| Name | Type | Frequencies | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iatrogenic Infections | XTRA | 146,333,424,428,434,444,465,522,523,590,594,660,690,727.5,768,776,786,787,802,832,834,880,1500,1550,1600,1800,1865,2170 | Infections contracted in a hospital/medical facility, or caused by a medical professional. |
| Ichthyosis | ETDF | 30,180,650,800,33520,72500,270960,321800,505670,715280 | Group of genetic cutaneous conditions with dry, thickened, scaly, or flaky skin. Encyclopedia Entry for Ichthyosis : Ichthyosis vulgaris. Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common of the inherited skin disorders. It may begin in early childhood. The condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. That means if you have the condition, your child has a 50% chance of getting the gene from you. The condition is often more noticeable in the winter. It may occur along with other skin problems including atopic dermatitis , asthma, keratosis pilaris (small bumps on the back of the arms and legs), or other skin disorders. Symptoms may include any of the following: Dry skin , severe Scaly skin ( scales ) Possible skin thickening Mild itching of the skin The dry, scaly skin is usually most severe on the legs. But it can also involve the arms, hands, and middle of the body. People with this condition may also have many fine lines on the palms. In infants, the skin changes usually appear in the first year of life. Early on, the skin is only slightly rough, but by the time a baby is about 3 months old, they begin appearing on the shins and back of the arms. Your health care provider can usually diagnose this condition by looking at your skin. Tests may be done to rule out other possible causes of dry, scaly skin. Your provider will ask if you have a family history of similar skin dryness. A skin biopsy may be performed. Your provider may ask you to use heavy-duty moisturizers. Creams and ointments work better than lotions. Apply these to moist skin immediately after bathing. You should use mild, non-drying soaps. Your provider may tell you to use hydrating-moisturizing creams that contain keratolytic chemicals such as lactic acid, salicylic acid, and urea. These chemicals help skin shed normally while retaining moisture. Ichthyosis vulgaris can be bothersome, but it rarely affects your overall health. The condition usually disappears during adulthood, but may return years later as people age. A bacterial skin infection may develop if scratching causes openings in the skin. Call for an appointment with your provider if: Symptoms continue despite treatment Symptoms get worse Skin lesions spread New symptoms develop. Common ichthyosis. Ichthyosis, acquired - legs Ichthyosis, acquired - legs. American Academy of Dermatology website. Ichthyosis vulgaris. www.aad.org/public/diseases/scaly-skin/ichthyosis-vulgaris#symptoms. Updated June 22, 2016. Accessed May 11, 2017. Martin KL. Disorders of keratinization. |
| Icterus Haemolytic | CAFL | 243,768 | Chronic form of jaundice involving anemia. See Jaundice. |
| Idiopathic Parkinson Disease | ETDF | 80,350,650,830,9500,115710,354950,355350,368000,398400 | ETDFL. Also used for Lewy Body Parkinson Disease |
| Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease | ETDF | 80,350,650,830,9500,115710,354950,355350,368000,398400 | Degenerative CNS disorder mainly involving the motor system. 'Idiopathic' means unknown cause. |
| Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis | ETDF | 120,260,700,2500,31000,72750,122500,282810,357770,426160 | Calcification of skin of scrotum due to calcium and phosphorus deposition. 'Idiopathic' means unknown cause. |
| IgA Deficiency | ETDF | 130,230,700,870,5780,7250,30000,96500,322060,519340 | Lack of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that protects mouth, airways, and digestive tract mucous membranes from infection. Genetic. |
| Ileocolitis Colon Inflammation | CAFL | 802,832,440 | Also called Crohn's Disease. Inflammatory bowel condition. Use Colitis, Parasites Roundworm, and Parasites General programs if necessary. |
| Ileocolitis Colon Inflammation 1 | XTRA | 20,727,787,800,802,880 | Also called Crohn's Disease. Inflammatory bowel condition. Use Colitis, Parasites Roundworm, and Parasites General programs if necessary. Other use: constipation (mild laxative). |
| Ileocolitis Colon Inflammation 2 | XTRA | 440,802,832 | Also called Crohn's Disease. Inflammatory bowel condition. Use Colitis, Parasites Roundworm, and Parasites General programs if necessary. |
| Immune Complex Diseases | ETDF | 20,300,850,7500,32500,240280,346000,628000,833700,925680 | Also called Type III Hypersensitivity. Occurs when antigen-antibody complexes are not completely cleared, causing inflammatory response. |
| Immune Support Sweep | XTRA | 6-12 | Based on research by Dr. G.J. Schummer, M. Crane, L. Wong. |
| Immune System Balance | XTRA | 1.19,3,7.69,7.7,9.39,9.4,9.59,20,28,146,230,250,465,522,600,625,650,660,690,727.5,776,787,802,835,880,1550,1850,10000 | Theimmune systemis a host defense system comprising many biological structures andprocesseswithin anorganismthat protects againstdisease. To function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, known aspathogens, fromvirusestoparasitic worms, anddistinguishthem from the organism's own healthytissue. |
| Immune System Diseases | ETDF | 20,300,850,7500,12500,40000,162900,350000,433630,909210 | Genetic and acquired. Autoimmunities include chronic Lyme, scleroderma, lupus, vasculitis, Graves disease, and some anemias and myopathies. |
| Immune System Improve | XTRA | 3 | Normalize. Also see Leukocytogenesis Stimulate. |
| Immune System Stabilization | XTRA | 30,330,727,740,787,835,880,1234,1550,5000,7344,10000 | Normalize. Also see Leukocytogenesis Stimulate. |
| Immune System Stimulate Normalize | XTRA | 835 | Normalize. Also see Leukocytogenesis Stimulate. This program has been successfully used for unidentified airborne allergens. |
| Immune System Stimulation 1 | XTRA | 8,432,835,1862,2008,2128,2180,2791,2855,2867,2929,3347,3448,4014,5611 | Normalize. Also see Leukocytogenesis Stimulate. |
| Immune System Stimulation 2 | XTRA | 40.39,40.5,40.6,40.7,40.79 | Normalize. Also see Leukocytogenesis Stimulate. |
| Immune System Stimulation 3 | PROV | 8,20,120,304,432,464,665,728,800,880,1488,1862,2008,2128,2180,2489,2720,2791,2855,2867,2929,3176,3347,3448,4014,5000,5611,10000 | Normalize. Also see Leukocytogenesis Stimulate. NB: minimum of 5 treatments. Immune system |
| Immune System Stimulation 4 | XTRA | 8,20,120,304,432,464,665,728,787,800,880,1488,1862,2008,2128,2180,2489,2720,2791,2855,2867,2929,3176,3347,3448,4014,5000,5611,10000 | Normalize. Also see Leukocytogenesis Stimulate. |
| Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes | ETDF | 20,300,850,32880,234510,425680,571000,879000,938000 | Immunodeficiencies, mostly acquired, leading to immunosuppression. |
| Impetigo | ETDF | 150,230,650,930,37500,130720,352500,712500,693500 | Contagious bacterial skin infection common among young children and certain contact sport athletes. Encyclopedia Entry for Impetigo : Impetigo- Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus Encyclopedia Entry for Impetigo : Impetigo. Impetigo is caused by streptococcus (strep) or staphylococcus (staph) bacteria. Methicillin-resistant staph aureus ( MRSA ) is becoming a common cause. Skin normally has many types of bacteria on it. When there is a break in the skin, bacteria can enter the body and grow there. This causes inflammation and infection. Breaks in the skin may occur from injury or trauma to the skin or from insect, animal, or human bites. Impetigo may also occur on skin where there is no visible break. Impetigo is most common in children who live in unhealthy conditions. In adults, it may occur following another skin problem. It may also develop after a cold or other virus. Impetigo can spread to others. You can catch the infection from someone who has it if the fluid that oozes from their skin blisters touches an open area on your skin. Symptoms of impetigo are: One or many blisters that are filled with pus and easy to pop. In infants, the skin is reddish or raw-looking where a blister has broken. Blisters that itch, are filled with yellow or honey-colored fluid, and ooze and crust over. Rash that may begin as a single spot, but spreads to other areas with scratching. Skin sores on the face, lips, arms, or legs that spread to other areas. Swollen lymph nodes near the infection. Patches of impetigo on the body (in children). Your health care provider will look at your skin to determine if you have impetigo. Your provider may take a sample of bacteria from your skin to grow in the lab. This can help determine if MRSA is the cause. Specific antibiotics are needed to treat this type of bacteria. The goal of treatment is to get rid of the infection and relieve your symptoms. Your provider will prescribe an antibacterial cream. You may need to take antibiotics by mouth if the infection is severe. Gently wash (DO NOT scrub) your skin several times a day. Use an antibacterial soap to remove crusts and drainage. The sores of impetigo heal slowly. Scars are rare. The cure rate is very high, but the problem often comes back in young children. Impetigo may lead to: Spread of the infection to other parts of the body (common) Kidney inflammation or failure (rare) Permanent skin damage and scarring (very rare). Call your provider if you have symptoms of impetigo. Prevent the spread of infection. If you have impetigo, always use a clean washcloth and towel each time you wash. DO NOT share towels, clothing, razors, and other personal care products with anyone. Avoid touching blisters that are oozing. Wash your hands thoroughly after touching infected skin. Keep your skin clean to prevent getting the infection. Wash minor cuts and scrapes well with soap and clean water. You can use a mild antibacterial soap. Streptococcus - impetigo; Strep - impetigo; Staph - impetigo; Staphylococcus - impetigo. Impetigo, bullous on the buttocks Impetigo, bullous on the buttocks Impetigo on a child Impetigo on a child's face. Habif TP. Bacterial infections. Encyclopedia Entry for Impetigo : Impetigo. Contagious bacterial skin infection common among young children and certain contact sport athletes. Can be caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogene. Information from Marcello Allegretti. |
| Impotence | CAFL | 9.39,2127,2008,465,10000,880,802,787,727,690,666,125,95,73,72,20,650,625,600 | Not sterility but failure to achieve or maintain erection. See Erectile Dysfunction, Nitric Oxide Generate, Sacral, Zinc Etc., and use Circulatory Stasis. |
| Impotence 2 | XTRA | 1.1,9.39,9.4,20,72,73,95,124,125,335,465,536,600,622,625,650,660,690,712,727.5,787,802,880,1550,2008,2127.5,10000 | Not sterility but failure to achieve or maintain erection. See Erectile Dysfunction, Nitric Oxide Generate, Sacral, Zinc Etc., and use Circulatory Stasis. |
| Incontinence 1 | CAFL | 666,690,2050,2128,2250 | Lack of moderation or self-control |
| Incontinence 2 | XTRA | 465,660,690,727.5,787,802,880,1550,10000 | Lack of moderation or self-control |
| Incontinentia Pigmenti | ETDF | 100,570,680,870,35580,127500,337500,638610,715230,903740 | Genetic disorder affecting skin (various types of lesions), hair, teeth, nails, and CNS. Encyclopedia Entry for Incontinentia Pigmenti : Incontinentia pigmenti. IP is caused by an X-linked dominant genetic defect that occurs on a gene known as IKBKG. Because the gene defect occurs on the X chromosome, the condition is most often seen in females. When it occurs in males, it is usually lethal. With the skin symptoms, there are 4 stages. Infants with IP are born with streaky, blistering areas. In stage 2, when the areas heal, they turn into rough bumps. In stage 3, the bumps go away, but leave behind darkened skin, called hyperpigmentation. After several years, the skin returns to normal. In stage 4, there may be areas of lighter colored skin ( hypopigmentation ) that is thinner. IP is associated with central nervous system problems, including: Delayed development Loss of movement (paralysis) Intellectual disability Muscle spasms Seizures People with IP may also have abnormal teeth, hair loss , and vision problems. The health care provider will perform a physical exam, look at the eyes, and test muscle movement. There may be unusual patterns and blisters on the skin, as well as bone abnormalities. An eye exam may reveal cataracts , strabismus (crossed eyes), or other problems. To confirm the diagnosis, these tests may be done: Blood tests Skin biopsy CT or MRI scan of the brain. There is no specific treatment for IP. Treatment is aimed at the individual symptoms. For example, glasses may be needed to improve vision. Medicine may be prescribed to help control seizures or muscle spasms. These resources can provide more information about IP: Incontinentia Pigmenti International Foundation -- www.ipif.org National Organization for Rare Disorders -- rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/incontinentia-pigmenti. How well a person does depends on the severity of central nervous system involvement and eye problems. Call your health care provider if: You have a family history of IP and are considering having children Your child has symptoms of this disorder. Genetic counseling may be helpful for those with a family history of IP who are considering having children. Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome; Bloch-Siemens syndrome. Incontinentia pigmenti on the leg Incontinentia pigmenti on the leg Incontinentia pigmenti on the leg Incontinentia pigmenti on the leg. Islam MP, Roach ES. Neurocutaneous syndromes. |
| Independence | XTRA | 207.36 | Originality Planet - Uranus. Other uses: originality, spontaneity, independence. |
| Indigestion | CAFL | 4.9,20,72,95,125,4444,465,727,787,880,10000 | See Dyspepsia, Acidosis, Heartburn, and Hernia. If chronic or with bloating, use appropriate Parasites General program(s). Encyclopedia Entry for Indigestion : Indigestion. Most of the time, indigestion is not a sign of a serious health problem unless it occurs with other symptoms. These may include: Bleeding Weight loss Trouble swallowing Rarely, the discomfort of a heart attack is mistaken for indigestion. Indigestion may be triggered by: Drinking too much alcohol Eating spicy, fatty, or greasy foods Eating too much (overeating) Eating too fast Stress or being nervous Eating high-fiber foods Smoking tobacco Drinking too many caffeinated beverages Other causes of indigestion are: Gallstones Gastritis (when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen) Swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis) Ulcers (stomach or intestinal ulcer) Use of certain medicines such as antibiotics, aspirin, and over-the-counter pain medicines (NSAIDs). Changing the way you eat may help your symptoms. Steps you can take include: Allow enough time for meals. Chew food carefully and completely. Avoid arguments during meals. Avoid excitement or exercise right after a meal. Relax and get rest if indigestion is caused by stress. Avoid aspirin and other NSAIDs. If you must take them, do so on a full stomach. Antacids may relieve indigestion. Medicines you can buy without a prescription, such as ranitidine (Zantac) and omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) can relieve symptoms. Your health care provider may also prescribe these medicines in higher doses or for longer periods of time. Get medical help right away if your symptoms include jaw pain, chest pain , back pain, heavy sweating , anxiety, or a feeling of impending doom. These are possible heart attack symptoms. Call your provider if: Your indigestion symptoms change noticeably. Your symptoms last longer than a few days. You have unexplained weight loss. You have sudden, severe abdominal pain. You have trouble swallowing. You have yellow coloring of the skin and eyes (jaundice). You vomit blood or pass blood in the stool. Your provider will do a physical exam on the stomach area and digestive tract. You will be asked questions about your symptoms. You may have some tests, including: Ultrasound test of the abdomen Blood tests Upper endoscopy. Dyspepsia; Uncomfortable fullness after meals. Taking antacids. Digestive system Digestive system. Mayer EA. Functional gastrointestinal disorders: irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, chest pain of presumed esophageal origin, and heartburn. |
| Indigestion 1 | XTRA | 4.9,7.83,20,72,95,125,444,465,660,690,727.5,787,802,880,1550,1865,10000 | See Dyspepsia, Acidosis, Heartburn, and Hernia. If chronic or with bloating, use appropriate Parasites General program(s). |
