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Abdominal Infections

Antibiotics are administered when fluid examination and tests for ascites indicate infection. For a first episode, the antibiotic cefotaxime is typically administered intravenously, requiring hospitalization. Treatment usually lasts 10 days, but research indicates that 5 days may be sufficient for certain patients. Some research indicates that the oral antibiotic ofloxacin may work as well with fewer complications, allowing patients to be treated at home.

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Staph Infections

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...for MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a type of "staph"... Read more »

Staph Infections: How To Control Their Spread in Nursing Homes

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Foot Pain: Heel Pain

...extended physical therapy.Heel surgery to relieve pain may be performed for heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or neuroma.Surgery is not recommended until nonsurgical methods have failed for... Read more »

Foot Pain: Toe Pain

...problems or neurological damagePatients who do not have the flexibility or eyesight to use them properlyBursitis of the ToeBursitis is an inflammation of the fluid filled sacs that protect the toe... Read more »

Foot Pain: Introduction

...insole (cut quarter-size hole surrounding painful area). Possible night splints. Orthotics if necessary.Bursitis of the heelCenter of the heel.Pain, with warmth and swelling. Increases during the... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms

...adolescence and adulthood. In addition, patients may experience:Delayed puberty (in young teenagers)Severe joint painProgressive anemiaLeg soresGum diseaseSickle Cell CrisisThe hallmark of sickle... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Complications

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most serious rheumatic diseases. According to a 2002 government study, the annual number of deaths has risen from 879 - 1,406 since 1979.... Read more »

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