Generally, hives are caused when your body releases the chemical histamine in reaction to something, often in response to an allergic reaction. Some causes of hives include: Food -- One of the most common causes of hives is food. Some foods are more likely to cause an allergic reaction than...
And in that decade, an HIV carrier can potentially infect dozens of people, each of whom can infect dozens more, and so on. HIV invades the cells of our immune system and reprograms them to become HIV-producing factories. Without treatment, the number of immune cells in the body dwindles...
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Antabuse: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Even small amounts of alcohol can produce unpleasant symptoms while Antabuse is in your body. These symptoms include:...
First, it is just plain fascinating to understand where things like fevers, hives, inflammation, etc., come from when they happen inside your own body. You also hear a lot about the immune system in the news as new parts of it are understood and new drugs come on the market -- ...
Acyclovir slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body.Zovirax is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox.Zovirax will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection....
You may have put together that most of the commonly prescribed thyroid medications like Synthroid and levothyroxine, only contain T4 (thyroxine), and thus they need to be converted to the active T3 form in the body. On paper, the T4 to T3 conversion happens just fine, but in the real wor...
While you receive TYSABRI, and for 6 months after you stop receiving TYSABRI, it is important that you call your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening medical problems (such as problems with your thinking, eyesight, balance, or strength; weakness on 1 side of your body; and...
Physicians rarely promote the curative properties of H2O, but Dr. Batmanghelidj, M.D. has studied water's effect on the human body and has found it to be one of the best pain relievers and preventative therapies in existence. Dr. Batmanghelidj shares his research and stories about "The...
The parts of the body that are prone to react to allergies include the eyes, nose, lungs, skin, and stomach. Common allergic disorders include hay fever, asthma, allergic eyes, allergic eczema, hives, and allergic shock. Caring for Teeth With Braces or Retainers People who have braces or ...
If you suspect your dog is having an allergic reaction to abug bite or a bee stingbecause their face is swollen and/or they have broken out in hives, consider that an emergency until proven otherwise. Take them to your veterinarian right away for treatment. If your regular pet hospital is...