| Indigestion 3 | XTRA | 4.9,20,72,95,125,444,465,727.5,787,800,832,880,1550,10000 | See Dyspepsia, Acidosis, Heartburn, and Hernia. If chronic or with bloating, use appropriate Parasites General program(s). |
| Indium | XTRA | 12075 | Heavy metal. Encyclopedia Entry for Indium : Indium-labelled WBC scan. Blood is drawn from a vein, most often on the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood. Next, the provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to the needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm. The puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding. The blood sample is then sent to a lab. There the white blood cells are tagged with a radioactive substance ( radioisotope ) called indium. The cells are then injected back into a vein through another needle stick. You will need to return to the office 6 to 24 hours later. At that time, you will have a nuclear scan to see if white blood cells have gathered in areas of your body where they would not be normally located. Most of the time you do not need special preparation. You will need to sign a consent form. For the test, you will need to wear a hospital gown or loose clothing. You will need to take off all jewelry. Tell your provider if you are pregnant. This procedure is NOT recommended if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Women of childbearing age (before menopause) should use some form of birth control during the course of this procedure. Tell your provider if you have or had any of the following medical conditions, procedures, or treatments, as they can interfere with test results: Gallium (Ga) scan within the past month Hemodialysis Hyperglycemia Long-term antibiotic therapy Steroid therapy Total parenteral nutrition (through an IV). Some people feel a little pain when the needle is inserted to draw blood. Others feel only a prick or sting. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. The nuclear medicine scan is painless. It may be a little uncomfortable to lie flat and still on the scanning table. This most often takes about an hour. The test may be done to look for an infection, often for a bone infection called osteomyelitis. It is also used to look for an abscess that may form after surgery or on its own. Other times it can be used to look for an abscess. Symptoms of an abscess depend on where it is found, but may include: Fever that has lasted a few weeks without an explanation Not feeling well (malaise) Pain Often, other imaging tests such as an ultrasound or CT scan may be done first. Normal findings would show no abnormal gathering of white blood cells. A gathering of white blood cells outside of the normal areas is a sign of either an abscess or other type of inflammatory process. Some types of abscess are: Abdominal abscess Amebic liver abscess Anorectal abscess Bartholin abscess Epidural abscess Peritonsillar abscess Pyogenic liver abscess Skin abscess Spinal cord abscess Subcutaneous abscess Tooth abscess. The risks of this test include: Some bruising may occur at the site of injection. There is always a slight chance of infection when the skin is broken. There is low-level radiation exposure. The test is controlled so that you get only the smallest amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk is very low compared with the benefits. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of radiation. Radioactive abscess scan; Abscess scan; Indium scan; Indium-labeled white blood cell scan. Hutton BF, Segerman D, Miles KA. Radionuclide and hybrid imaging. |
| Infantile Paralysis | CAFL | 1500,880,787,727,776,5000,10000 | Also called Polio. |
| Infantile Paralysis 2 | XTRA | 727,776,787,880,1500,10000 | Also called Polio. |
| Infection Any | XTRA | 880,787,727,465 | Infection is the invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agents and the toxins they produce. |
| Infection Bone | XTRA | 47,600,625,650,660,690,727.5,776,787,880,1600,1800,10000 | Also see Osteomyelitis programs. |
| Infection Diabetic | XTRA | 20,80,190,660,690,727.5,800,2020 | People with diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections, as high blood sugar levels can weaken the patient's immune system defenses. |
| Infections 1 | XTRA | 1.19,20,48,72,95,125,250,304,333,422,444,465,523,660,676,690,727.5,766,768,786,802,880,1550,1865,5500 | Also see General Antiseptic programs. |
| Infections 2 | XTRA | 428,440,600,625,650,700,760,776,787,832,1500,1600,2112,2170,5000 | Also see General Antiseptic programs. |
| Infections General | CAFL | 1550,880,802,786,728,465,444,125,95,72,48,20,304,1.2,5500,676,422,766 | Also see General Antiseptic programs. |
| Infections General Secondary | CAFL | 428,440,450,500,600,625,650,660,666,690,700,760,776,832,1500,1600,1865,2112,5000 | Also see General Antiseptic programs. |
| Infections General Tertiary | CAFL | 610,732,751,832,1800,1850,2008,2489,2720,3040,40000 | Also see General Antiseptic programs. |
| Infections General Tertiary | XTRA | 610,732,751,832,1800,1850,2008,2489,2720,3040,20000 | Also see General Antiseptic programs. |
| Infectious Mononucleosis | ETDF | 80,350,600,800,212030,305210,451270,565610,690000,826320 | Also called glandular fever. Symptoms vary with age. Also see Mononucleosis, Epstein Barr Virus, and EBV. Encyclopedia Entry for Infectious Mononucleosis : Infectious Mononucleosis - Epstein-Barr virus (Herpesvirus; HHV-4) |
| Infectious Mononucleosis 1 | XTRA | 1.1,4.9,6.29,20,27.5,35,72,73,105,148,172,220,253,274,410,428,465,660,663,667,669,690,727.5,738,744,776,778,787,825,880,1013,1032,1920,2127.5,6618,8768 | Also called glandular fever. Symptoms vary with age. Also see Mononucleosis, Epstein Barr Virus, and EBV. |
| Infectious Mononucleosis 4 | XTRA | 95,125,330,444,1865,788,802,1550,1800,2720,10000,11640,11718.75,11875,18919.09,18670.15 | Also called glandular fever. Symptoms vary with age. Also see Mononucleosis, Epstein Barr Virus, and EBV. |
| Infertility | CAFL | 2127,2008,465,880,802,787,727,690,666,650,625,600,9.39 | Inability to produce or fertilise a human egg. Also see Impotence (men), and Frigidity (women). Encyclopedia Entry for Infertility : Infertility - resources. Resources - infertility. Primary infertility Primary infertility Male reproductive anatomy Male reproductive anatomy Female reproductive anatomy (mid-sagittal) Female reproductive anatomy (mid-sagittal). Encyclopedia Entry for Infertility : Infertility. Many physical and emotional factors can cause infertility. It may be due to problems in the woman, man, or both. FEMALE INFERTILITY Female infertility may occur when: A fertilized egg or embryo does not survive once it attaches to the lining of the womb (uterus). The fertilized egg does not attach to the lining of the uterus. The eggs cannot move from the ovaries to the womb. The ovaries have problems producing eggs. Female infertility may be caused by: Autoimmune disorders , such as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) Birth defects that affect the reproductive tract Cancer or tumor Clotting disorders Diabetes Drinking too much alcohol Exercising too much Eating disorders or poor nutrition Growths (such as fibroids or polyps) in the uterus and cervix Medicines such as chemotherapy drugs Hormone imbalances Obesity Older age Ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Pelvic infection resulting in scarring or swelling of fallopian tubes (hydrosalpinx) or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Scarring from sexually transmitted infection, abdominal surgery or endometriosis Smoking Surgery to prevent pregnancy (tubal ligation) or failure of tubal ligation reversal (reanastomosis) Thyroid disease MALE INFERTILITY Male infertility may be due to: Decreased number of sperm Blockage that prevents the sperm from being released Defects in the sperm Male infertility can be caused by: Birth defects Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation Exposure to high heat for prolonged periods Heavy use of alcohol, marijuana, or cocaine Hormone imbalance Impotence Infection Medicines such as cimetidine, spironolactone, and nitrofurantoin Obesity Older age Retrograde ejaculation Scarring from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), injury, or surgery Smoking Toxins in the environment Vasectomy or failure of vasectomy reversal Healthy couples under age 30 who have sex regularly will have a 25% to 30% per month chance of getting pregnant each month. A woman is most fertile in her early 20s. The chance a woman can get pregnant drops greatly after age 35 (and especially after age 40). The age when fertility starts to decline varies from woman to woman. Infertility problems and miscarriage rates increase significantly after 35 years of age. There are now options for early egg retrieval and storage for women in their 20's. This will help ensure a successful pregnancy if childbearing is delayed until after age 35. This is an expensive option, but for women who know they will need to delay childbearing, it may be worth considering. Deciding when to get treated for infertility depends on your age. Health care providers often suggest that women under 30 try to get pregnant on their own for 1 year before getting tested. Many experts recommend that women over 35 attempt conception for only 6 months. If a pregnancy does not occur within that time, they should talk to their provider. Infertility testing involves a medical history and physical exam for both partners. Blood and imaging tests are most often needed. In women, these may include: Blood tests to check hormone levels, including progesterone and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Home urine ovulation detection kits Measurement of body temperature every morning to see if the ovaries are releasing eggs FSH and clomid challenge test Antimullerian hormone testing (AMH) Hysterosalpingography (HSG) Pelvic ultrasound Laparoscopy Thyroid function tests Tests in men may include: Sperm testing Exam of the testes and penis Ultrasound of the male genitals (sometimes done) Blood tests to check hormone levels Testicular biopsy (rarely done). Treatment depends on the cause of infertility. It may involve: Education and counseling about the condition Fertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) Medicines to treat infections and clotting disorders Medicines that help the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries Couples can increase the chances of becoming pregnant each month by having sex at least every 3 days before and during ovulation. Ovulation occurs about 2 weeks before the next menstrual cycle (period) starts. Therefore, if a woman gets her period every 28 days the couple should have sex at least every 3 days between the 10th and 18th day after her period starts. Having sex before ovulation occurs is especially helpful. Sperm can live inside a woman's body for at least 3 days. However, a woman's egg can only be fertilized by the sperm for a few hours after it is released. Women who are under or overweight may increase their chances of becoming pregnant by getting to a healthier weight. Many people find it helpful to take part in support groups for people with similar concerns. You can ask your provider to recommend local groups. As many as 1 in 5 couples diagnosed with infertility eventually become pregnant without treatment. More than half of couples with infertility become pregnant after treatment. This figure does not include advanced techniques such as IVF. Call your provider if you are unable to get pregnant. Preventing STIs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, may reduce your risk of infertility. Maintaining a healthy diet, weight, and lifestyle may increase your chance of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy. Inability to conceive; Unable to get pregnant. Pelvic laparoscopy Pelvic laparoscopy Female reproductive anatomy Female reproductive anatomy Male reproductive anatomy Male reproductive anatomy Primary infertility Primary infertility Sperm Sperm. Barak S, Gordon Baker HW. Clinical management of male infertility. Encyclopedia Entry for Infertility : Infertility. Can be caused by an infection of the endometrium with the A variant of human Herpesvirus 6 virus (HHV-6A). Information from Marcello Allegretti. |
| Infertility | ETDF | 170,120,300,890,6910,79710,132810,206110,434580,513790 | Inability to produce or fertilise a human egg. Also see Impotence (men), and Frigidity (women). Encyclopedia Entry for Infertility : Infertility - resources. Resources - infertility. Primary infertility Primary infertility Male reproductive anatomy Male reproductive anatomy Female reproductive anatomy (mid-sagittal) Female reproductive anatomy (mid-sagittal). Encyclopedia Entry for Infertility : Infertility. Many physical and emotional factors can cause infertility. It may be due to problems in the woman, man, or both. FEMALE INFERTILITY Female infertility may occur when: A fertilized egg or embryo does not survive once it attaches to the lining of the womb (uterus). The fertilized egg does not attach to the lining of the uterus. The eggs cannot move from the ovaries to the womb. The ovaries have problems producing eggs. Female infertility may be caused by: Autoimmune disorders , such as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) Birth defects that affect the reproductive tract Cancer or tumor Clotting disorders Diabetes Drinking too much alcohol Exercising too much Eating disorders or poor nutrition Growths (such as fibroids or polyps) in the uterus and cervix Medicines such as chemotherapy drugs Hormone imbalances Obesity Older age Ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Pelvic infection resulting in scarring or swelling of fallopian tubes (hydrosalpinx) or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Scarring from sexually transmitted infection, abdominal surgery or endometriosis Smoking Surgery to prevent pregnancy (tubal ligation) or failure of tubal ligation reversal (reanastomosis) Thyroid disease MALE INFERTILITY Male infertility may be due to: Decreased number of sperm Blockage that prevents the sperm from being released Defects in the sperm Male infertility can be caused by: Birth defects Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation Exposure to high heat for prolonged periods Heavy use of alcohol, marijuana, or cocaine Hormone imbalance Impotence Infection Medicines such as cimetidine, spironolactone, and nitrofurantoin Obesity Older age Retrograde ejaculation Scarring from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), injury, or surgery Smoking Toxins in the environment Vasectomy or failure of vasectomy reversal Healthy couples under age 30 who have sex regularly will have a 25% to 30% per month chance of getting pregnant each month. A woman is most fertile in her early 20s. The chance a woman can get pregnant drops greatly after age 35 (and especially after age 40). The age when fertility starts to decline varies from woman to woman. Infertility problems and miscarriage rates increase significantly after 35 years of age. There are now options for early egg retrieval and storage for women in their 20's. This will help ensure a successful pregnancy if childbearing is delayed until after age 35. This is an expensive option, but for women who know they will need to delay childbearing, it may be worth considering. Deciding when to get treated for infertility depends on your age. Health care providers often suggest that women under 30 try to get pregnant on their own for 1 year before getting tested. Many experts recommend that women over 35 attempt conception for only 6 months. If a pregnancy does not occur within that time, they should talk to their provider. Infertility testing involves a medical history and physical exam for both partners. Blood and imaging tests are most often needed. In women, these may include: Blood tests to check hormone levels, including progesterone and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Home urine ovulation detection kits Measurement of body temperature every morning to see if the ovaries are releasing eggs FSH and clomid challenge test Antimullerian hormone testing (AMH) Hysterosalpingography (HSG) Pelvic ultrasound Laparoscopy Thyroid function tests Tests in men may include: Sperm testing Exam of the testes and penis Ultrasound of the male genitals (sometimes done) Blood tests to check hormone levels Testicular biopsy (rarely done). Treatment depends on the cause of infertility. It may involve: Education and counseling about the condition Fertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) Medicines to treat infections and clotting disorders Medicines that help the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries Couples can increase the chances of becoming pregnant each month by having sex at least every 3 days before and during ovulation. Ovulation occurs about 2 weeks before the next menstrual cycle (period) starts. Therefore, if a woman gets her period every 28 days the couple should have sex at least every 3 days between the 10th and 18th day after her period starts. Having sex before ovulation occurs is especially helpful. Sperm can live inside a woman's body for at least 3 days. However, a woman's egg can only be fertilized by the sperm for a few hours after it is released. Women who are under or overweight may increase their chances of becoming pregnant by getting to a healthier weight. Many people find it helpful to take part in support groups for people with similar concerns. You can ask your provider to recommend local groups. As many as 1 in 5 couples diagnosed with infertility eventually become pregnant without treatment. More than half of couples with infertility become pregnant after treatment. This figure does not include advanced techniques such as IVF. Call your provider if you are unable to get pregnant. Preventing STIs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, may reduce your risk of infertility. Maintaining a healthy diet, weight, and lifestyle may increase your chance of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy. Inability to conceive; Unable to get pregnant. Pelvic laparoscopy Pelvic laparoscopy Female reproductive anatomy Female reproductive anatomy Male reproductive anatomy Male reproductive anatomy Primary infertility Primary infertility Sperm Sperm. Barak S, Gordon Baker HW. Clinical management of male infertility. Encyclopedia Entry for Infertility : Infertility. Can be caused by an infection of the endometrium with the A variant of human Herpesvirus 6 virus (HHV-6A). Information from Marcello Allegretti. |
