Infectious Diseases: Treatments
Pinworms - Treatment Overview
09/11/08, HealthwisePinworms can be successfully treated with:
Diverticulitis - When To Call a Doctor
07/30/08, HealthwiseCallor other emergency services immediately if the person has been bleeding from the anus and has signs of shock, which could indicate that a diverticular pouch is bleeding (diverticular bleeding).
Diverticulitis - Surgery
07/30/08, HealthwiseSurgery for diverticulitis involves removing the diseased part of the colon. You may decide to have surgery for diverticulitis if you have:
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Diverticulitis - Home Treatment
07/30/08, HealthwiseHome treatment may help you control symptoms of diverticulitis or reduce the chance of having additional attacks of diverticulitis.
Curing Vaginal Infections
01/01/03, PDR.netIf you've ever been troubled with inflammation and infection of the vulva and vagina, you are far from alone. This problem, known as vulvovaginitis, is the most common gynecological disorder in the United States today. Fortunately, vulvovaginitis, w
Tonsillectomy
12/10/08, HealthwiseA tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils. The adenoids may or may not be removed at the same time. Adenoidectomy is not discussed in this topic. For more information, see the topic Ear Infections.
Fifth Disease - Treatment Overview
03/07/07, HealthwiseFor normally healthy people, home treatment (including rest, fluids, and pain relievers) is usually the only care needed for fifth disease. The reappearance of a rash does not mean the condition is severe or has gotten worse. The rash oft
Strep Throat - Treatment Overview
08/08/08, HealthwiseAntibiotics such as penicillin, cephalexin, or amoxicillin are used to treat strep throat. Antibiotics are effective only against bacterial infections such as strep throat and will not speed the healing of sore throats caused by v
Chloroquine for malaria
05/16/07, HealthwiseChloroquine phosphate prevents the development of malaria parasites in the blood. Doctors use it to both prevent and treat malaria. Chloroquine phosphate does not destroy the Plasmodium (P.)vivax and P. ovale parasites that may remain
Strep Throat - Surgery
08/08/08, HealthwiseIf strep throat continues to recur, you and your doctor may decide you need surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy). Surgery is considered when you:
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