Running Nose Like Water

As a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic drug, baclofen helps alleviate muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain. Doctors may prescribe it to help treat multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and other conditions of the central nervous system. The drug inhibits the transmission of nerve impulses to reduce muscle contractions and pain. In this article, we describe baclofen in more detail, including its uses, how to take it, and the potential side effects and drug interactions. We also answer some frequently asked questions about baclofen. Baclofen has various effects on the body that make it suitable for the treatment of several conditions. It works by: alleviating muscle tightness and stiffness reducing the severity and frequency of muscle spasms improving muscle movement alleviating pain Doctors may prescribe baclofen to help treat the following conditions: Baclofen is not suitable for everyone, as it may interact with certain medications or worsen an existing condition. A person should noti...

There is no specific treatment for the stomach flu. People can usually manage stomach flu symptoms with home remedies such as resting, drinking fluids, and eating certain foods. "Stomach flu" is not the flu at all. Instead, the term refers to a group of infections that cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Doctors may also refer to stomach flu as gastroenteritis. In healthy people and older children, it is often possible to manage stomach flu symptoms at home. However, home remedies are not adequate if symptoms are severe. Additionally, stomach flu in very young, sick, or dehydrated infants and children may be a medical emergency. A parent or caregiver should contact a doctor in these instances. Read more to learn about the best home remedies for the stomach flu. Home remedies are the first line of treatment for the stomach flu, especially if a person has a viral infection. This is because there is no specific medication that can fight viral infections. Instead...

Strep throat is an infection caused by a bacteria called group A streptococcus ( Streptococcus pyogenes ). It causes a sore throat, fever, and painful swallowing, making everyday tasks feel challenging. Children ages 5 to 15 are more likely to catch strep throat, but anyone can get it. The infection spreads quickly, especially among family or household members. Untreated strep throat may lead to serious complications, so visiting a healthcare provider is important. Thankfully, there are some at-home remedies to help ease your symptoms. This article discusses natural home remedies for strep throat to help you cope with symptoms. LaraBelova/Getty Images Will Strep Throat Go Away on Its Own? Strep throat may go away within a few days without treatment. Still, it's important to visit a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment. Doing so can prevent serious complications from developing. Strep Throat vs So...

Keith Roach  |  To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old female and have been on 10 mg Elavil for 30 years to help me sleep. I have been having reflux problems from time to time for quite a while. I have been diagnosed with LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux). I have read that there could be a connection between Elavil and weakened sphincter. If I am able to wean myself off Elavil, could the muscle strengthen, or once it is weakened is the damage done? — Anon. Dear Anon.: Laryngopharyngeal reflux is when stomach acid comes all the way up the esophagus into the pharynx. It's a type of severe gastric reflux, and can damage important structures, including the vocal cords and airway. Treatment is the same as it is for gastro-esophageal reflux disease, including lifestyle modification and antacid drugs. Lifestyle modification is critical and includes not going to bed with anything in the stomach; raising the head of the bed (putting 6-inch blocks under the bedp...

I began writing this post a couple of weeks ago, feeling pretty smug and self-righteous that I hadn't caught the cold that everyone around me was sporting. Most people I knew weren't flat out sick, but as their cold progressed, it dropped down and became a chest thing, and they were dealing with a big loopy cough that lasted a good four to six weeks. Then over the weekend, I caught a cold, or what I would describe as a shadow of a cold. I wasn't really sick, but felt a little under the weather. I got The Cough, but only for about a week. So yep, I caught a cold, and now I'm not feeling quite as smug.  However, I believe that what I had didn't blossom into a full-fledged cold/flu event because of the precautions I took. There is never a good time to catch a cold—it won't kill you, but you're miserable nonetheless. Not only do you feel bad, but it takes all of your attention just dealing with it. It's hard to concentrate on much else when your n...

Runny noses usually come and go. You recover from a cold or take some allergy medicine, and your nose is all clear again. But what about a runny nose that goes on and on? Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy A chronic or long-term runny nose is known as chronic rhinorrhea, and there are many possible culprits. Otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat expert, or ENT) Raj Sindwani, MD, explains the causes behind a constant runny nose and when to see your healthcare provider. Runny nose vs. stuffy nose A runny nose and a stuffy nose aren't the same, though it's easy to confuse the two terms. Here's how they're different: Rhinorrhea (runny nose): Also called nasal drip, rhinorrhea causes clear or colored mucus (fluid) to leak out of your no...

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What Is Aciphex? Aciphex is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ), duodenal ulcers, and other conditions that cause excess production of stomach acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Aciphex is a proton pump inhibitor. It relieves and treats certain stomach and esophageal problems by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Aciphex is available as an enteric-coated delayed-release tablet and a delayed-released sprinkle capsule. The sprinkle capsules are only used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease in children ages 1 to 11 years of age. Drug Facts Generic Name : Rabeprazole Brand Name(s) : Aciphex Drug Availability : Prescription Therapeutic Classification : Proton pump inhibitor Available Generically : Yes Controlled Substance : N/A Administration Route : Oral Active Ingredient :&...