| Infertility 1 | XTRA | 9.39,9.4,335,465,536,600,622,625,650,660,690,712,727.5,787,802,880,1550,2008,2127.5 | Inability to produce or fertilise a human egg. Also see Impotence (men), and Frigidity (women). |
| Inflammation | ETDF | 80,120,600,800,2500,30980,103000,362500,692010,825000 | Inflammation (from Latin: inflammatio) is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. |
| Inflammation 1 | XTRA | 1.5,3,3.6,2720 | Inflammation (from Latin: inflammatio) is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. |
| Inflammation 2 | XTRA | 1.3,3.6,6.29,10.5,148,2720 | Inflammation (from Latin: inflammatio) is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. |
| Inflammation Bone | XTRA | 724,736,743,770 | The inflammatory diseases of the bones and joints encompass infections and the consequences of immunologically mediated local and systemic disease. Infections involve bones (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis) separately as well as together and result in necrosis with inflammatory features determined by the duration of the infection. |
| Inflammation General | CAFL | 3,3.6 | See Infections programs. |
| Inflammation Urethra | XTRA | 1.1,1.19,9.39,9.4,10,20,40,72,73,95,125,246,250,360,444,465,498,530,600,625,630,642,650,660,690,724,726,727.5,771,776,787,802,832,880,1500,1550,1600,1800,1865,2045,2127.5,2170,2250,2720,10000 | What is urethritis? Urethritis is a condition in which the urethra, or the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body, becomes inflamed and irritated. Semen also passes through the male urethra. Urethritis typically causes pain while urinating and an increased urge to urinate |
| Inflammatory Bowel Diseases | ETDF | 40,320,700,850,5610,32500,60000,125230,225680,375610 | Includes Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis types (see Colitis Ulcerative). |
| Inflammatory Bowel Diseases | KHZ | 10,320,700,850,5610,32500,60000,125230,225680,375610 | Includes Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis types (see Colitis Ulcerative). |
| Inflammatory Myopathy | ETDF | 70,330,750,830,3700,8510,98500,314950,405070,517020 | Weakness, inflammation, and sometimes pain in muscles. |
| Influenza | CAFL | 7766,7760,7344,5000,3672,2720,2050,2008,1550,1500,1234,885,880,875,800,786,728,683,512,464,440,304,20 | Mutates to new strains constantly but these may be helpful. Also see Flu and Grippe programs. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza- Flu - Influenza viruses A, B, and C (Orthomyxovirus) Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (flu) vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What you need to know. 1. Why get vaccinated? Influenza ('flu') is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include: Fever/chills Sore throat Muscle aches Fatigue Cough Headache Runny or stuffy nose Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can make it worse. Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system are at greatest risk. Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu , and many more are hospitalized. Flu vaccine can: Keep you from getting flu, Make flu less severe if you do get it, and Keep you from spreading flu to your family and other people. 2. Inactivated and recombinant flu vaccines A dose of flu vaccine is recommended every flu season. Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during the same flu season. Everyone else needs only one dose each flu season. Some inactivated flu vaccines contain a very small amount of a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal. Studies have not shown thimerosal in vaccines to be harmful, but flu vaccines that do not contain thimerosal are available. There is no live flu virus in flu shots. They cannot cause the flu. There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year a new flu vaccine is made to protect against 3 or 4 viruses that are likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. But even when the vaccine doesn't exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection. Flu vaccine cannot prevent: Flu that is caused by a virus not covered by the vaccine, or Illnesses that look like flu but are not. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, and protection lasts through the flu season. 3. Some people should not get this vaccine Tell the person who is giving you the vaccine: If you have any severe, life-threatening allergies. If you ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of flu vaccine, or have a severe allergy to any part of this vaccine, you may be advised not to get vaccinated. Most, but not all, types of flu vaccine contain a small amount of egg protein. If you ever had Guillain-Barr Syndrome (also called GBS). Some people with a history of GBS should not get this vaccine. This should be discussed with your doctor. If you are not feeling well. It is usually okay to get flu vaccine when you have a mild illness, but you might be asked to come back when you feel better. 4. Risks of a vaccine reaction With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of reactions. These are usually mild and go away on their own, but serious reactions are also possible. Most people who get a flu shot do not have any problems with it. Minor problems following a flu shot include: Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given Hoarseness Sore, red or itchy eyes Cough Fever Aches Headache Itching Fatigue If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1 or 2 days. More serious problems following a flu shot can include the following: There may be a small increased risk of Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS) after inactivated flu vaccine. This risk has been estimated at 1 or 2 additional cases per million people vaccinated. This is much lower than the risk of severe complications from flu, which can be prevented by flu vaccine. Young children who get the flu shot along with pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) and/or DTaP vaccine at the same time might be slightly more likely to have a seizure caused by fever. Ask your doctor for more information. Tell your doctor if a child who is getting flu vaccine has ever had a seizure. Problems that could happen after any injected vaccine: People sometimes faint after a medical procedure, including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes can help prevent fainting, and injuries caused by a fall. Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy, or have vision changes or ringing in the ears. Some people get severe pain in the shoulder and have difficulty moving the arm where a shot was given. This happens very rarely. Any medication can cause a severe allergic reaction. Such reactions from a vaccine are very rare, estimated at about 1 in a million doses, and would happen within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine causing a serious injury or death. The safety of vaccines is always being monitored. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety. 5. What if there is a serious reaction? What should I look for? Look for anything that concerns you, such as signs of a severe allergic reaction, very high fever, or unusual behavior. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness usually within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. What should I do? If you think it is a severe allergic reaction or other emergency that can't wait, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, call your doctor. Reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your doctor should file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS web site at www.vaers.hhs.gov , or by calling 1-800-822-7967. VAERS does not give medical advice. 6. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Persons who believe they may have been injured by a vaccine can learn about the program and about filing a claim by calling 1-800-338-2382 or visiting the VICP website at www.benefits.gov/es/benefits/benefit-details/641. There is a time limit to file a claim for compensation. 7. How can I learn more? Ask your healthcare provider. He or she can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information. Call your local or state health department. Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu. Influenza vaccines Influenza vaccines. Vaccine Information Statement. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What you need to know. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html. Accessed August 10, 2015. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (Flu) vaccine (Live, Intranasal): What you need to know. Why get vaccinated? Influenza ('flu') is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include: Fever/chills Sore throat Muscle aches Fatigue Cough Headache Runny or stuffy nose Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can make it worse. Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system are at greatest risk. Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu , and many more are hospitalized. Flu vaccine can: Keep you from getting flu, Make flu less severe if you do get it, and Keep you from spreading flu to your family and other people. Live, attenuated flu vaccine - LAIV, Nasal Spray A dose of flu vaccine is recommended every flu season. Children younger than 9 years of age may need 2 doses during the same flu season. Everyone else needs only 1 dose each flu season. The live, attenuated influenza vaccine (called LAIV) may be given to healthy, non-pregnant people 2 through 49 years of age. It may safely be given at the same time as other vaccines. LAIV is sprayed into the nose. LAIV does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. It is made from weakened flu virus and does not cause flu. There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year LAIV is made to protect against 4 viruses that are likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. But even when the vaccine doesn't exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection. Flu vaccine cannot prevent: Flu that is caused by a virus not covered by the vaccine, or Illnesses that look like flu but are not. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, and protection lasts through the flu season. Some people should not get this vaccine Some people should not get LAIV because of age, health conditions, or other reasons. Most of these people should get an injected flu vaccine instead. Your healthcare provider can help you decide. Tell the provider if you or the person being vaccinated: Have any allergies, including an allergy to eggs, or have ever had an allergic reaction to an influenza vaccine. Have ever had Guillain-Barr Syndrome (also called GBS). Have any long-term heart, breathing, kidney, liver, or nervous system problems. Have asthma or breathing problems, or are a child who has had wheezing episodes. Are pregnant. Are a child or adolescent who is receiving aspirin or aspirin-containing products. Have a weakened immune system. Will be visiting or taking care of someone, within the next 7 days, who requires a protected environment (for example, following a bone marrow transplant). Sometimes LAIV should be delayed. Tell the provider if you or the person being vaccinated: Are not feeling well. The vaccine could be delayed until you feel better. Have gotten any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks. Live vaccines given too close together might not work as well. Have taken influenza antiviral medication in the past 48 hours. Have a very stuffy nose. Risks of a vaccine reaction With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of reactions. These are usually mild and go away on their own, but serious reactions are also possible. Most people who get LAIV do not have any problems with it. Reactions to LAIV may resemble a very mild case of flu. Problems that have been reported following LAIV: Children and adolescents 2-17 years of age: Runny nose/nasal congestion Cough Fever Headache and muscle aches Wheezing Abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea Adults 18-49 years of age: Runny nose/nasal congestion Sore throat Cough Chills Tiredness/weakness Headache Problems that could happen after any vaccine: Any medication can cause a severe allergic reaction. Such reactions from a vaccine are very rare, estimated at about 1 in a million doses, and would happen within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. As with any medicine, there is a very small chance of a vaccine causing a serious injury or death. The safety of vaccines is always being monitored. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety. What if there is a serious reaction? What should I look for? Look for anything that concerns you, such as signs of a severe allergic reaction, very high fever, or unusual behavior. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness. These would start a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. What should I do? If you think it is a severe allergic reaction or other emergency that can't wait, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, call your doctor. Reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your doctor should file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS web site at vaers.hhs.gov/index , or by calling 1-800-822-7967. VAERS does not give medical advice. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Persons who believe they may have been injured by a vaccine can learn about the program and about filing a claim by calling 1-800-338-2382 or visiting the VICP website at www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/641. There is a time limit to file a claim for compensation. How can I learn more? Ask your health care provider. He or she can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information. Call your local or state health department. Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu. Influenza Influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Live, intranasal influenza VIS. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flulive.html. Updated July 11, 2018. Accessed October 9, 2018. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza C virus. Influenzavirus C. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza: Several influenza epidemics in the 20th century caused millions of deaths worldwide, including the worst epidemic in American history, the Spanish influenza outbreak that killed more than 500,000 in 1918. Today influenza is less of a public health threat, though it continues to be a serious disease that affects many people. Approximately 20,000 people die of the flu in the United States every year. The influenza virus attacks the human respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as fever, headaches, fatigue, coughing, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza C virus. Influenzavirus C. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (flu). Source of disease: Orthomyxoviridae family |
