Traditional Arthritis Medicine
Traditional Medicine Luckily, arthritis has many treatment options. There are types of medications the patient may elect to take. There are methods of physical therapy that may be used alone or in...
View ArticleTraditional Autism Treatment
Traditional Medicine There isn’t an actual cure for autism. However, there are many options for treatment. Some treatments may involve medication, while others involve therapy. The most effective...
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Standard anxiety treatment typically involves both medication and therapy. The exact combination of medications and therapy tactics vary between individuals. It is important to consult a licensed...
View ArticleInsulin for Diabetes
Traditional Medicine Traditional treatment involves insulin therapy, for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Oral medication isn’t an option, because stomach acids can interfere with insulin. However,...
View ArticleTraditional Obesity Treatment
Treating Obesity The traditional methods of losing weight involve old-fashioned diet and exercise. It is important to make actual changes in lifestyle to see prolonged health benefits. In very extreme...
View ArticleTraditional PMS Treatment
Painkillers Painkillers in the form of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be used to treat physical discomfort such as cramping and breast tenderness. Over-the-counter NSAIDs including...
View ArticleTraditional Mono Treatment
Mono Medications Corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are chemicals that vertebrate bodies naturally produce. These chemicals play a role in several physiological processes such as regulation of...
View ArticleTraditional Alzheimer’s Treatment
Medication While the condition cannot be cured, medication can be taken to help alleviate some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. There are currently two types of medications used to treat the disease....
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Rabies Treatment
Varying Treatment There is no specific treatment for rabies infection. Though a small number of people have survived rabies, the disease is usually fatal. For that reason, anyone thought to have been...
View ArticleTraditional Menopause Treatment
Hormones Menopause may be treated with estrogen therapy. It is a very popular treatment for relieving hot flashes caused by menopause. Before recommending estrogen, a woman’s doctor will review several...
View ArticleTraditional Tetanus Treatment
Medications Since there’s no cure for tetanus, treatment consists of wound care, medications to ease symptoms and supportive care. Wound care is recommended. Cleaning the wound is essential to...
View ArticleTraditional Tonsillitis Treatment
Home Treatment A vast majority of tonsillitis cases resolve on their own without the use of medications. Since this is often the case, home care can be an important method for expediting the recovery...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Esophagitis Treatment
Different types of treatment exist for different types of esophagitis. When treating esophagitis, the cause of the condition must be discovered before the condition can be properly treated. Proton Pump...
View ArticleTraditional Rosacea Treatment
Combination of Treatments While rosacea cannot be cured, a number of treatments have been known to lessen the symptoms. in many cases, these treatments utilize a combination of certain lifestyle...
View ArticleTraditional 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)....
View ArticleTraditional Glaucoma Treatment
Eyedrops In the majority of cases, glaucoma treatment may begin with medicated eyedrops to help relieve the pressure in the eye and prevent further damage to the optic nerve. Some patients may...
View ArticleTraditional Lupus Treatment
Symptom-related Treatment The treatment for lupus depends on the symptoms that the patient is exhibiting. Each lupus patient should discuss with their doctor whether or not the symptoms should be...
View ArticleTraditional Lyme Disease Treatment
Oral Antibiotics In the early stages of Lyme disease, oral antibiotics are the most common form of treatment. In children 8 years and older and adults, doxycycline is the most common antibiotic used....
View ArticleTraditional Sleep Apnea Treatment
Using a CPAP Device to Treat Sleep Apnea The best way that doctors have found to treat sleep apnea is to induce continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP. The doctor will issue the patient a device...
View ArticleTraditional Rubella Treatment
Currently No Rubella Treatment for Adults Rubella symptoms are generally so mild as to not require any form of treatment. There currently is no form of treatment that will shorten the duration of...
View ArticleTraditional West Nile Virus Treatment
Mild Cases Most cases of West Nile clear up without any treatment. Patients that are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms can ease symptoms by taking over-the-counter pain relievers and fever...
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Diet A completely gluten free diet is the only way to eliminate all symptoms and possible complications of celiac disease. Wheat, rye, and barley products must be avoided. This is becoming easier as...
View ArticleTraditional Myelofibrosis Treatment
Treatment for Myelofibrosis There is one type of medication, Ruxolitinib, which has been approved by the FDA for use in treating myelofibrosis. Ruxolitinib stops the action of mutated genes in the...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Conjunctivitis Treatment
Treating Bacterial Conjunctivitis Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointment. The ointment can cause blurry vision, but it is easier to apply to young children than...
View ArticleTraditional Brain Aneurism Treatment
Surgery to treat Ruptured Aneurisms In order to treat a ruptured brain aneurism, surgery is typically required. Surgeons may use a procedure called surgical clipping to stop the blood flow to the...
View ArticleTraditional Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Antibiotics If the urinary tract infection is simple, only infecting the bladder, ureters, or urethra, an antibiotic will usually cure the infection. Different types of antibiotics may be prescribed...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional AIDS and HIV Treatment
Drug Therapy The most common treatment for HIV and AIDS is drug therapy. There are a few different drugs that have shown to be effective in treating HIV and AIDS. However, these drugs may have side...
View ArticleTraditional Treatment for Yellow Fever
Treatment of Symptoms Yellow fever is a virus that does not respond to antiviral treatments. The virus must run its course. Treating symptoms such as fever by keeping the patient hydrated and giving...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Varicose Vein Treatment
Compression Stockings Compression stockings are often the first treatment to be recommended by doctors. Compression stockings are long socks which are worn all day that put pressure on the legs. This...
View ArticleTraditional Sore Throat Treatment
Viral Cause If a sore throat is caused by a virus, the patient must work through the illness. Medication will not help. Bacterial Cause If a sore throat is caused by bacteria, antibiotics will be...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Uterine Prolapse Treatment
Mild Symptoms If uterine prolapsed is mild, no treatment may be necessary. Women that are not experiencing symptoms may opt to avoid treatment until or unless symptoms worsen. Pessaries A vaginal...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Neuropathy Treatment
Medications Medications may relieve the pain of neuropathy and can sometimes reduce numbness. Pain killers, anti-seizure medications, lidocaine patches, and antidepressants may help to relieve symptoms...
View ArticleGaucher’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...
View ArticleTraditional 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....
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Idiopathic Stabbing Headache Treatment
Medications Aspirin and NSAIDS may help to alleviate pain symptoms of idiopathic stabbing headaches. Medications may also be given to decrease spinal fluid pressure, which may help to eliminate...
View ArticleTraditional Dandruff Treatment
Shampoos Daily shampooing with mild cleansers heals most cases of dandruff. Pharmacies offer many different types of anti-dandruff shampoos. Most of these contain different types of medications for...
View ArticleTraditional 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,...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional 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...
View ArticleTraditional Treatment of ADHD
It is important to understand that ADHD and ADD cannot be cured. Treatment is an ongoing, lifelong process. The most effective treatment for most people displaying symptoms of ADHD includes both oral...
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