlipidemia are at risk for coronary artery disease, an accumulation of plaque along the walls of the coronary arteries and arthrosclerosis, an accumulation of plague in other major arteries with the body.
Evaluation of lipid fractions is essential before therapy for hyperlipidemia is initiated. Treatment may include dietary changes, weight reduction, exercise, and medications.
It is necessary to identify and treat any underlying problem, such as diabetes. If there is no contributing problem, the primary treatment for Types II, III, and IV is often dietary management - namely restricting cholesterol intake.
The most effective treatment for Type V hyperlipoproteinemia is often weight reduction and long-term maintenance of a low-fat diet.
Drugs and a special diet may help, but the chance of cure is uncertain because the person with Type V risks developing pancreatitis.
Increased fat intake may cause recurrent bouts of illness, possibly leading to the formation of cysts, hemorrhage, and death.

Contraceptives
Contraception is the use of artificial or natural means to prevent conception, or pregnancy.
Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills) at present, more than 20 brand names and more than twice that number of formulations of oral contraceptives are available. Because they are 98 to 99 percent effective, oral contraceptives offer women the most reliable form of easily reversible contraception (other than abstinence) from sexual intercourse.
Birth control pills use synthetic hormones similar to the ones made in the ovaries. There are two types of pills currently manufactured in the United States: a combination pill, with both synthetic progesterone (progestin) and synthetic estrogen; and mini-pills, which contain only progestin.

Depression
Being depressed is a normal reaction to loss, life's struggles, or an injured self-esteem. But sometimes the feeling of sadness becomes intense, lasting for long periods of time and preventing a person from leading a normal life.
Depression that has these characteristics is a treatable medical condition called major depressive disorder, one of a number of depressive illnesses. Types of depression include: Major depression, chronic depression (dysthymia), bipolar depression, and seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder or SAD).
Medicines are commonly used to treat depression. Your family doctor or a psychiatrist can prescribe them, and are chosen based on your symptoms. The cost of medicines and potential side effects are important considerations when choosing this type of treatment for depression.

Diabetes
Diabetes is classified in 2 types. In Type 1 diabetes the body does not produce insulin. In Type 2 diabetes, either the body does not product enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is important as it is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar as the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. If sugar builds up in the meantime, high blood pressure levels can result in damage to your eyes, kidneys, nerves, or heart.

Epilepsy / Seizures
There are many forms of epilepsy, each with its own characteristic symptoms. Whatever the form, the disease is caused by a problem in communication between the brain`s nerve cells. Normally, such cells communicate with one another by sending tiny electrical signals back and forth.
For someone with epilepsy, the signals from one group of nerve cells occasionally become too strong , so strong that they overwhelm neighboring parts of the brain. It is this sudden, excessive electrical discharge that causes the basic symptom of epilepsy, which is called an epileptic seizure, fit, or convulsion.
It is not yet known what causes the brain's communication system to misfire in this fashion, or why such events recur in some people. Exhaustive research, including the testing of great numbers of epileptics, has shown that roughly two out of three epileptics have no identifiable structural abnormality in the brain, that is, there is nothing that is visibly wrong.
The epilepsy of the remaining one-third can generally be traced back to an underlying problem such as brain damage at birth, severe head injury or brain-tissue infection. Occasionally the condition may be caused by a brain tumor. This is especially likely when epilepsy appears for the first time in adulthood.
Drug therapy is by far the most often used and is almost always the method tried first. Sixteen medications to prevent epileptic seizures are currently approved for use in the U.S., and of these, the following six are used most frequently: Phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, ethosuximide (Zarontin), primidone (Mysoline), valproic acid (Depakene) and carbamazepine (Tegretol). When taken regularly as prescribed, medication can prevent seizures in about half of all cases and produce improvement in about 30 percent of all cases.