| Influenza | RIFE | 1674000,1946704 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza- Flu - Influenza viruses A, B, and C (Orthomyxovirus) Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (flu) vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What you need to know. 1. Why get vaccinated? Influenza ('flu') is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include: Fever/chills Sore throat Muscle aches Fatigue Cough Headache Runny or stuffy nose Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can make it worse. Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system are at greatest risk. Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu , and many more are hospitalized. Flu vaccine can: Keep you from getting flu, Make flu less severe if you do get it, and Keep you from spreading flu to your family and other people. 2. Inactivated and recombinant flu vaccines A dose of flu vaccine is recommended every flu season. Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during the same flu season. Everyone else needs only one dose each flu season. Some inactivated flu vaccines contain a very small amount of a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal. Studies have not shown thimerosal in vaccines to be harmful, but flu vaccines that do not contain thimerosal are available. There is no live flu virus in flu shots. They cannot cause the flu. There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year a new flu vaccine is made to protect against 3 or 4 viruses that are likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. But even when the vaccine doesn't exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection. Flu vaccine cannot prevent: Flu that is caused by a virus not covered by the vaccine, or Illnesses that look like flu but are not. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, and protection lasts through the flu season. 3. Some people should not get this vaccine Tell the person who is giving you the vaccine: If you have any severe, life-threatening allergies. If you ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of flu vaccine, or have a severe allergy to any part of this vaccine, you may be advised not to get vaccinated. Most, but not all, types of flu vaccine contain a small amount of egg protein. If you ever had Guillain-Barr Syndrome (also called GBS). Some people with a history of GBS should not get this vaccine. This should be discussed with your doctor. If you are not feeling well. It is usually okay to get flu vaccine when you have a mild illness, but you might be asked to come back when you feel better. 4. Risks of a vaccine reaction With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of reactions. These are usually mild and go away on their own, but serious reactions are also possible. Most people who get a flu shot do not have any problems with it. Minor problems following a flu shot include: Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given Hoarseness Sore, red or itchy eyes Cough Fever Aches Headache Itching Fatigue If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1 or 2 days. More serious problems following a flu shot can include the following: There may be a small increased risk of Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS) after inactivated flu vaccine. This risk has been estimated at 1 or 2 additional cases per million people vaccinated. This is much lower than the risk of severe complications from flu, which can be prevented by flu vaccine. Young children who get the flu shot along with pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) and/or DTaP vaccine at the same time might be slightly more likely to have a seizure caused by fever. Ask your doctor for more information. Tell your doctor if a child who is getting flu vaccine has ever had a seizure. Problems that could happen after any injected vaccine: People sometimes faint after a medical procedure, including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes can help prevent fainting, and injuries caused by a fall. Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy, or have vision changes or ringing in the ears. Some people get severe pain in the shoulder and have difficulty moving the arm where a shot was given. This happens very rarely. Any medication can cause a severe allergic reaction. Such reactions from a vaccine are very rare, estimated at about 1 in a million doses, and would happen within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine causing a serious injury or death. The safety of vaccines is always being monitored. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety. 5. What if there is a serious reaction? What should I look for? Look for anything that concerns you, such as signs of a severe allergic reaction, very high fever, or unusual behavior. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness usually within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. What should I do? If you think it is a severe allergic reaction or other emergency that can't wait, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, call your doctor. Reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your doctor should file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS web site at www.vaers.hhs.gov , or by calling 1-800-822-7967. VAERS does not give medical advice. 6. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Persons who believe they may have been injured by a vaccine can learn about the program and about filing a claim by calling 1-800-338-2382 or visiting the VICP website at www.benefits.gov/es/benefits/benefit-details/641. There is a time limit to file a claim for compensation. 7. How can I learn more? Ask your healthcare provider. He or she can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information. Call your local or state health department. Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu. Influenza vaccines Influenza vaccines. Vaccine Information Statement. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What you need to know. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html. Accessed August 10, 2015. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (Flu) vaccine (Live, Intranasal): What you need to know. Why get vaccinated? Influenza ('flu') is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include: Fever/chills Sore throat Muscle aches Fatigue Cough Headache Runny or stuffy nose Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can make it worse. Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system are at greatest risk. Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu , and many more are hospitalized. Flu vaccine can: Keep you from getting flu, Make flu less severe if you do get it, and Keep you from spreading flu to your family and other people. Live, attenuated flu vaccine - LAIV, Nasal Spray A dose of flu vaccine is recommended every flu season. Children younger than 9 years of age may need 2 doses during the same flu season. Everyone else needs only 1 dose each flu season. The live, attenuated influenza vaccine (called LAIV) may be given to healthy, non-pregnant people 2 through 49 years of age. It may safely be given at the same time as other vaccines. LAIV is sprayed into the nose. LAIV does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. It is made from weakened flu virus and does not cause flu. There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year LAIV is made to protect against 4 viruses that are likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. But even when the vaccine doesn't exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection. Flu vaccine cannot prevent: Flu that is caused by a virus not covered by the vaccine, or Illnesses that look like flu but are not. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, and protection lasts through the flu season. Some people should not get this vaccine Some people should not get LAIV because of age, health conditions, or other reasons. Most of these people should get an injected flu vaccine instead. Your healthcare provider can help you decide. Tell the provider if you or the person being vaccinated: Have any allergies, including an allergy to eggs, or have ever had an allergic reaction to an influenza vaccine. Have ever had Guillain-Barr Syndrome (also called GBS). Have any long-term heart, breathing, kidney, liver, or nervous system problems. Have asthma or breathing problems, or are a child who has had wheezing episodes. Are pregnant. Are a child or adolescent who is receiving aspirin or aspirin-containing products. Have a weakened immune system. Will be visiting or taking care of someone, within the next 7 days, who requires a protected environment (for example, following a bone marrow transplant). Sometimes LAIV should be delayed. Tell the provider if you or the person being vaccinated: Are not feeling well. The vaccine could be delayed until you feel better. Have gotten any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks. Live vaccines given too close together might not work as well. Have taken influenza antiviral medication in the past 48 hours. Have a very stuffy nose. Risks of a vaccine reaction With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of reactions. These are usually mild and go away on their own, but serious reactions are also possible. Most people who get LAIV do not have any problems with it. Reactions to LAIV may resemble a very mild case of flu. Problems that have been reported following LAIV: Children and adolescents 2-17 years of age: Runny nose/nasal congestion Cough Fever Headache and muscle aches Wheezing Abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea Adults 18-49 years of age: Runny nose/nasal congestion Sore throat Cough Chills Tiredness/weakness Headache Problems that could happen after any vaccine: Any medication can cause a severe allergic reaction. Such reactions from a vaccine are very rare, estimated at about 1 in a million doses, and would happen within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. As with any medicine, there is a very small chance of a vaccine causing a serious injury or death. The safety of vaccines is always being monitored. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety. What if there is a serious reaction? What should I look for? Look for anything that concerns you, such as signs of a severe allergic reaction, very high fever, or unusual behavior. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness. These would start a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. What should I do? If you think it is a severe allergic reaction or other emergency that can't wait, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, call your doctor. Reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your doctor should file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS web site at vaers.hhs.gov/index , or by calling 1-800-822-7967. VAERS does not give medical advice. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Persons who believe they may have been injured by a vaccine can learn about the program and about filing a claim by calling 1-800-338-2382 or visiting the VICP website at www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/641. There is a time limit to file a claim for compensation. How can I learn more? Ask your health care provider. He or she can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information. Call your local or state health department. Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu. Influenza Influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Live, intranasal influenza VIS. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flulive.html. Updated July 11, 2018. Accessed October 9, 2018. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza C virus. Influenzavirus C. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza: Several influenza epidemics in the 20th century caused millions of deaths worldwide, including the worst epidemic in American history, the Spanish influenza outbreak that killed more than 500,000 in 1918. Today influenza is less of a public health threat, though it continues to be a serious disease that affects many people. Approximately 20,000 people die of the flu in the United States every year. The influenza virus attacks the human respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as fever, headaches, fatigue, coughing, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza C virus. Influenzavirus C. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (flu). Source of disease: Orthomyxoviridae family |
| Influenza | XTRA | 326000 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza- Flu - Influenza viruses A, B, and C (Orthomyxovirus) Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (flu) vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What you need to know. 1. Why get vaccinated? Influenza ('flu') is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include: Fever/chills Sore throat Muscle aches Fatigue Cough Headache Runny or stuffy nose Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can make it worse. Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system are at greatest risk. Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu , and many more are hospitalized. Flu vaccine can: Keep you from getting flu, Make flu less severe if you do get it, and Keep you from spreading flu to your family and other people. 2. Inactivated and recombinant flu vaccines A dose of flu vaccine is recommended every flu season. Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during the same flu season. Everyone else needs only one dose each flu season. Some inactivated flu vaccines contain a very small amount of a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal. Studies have not shown thimerosal in vaccines to be harmful, but flu vaccines that do not contain thimerosal are available. There is no live flu virus in flu shots. They cannot cause the flu. There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year a new flu vaccine is made to protect against 3 or 4 viruses that are likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. But even when the vaccine doesn't exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection. Flu vaccine cannot prevent: Flu that is caused by a virus not covered by the vaccine, or Illnesses that look like flu but are not. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, and protection lasts through the flu season. 3. Some people should not get this vaccine Tell the person who is giving you the vaccine: If you have any severe, life-threatening allergies. If you ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of flu vaccine, or have a severe allergy to any part of this vaccine, you may be advised not to get vaccinated. Most, but not all, types of flu vaccine contain a small amount of egg protein. If you ever had Guillain-Barr Syndrome (also called GBS). Some people with a history of GBS should not get this vaccine. This should be discussed with your doctor. If you are not feeling well. It is usually okay to get flu vaccine when you have a mild illness, but you might be asked to come back when you feel better. 4. Risks of a vaccine reaction With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of reactions. These are usually mild and go away on their own, but serious reactions are also possible. Most people who get a flu shot do not have any problems with it. Minor problems following a flu shot include: Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given Hoarseness Sore, red or itchy eyes Cough Fever Aches Headache Itching Fatigue If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1 or 2 days. More serious problems following a flu shot can include the following: There may be a small increased risk of Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS) after inactivated flu vaccine. This risk has been estimated at 1 or 2 additional cases per million people vaccinated. This is much lower than the risk of severe complications from flu, which can be prevented by flu vaccine. Young children who get the flu shot along with pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) and/or DTaP vaccine at the same time might be slightly more likely to have a seizure caused by fever. Ask your doctor for more information. Tell your doctor if a child who is getting flu vaccine has ever had a seizure. Problems that could happen after any injected vaccine: People sometimes faint after a medical procedure, including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes can help prevent fainting, and injuries caused by a fall. Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy, or have vision changes or ringing in the ears. Some people get severe pain in the shoulder and have difficulty moving the arm where a shot was given. This happens very rarely. Any medication can cause a severe allergic reaction. Such reactions from a vaccine are very rare, estimated at about 1 in a million doses, and would happen within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine causing a serious injury or death. The safety of vaccines is always being monitored. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety. 5. What if there is a serious reaction? What should I look for? Look for anything that concerns you, such as signs of a severe allergic reaction, very high fever, or unusual behavior. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness usually within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. What should I do? If you think it is a severe allergic reaction or other emergency that can't wait, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, call your doctor. Reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your doctor should file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS web site at www.vaers.hhs.gov , or by calling 1-800-822-7967. VAERS does not give medical advice. 6. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Persons who believe they may have been injured by a vaccine can learn about the program and about filing a claim by calling 1-800-338-2382 or visiting the VICP website at www.benefits.gov/es/benefits/benefit-details/641. There is a time limit to file a claim for compensation. 7. How can I learn more? Ask your healthcare provider. He or she can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information. Call your local or state health department. Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu. Influenza vaccines Influenza vaccines. Vaccine Information Statement. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What you need to know. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html. Accessed August 10, 2015. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (Flu) vaccine (Live, Intranasal): What you need to know. Why get vaccinated? Influenza ('flu') is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include: Fever/chills Sore throat Muscle aches Fatigue Cough Headache Runny or stuffy nose Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can make it worse. Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system are at greatest risk. Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu , and many more are hospitalized. Flu vaccine can: Keep you from getting flu, Make flu less severe if you do get it, and Keep you from spreading flu to your family and other people. Live, attenuated flu vaccine - LAIV, Nasal Spray A dose of flu vaccine is recommended every flu season. Children younger than 9 years of age may need 2 doses during the same flu season. Everyone else needs only 1 dose each flu season. The live, attenuated influenza vaccine (called LAIV) may be given to healthy, non-pregnant people 2 through 49 years of age. It may safely be given at the same time as other vaccines. LAIV is sprayed into the nose. LAIV does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. It is made from weakened flu virus and does not cause flu. There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year LAIV is made to protect against 4 viruses that are likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. But even when the vaccine doesn't exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection. Flu vaccine cannot prevent: Flu that is caused by a virus not covered by the vaccine, or Illnesses that look like flu but are not. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, and protection lasts through the flu season. Some people should not get this vaccine Some people should not get LAIV because of age, health conditions, or other reasons. Most of these people should get an injected flu vaccine instead. Your healthcare provider can help you decide. Tell the provider if you or the person being vaccinated: Have any allergies, including an allergy to eggs, or have ever had an allergic reaction to an influenza vaccine. Have ever had Guillain-Barr Syndrome (also called GBS). Have any long-term heart, breathing, kidney, liver, or nervous system problems. Have asthma or breathing problems, or are a child who has had wheezing episodes. Are pregnant. Are a child or adolescent who is receiving aspirin or aspirin-containing products. Have a weakened immune system. Will be visiting or taking care of someone, within the next 7 days, who requires a protected environment (for example, following a bone marrow transplant). Sometimes LAIV should be delayed. Tell the provider if you or the person being vaccinated: Are not feeling well. The vaccine could be delayed until you feel better. Have gotten any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks. Live vaccines given too close together might not work as well. Have taken influenza antiviral medication in the past 48 hours. Have a very stuffy nose. Risks of a vaccine reaction With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of reactions. These are usually mild and go away on their own, but serious reactions are also possible. Most people who get LAIV do not have any problems with it. Reactions to LAIV may resemble a very mild case of flu. Problems that have been reported following LAIV: Children and adolescents 2-17 years of age: Runny nose/nasal congestion Cough Fever Headache and muscle aches Wheezing Abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea Adults 18-49 years of age: Runny nose/nasal congestion Sore throat Cough Chills Tiredness/weakness Headache Problems that could happen after any vaccine: Any medication can cause a severe allergic reaction. Such reactions from a vaccine are very rare, estimated at about 1 in a million doses, and would happen within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. As with any medicine, there is a very small chance of a vaccine causing a serious injury or death. The safety of vaccines is always being monitored. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety. What if there is a serious reaction? What should I look for? Look for anything that concerns you, such as signs of a severe allergic reaction, very high fever, or unusual behavior. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness. These would start a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. What should I do? If you think it is a severe allergic reaction or other emergency that can't wait, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, call your doctor. Reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your doctor should file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS web site at vaers.hhs.gov/index , or by calling 1-800-822-7967. VAERS does not give medical advice. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Persons who believe they may have been injured by a vaccine can learn about the program and about filing a claim by calling 1-800-338-2382 or visiting the VICP website at www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/641. There is a time limit to file a claim for compensation. How can I learn more? Ask your health care provider. He or she can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information. Call your local or state health department. Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/flu. Influenza Influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Live, intranasal influenza VIS. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flulive.html. Updated July 11, 2018. Accessed October 9, 2018. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza C virus. Influenzavirus C. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza: Several influenza epidemics in the 20th century caused millions of deaths worldwide, including the worst epidemic in American history, the Spanish influenza outbreak that killed more than 500,000 in 1918. Today influenza is less of a public health threat, though it continues to be a serious disease that affects many people. Approximately 20,000 people die of the flu in the United States every year. The influenza virus attacks the human respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as fever, headaches, fatigue, coughing, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza C virus. Influenzavirus C. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza : Influenza (flu). Source of disease: Orthomyxoviridae family |
| Influenza 1957 A Asian | CAFL | 768,574 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1978 | CAFL | 844,814,610 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1979 | CAFL | 123,513,522,565,788,601 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1983 | CAFL | 424,730,734,428 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1989 | CAFL | 216,322,627,703,748 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1993 | CAFL | 522,615,778,850,959 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1993 Secondary | CAFL | 207,254,580,739,741,760,765,773,848,915,947,7967,8910 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1994 | CAFL | 689,697,699,798 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1994 Secondary | CAFL | 337,690,702,727,729,776,779,868,869 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1997/1998 | CAFL | 20,35,465,727,787,880,2008 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1997/1999 | CAFL | 20,35,250,465,727,880,2008,7760,8210,8700 | Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.Symptoms can be mild to severe. |
| Influenza 1998 | CAFL | 250,465,8210,8700,7760 | Autumn. Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1999/2000 1 | CAFL | 330,727,728,880,10000 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 1999/2000 2 | CAFL | 440,465,613,666,727,787,800,1000,5000,10000 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 2000/2002 | CAFL | 125,304,440,464,727,728,787,800,875,880,5316,7344,7532,7760,8000,8247,8250 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 2003/2004 1 | CAFL | 72,93,144,200,333,452,464,465,582,600,625,650,683,727,743,766,787,802,832,875,880,885,1234,1500,1550,1600,1800,2489,2720,3672,7344 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza 2003/2004 2 | CAFL | 5045,5548,5549,5554,5558,5560,5562,6654,6752,7118,7255,7284,7414,7631,7632,7667,7676,8041,8045,8082,8305,8911,9113,9141,9393,10334,10346,10976 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza A | ETDF | 250,20,450,650,2210,6150,10230,15910,30280,77500,327110 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza A : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza A : Influenza A virus. Influenzavirus A. Human, birds, pigs. Respiratory or Zoonosis, animal contact. Associated with Flu |
| Influenza A and B_1 | HC | 313350-323900 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Aches and Respiratory | CAFL | 440,512,683,728,784,787,800,875,880,885,2050,2720,5000,7760,7766,304 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza and Cold 1 | CAFL | 959,962 | Winter 2001/2002. Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza B | ETDF | 250,10530,12500,40000,170000,313350,315000,323900,320000,615000 | Influenza B virus is the only species in the genus Betainfluenzavirus in the virus family Orthomyxoviridae. Influenza B virus is only known to infect humans and seals with influenza. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza B : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza B : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu |
| Influenza B | XTRA | 250,10530,12500,40000,170000,313350,315000,323900,320000,615000 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza B : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu Encyclopedia Entry for Influenza B : Influenza B virus. Influenzavirus B. Human,Respiratory, Associated with Flu |
| Influenza Bach Poly | CAFL | 122,350,487,572,634,768,823,1043,1272,764,771 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Bach Poly | VEGA | 122,823 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Berlin | VEGA | 55,430,720,733 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Berlin 55 | CAFL | 430,720,733,787 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Bird H5N1 | ETDF | 80,250,570,7500,10530,12500,40000,173300,329370,675000 | Strains of the influenza virus that primarily infect birds, but can also infect humans. |
| Influenza General 1 | CAFL | 6984,6986,6988,6990,6992,6994,6996,6998,7000,7002,7004,7006,7008,7010,7012,7014,7016 | Winter 1998/1999. Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe 1986 Tri | CAFL | 532,588,660,662,664,666,668,670,994,462,712 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe 1987 | CAFL | 140,332,581,953,4868,730 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe 1988 | CAFL | 267,536,568,2050,752,781 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe 1989 | CAFL | 353,536,874 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe 1990 | CAFL | 541,560,656 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe 1997/1999 | CAFL | 20,35,250,465,727,787,880,2008,7760,8210,8700 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe General | CAFL | 343,500,512,541,862,1000,1192,3012,3423,10223 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Grippe Vapch | CAFL | 153,343 | Homeopathic nosode. Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Haemophilus | CAFL | 542,552,885,959,734,633.1,2532.4 | Gram-negative bacteria. Can cause a type of meningitis and other problems. |
| Influenza Haemophilus Type B | CAFL | 483,652,731,746,942 | Gram-negative bacteria. Can cause a type of meningitis and other problems. |
| Influenza Human | KHZ | 80,250,570,7500,10530,12500,40000,170000,320000,615000 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Spanish | BIO | 462 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Spanish | CAFL | 462,787 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Swine | BIO | 413,432,663,839,995 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Triple Nosode | BIO | 421,632,1242,1422,1922,3122 | Homeopathic remedy. |
| Influenza V Grippe | CAFL | 861 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza V2 Grippe | CAFL | 324,652,653 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza V3 Grippe | CAFL | 550,553 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza V4 Grippe | CAFL | 232,352,2558 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza V5 Grippe | CAFL | 518,945 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza V75 Victoria | CAFL | 316,343,1020 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Va2 Grippe | CAFL | 334,472,496,728,833,836,922 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Vesic | VEGA | 203,292,975 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Vesic NW | CAFL | 332,364,519,588,590,238,239,715 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Vesic SW | CAFL | 433,645,658,824 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Vesica General | CAFL | 203,292,588,612,975,407,682 | Homeopathic nosode for influenza/flu. |
| Influenza Virus 1991/1992 | CAFL | 153,345,387,758,984,985 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus 1991/1992 Secondary | CAFL | 330,332,334,336,338,340,350,352,354,356,358,360,525,632,740,761,762,776,777,780 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus 1992/1993 | CAFL | 535,946 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus 1992/1993 Secondary | CAFL | 272,534,566,632,640,668,674,713,715,742,773,776,777,782,947 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus 1993/1994 | CAFL | 757,885,895,969 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus 1993/1994 Secondary | CAFL | 447,457,597,663,720,728,729,745,756,762,764,770,773,776,779,798,878,967,9090 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus A | PROV | 322,332,776 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus A 1974 | CAFL | 442 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus A Port Chalmers | BIO | 332 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus A Port Chalmers | CAFL | 622,863 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus B 1 | PROV | 468,530,532,536,537,568,679,722,740,742,744,746,748,750,1186 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus B 2 | PROV | 530,532,536,537 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza Virus British | CAFL | 558,932 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza With Fever Virus | CAFL | 332,341,425,461,469,482,513,523,742,753,763,787,841,889,954 | Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenza With Respiratory 1 | CAFL | 47,1191,2398,2544,5608,7760,7766,672,674,676,678,680,647,649,651,653,1215,724,726,728,730,732,746,768,687 | Winter 1999/2000. Also see Flu and Grippe programs. |
