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West Nile Virus - Home Treatment
08/25/08, HealthwiseWest Nile virus causes an infection that can lead to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), the spinal cord (myelitis), or the tissues surrounding the brain and the spinal cord (meningitis). If you have a fever and headache that contin
Pneumonia - What Happens
04/02/07, HealthwiseAfter you've been infected with a pneumonia-causing organism, it takes as little as 1 to 3 days or as long as 7 to 10 days for symptoms to appear. How severe pneumonia is and how long it lasts depend on:
Pneumonia - Home Treatment
04/02/07, HealthwiseHome treatment is important for recovery from pneumonia. The following measures can help you recover and avoid complications, such as further infection or a buildup of fluid in the space between the lung and chest wall (pleural ef
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Shingles - What Happens
03/21/07, HealthwiseShingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an attack of chickenpox, the virus remains in the tissues in your nerves. As you get older, or if you have an illness or stress that weakens your immune system, th
Shingles - Home Treatment
03/21/07, HealthwiseYou may reduce the duration and pain of shingles by:
Lyme Disease - Home Treatment
09/03/08, HealthwiseThere is no effective way to treat Lyme disease at home. After your doctor has evaluated your symptoms and diagnosed Lyme disease, you may want to use a nonprescription pain reliever (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) to relieve joint or musc
Pinworms - Home Treatment
09/11/08, HealthwiseFor people with pinworm infections, home treatment is very important to prevent reinfection and the spread of infection to other members of the household. Good home treatment includes the following measures:
Thrush - Home Treatment
03/10/08, HealthwiseThrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a se
Curing Yeast Infections
01/01/03, PDR.netAlthough yeast infections are probably the most common type of vulvovaginitis, they rank second in office visits because many women never go to their doctor for this type of infection. Some recover spontaneously, others treat themselves with anti-fu
Meningitis - Home Treatment
12/24/08, HealthwiseHome treatment usually is all that is needed for most people who have viral meningitis. It includes:
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