Gastrointestinal Drugs / IBS
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a blanket term for diseases that cause swelling and inflammation in the walls of the gut. There are two types of IBD: Crohn`s disease and ulcerative colitis. Although these are separate and distinct diseases, they cause similar symptoms and generally respond to the same types of treatments.
The two conditions have so much in common, in fact, that it`s sometimes difficult to tell them apart. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the top layers of the lining of the large intestine, or colon, often including the rectum. Crohn's disease -- an equally common illness -- leads to sores that extend deeper in the digestive tract wall and can affect any portion of the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus.
As with all diseases, it takes doctor-patient cooperation to control IBD. Your doctor can prescribe medications to slow the disease and ease your symptoms, but you`ll have to take an active role to manage your disease and stay healthy.
Your doctor will probably start your treatment with a medication that controls inflammation. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is a common and relatively inexpensive choice, but some people are allergic to it. If you can`t tolerate sulfa drugs, olsalazine (Dipentum) or mesalamine (Pentasa, Asacol, or Rowasa) can be effective substitutes. These medications can help quiet an attack of IBD, and for those with ulcerative colitis, low daily doses may prevent future attacks.

Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition that develops when too much fluid pressure builds up inside of the eye. The increased internal pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to the brain. If damage to the optic nerve from high eye pressure continues, glaucoma will worsen your vision. Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness within a few years.
For most people, there are usually few or no symptoms of glaucoma. The first sign of glaucoma is often the loss of peripheral or side vision, which can go unnoticed until late in the disease. Detecting glaucoma early is one reason you should have a complete exam with an eye specialist every one to two years.
Glaucoma cannot be prevented, but if it is diagnosed and treated early, the disease can be controlled. Glaucoma treatment may include prescription eye drops, laser, or microsurgery.

HIV Antiviral
HIV attacks and destroys a type of white blood cell called a CD4 cell. This cell's main function is to fight disease. When a person's CD4 cell count gets low, they are more susceptible to illnesses.
A person gets HIV when an infected person's body fluids (blood, semen, fluids from the vagina or breast milk) enter his or her bloodstream. The virus can enter the blood through linings in the mouth, anus or sex organs (the penis and vagina), or through broken skin.
The most effective treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) - a combination of several antiretroviral medications that aims to control the amount of virus in your body. Other treatments include keeping your immune system strong, taking medications as prescribed, and monitoring your CD4+ (white blood cells) counts to slow the multiplication of the virus in your body.

Hormone Replacement Therapy
Natural menopause is the end of menstruation and childbearing capability that occurs in most women around the ages of 50 to 52. Known as the change of life, menopause is the last stage of a gradual biological process in which the ovaries reduce their production of female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Surgical menopause is the end of menstruation and childbearing capability that occurs as a result of the woman's ovaries and/or uterus being removed.
Ovaries begin to decline in hormone production during the mid-30s and typically continue to decline to around the age of 47; this phase is called perimenopause. During this phase, the process accelerates and hormones fluctuate more, causing irregular menstrual cycles and unpredictable episodes of heavy bleeding. By the early to mid-50s, menstruation ends; this phase is called menopause. Two or three years following menopause is the phase called climacteric.
During perimenopause, estrogen production is low and the ovaries stop producing eggs. As estrogen levels decline, certain signs (or symptoms) of menopause occur. The first sign is a change in the woman's menstrual cycle. Periods may skip or occur more often, and the flow may be heavier or lighter than usual. The most common symptoms are hot flashes or hot flush. The hot flash may begin before a woman has stopped menstruating and may continue for a couple of years after menopause.
A hot flash can be defined as a sudden sensation of intense heat in the upper part or all of the body. The face and neck may become flushed with red blotches, appearing on the chest, back and arms. It is usually accompanied by perspiration and may last a few seconds to several minutes. For some women, the feeling of heat is followed by a feeling of chills.
The hot flash may be particularly disturbing during sleep. Vaginal dryness is another common symptom of menopause. With advancing age, the walls of the vagina become thinner, dryer and less elastic. These changes may lead to painful intercourse. Four or five years after the final menstrual period, there is an increased chance of urinary tract and vaginal infections.
The symptoms include having to go to the bathroom often, feeling an urgent need to urinate, not being able to urinate, or having to go often during the night. Other symptoms of menopause may include headache/migraines, mouth discomfort (pain and burning, altered taste sensations, dry mouth and sensitive gums), night sweats, fatigue, heart palpitations, anxiety, poor concentration, poor memory, loss of sex drive/sexual pleasure, breast tenderness, insomnia, mood swings and irritability.
The changes in menopause can be relieved by giving replacement estrogen in place of the hormone that is no longer made by the body. Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) is a regimen of taking estrogen supplements to ease or diminish the discomforts of menopause. Additionally, ERT assists in restoring blood cholesterol balance, protecting heart and blood vessels, reducing bone loss (osteoporosis), reinstating vaginal secretions and strengthening the urinary tract. Progestin/progesterone used in combination with estrogen is called Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). ERT/HRT is an individualized choice, and the benefits and risks should be discussed thoroughly with the woman and her doctor before beginning therapy.