| Influenzum Bach Poly Flu | BIO | 122,350,487,634,823 | Homeopathic. |
| Inoculations Reaction | ETDF | 10000 | Post-vaccination. |
| Inosine Production Stimulate | XTRA | 2642 | Nucleoside essential for correct translation of genetic code. May be useful for MS, stroke recovery, or spinal cord insults. May cause kidney stones. |
| Insect Bites General | CAFL | 727,880 | Insect bites and stings occur when an insect is agitated and seeks to defend itself through its natural defense mechanisms, or when an insect seeks to feed off the bitten person. |
| Insect Bites General 2 | XTRA | 660,690,727.5,880 | Insect bites and stings occur when an insect is agitated and seeks to defend itself through its natural defense mechanisms, or when an insect seeks to feed off the bitten person. |
| Insomnia | CAFL | 3.59,3,7.83,10,1550,1500,880,802,6000,304 | Use Parasites General program. Encyclopedia Entry for Insomnia : Insomnia - overview. Sleep habits we learned as children may affect our sleep behaviors as adults. Poor sleep or lifestyle habits that may cause insomnia or make it worse include: Going to bed at a different time each night Daytime napping Poor sleeping environment, such as too much noise or light Spending too much time in bed while awake Working evenings or night shifts Not getting enough exercise Using the television, computer, or a mobile device in bed The use of some medicines and drugs may also affect sleep, including: Alcohol or other drugs Heavy smoking Too much caffeine throughout the day or drinking caffeine late in the day Getting used to certain types of sleep medicines Some cold medicines and diet pills Other medicines, herbs, or supplements Physical, social, and mental health issues can affect sleep patterns, including: Bipolar disorder. Feeling sad or depressed. (Often, insomnia is the symptom that causes people with depression to seek medical help.) Stress and anxiety, whether it is short-term or long-term. For some people, the stress caused by insomnia makes it even harder to fall asleep. Health problems may also lead to problems sleeping and insomnia: Pregnancy Physical pain or discomfort. Waking up at night to use the bathroom, common in men with enlarged prostate Sleep apnea With age, sleep patterns tend to change. Many people find that aging causes them to have a harder time falling asleep, and that they wake up more often. The most common complaints or symptoms in people with insomnia are: Trouble falling asleep on most nights Feeling tired during the day or falling asleep during the day Not feeling refreshed when you wake up Waking up several times during sleep People who have insomnia are sometimes consumed by the thought of getting enough sleep. But the more they try to sleep, the more frustrated and upset they get, and the harder sleep becomes. Lack of restful sleep can: Make you tired and unfocused, so it is hard to do daily activities. Put you at risk for auto accidents. If you are driving and feel sleepy, pull over and take a break. Your health care provider will do a physical exam and ask about your current medications, drug use, and medical history. Usually, these are the only methods needed to diagnose insomnia. Not getting 8 hours of sleep every night does not mean your health is at risk. Different people have different sleep needs. Some people do fine on 6 hours of sleep a night. Others only do well if they get 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. Treatment often begins by reviewing any drugs or health problems that may be causing or worsen insomnia, such as: Enlarged prostate gland, causing men to wake up at night Pain or discomfort from muscle, joint, or nerve disorders You should also think about lifestyle and sleep habits that may affect your sleep. This is called sleep hygiene. Making some changes in your sleep habits may improve or solve your insomnia. Some people may need medicines to help with sleep for a short period of time. But in the long run, making changes in your lifestyle and sleep habits is the best treatment for problems with falling and staying asleep. Most over-the-counter (OTC) sleeping pills contain antihistamines. These medicines are commonly used to treat allergies. Your body quickly becomes used to them. Sleep medicines called hypnotics can be prescribed by your provider to help reduce the time it takes you to fall asleep. Most of these can become habit-forming. Medicines used to treat anxiety or depression can also help with sleep Different methods of talk therapy may help you gain control over anxiety or depression. Most people are able to sleep by practicing good sleep hygiene. Call your provider if insomnia has become a problem. Sleep disorder - insomnia; Sleep issues; Difficulty falling asleep; Sleep hygiene - insomnia. Chokdroverty S, Avidan AY. Sleep and its disorders. |
| Insomnia | XTRA | 2.5 | Use Parasites General program. Other uses: pain relief. Reported use also for bleeding, bruises, and sinusitis. Encyclopedia Entry for Insomnia : Insomnia - overview. Sleep habits we learned as children may affect our sleep behaviors as adults. Poor sleep or lifestyle habits that may cause insomnia or make it worse include: Going to bed at a different time each night Daytime napping Poor sleeping environment, such as too much noise or light Spending too much time in bed while awake Working evenings or night shifts Not getting enough exercise Using the television, computer, or a mobile device in bed The use of some medicines and drugs may also affect sleep, including: Alcohol or other drugs Heavy smoking Too much caffeine throughout the day or drinking caffeine late in the day Getting used to certain types of sleep medicines Some cold medicines and diet pills Other medicines, herbs, or supplements Physical, social, and mental health issues can affect sleep patterns, including: Bipolar disorder. Feeling sad or depressed. (Often, insomnia is the symptom that causes people with depression to seek medical help.) Stress and anxiety, whether it is short-term or long-term. For some people, the stress caused by insomnia makes it even harder to fall asleep. Health problems may also lead to problems sleeping and insomnia: Pregnancy Physical pain or discomfort. Waking up at night to use the bathroom, common in men with enlarged prostate Sleep apnea With age, sleep patterns tend to change. Many people find that aging causes them to have a harder time falling asleep, and that they wake up more often. The most common complaints or symptoms in people with insomnia are: Trouble falling asleep on most nights Feeling tired during the day or falling asleep during the day Not feeling refreshed when you wake up Waking up several times during sleep People who have insomnia are sometimes consumed by the thought of getting enough sleep. But the more they try to sleep, the more frustrated and upset they get, and the harder sleep becomes. Lack of restful sleep can: Make you tired and unfocused, so it is hard to do daily activities. Put you at risk for auto accidents. If you are driving and feel sleepy, pull over and take a break. Your health care provider will do a physical exam and ask about your current medications, drug use, and medical history. Usually, these are the only methods needed to diagnose insomnia. Not getting 8 hours of sleep every night does not mean your health is at risk. Different people have different sleep needs. Some people do fine on 6 hours of sleep a night. Others only do well if they get 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. Treatment often begins by reviewing any drugs or health problems that may be causing or worsen insomnia, such as: Enlarged prostate gland, causing men to wake up at night Pain or discomfort from muscle, joint, or nerve disorders You should also think about lifestyle and sleep habits that may affect your sleep. This is called sleep hygiene. Making some changes in your sleep habits may improve or solve your insomnia. Some people may need medicines to help with sleep for a short period of time. But in the long run, making changes in your lifestyle and sleep habits is the best treatment for problems with falling and staying asleep. Most over-the-counter (OTC) sleeping pills contain antihistamines. These medicines are commonly used to treat allergies. Your body quickly becomes used to them. Sleep medicines called hypnotics can be prescribed by your provider to help reduce the time it takes you to fall asleep. Most of these can become habit-forming. Medicines used to treat anxiety or depression can also help with sleep Different methods of talk therapy may help you gain control over anxiety or depression. Most people are able to sleep by practicing good sleep hygiene. Call your provider if insomnia has become a problem. Sleep disorder - insomnia; Sleep issues; Difficulty falling asleep; Sleep hygiene - insomnia. Chokdroverty S, Avidan AY. Sleep and its disorders. |
| Insomnia 1 | XTRA | 3,3.58,3.6,3.89,7.83,10,230,304,800,802,880,1500,1550,6000 | Use Parasites General program. |
| Insomnia 3 | XTRA | 304,306.5,6000 | Use Parasites General program. |
| Insomnia Secondary/Hypoglycemia | XTRA | 2.5,0.512,31.32,0.512 | Experimental. All program settings defaults except Wave=sine, Amplitude=4, Repeat Prog=0. Start 30 mins before bedtime. |
| Insulinoma | KHZ | 10,320,700,870,5250,32500,60000,125680,225650,275680 | Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor secreting insulin, mostly benign. Encyclopedia Entry for Insulinoma : Insulinoma. The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen. The pancreas makes several enzymes and hormones, including the hormone insulin. Insulin's job is to reduce the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood by helping it move into cells. Most of the time when your blood sugar level drops too low, the pancreas stops making insulin until your blood sugar returns to normal. Tumors of the pancreas that produce too much insulin are called insulinomas. Insulinomas keep making insulin, even when your blood sugar drops too low. A high blood insulin level causes a low blood sugar level ( hypoglycemia ). Hypoglycemia may be mild, leading to symptoms such as anxiety and hunger. Or it can be severe, leading to seizures, coma, and even death. Insulinomas are rare tumors. They usually occur as single, small tumors. But there can also be several small tumors. Most insulinomas are non-cancerous (benign) tumors. People with certain genetic disorders such as multiple endocrine neoplasia type I are at risk for insulinomas. Symptoms are most common when you skip or delay a meal. Symptoms may include: Anxiety , behavior changes, or confusion Clouded vision Loss of consciousness or coma Convulsions or tremor Dizziness or headache Hunger or weight gain Fast heart rate Sweating. After fasting, your blood may be tested for: Blood C-peptide level Blood glucose level Blood insulin level Drugs that cause the pancreas to release insulin The response of your body to a shot of glucagon CT , MRI , or PET scan of the abdomen may be done to look for a tumor in the pancreas. If a tumor is not seen in the scans, one of the following tests may be performed: Endoscopic ultrasound (test that uses a flexible scope and sound waves to view digestive organs) Octreotide scan (special test that checks for cancer cells in the body) Pancreatic arteriography (test that uses special dye to view the arteries in the pancreas) Pancreatic venous sampling for insulin (test that helps locate the exact location of the tumor that is making too much insulin). Surgery is the usual treatment for insulinoma. If there is a single tumor, it will be removed. If there are many tumors, part of the pancreas will need to be removed. At least 15% of the pancreas must be left to produce its enzymes for digestion. In rare cases, the entire pancreas is removed if there are many insulinomas or they continue to come back. Removing the entire pancreas leads to diabetes because there is no longer any insulin being produced. Insulin shots (injections) are then required. If no tumor is found during surgery, or if you can't have surgery, you may get the medicine diazoxide to lower insulin production and prevent hypoglycemia. A water pill (diuretic) is given with this medicine to prevent the body from retaining fluid. Octreotide is another medicine that is used to reduce insulin release in some people. In most cases, the tumor is non-cancerous (benign), and surgery can cure the disease. But a severe hypoglycemic reaction or the spread of a cancerous tumor to other organs can be life-threatening. Complications may include: Severe hypoglycemic reaction Spread of a cancerous tumor ( metastasis ) Diabetes if the entire pancreas is removed (rare) Inflammation and swelling of the pancreas. Call your health care provider if you develop any symptoms of insulinoma. Seizures and losing consciousness are an emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number right away. Insulinoma; Islet cell adenoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor; Hypoglycemia - insulinoma. Endocrine glands Endocrine glands Food and insulin release Food and insulin release. Jensen RT, Norton JA, Oberg K. Neuroendocrine tumors. |
| Interconnectedness Whole-brain | XTRA | 369 | Brain program Mind |
| Intercostal Neuralgia | CAFL | 3000,1550,880,802,787,776,727,125,20,1865,444 | Pain in rib musculature. See Neuralgia Intercostal program. Rib |
| Intercostal Neuralgia 1 | XTRA | 20,125,444,660,690,727.5,776,787,802,880,1550,1865,2720,3000 | Pain in rib musculature. See Neuralgia Intercostal program. |
| Interleukin | PROV | 3448,2929,4014,5611,2867,2855,2791 | Vital to immune system. Use to stimulate lymphocyte production. |
| Intermittent Claudication | CAFL | 45,48 | Muscle pain, cramp, or numbness, most often in calf, usually encountered while exercising. Muscle |
| Intermittent Claudication | ETDF | 80,240,570,7500,12050,2500,42500,271500,415700,675680 | Muscle pain, cramp, or numbness, most often in calf, usually encountered while exercising. |
| Intermittent Claudication 2 | XTRA | 45,48,10000 | Muscle pain, cramp, or numbness, most often in calf, usually encountered while exercising. |
| Intervertebral Disc Displacement | ETDF | 40,410,620,7500,2750,40000,275650,475680,527000,667000 | Also see Disc Herniated, Disc Slipped, Hernia Disc, Herniated Disc Reduce Swelling, and Slipped Discs. |
| Intestinal Diseases | ETDF | 50,520,780,7500,8000,55680,225230,533630,652430,781000 | Gastrointestinal diseases (abbrev. GI diseases or GI illnesses) refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. |
| Intestinal Inflammation | VEGA | 105,791 | Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: Ulcerative colitis. This condition causes long-lasting inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. |
| Intestinal Neuronal Dysplasia | ETDF | 50,520,780,7500,8000,32500,62500,125680,250000,376290 | Inherited disorder inhibiting intestinal peristalsis, and thus digestion. |
