Dizziness is a common very non-specific complaint that has multiple causes that will not be addressed during this article. Some possible causes of dizziness include: dehydration, medications, anxiety, cardiac arrhythmias, electrolyte abnormalities, inner ear issues,...
Upper respiratory infections (URI) or the common cold are caused by several viruses such as . URIs are usually seasonal in nature, with an increase noted in the winter months. Symptoms of an URI can include low grade fever, chills, malise, sneezing, sore throat,...
Sexually transmitted diseases or infection (STDs or STIs) continue to be a growing concern in the United States. Abstenence from sexual activity prevents concerns related to contraction and transmission of STIs. However, since abstinence is not encouraged, early...
Sinusitis can be acute or chronic, for the purposes of this article the focus will be on acute sinusitis. Another name for sinusitis is acute rhinosinusitis. Sinusitis is inflammation of the nasal and paranasal sinuses. Acute sinusitis lasts for 4 weeks or less. The...
Sore throat or pharyngitis can be infectious (viruses and bacteria) or noninfectious. Viruses (such as adenoviruses, coronaviruses, influenza A and B) are usually the problematic organisms for sore throats. In addition to sore throat, other symptoms individuals with a...
Also known as swimmer’s ear, otitis externa is inflammation of the external auditory canal. Bacterial infections are the most common cause of otitis externa, with the most common organisms being Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus....
