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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Depression

For some people with severe or hard-to-treat depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the best treatment. After initial treatment, you might ...

Medications that Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Blood can pool in the atria and form clumps called clots. Blood-thinning medicines help prevent blood clots. Blood clots can move to other parts of...

X-Ray Exams of The Digestive Tract for Crohns Disease

Your doctor can choose from many imaging tests to help them diagnose and keep track of your Crohn’s disease. Carefully follow the pre- test directi...

Types of Hepatitis: A, B, and C

Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver that's caused by a virus. The main way you get hepatitis A is when you eat or drink something that...

What are The Types of Epilepsy?

All types of epilepsy have seizures as a symptom. If you had a seizure caused by epilepsy, your doctor will follow three steps to give you the righ...

Conditions Similar to Epilepsy

Nonepileptic Events Nonepileptic events look like seizures, but actually are not. Nonepileptic events that have a psychological basis are known as ...

What are The Treatments for Epilepsy?

Tell your doctor about the other medications or supplements you take, even if you buy them over the counter (without a prescription). Seizure medic...

What is Epilepsy Surgery?

This surgery removes brain lesions -- areas of injury or defect like a tumor or malformed blood vessel -- that cause seizures. This stops communica...

Cosmetic Procedures for Wrinkles

If yours bother you, find out what causes wrinkles and explore your treatment options. With age, skin cells divide more slowly, and the skin's inne...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. Atten...

Natural Treatments for Menopause Symptoms

Some women decide to treat their symptoms with herbs and dietary supplements instead of hormone replacement therapy. Results from studies have been...

Sex and Menopause

The loss of estrogen and testosterone following menopause can lead to changes in a woman's body and sexual drive. You can also talk to your doctor ...