| Intestinal Obstruction | ETDF | 50,520,780,7500,8000,30000,62500,125650,210500,575680 | Also see Autointoxication, Auto Intoxication, Constipation, Intestines to Release, and Detox Autointoxication. Encyclopedia Entry for Intestinal Obstruction : Intestinal obstruction repair. Intestinal obstruction repair is done while you are under general anesthesia. This means you are asleep and DO NOT feel pain. The surgeon makes a cut in your belly to see your intestines. Sometimes, the surgery can be done using a laparoscope, which means smaller cuts are used. The surgeon locates the area of your intestine (bowel) that is blocked and unblocks it. Any damaged parts of your bowel will be repaired or removed. This procedure is called bowel resection. If a section is removed, the healthy ends will be reconnected with stitches or staples. Sometimes, when part of the intestine is removed, the ends cannot be reconnected. If this happens, the surgeon will bring one end out through an opening in the abdominal wall. This may be done using a colostomy or ileostomy. This procedure is done to relieve a blockage in your intestine. A blockage that lasts for a long time can reduce or block blood flow to the area. This can cause the bowel to die. Risks of anesthesia and surgery in general include: Reactions to medicines, breathing problems Bleeding, blood clots, infection Risks of this procedure: Bowel obstruction after surgery Damage to nearby organs in the body Formation of scar tissue ( adhesions ) More scar tissue forming in your belly and causing a blockage of your intestines in the future Opening of the edges of your intestines that are sewn together (anastomotic leak), which may cause life-threatening problems Problems with colostomy or ileostomy Temporary paralysis (freezing up) of the bowel ( paralytic ileus ). How long it takes to recover depends on your overall health and the type of operation. The outcome is usually good if the obstruction is treated before bowel blood flow is affected. People who have had many abdominal surgeries may form scar tissue. They are more likely to have bowel obstructions in the future. Repair of volvulus; Intestinal volvulus - repair; Bowel obstruction - repair. Bland diet Changing your ostomy pouch Ileostomy and your diet Ileostomy - caring for your stoma Ileostomy - changing your pouch Ileostomy - discharge Ileostomy - what to ask your doctor Intestinal or bowel obstruction - discharge Low-fiber diet Surgical wound care - open Types of ileostomy When you have nausea and vomiting. Intussusception - X-ray Intussusception - x-ray Before and after small intestine anastomosis Before and after small intestine anastomosis Intestinal obstruction (Pediatric) - series Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series Intestinal obstruction repair - series Intestinal obstruction repair - series. Mahmoud NN, Bleier JIS, Aarons CB, Paulson EC, Shanmugan S, Fry RD. Colon and rectum. Encyclopedia Entry for Intestinal Obstruction : Intestinal obstruction. Obstruction of the bowel may be due to: A mechanical cause, which means something is in the way Ileus, a condition in which the bowel does not work correctly, but there is no structural problem causing it Paralytic ileus, also called pseudo-obstruction, is one of the major causes of intestinal obstruction in infants and children. Causes of paralytic ileus may include: Bacteria or viruses that cause intestinal infections ( gastroenteritis ) Chemical, electrolyte, or mineral imbalances (such as decreased potassium level) Abdominal surgery Decreased blood supply to the intestines Infections inside the abdomen, such as appendicitis Kidney or lung disease Use of certain medicines, especially narcotics Mechanical causes of intestinal obstruction may include: Adhesions or scar tissue that forms after surgery Foreign bodies (objects that are swallowed and block the intestines) Gallstones (rare) Hernias Impacted stool Intussusception (telescoping of 1 segment of bowel into another) Tumors blocking the intestines Volvulus (twisted intestine). Symptoms may include: Abdominal swelling (distention) Abdominal fullness, gas Abdominal pain and cramping Breath odor Constipation Diarrhea Inability to pass gas Vomiting. During a physical exam, the health care provider may find bloating, tenderness, or hernias in the abdomen. Tests that show obstruction include: Abdominal CT scan Abdominal x-ray Barium enema Upper GI and small bowel series. Treatment involves placing a tube through the nose into the stomach or intestine. This is to help relieve abdominal swelling (distention) and vomiting. Volvulus of the large bowel may be treated by passing a tube into the rectum. Surgery may be needed to relieve the obstruction if the tube does not relieve the symptoms. It may also be needed if there are signs of tissue death. The outcome depends on the cause of the blockage. Most of the time, the cause is successfully treated. Complications may include or may lead to: Electrolyte (blood chemical and mineral) imbalances Dehydration Hole (perforation) in the intestine Infection Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) If the obstruction blocks the blood supply to the intestine, it may cause infection and tissue death (gangrene). Risks for tissue death are related to the cause of the blockage and how long it has been present. Hernias, volvulus, and intussusception carry a higher gangrene risk. In a newborn, paralytic ileus that destroys the bowel wall (necrotizing enterocolitis) is a life-threatening condition. It may lead to blood and lung infections. Call your provider if you: Cannot pass stool or gas Have a swollen abdomen (distention) that does not go away Keep vomiting. Prevention depends on the cause. Treating conditions, such as tumors and hernias that can lead to a blockage, may reduce your risk. Some causes of obstruction cannot be prevented. Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal; Colonic ileus. Diet - clear liquid Diet - full liquid Large bowel resection - discharge Small bowel resection - discharge Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge. Digestive system Digestive system Ileus - X-ray of distended bowel and stomach Ileus - x-ray of distended bowel and stomach Ileus - X-ray of bowel distension Ileus - x-ray of bowel distension Intussusception - X-ray Intussusception - x-ray Volvulus - X-ray Volvulus - x-ray Small bowel obstruction - X-ray Small bowel obstruction - x-ray Small intestine anatomy Small bowel resection - series. Fry RD, Mahmoud NN, Maron DJ, Bleier JIS. Colon and rectum. |
| Intestinal Polyps | ETDF | 50,520,780,10470,5580,32500,65680,149210,275670,375680 | In anatomy, a polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. If it is attached to the surface by a narrow elongated stalk, it is said to be pedunculated; if it is attached without a stalk, it is said to be sessile. Polyps are commonly found in the colon, stomach, nose, ear, sinus(es), urinary bladder, and uterus. |
| Intestinal Problems Colon | CAFL | 10,440,880,787,727 | See Colitis, Parasites General, and General Antiseptic programs. Colon |
| Intestinal Problems General | CAFL | 802 | See Colitis, Parasites General, and General Antiseptic programs. Intestines |
| Intestines | XTRA | 2.67,281.0 | The gastrointestinal tract (digestive tract, digestional tract, GI tract, GIT, gut, or alimentary canal) is an organ system within humans and other animals which takes in food, digests it to extract and absorb energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste as feces. |
| Intestines 2 | XTRA | 281 | The gastrointestinal tract (digestive tract, digestional tract, GI tract, GIT, gut, or alimentary canal) is an organ system within humans and other animals which takes in food, digests it to extract and absorb energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste as feces. |
| Intestines Inflammation | CAFL | 727,787,880,832,1550,105,791 | See Colitis programs. Intestines |
| Intestines Inflammation 2 | XTRA | 105,727,787,791,832,880,1550 | Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. It is most commonly caused by food or drink contaminated with pathogenic microbes, such as serratia, but may have other causes such as NSAIDs, cocaine, radiation therapy as well as autoimmune conditions like Crohn's disease and coeliac disease. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhoea, dehydration, and fever. |
| Intestines Spasms | XTRA | 727,787,5000 | A colon spasm is a spontaneous and sudden contraction of the muscles in your colon. The colon is part of the large intestine |
| Intracranial Aneurysm | ETDF | 80,240,570,7500,10720,36210,142500,321000,415700,775680 | Weakness in wall of blood vessel in brain causing dilation or ballooning. |
| Intuition Awakening | XTRA | 741 | Solfeggio Frequency. Non-linear knowing. Mind |
| Iodamoeba Butschlii | XTRA | 1103.03,11077.62 | Parasitic intestinal amoeba. |
| Iodamoeba Butschlii Trophozoites and Cysts | XTRA | 1085.31,1103.03,1111.72,13682.8,13906.25,14015.62 | Life cycle stages of parasitic intestinal amoeba. |
| Iodine | XTRA | 2030.464 | Experimental. Derived from molar weight. Encyclopedia Entry for Iodine : Iodine in diet. Iodine is needed for the cells to convert food into energy. Humans need iodine for normal thyroid function, and for the production of thyroid hormones. Iodized salt is table salt with iodine added. It is the main food source of iodine. Seafood is naturally rich in iodine. Cod, sea bass, haddock, and perch are good sources. Kelp is the most common vegetable-seafood that is a rich source of iodine. Dairy products also contain iodine. Other good sources are plants grown in iodine-rich soil. Lack of enough iodine (deficiency) may occur in places that have iodine-poor soil. Many months of iodine deficiency in a person's diet may cause goiter or hypothyroidism. Without enough iodine, the thyroid cells and the thyroid gland become enlarged. Deficiency happens more often in women than in men. It is also more common in pregnant women and older children. Getting enough iodine in the diet may prevent a form of physical and intellectual disability called cretinism. Cretinism is very rare in the US because iodine deficiency is generally not a problem. Iodine poisoning is rare in the US. Very high intake of iodine can reduce the function of the thyroid gland. The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide plate. Iodized table salt provides 45 micrograms of iodine in a 1/8 to 1/4 ounce teaspoon portion. 1/4 teaspoon of 45 micrograms of iodine. A 3 oz portion of cod provides 99 micrograms. Most people are able to meet the daily recommendations by eating seafood, iodized salt, and plants grown in iodine-rich soil. When buying salt make sure it is labeled 'iodized.' The Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine recommends the following dietary intake for iodine: Infants 0 to 6 months: 110 micrograms per day (mcg/day)* 7 to 12 months: 130 mcg/day* *AI or Adequate Intake Children 1 to 3 years: 90 mcg/day 4 to 8 years: 90 mcg/day 9 to 13 years: 120 mcg/day Adolescents and adults Males age 14 and older: 150 mcg/day Females age 14 and older: 150 mcg/day Pregnant females of all ages: 220 mcg/day Lactating females of all ages: 290 mcg/day Specific recommendations depend on age, gender, and other factors (such as pregnancy). Women who are pregnant or producing breast milk (lactating) need higher amounts. Ask your health care provider which amount is best for you. Diet - iodine. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron Manganese, Molybdenium, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. National Academies Press. Washington, DC, 2001. PMID: 25057538 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25057538. Mason JB. Vitamins, trace minerals, and other micronutrients. Encyclopedia Entry for Iodine : Iodine poisoning. Iodine. Iodine is found in: Amiodarone (Cordarone) Chemicals (catalysts) for photography and engraving Dyes and inks Lugol's solution Pima syrup Potassium iodide Radioactive iodine used for certain medical tests or the treatment of thyroid disease Tincture of iodine Iodine is also used during the production of methamphetamine. Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms of iodine poisoning include: Abdominal pain Coughing Delirium Diarrhea , sometimes bloody Fever Gum and tooth soreness Loss of appetite Metallic taste in mouth Mouth and throat pain and burning No urine output Rash Salivation (producing saliva) Seizures Shock Shortness of breath Stupor (decreased level of alertness) Thirst Vomiting. Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional. Give the person milk, or cornstarch or flour mixed with water. Continue to give milk every 15 minutes. DO NOT give these items if the person is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow. The following information is helpful to emergency assistance: Person's age, weight, and condition (for example, is the person awake or alert?) Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed However, DO NOT delay calling for help if this information is not immediately available. Your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The health care provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The person may receive: Activated charcoal Airway support, including oxygen, breathing tube through the mouth (intubation), and breathing machine (ventilator) Blood and urine tests Chest x-ray EKG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing) Fluids through a vein (intravenous or IV) Laxative Medicines to treat symptoms. How well a person does depends on the amount of iodine swallowed and how quickly treatment was received. The faster a person gets medical help, the better the chance for recovery. Esophageal stricture (narrowing of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach) is a possible complication. Long-term effects of iodine overdose include thyroid gland problems. Aronson JK. Iodine-containing medicaments. Encyclopedia Entry for Iodine : Iodine is a chemical element. The body needs iodine but cannot make it. The iodine needed by the body must come from the diet. As a rule, there is very little iodine in food, unless it has been added during processing. Processed food typically contains more iodine due to the addition of iodized salt. Most of the world's iodine is found in the ocean, where it is concentrated by sea life, especially seaweed. The thyroid gland needs iodine to make hormones. If the thyroid doesn't have enough iodine to do its job, feedback systems in the body cause the thyroid to work harder. This can cause an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), which becomes evident as a swollen neck. Other consequences of not having enough iodine (iodine deficiency) are also serious. Iodine deficiency and the resulting low levels of thyroid hormone can cause women to stop ovulating, leading to infertility. Iodine deficiency can also lead to an autoimmune disease of the thyroid and may increase the risk of getting thyroid cancer. Some researchers think that iodine deficiency might also increase the risk of other cancers such as prostate, breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy is serious for both the mother and the baby. It can lead to high blood pressure during pregnancy for the mother, and mental retardation for the baby. Iodine plays an important role in development of the central nervous system. In extreme cases, iodine deficiency can lead to cretinism, a disorder that involves severely stunted physical and mental growth. Iodine deficiency is a common world health problem. The most recognized form of deficiency is goiter. Additionally, across the globe iodine deficiency is thought to be the most common preventable cause of mental retardation. Early in the twentieth century, iodine deficiency was common in the US and Canada, but the addition of iodine to salt has improved public health. The addition of iodine to salt is required in Canada. In the US, iodized salt is not required, but it is widely available. Researchers estimate that iodized salt is used regularly by about half the US population. Iodine is used to prevent and treat iodine deficiency and its consequences, including goiter and some thyroid disorders. It is also used for treating a skin disease caused by a fungus (cutaneous sporotrichosis); treating fibrocystic breast disease and breast pain (mastalgia); weight loss; preventing breast cancer, eye disease, diabetes, and heart disease and stroke; and as an expectorant. Iodine is also used for serious bacterial diseases called anthrax and syphilis. Iodine is also used to for radiation emergencies, to protect the thyroid gland against radioactive iodides. Potassium iodide tablets for use in a radiation emergency are available as FDA-approved products (ThyroShield, Iosat) and on the Internet as food supplements. Potassium iodide should only be used in a radiation emergency, not in advance of an emergency to prevent sickness. Iodine is applied to the skin for skin inflammation (dermatitis) and other skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, to kill germs and heal wounds, to prevent soreness inside the mouth or along the digestive tract (mucositis), and treat diabetic and other external ulcers. Iodine is also applied inside the mouth to treat gum disease (periodontitis) and reduce bleeding after the removal of a tooth. Iodine can also be used as a throat rinse to reduce symptoms of pneumonia. Iodine is used in the eyes to reduce swelling in infants and to prevent vision loss in patients with ulcers of the cornea. Iodine is used in the vagina to prevent post-Cesarean swelling of the lining of the uterus. Iodine is injected into a portion of the pelvis to treat a condition called chyluria. Iodine is also used for water purification. