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What are the Signs & Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease?
Like many chronic health conditions, the signs and symptoms of Crohn’s disease can vary considerably and range from mild to debilitating. Most people experience symptoms with a gradual…
Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis
Only a medical doctor can diagnose Crohn’s disease, and there is no single test that can confirm a diagnosis. Because Crohn’s disease often presents like other health conditions, it’s…
How Can You Prevent Crohn’s Disease?
It is not believed that Crohn’s disease can be prevented or cured. While symptoms can come and go, a person with Crohn’s disease will have the condition for life. This fact is a key reason…
Crohn’s Disease Treatment Options
Treating and managing Crohn’s disease is a lifelong journey. Since symptom onset can be unpredictable and complications can develop over time, treatment options may need to change…
Crohn’s Disease Epidemiology
Researchers believe the prevalence of Crohn’s disease is increasing. According to a recent study, there were about 6.8 million cases of inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease…
History of Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease was named after the doctor who first described the disease in 1932, an American gastroenterologist named Dr. Burrill B. Crohn. His colleagues, Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr…
What are the Causes of Psoriasis?
Scientists are not sure what the exact cause of psoriasis is; however, it is clear that genetics and the immune system play a significant part in its development. Internal swelling may be…
Crohn’s Disease Prognosis
It is possible to live a fulfilling and relatively normal lifestyle after getting diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. For some people, their condition remains mild and well-managed, and they…
What are the Signs & Symptoms of Psoriasis?
The signs and symptoms an individual experiences depend on the form of the disease they have.Plaque PsoriasisFuss Sergey/Shutterstock.comThis is the most common form of psoriasis. Typical…
Psoriasis Diagnosis
Diagnosing psoriasis does not involve the use of special tools or blood tests. Instead, a dermatologist (doctor specializing in diseases of the skin) or another healthcare professional…
Psoriasis Treatment Options
Treatment options include UV light therapy (phototherapy), regular use of moisturizers, oral tablets, and medicated creams as well as biologic or systemic medications. The type of treatment…
How Can You Prevent Psoriasis?
If an individual has the genes that are necessary to develop psoriasis, there is always a chance that they will develop the disease. Nonetheless, they can take actions to help prevent…
Psoriasis Epidemiology
Role of GeneticsWhen one of a child’s biological parents has the gene for psoriasis, the child has a 10 percent chance of developing the disease at some point in life. When both of the…
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease (autoimmune disease) that causes the development of scaly red patches on the skin. These patches are raised and can appear…
History of Psoriasis
129 to 99 B.C.A Greek physician by the name of Galen was the first person to use the word “psora,” to define a skin disorder with characteristics similar to modern-day…
Psoriasis Prognosis
Prognosis can vary based on several factors, including how severe the condition is.Risk of Other Conditions DevelopingWhen psoriasis is severe, the likelihood of developing certain forms of…
Amoxicillin Side Effects
According to the FDA, the following serious adverse reactions of amoxicillin are discussed in greater detail in other sections:Infections and InfestationsGastrointestinalHypersensitivity…
Amoxicillin Dosage, Precautions & Adjustments
Below are the general guidelines for dosing amoxicillin. Note that these dosages may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis for individual patients. Always follow your prescribing physician’s…
Metronidazole Side Effects
The following serious adverse reactions of metronidazole are discussed in greater detail in other sections:Hematopoietic side effectsCardiovascular side effectsCentral Nervous System side…
Metronidazole Dosage, Precautions & Adjustments
Below are the general guidelines for dosing metronidazole. Note that these dosages may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis for individual patients by a provider. Always follow your…