Prescription anti-inflammatory medications are used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever in acute and chronic medical conditions. They are also called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs block an enzyme calledcyclooxygenase(or COX) used by the body to make prostaglandins. Grace Cary / Getty Images Prostaglandins are chemicals in your body that contribute to pain, inflammation, and fever. This article discusses prescription anti-inflammatory medications, what they are, and why your healthcare provider might prescribe them....

This drug works by lowering the production of acid in the stomach. Protonix is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 5 years. It is used for the short-term treatment (usually eight weeks or less) of GERD. Getty Images / SDI Productions / E+ It may also be prescribed for a longer period of time as maintenance therapy for erosive esophagitis. This is a problem that may occur as a complication of GERD....

Psoriaticarthritiscan affect any joint in the body. This article discusses the connection between psoriatic arthritis and back pain and how to find relief. Some people with this condition may not have symptoms on their skin at all. Verywell / Julie Bang Other systemic symptoms of psoriatic arthritis can include chronicfatigue. In some people, inflammatory bowel disease develops, producing digestive symptoms. Involvement of the spine affects approximately 25% to 75% of patients with psoriasis....

People withpsoriatic arthritisare often prescribed immunosuppressive medications to manage their symptoms and reduce inflammation. They can help reduce inflammation and related symptoms. If these medications fail to improve symptoms, biologic medications are recommended next. Halfpoint Images / Getty Images Biologics are a class of drugs that suppress the immune system to reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases. Interleukins are also inflammatory cytokine proteins that are often elevated in psoriatic arthritis. Interleukin inhibitors are therefore also used to manage symptoms....

Initially, the rash may look like a blood pimple or a blood blister that wont go away. Over time, skin around the blister deteriorates, leaving an open wound. The cause is unknown and difficult to diagnose because it resembles many other conditions. Pichsakul Promrungsee / Getty Images Medications and other treatments can relieve symptoms. Pichsakul Promrungsee / Getty Images How Does Pyoderma Gangrenosum Affect the Body? Pyoderma gangrenosum leads to painful open wounds around the body....

Renal insufficiency refers to a state in which the kidneys are not functioning at their full capacity. It is important to understand the difference between renal insufficiency and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Renal insufficiency refers to any reduced kidney function. Photo composite by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images CKD is a specific, long-term, and progressive condition. Renal insufficiency can occur with CKD, but not all cases of renal insufficiency are considered CKD....

Getting an early diagnosis is crucial for effective management. Natalia Gdovskaia / Getty Images How Does Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Affect the Body? Restrictive cardiomyopathy primarily affects the body by causing the ventricles in the heart to become stiff and less compliant. Natalia Gdovskaia / Getty Images Types of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Restrictive cardiomyopathy manifests when the heart’s ventricles lose their flexibility. This can occur, for example, when abnormal tissue like scar tissue displaces healthy heart muscle....

It is also known asscarlatina. Unlike strep throat, people with scarlet fever develop a rash and a red tongue. This article discusses scarlet fever and its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Verywell / Emily Roberts Scarlet Fever vs. Strep Throat Scarlet fever is due to the same bacteria that causesstrep throat. Strep throat does not always develop into scarlet fever. Sometimes the skin on certain areas of the body will peel for a few weeks....

These behaviors can interfere with work, relationships, and quality of life. People with SPD maydaydreamoften, which helps them escape their surroundings and other people. These daydreams are not hallucinations ordelusionsthat completely detach from realityas daydreams can be with schizophrenia. The Good Brigade / Getty Images Causes There aren’t yet any clear known causes of SPD. However, there are life circumstances and biological factors that can contribute to the condition’s development....

Scrotal eczema is a very common condition characterized by an itchy, red, scaly rash on thescrotum. One of the main triggers of scrotal eczema ispsychological stress. This causes the initial itching sensation on the scrotum. Serhii Sobolevskyi / Getty Images Other risk factors include exposure to skin irritants or allergens, nutritional deficiencies, and more. The treatment of scrotal eczema varies depending on the severity and cause. Research shows it is easily mistaken for afungal infectionand considered to be a general case of eczema....

The practice can range fromabstaining from sexto teaching yourself how toorgasmwithoutejaculation. This article explores semen retention from a historical and contemporary perspective, including the purported benefits and potential risks. Historical and Cultural Perspective Semen retention can be viewed in different ways by different people and cultures. Marilyn Nieves / Getty Images Semen retention is neither “bad” nor “good” for you. Some of these claims are stronger than others, and some are outright untrue....

The infection will spread to the joints and causeinflammation. Septic arthritis is also called pyogenic arthritis orbacterial arthritis. Septic arthritis is treated withantibioticsand can be a serious condition if left untreated. prpicturesproduction / Getty Images It can lead to progressive and irreversible joint damage or become a life-threatening medical emergency. prpicturesproduction / Getty Images What Causes Septic Arthritis? It typically affects one joint. However, it is possible to experience the condition in multiple joints depending on the bacterium that caused it....

Although shingles is incurable, antiviral medications may speed healing and reduce pain. In addition, a vaccine can help protect against shingles andpostherpetic neuralgia, a common complication of shingles. This article will review essential facts about shingles, including its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment. Petra Richli / Getty Images Insight into whether shingles can recur or is contagious will also be provided. The symptoms of shingles progress through two stages. The first is the preeruptive stage, the period before the rash appears....