Treating Kidney Stones: Medicines

In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medications to dissolve or prevent kidney stones. Or medications may be prescribed to stop an infection. Once the infection is controlled, your stone can be removed.

Treating Kidney Stones: Expectant Therapy

Most kidney stones are about the size of a grape seed. Stones of this size are small enough to pass naturally. Once it is passed, a stone can be analyzed. This wait-and-see approach is called expectant therapy.

Self-Care for Headaches

Most headaches aren't serious and can be relieved with self-care. But some headaches may be a sign of another health problem like eye trouble or high blood pressure. Read this for more information about treating headaches.

Arm Care After a Stroke

Many people who have a stroke are left with problems with one of their arms. Proper arm care after a stroke can help treat these problems with your arm. It can also help prevent new problems from starting.

Herpes: Caring for Sores

Good hygiene matters when you have a herpes outbreak. Take care of your sores to speed healing. Sores that are not cared for correctly can lead to other infections.

Herpes

If you have herpes, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have it. Herpes has no cure. But you can control it and learn how to protect yourself and others from outbreaks.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia infection is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STI can cause people to become sterile.

Treating an Anxiety Disorder with Medicine

An anxiety disorder can make you feel nervous or apprehensive, even without a clear reason. Certain anxiety disorders can cause intense feelings of fear or panic. You may even have physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat or dizziness. Treatment is available.