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Common symptoms of malrotation in babies under 1 year of age include abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, vomiting, bloating, bloody stools, and more Malrotation occurs when an infant’s intestinal tract has not developed properly in the abdomen. Common symptoms of malrotation in babies under 1 year of age include:  Abdominal pain and camping Nausea Vomiting …

Donor hepatectomy is a surgical procedure in which part of the liver is removed from a living donor and transplanted to a patient with end-stage liver disease. Donor hepatectomy is a surgical procedure in which some part of the liver is removed from a living donor and transplanted to a patient with end-stage liver disease. The liver is the largest …

The foreskin has several roles in penis health: protects the penis head, maintains sensation, reduces friction, and contributes to immune system function The foreskin has several roles in penis health: Protects the head of the penis Maintains sensation and response to stimulation Reduces friction with sexual penetration Contributes to immune system function due to the presence of immune cells What …

FDA-approved medications that may boost a woman’s libido (sex drive) include Addyi (flibanserin) and Vylessi (bremelanotide). Depending on the cause, low sex drive can be managed by, lifestyle changes, communicating with the partner, mood-enhancing sexual techniques, hormonal therapy, counseling, and some promising medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications that may be used to boost libido in premenopausal …

Cavities will not go away on their own. Treatment is necessary to repair the damage and prevent the cavity from expanding and leading to more decay Cavities will not go away on their own. Treatment is necessary to repair the damage and prevent the cavity from expanding and leading to more decay. How are cavities treated? Damage to the enamel (superficial …

Generic Name: castor oil Brand Names: Fleet Castor Oil, Emulsoil Drug Class: Laxatives, Other What is castor oil, and what is it used for? Castor oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Castor oil is an irritant/stimulant laxative available over-the-counter, taken orally for temporary relief of constipation and to clear the colon …

Generic Name: lactulose Brand Names: Enulose, Kristalose, Constulose, Generlac Drug Class:  Laxatives, Osmotic; Ammonium Detoxicants What is lactulose, and what is it used for? Lactulose is a synthetic sugar derived from lactose, the sugar found in dairy products. Lactulose is used to relieve constipation and to prevent and treat portal systemic encephalopathy (PSE), a condition in which neurotoxins in the blood accumulate …

Generic Name: testosterone Brand Names: Aveed, Depo-Testosterone, Testopel, Xyosted, Jatenzo, Tlando Drug Class: Androgens What is testosterone, and what is it used for? Testosterone is the natural male steroid hormone (androgen) responsible for the development of male reproductive organs, their normal functioning, and male secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle mass, bone mass and strength, body hair and deep voice. …

Turmeric may not react well with some medications, including blood pressure medication. Turmeric is a spice used in many parts of the world. It is one of the main ingredients in curry powder.  Turmeric also has a long history of application in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is a practice rooted in ancient Indian medicine dating back more than 3,000 years.  As …

Lower extremity bypass is a minimally-invasive procedure performed to enhance blood flow to the thigh, calf, or foot in an effort to improve walking or alleviate pain. The goal of lower limb or extremity bypass surgery is to enhance blood flow to the thigh, calf, or foot. This procedure may be required to improve walking, alleviate pain, or heal ulcers …