Hypertension
Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against artery walls. Too much pressure can cause damage to arteries. Consistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work beyond its capacity and can damage brain, eyes, and kidneys. Many Doctors will suggest lifestyle changes before prescribing drugs.
Lifestyle changes include quitting smoking, losing weight, eating right, exercise, reducing stress, and limiting alcohol consumption.
Sometimes hypertension requires drug therapy, either because of severity or because it does not respond to self-help measures. Blood pressure medication usually needs to be taken for life. A number of drugs are used alone or in combination to treat high blood pressure: Diuretics, or water pills, rid the body of salt and excess fluids. Beta-blockers make the heart beat more slowly and with less force. These are particularly effective in people with heart disease. Calcium-channel blockers reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. These drugs remain somewhat controversial. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors block factors that cause blood vessels to constrict, making them dilate and thus reducing blood pressure. These drugs can decrease risk of kidney disease, heart disease, and stroke and are especially useful in people with heart disease or diabetes. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are a newer type of blood pressure medicine, which work in a similar way to ACE inhibitors. Alpha1-adrenergic blockers and centrally acting agents lower blood pressure by relaxing and dilating arteries.

Impotence Treatments
Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called impotence, is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Most physicians suggest that treatments proceed from least to most invasive. Cutting back on any drugs with harmful side effects is considered first. For example, drugs for high blood pressure work in different ways. If you think a particular drug is causing problems with erection, tell your doctor and ask whether you can try a different class of blood pressure medicine.
Psychotherapy and behavior modifications in selected patients are considered next if indicated, followed by oral or locally injected drugs, vacuum devices, and surgically implanted devices. In rare cases, surgery involving veins or arteries may be considered.

Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes formerly strong bones to thin and therefore weaken over time, making them susceptible to fractures. Calcium is the cornerstone of treatment.
Dietary calcium and supplements should total 1,500 mg per day. To help with the absorption of the calcium, vitamin D supplements should also be taken. A regular exercise program -- including weight-bearing exercises, such as walking and aerobics -- can help keep your bones strong and free of fractures.
Actonel and Fosamax treat osteoporosis by inhibiting cells that break down bone. There are strict ways to take these medications, since if taken incorrectly, they can lead to ulcers in the esophagus.
Calcitonin is another option. Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone that inhibits bone loss. It is available as a nasal spray or injection and is quite expensive. Undesirable side effects include nausea and skin rashes.

Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive brain and nerve disease that affects a small area of nerve cells (neurons) in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. These cells normally produce dopamine, a chemical (neurotransmitter) that transmits signals between areas in the brain. These signals, when working normally, coordinate smooth and balanced muscle movement. Parkinson's disease however, causes the neurons in the substantia nigra to die, leading to a lack of dopamine in the brain. The loss of dopamine makes nerve cells fire out of control, causing people to lose the ability to control their body movements normally.
To date, there is no known prevention or cure for Parkinson's disease. But, there are several treatment options, including drug therapy and/or surgery that can reduce the symptoms, and make living with the disease easier.

Prostatic
BPH is the most common benign neoplasm (non cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland) in men, and has a high prevalence that increases with age.
The increase in size of the prostate inside its capsule exerts pressure on the urethra, which passes through the capsule, resulting in obstruction to urine flow.
Most patients with BPH consult their GP with bothersome symptoms concerning urination.

