Traditional 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...
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