Developing and nurturing your personal relationships can help you lower your stress level. The following suggestions can benefit both your relationships and your mental health: Visit with friends and family. Take time to make a phone call, send an email, or write a quick note. Make "date" time with your spouse, even...
During in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs and sperm are brought together in a laboratory glass dish to allow the sperm to fertilize an egg. With IVF, you can use any combination of your own eggs and sperm and donor eggs and sperm. After IVF, one or more fertilized eggs are placed in the uterus. Ovulation...
After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Doing so may limit scarring, may help you avoid pain or discomfort, and may help lower the risk of problems like infection. Your doctor used either stitches, staples, tissue glue, or tape strips to close the incision. And you will need to keep...
IncobotulinumtoxinA is used in adults to treat: muscle spasms and stiffness of the arms (upper limb spasticity); cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles), or muscle stiffness in the elbows, wrists, fingers, ankles, or toes; certain eye muscle conditions caused by nerve disorders (including uncontrolled...
Indacaterol inhalation is used to control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Indacaterol inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Indapamide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Indapamide may also be used...
Indinavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Indinavir is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Indinavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Indinavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this...
Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Indomethacin is used to treat moderate to severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Indomethacin is also used to treat shoulder pain caused by bursitis or tendinitis. Extended-release indomethacin ( Indocin SR)...
Describes different methods used to induce labor and delivery for pregnancy termination. Lists what to expect after procedure and during recovery. Covers why it is done and how well it works. Also lists risks involved. Offers points to consider about the procedure.
Inebilizumab is used in adults with a condition called neuromyelitis optica (NOO-roe-mye-LYE-tis OP-ti-ka) spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and who are positive for a certain antibody. NMOSD, also called Devic's disease, is a central nervous system disorder that occurs when your immune system attacks cells in your eyes...
Provides links to topics that cover common parenting questions about infant and toddler health. Includes info on how to stop thumb-sucking, how to manage an episode of croup, and whether to give your child antibiotics for an ear infection.
Babies cry to communicate that they are hungry, wet, tired, too warm, too cold, lonely, or otherwise uncomfortable. When you respond promptly to these cries, you help your baby feel confident and safe. After your baby's need is met, the crying usually stops. The more consistently you respond to your baby when he or she...
