Drugs and Medications Medical Reference
- Menstrual Pain
Menstrual pain can range from mild to unbearable. WebMD explains what is behind the pain and what you can do about it.
- Prolapsed Bladder
Prolapsed bladder is a common condition in women often caused by childbirth and menopause. Learn more.
- Sleep Disorders and Hypersomnia Treatment
WebMD explains various treatments for hypersomnia, or excessive sleepiness.
- Asthma and Allergies
WebMD takes a closer look at allergies and asthma.
- If You Get Skin Testing for Allergies
What's causing your allergy symptoms? Doctors can test your skin three different ways to figure out what triggers your reaction.
- Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization
Learn more about in vitro fertilization -- or IVF -- including how it's done and success rates.
- Do You Have a Cold or Flu?
Do you have a cold or the flu? WebMD's symptom chart can help you find out.
- When Should I See a Doctor for a Cold or Flu?
Most colds and flu don't require a doctor's care. However, as WebMD explains, if you have any of these six symptoms, see your doctor.
- How to Get Rid of Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath. WebMD explains causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
- Sleep Apnea Tests and Diagnosis
If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, your doctor may ask you to have a sleep study. Here's what to expect.
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
What is REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD? Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and risk factors for this sleep disorder.
- Sleep Disorders and Treatment for Sleepwalking
Can sleepwalking be treated? WebMD tells you about options such as medication, lifestyle, and relaxation techniques.
- Tips for Bedwetting Prevention
WebMD offers tips for bedwetting prevention and advice for helping your child cope.
- Drugs to Treat Bed-Wetting
Learn about medications used to treat childhood bed-wetting.
- Teeth Grinding and Sleep (Sleep Bruxism)
Grinding and clenching teeth during sleep is very common. Find out why and what you can do about it.
- Insomnia Symptoms
Learn more from WebMD about the signs and symptoms of insomnia.
- Diagnosing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Learn about the exams and tests used to diagnose REM sleep behavior disorder.
- Spasticity and MS: How to Control Your Muscles
One of the most common symptoms of MS is muscle spasms and stiffness. Learn how to control muscle spasms and relieve muscle stiffness caused by multiple sclerosis.
- Treatments for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Learn more from WebMD about treatment options for sexually transmitted diseases, from HIV to trichomoniasis.
- Sleep Disorders and Snoring Treatment
WebMD tells you about various treatments and surgeries to prevent and cure snoring.
- Genital Warts and HPV
WebMD explains genital warts and their connection to certain cancers.
- Sleep Apnea Symptoms
WebMD provides an overview of sleep apnea symptoms.
- Night Terrors Symptoms
Is your child having night terrors? WebMD tells you which symptoms to look for.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms and Treatment
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can come with painful flare-ups. Find out the symptoms and treatments and prepare to talk to your doctor.
- How to Choose a Doctor to Treat Psoriasis
Tips for finding a dermatologist for your skin care and more.
- Men and Stroke
WebMD explains stroke prevention and how to spot symptoms of a stroke.
- Bruises
Learn more from WebMD about bruises, including ways you can treat them at home and tips for when you should seek medical care.
- What Is Atrial Flutter?
Atrial flutter is an abnormality in the beating of the heart. WebMD provides a comprehensive look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial flutter and its cousin, atrial fibrillation.
- How to Treat a Prolapsed Uterus
Learn more from WebMD about the causes and treatments of a prolapsed uterus, a condition in which the pelvic ligaments, muscles and tissues that support the uterus weaken.
- Headache Prevention Medications
Antidepressants are sometimes used to prevent and treat headaches. WebMD offers a list of drugs doctors may prescribe - along with possible side effects.
- Drugs for Headache Pain Relief
WebMD provides an overview of migraine and headache pain relief drugs.
- Sex Pheromones: What Are These Chemical Messengers?
The concept of a human pheromone, or sexual scent of attraction, has been debated and researched for years.
- How to Choose a Fertility Clinic
If you need treatment to help you get pregnant, get tips on how find a fertility clinic that's right for you.
- Clinical Trials Guide for Arthritis Patients
If you have arthritis, learn more from WebMD about clinical trials and how you might benefit from research into treatments for the disease.