Antacids are so-called over-the-counter drugs that counteract stomach acidity, giving immediate relief to pain, heartburn and other ailments caused by excessive production of hydrochloric acid (gastric hyperacidity), without, however, intervening
Valvulopathies, or diseases of the valves of the heart, include several diseases characterized by a malfunction in the control of blood flow, due to damage or defect, of one of the four heart valves
Barbiturate drugs are medicines that act on the central nervous system with calming-hypnotic, anticonvusive and anesthetic properties. Today their use is no longer recommended, except for some types of treatment (epilepsy), and it has been
Lipoma is a benign tumor of adipose tissue caused by the excessive development of fat cells
Gastroenteritis are infections of the stomach and intestines, caused by rotaviruses or bacteria, very common, especially in infants and children under 5 years of age
Chronic myeloid leukemia is a disease caused by a DNA mutation of stem cells in the bone marrow. It occurs mostly in old age. In the initial phase it generally does not cause noticeable disturbances. Later, fatigue develops.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues, also called hypothalamic blockers, are drugs that work by blocking or stimulating the production or action of hormones.
The term heavy metals refers to a series of chemical elements that are not essential for humans. Those that are most important for food are cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic and nickel.
Mycoses are infections caused by some types of microscopic fungi that are commonly found in the environment or on the skin and mucous membranes (mucosa of the intestine, vagina and mouth). They can be superficial, subcutaneous and deep. Read.
Pityriasis alba is one of the most common and widespread skin (dermatological) diseases. It is more common in children and young people and is characterized by whitish spots with indistinguishable margins that generate dryness and flaking
The medical prescription is a document, compiled by a doctor (with a degree in Medicine and Surgery) qualified and registered in the professional register, to collect medicines (drugs) that require a medical prescription from the pharmacy. Dentists can prescribe
Food dyes are substances that give color to a food or restore its original color. They can be natural or artificial
Diuretics are medicines that work by increasing the production and elimination of urine (diuresis). They must be used only if prescribed by the doctor, strictly following his instructions for the quantity, method and timing of intake
Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria. They are not effective against viral infections such as colds and the flu
Disturbances (parasomnias) such as sleepwalking and night terror may occur during sleep or in the transition between sleep and wakefulness. Knowing why and how they appear helps you understand how to treat them
Scarlet fever is a highly contagious exanthematous disease of childhood. The ailments are similar to those of measles, rubella, fifth and sixth diseases
It is a false belief to think that drinking tap water, even water with a high fixed residue, that is, rich in calcium and magnesium salts, can promote the formation of kidney stones
Hepatitis E is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus found in water contaminated with the feces of infected people or animals.
Circumcision is a surgical practice that consists in the total or partial removal of the foreskin, the sliding flap of skin that covers the glans, the terminal part of the penis. It can be practiced for medical or religious reasons
Addiction, whatever substance it is, is a disease and as such must be diagnosed and treated
Anticholinergic drugs inhibit the nerve impulses responsible for involuntary muscle movements in the gastrointestinal tract, lung, urinary tract, and other parts of the body. They help control functions such as salivation, the
Sepsis consists of an excessive inflammatory response of the body to a generalized infection that damages tissues and organs, compromising their functioning. Without immediate treatment it can result in death
Caused by bacteria, staphylococci, infections can be mild or so severe as to be life-threatening: the most common is an abscess