Skin Diseases
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which tends to run in families. Psoriasis affects between 1-3 percent of the population. It varies in severity from mild to severe. Psoriasis can affect the nails, scalp, skin and joints. Psoriasis can start at any age. When psoriasis involves the nails it usually causes pits in the nails Treatment is temporarily effective, and may need to be continued for quite a while. There is no magic cure for psoriasis.
Eczema is a form of dermatitis. Dermatitis is a form of allergy or allergic reaction that occurs on the skin. Contact dermatitis is usually found on the face, neck, backs of hands, forearms, male genitals and lower legs.
It can take up to 48 hours after you have been exposed for dermatitis to develop. Over the counter antihistamines or hydrocortisone creams can be used to treat dermatitis. Follow the directions carefully. If the rash is not better within the specified time, see a doctor steroid creams help reduce inflammation.

Sleep Aids / Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at times. Many people feel anxious, or nervous, when faced with a problem at work, or before taking a test or making an important decision. Anxiety disorders, however, are different. They can cause such distress that it interferes with a person's ability to lead a normal life.
An anxiety disorder is a serious mental illness. For people with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be crippling.
Medicines used to reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders include anti-depressants and anxiety-reducing medications.
Sleeping pills have limited uses. They may help, for example, during an overnight airplane ride, and when taken in a crisis, they might prevent an acute problem from turning into chronic insomnia.
But doctors and patients have come to learn that long-term use has more risks than benefits. Today, most insomnia patients are not given sleeping pills, and most insomnia patients who do take drugs use them briefly.

Smoking Cessation
Smoking is one of the most addictive habits, yet nearly half of Americans who once smoked eventually quit.
You may crave cigarettes, be irritable, feel very hungry, cough often, get headaches or have difficulty concentrating. These symptoms of withdrawal occur because your body is used to nicotine, the active addicting agent within cigarettes.
When withdrawal symptoms occur within the first two weeks after quitting, stay in control. Think about your reasons for quitting. Remind yourself that these are signs that your body is healing and getting used to being without cigarettes.
The withdrawal symptoms are only temporary. They are strongest when you first quit but will go away within 10 to 14 days. Remember that withdrawal symptoms are easier to treat than the major diseases that smoking can cause.
You may still have the desire to smoke, since there are many strong associations with smoking. People may associate smoking with specific situations, with a variety of emotions or with certain people in their lives. The best way to overcome these associations is to experience them without smoking.
If you relapse do not lose hope. Seventy-five percent of those who quit smoke again. Most smokers quit three times before they are successful. If you relapse, don't give up! Plan ahead and think about what you will do next time you get the urge to smoke.
Speak with your physician about quitting smoking. He or she will help you through the process, answer your questions, and give you support. Nicotine replacement therapy is available (nicotine patch, nicotine gun, and nicotine nasal spray) after you have quit. Other medications may be helpful as well.

Thyroid Disease
The thyroid gland affects nearly every organ in your body. The thyroid gland releases hormones that control the rate at which every part of your body works. In other words, your rate of metabolism.
Lack of thyroid hormone results in a slow metabolism. This is known as hypothyroidism or an under active thyroid. If there is too much thyroid hormone, your metabolism speeds up. This is called hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid.
Common symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain and feeling cold when others don't. Hypothyroidism is usually treated with a thyroid hormone containing medication. Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism include weight loss, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, or feeling hot when others don't. Treatment involves lowering the amount of thyroid hormone to relieve the symptoms.

Treatments For Naturopathic Pain
People usually think of pain as having some physical cause. Get rid of the cause, and the pain goes away. However, nerves themselves can also generate pain, and this pain often doesn't go away easily. It is called naturopathic pain (from the Greek neuro, meaning nerves, and apathy, meaning abnormality). It can be puzzling and frustrating for people who have it and for doctors who treat it.
Naturopathic pain often seems to have no cause. It responds poorly to standard pain treatment and may get worse instead of better over time. For some people, it can lead to serious disability.
These questions often help define the type of pain involved. Once your doctor knows what is happening, treatment can begin. Interesting research in the field of pain is offering a wide range of new ideas for treatment, and many people can now be helped. Anticonvulsant and antidepressant drugs and various pain relievers seem to work in some cases. If another condition, such as diabetes, is involved, better management of that disorder may alleviate the naturopathic pain.

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