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Librax combines two different medications, chlordiazepoxide and clidinium, into a single oral capsule. Your healthcare provider may prescribe Librax along with other medications to treat your gastrointestinal condition. This article describes the benefits of Librax, how to take it, and possible risks or side effects. Tom Merton / OJO Images / Getty Images How to Take Librax Librax is available in capsule form. Each capsule contains 5 milligrams (mg) of chlordiazepoxide and 2....

There is no cure for LP, but topical or oral steroids can help bring the symptoms under control. They also differ by the symptoms and complications a person may experience, including the risk of cancer. Cutaneous Lichen Planus Cutaneous LP affects the skin. It is characterized by flat, purplish lesions that develop over several weeks. Scaly patches and itching, sometimes extreme, are also common. After the rash clears, the skin may be darker than normal (known aspost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)....

Skin changes in the genital region can be alarming, especially if you’re sexually active. Why Do You Get Lichen Sclerosus? The cause of lichen sclerosus is unknown, although an overactive immune system may play a role. PeopleImages / Getty Images Researchers still need to gain an understanding of what can cause a flare-up of lichen sclerosis. Any trauma, including friction, can cause fragile skin to be damaged and lead to scarring....

For low-risk PE, the risk may be little affected. Treatments can be prescribed to reduce your risk of complications that can lead to death. There are diseases characterized by the abnormal formation of blood clots (thrombus). The Good Brigade / Getty Images The vast majority of PE cases occur this way. Left untreated, acute PE is associated with amortality (death) rateof as high as 30%. Of those who received timely treatment, the mortality rate is around 8%....

People with HIV can expect to live a near-normal life expectancy if diagnosed and treated early. With that said, many factors can take back those gains and shorten a person’s life expectancy. Some individuals can expect to live even longer. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health The cost of ongoing care and treatment can cause financial burdens and undue stress. Dealing with these concerns is seen to be just as important as getting a viral load to undetectable levels....

An elbow injury can be a painful experience that may require the skilled services of a physical therapist. The elbow is an example of a hinge joint or a joint that moves in only one direction. Your elbow joint bends and straightens like a hinge on a door. Krisanapong Detraphiphat / Getty Images The Elbow’s Ligaments Ligaments are strong pieces of cartilage that connect one bone to another. They help provide support to your joints while still allowing for a motion to occur....

Phototherapy may be delivered via a light box, but also via speciallight therapy glasses. How does using this therapy help to improve sleep and mood? What Is a Light Box? JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty Images Some light boxes stand independently, but newer technology has integrated the therapy into eyeglasses. Light boxes are meant to generate a standard wavelength and amount of light. This affects sleep and wakefulness periods....

Light therapy for psoriasis is an effective treatment. Science Photo Library / Getty Images What Is Light Therapy? UV radiation has immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects that can help temper theinflammationthat drives many of these diseases. Science Photo Library / Getty Images The sun gives off electromagnetic energy in various forms. BB-UVB and NB-UVB Broadband ultraviolet B (BB-UVB) was the first pop in of phototherapy developed. It involves exposing the skin to wavelengths of light between 290 and 313 nanometers (nm)....

Lightheadedness is the feeling of losing consciousness or fainting. Many people experience lightheadedness at some point despite being completely healthy. Most causes of lightheadedness are not life-threatening. Pheelings Media / Getty Images However, in rare cases, lightheadedness may signify a more serious medical complication like heart disease or diabetes. You should seek medical care if you experience recurrent, sudden, severe, prolonged, or unexplained lightheadedness. However, there are some serious conditions that require urgent medical evaluation....

Its an issue plastic surgeons deal with every daysetting realistic expectations for their patients. However, it is quite necessary to be plain and honest about possible outcomes and what is truly realistic. Below is a list of things liposuctionwill notdo for you. ronstik / Getty Images Won’t Remove Stretch Marks Stretch marks are scars. Once they occur, they may fade but will never fully disappear. Liposuction will noteliminate celluliteand could possibly make it worse in patients with loose skin....

Many different health conditions can cause limping (antalgic gait) when you walk. This can include acute injuries as well as gradually progressing medical concerns. This article will detail the most common causes of and treatments for limping. Hiraman / Getty Images This can alter the normal movement of a joint and lead to pain. Sprains affectthe bodys ligaments, while strains impact muscle tendons. In either case, sprains and strains occur when the impacted structure is overstretched or partially torn....

It may seem surprising that your allergies could have anything to do withautoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). Both conditions, however, are due to similar immune responses. This may be helpful to know if you’re having trouble managing yourhay feversymptoms. Verywell / JR Bee It might even be a good idea to getevaluated for a thyroid condition. This article discusses hay fever and its relationship to AITD. It also discusses symptoms and treatment considerations....

Does this mushroom impact attention? Read on for more. Lion’s mane(Hericium erinaceus)is an edible mushroom with medicinal properties native to East Asia. Moonstone Images / Getty Images Components of lion’s mane callederinacinesandhericenonespurportedly reach the brain and protect against plaques and brain cell death. This article discusses the use of lion’s mane forattention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Symptoms ofinattentioninclude the following: Symptoms of hyperactivity include the following: ADHD impacts social functioning and academic performance....