Clubbing is a condition in which the ends of the fingers and toes swell and the nails bulge outward. The nails wrap around the fingers or toes and look raised, curved, and shiny. Clubbing may happen in children with congenital heart disease and people with chronic heart, lung, liver, or thyroid disease. But simple...
Describes clubfoot and what causes it. Covers symptoms and diagnosis. Also covers treatment, including surgery and nonsurgical methods. Offers info on when clubfoot might point to a more serious problem.
Clubfoot (also called talipes equinovarus) is a general term used to describe a range of unusual positions of the foot. Each of the following characteristics may be present, and each may vary from mild to severe: The foot (especially the heel) is usually smaller than normal. The foot may point downward. The front of the...
Clue cells are certain cells in the vagina (vaginal epithelial cells) that appear fuzzy without sharp edges under a microscope. Clue cells change to this fuzzy look when they are coated with bacteria. If clue cells are seen, it means bacterial vaginosis is present.
A sharp, recurring pain around the eye or upper face may mean more than your average headache. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Manage pain with melatonin Take 10 mg of this natural hormone before bedtime to decrease the frequency of cluster headaches. Consider...
Cluster headaches are recurring headaches that occur in groups or cycles. The headaches appear suddenly and cause severe, debilitating pain on one side of the head, along with a watery eye and nasal congestion on the affected side of the head. The cause of cluster headaches is unknown. Although there is no cure for...
Covers causes and symptoms of cluster headaches. Covers medicines and treatment that either help reduce frequency or severity of headaches or stop a headache after it has started.
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Coagulation factor IX is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia B. This medication is not for treating people with hemophilia A factor VIII deficiency. Coagulation factor IX may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For hemophilia (bleeding disorder). Brand Name(s): Alprolix. Generic Name: Coagulation Factor IX Recombinant Immunoglobulin G1 Fusion Protein.
Coagulation factor VIIa is a man-made protein similar to a natural protein in the body that helps the blood to clot. Coagulation factor VIIa is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A or hemophilia B, or factor VII deficiency. Coagulation factor VIIa may also be used for purposes not listed in this...
Coagulation factor X (10) is a man-made protein similar to a natural protein in the body that helps the blood to clot. Coagulation factor X is used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with hereditary factor X deficiency. This medication is for use in adults and children. Coagulation factor X may also be used for...
Coagulation factor Xa is a protein that reverses the effects of certain anticoagulant medications that are used to treat or prevent blood clots. Reversing anticoagulant medicine is necessary if you have uncontrolled or life-threatening bleeding as a result of how that medicine works. Coagulation factor Xa is used to...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: dandruff, psoriasis, skin disease. Brand Name(s): DHS Tar Shampoo, Ionil T, Tarsum Reformulated, X-Seb T Plus. Generic Name: Coal Tar.
Coal tar is a by-product of coal processing. Coal tar topical (for the skin) is used to treat the skin symptoms of psoriasis, including dryness, redness, flaking, scaling, and itching. Coal tar is not a cure for psoriasis, and it will provide only temporary relief of skin symptoms. Coal tar may also be used for...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Apply the medicine to the affected area. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine correctly. Use medicine only on clean, intact, dry skin. Rub medication thoroughly into skin. Allow medicine to dry before it touches your clothing. Keep the medicine at room...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Shake the bottle well before using the medicine. Apply the medicine to the affected area. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine correctly. Use medicine only on clean, intact, dry skin. Rub medication thoroughly into skin. Allow medicine to dry before it touches...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: dandruff, psoriasis, skin disease. Brand Name(s): Psoriasin. Generic Name: Coal Tar.
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Shake the bottle well before using the medicine. Apply the medicine to the affected area. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine correctly. This medicine may also be used in a bath or as a hand or foot soak. Follow the instructions on the package to use this...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub it in. Wash the area first. Apply the medicine to the skin and then allow to dry for a few minutes. This medicine may also be used in a bath or as a hand or foot soak. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Apply the medicine to the affected area. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine correctly. Use medicine only on clean, intact, dry skin. Rub medication thoroughly into skin. Allow medicine to dry before it touches your clothing. Keep the medicine at room...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub it in. Wash the area first. Apply the medicine to the skin and then allow to dry for a few minutes. This medicine may also be used in a bath or as a hand or foot soak. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine...
Coarctation of the aorta is a type of congenital heart disease. With this problem, a portion of the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body (aorta) is abnormally narrowed or pinched. Coarctation of the aorta makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the body. Over time, this can...
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Cobicistat is given together with atazanavir (Reyataz) or darunavir (Prezista) to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). . Cobicistat is used to increase your blood levels of these medicines, helping to make them safer and more effective at lower...
Cobicistat and darunavir is a combination medicine given with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in adults, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Cobicistat and darunavir is for use in people who weigh at least 88 pounds...
For HIV. Brand Name(s): Tybost. Generic Name: Cobicistat.
Cobicistat, darunavir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir (Symtuza) is a combination medicine that is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Symtuza is for use in adults and children weighing at least 88 pounds (40...
Cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir is a combination medicine that is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is for use in adults and...