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate. The effectiveness ratings for IODINE are as follows: Likely effective for. Iodine deficiency. Taking iodine supplements, including iodized salt, is effective for preventing and treating iodine deficiencies. Radiation exposure. Taking iodine by mouth is effective for protecting against exposure to radioactive iodides in a radiation emergency. However, it should not be used for general protection against radiation. Thyroid conditions. Taking iodine by mouth can improve thyroid storm and lumps on the thyroid called thyroid nodules. Leg ulcers. Applying iodine in the form of cadexomer iodine or povidone-iodine to venous leg ulcers along with compression therapy seems help heal leg ulcers and reduce the chance of a future infection. Possibly effective for. Conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Research suggests that using eye drops containing iodine in the form of povidone-iodine is more effective than silver nitrate for decreasing the risk of pinkeye in newborns. However, it is not more effective than the medications erythromycin or chloramphenicol. Foot ulcers in diabetes. Applying iodine to foot ulcers might be beneficial for people with foot ulcers related to diabetes. Inflammation of the uterus (endometritis). Washing the vagina with a solution containing iodine in the form of povidone-iodine before a Cesarean delivery reduces the risk of the inflammation of the uterus. Painful fibrous breast tissue (fibrocystic breast disease). Research shows that taking iodine, especially molecular iodine, reduces painful fibrous breast tissue. Breast pain (mastalgia). Taking 3000-6000 mg of molecular iodine for 5 months seems to reduce pain and tenderness in women with breast pain related to their menstrual cycle. However, taking lower doses of 1500 mg daily doesn't seem to work. Soreness and swelling inside the mouth. Applying iodine to the skin seems to prevent soreness and swelling inside the mouth caused by chemotherapy. Gum infection (periodontitis). Research suggests that rinsing with a solution containing iodine in the form of povidone-iodine during non-surgical treatments for gum infections can help reduce the depth of infected gum pockets. Surgery. Some research suggests that applying iodine in the form of povidone-iodine before or during surgery reduces the risk of infections. However, conflicting results exist. Also, povidone-iodine seems to be less effective than chlorhexidine at preventing infections at the surgical site when used before surgery. Possibly ineffective for. Catheter-related infection. Some evidence suggests that applying povidone-iodine reduces the risk of blood stream infections for people with hemodialysis catheters. However, most research suggests that applying povidone-iodine where a catheter is inserted does not reduce the risk of infection associated with using other types of catheters. Insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness for. Bleeding.Early research suggests that washing the tooth socket with a rinse containing iodine in the form of povidone-iodine stops bleeding in more patients after having a tooth pulled compared to saline. Chyle in the urine (chyluria). Chyluria is a condition in which chyle is present in the urine stream. This causes the urine to appear milky white. Early research suggests that injecting iodine in the form of povidine-iodine into a particular region of the pelvis helps treat and prevent the recurrence of chyluria. Eye infection (corneal ulceration). Early research suggests that using eye drops containing iodine in the form of povidone-iodine along with antibiotic therapy does not improve vision in people with corneal ulcers better than using antibiotics alone. Fungal skin condition (Cutaneous sporotrichosis). Saturated solution of potassium iodide is commonly used for cutaneous sporotrichosis. There are reports that taking potassium iodide by mouth alone or with another antifungal treatment is effective for most people with cutaneous sporotrichosis. Pneumonia. Early research suggests that rinsing the throat with iodine in the form of povidone-iodine decreases the risk of pneumonia in people with severe head trauma who are using a ventilator. Wound healing. There is some interest in using iodine agents to promote wound healing. While there is some evidence that applying iodine to wounds is more effective than non-antiseptic dressings in reducing wound size, iodine seems to be less effective than antibiotics. Other conditions. More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of iodine for these uses. Iodine reduces thyroid hormone and can kill fungus, bacteria, and other microorganisms such as amoebas. A specific kind of iodine called potassium iodide is also used to prevent thyroid damage after a radioactive accident. Iodine is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth at recommended amounts or when applied to the skin appropriately using approved products. Iodine can cause side effects in some people. Common side effects include nausea and stomach pain, runny nose, headache, metallic taste, and diarrhea. In sensitive people, iodine can cause side effects including swelling of the lips and face (angioedema), severe bleeding and bruising, fever, joint pain, lymph node enlargement, hives, and death. However, such sensitivity is very rare. Large amounts or long-term use of iodine are POSSIBLY UNSAFE. Adults should avoid prolonged use of doses higher than 1100 mcg per day (the upper tolerable limit, UL) without proper medical supervision. In children, doses should not exceed 200 mcg per day for children 1 to 3 years old, 300 mcg per day for children 4 to 8 years old, 600 mcg per day for children 9 to 13 years old, and 900 mcg per day for adolescents. These are the upper tolerable limits (UL). In both children and adults, there is concern that higher intake can increase the risk of side effects such as thyroid problems. Iodine in larger amounts can cause metallic taste, soreness of teeth and gums, burning in mouth and throat, increased saliva, throat inflammation, stomach upset, diarrhea, wasting, depression, skin problems, and many other side effects. When iodine is used directly on the skin, it can cause skin irritation, stains, allergic reactions, and other side effects. Be careful not to bandage or tightly cover areas that have been treated with iodine to avoid iodine burn. Special precautions & warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding : Iodine needs increase during pregnancy. Iodine is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in recommended amounts or when applied to the skin appropriately using an approved product (2% solution). Iodine is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in high doses. Do not take more than 1100 mcg of iodine per day if you are over 18 years old; do not take more than 900 mcg of iodine per day if you are 14 to 18 years old. Higher intake has been shown to cause thyroid problems in the newborn in some cases. Autoimmune thyroid disease : People with autoimmune thyroid disease may be especially sensitive to the harmful side effects of iodine. A type of rash called dermatitis herpetiformis : Taking iodine can cause worsening of this rash. Thyroid disorders, such as too little thyroid function (hypothyroidism), an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), or a thyroid tumor : Prolonged use or high doses of iodine might make these conditions worse. Major Do not take this combination. Medications for an overactive thyroid (Antithyroid drugs) Iodine can decrease thyroid function. Taking iodine along with medications for an overactive thyroid might decrease the thyroid too much. Do not take iodine supplements if you are taking medications for an overactive thyroid. Some of these medications include methenamine mandelate (Methimazole), methimazole (Tapazole), potassium iodide (Thyro-Block), and others. Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Amiodarone (Cordarone) Amiodarone (Cordarone) contains iodine. Taking iodine supplements along with amiodarone (Cordarone) might cause too much iodine in the blood. Too much iodine in the blood can cause side effects that affect the thyroid. Lithium Large amounts of iodine can decrease thyroid function. Lithium can also decrease thyroid function. Taking iodine along with lithium might decrease the thyroid function too much. Do not take large amounts of iodine if you are taking lithium. Medications for high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors) Some medications for high blood pressure might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of potassium. Most iodide supplements contain potassium. Taking potassium iodide along with some medications for high blood pressure might cause too much potassium in the body. Do not take potassium iodide if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), ramipril (Altace), and others. Medications for high blood pressure (Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)) Some medications for high blood pressure might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of potassium. Most iodine supplements contain potassium. Taking potassium iodide along with some medications for high blood pressure might cause too much potassium in the body. Do not take potassium iodide if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. The ARBs include losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), irbesartan (Avapro), candesartan (Atacand), telmisartan (Micardis), and eprosartan (Teveten). Water pills (Potassium-sparing diuretics) Most iodine supplements contain potassium. Some 'water pills' might also increase potassium in the body. Taking potassium iodide along with some 'water pills' might cause too much potassium to be in the body. Do not take potassium iodide if you are taking 'water pills' that increase potassium in the body. Some 'water pills' that increase potassium in the body include spironolactone (Aldactone), triamterene (Dyrenium), and amiloride (Midamor). There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements. Cruciferous vegetables Gloitrogens, which are chemicals that are present in raw cruciferous vegetables, might interfere with how the thyroid absorbs iodine. The following doses have been studied in scientific research: ADULTS BY MOUTH : For iodine deficiency : Consumption of iodized salt is recommended in most cases. For most people, iodized salt containing 20-40 mg of iodine per kilogram of salt is recommended. If salt consumption is less than 10 grams per person per day, the amount of iodine in salt may need to be higher. In pregnant and lactating women, iodine supplements providing 250 mcg of iodine daily or a single annual dose of 400 mg of iodized oil are recommended. For radiation emergencies : Potassium iodide (KI) should be taken just prior to, or as soon as possible after, exposure. Radiation is most harmful to pregnant or breastfeeding women and children, so KI is dosed according to amount of radiation exposure and age. Radiation exposure is measured in centigrays (cGy). For infants, babies, children, adolescents, and pregnant or breastfeeding women, KI is given if radiation exposure is 5 centigrays (cGy) or more. For birth through 1 month, the dose is 16 mg of KI. For babies and children over 1 month through 3 years, 32 mg. For children 3 to 12 years, 65 mg. For adolescents 12 through 18 years, 65 mg or 120 mg if the adolescent is approaching adult size. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, 120 mg. For adults 18 to 40 years with exposure to 10 cGy or more, 130 mg of KI is given. For adults over 40 years with exposure to 500 cGy or more, 130 mg of KI is given. For thyroid conditions : For thyroid storm: Five drops of a saturated solution of potassium iodine every 6 hours is recommended. For reducing the size of thyroid nodules: Iodized salt 150-200 mcg daily in addition to thyroxine 1.5 mcg per kg daily after surgery for benign nodular thyroid disease, or 50-100 mcg/day based on needs, for up to 12 months. For painful fibrous breast tissue (fibrocystic breast disease) : Molecular iodine 70-90 mcg/kg for 4-18 months. For breast pain (mastalgia) : Iodine 3000-6000 mcg daily for 5 months. ON THE SKIN : For venous leg ulcers : Topical application of cadexomer iodine to venous leg ulcers for 4-6 weeks. Also, solutions containing 10% povidone-iodine, ointment containing 10% povidone-iodine, and dry powder spray containing 2.5% povidone-iodine have been used in combination with compression therapy. For diabetic foot ulcers : Topical iodine 0.9% ointment for 12 weeks. For mouth sores (oral mucositis) : 100 mL of a mouth rinse containing povidone-iodine solution used as a rinse for 3 minutes four times daily starting at the beginning of radiotherapy and continuing until one week after radiation is completed. For gum inflammation (periodontitis) : A rinse with 0.1% to 10% povidone-iodine used during scaling and root planing. For surgery : Spray containing iodine in the form of povidone-iodine has been applied before and after wound closure. Also, solution containing 0.35% to 10% povidone-iodine has been applied for one to three minutes before or after wound closure. Swelling of the uterine lining (endometritis) : A vaginal wash containing iodine in the form of povidone-iodine 1% to 10% has been used immediately before Cesarean delivery. CHILDREN BY MOUTH : For iodine deficiency : Consumption of iodized salt is recommended in most cases. For most people, iodized salt containing 20-40 mg of iodine per kilogram of salt is recommended. If salt consumption is less than 10 grams per person per day, the amount of iodine in salt may need to be higher. In children aged 7 months to 2 years, iodine supplementation may be necessary if iodized salt is not available. In those cases, supplements providing 90 mcg of iodine daily or a single annual dose of 200 mg of iodized oil is recommended. AS EYE DROPS : Conjunctivitis : Eye drops containing 2.5% povidone-iodine given shortly after birth. The National Institute of Medicine has set Adequate Intake (AI) of iodine for infants: 0 to 6 months, 110 mcg/day; 7 to 12 months, 130 mcg/day. For children and adults, Recommended Dietary Amounts (RDA) have been set: children 1 to 8 years, 90 mcg/day; 9 to 13 years, 120 mcg/day; people age 14 and older, 150 mcg/day. For pregnant women, the RDA is 220 mcg/day, and breastfeeding women, 290 mcg/day. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL), the highest level of intake that is not likely to cause unwanted side effects, for iodine intake have been set: children 1 to 3 years, 200 mcg/day; 4 to 8 years, 300 mcg/day; 9 to 13 years, 600 mcg/day; 14 to 18 years (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), 900 mcg/day. For adults older than age 19 including pregnant and breastfeeding women, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 1100 mcg/day. Atomic number 53, Cadexomer Iodine, Diatomic Iodine, I2, Iode, Iode de Cadexomer, Iode Diatomique, Iode Mol culaire, Iode Mono-atomique, Iode de Povidone, Iode de Sodium, Iodide, Iodized Salt, Iodure, Iodure de Potassium, Iodure de Potassium en Solution Satur e, Iodure de Sodium, KI, Lugol's Solution, Molecular Iodine, Monoatomic Iodine, Num ro atomique 53, Periodate de Sodium, Potassium Iodide, Povidone Iodine, Saturated Solution Potassium Iodide, Sel Iod , Sodium Iodide, Sodium Iodine, Sodium Periodate, Solution de Lugol, SSKI, Yodo. |
| Iodine 1 | XTRA | 425.88,459.12,19538.09 | Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. The heaviest of the stable halogens, it exists as a lustrous, purple-black non-metallic solid at standard conditions that melts to form a deep violet liquid at 114 degrees Celsius, and boils to a violet gas at 184 degrees Celsius. |
| Iodine 2 | XTRA | 424 | The heaviest of the stable halogens, it exists as a lustrous, purple-black non-metallic solid at standard conditions that melts to form a deep violet liquid at 114 degrees Celsius, and boils to a violet gas at 184 degrees Celsius. |
| Iridium | XTRA | 14250 | Heavy metal. |
| Iritis | ETDF | 40,250,870,11090,7500,12710,85680,132500,353500,855080 | Also called Uveitis. Inflammation of eye's uvea, lying between retina and sclera/cornea. |
| Iron fe | XTRA | 68.78,74.14,12621.09 | Metal. Necessary for blood health. |
| Irritability and Whining | XTRA | 3.6,3.89,6.29 | Irritability is the excitatory ability that living organisms have to respond to changes in their environment. The term is used for both the physiological reaction to stimuli and for the pathological, abnormal or excessive sensitivity to stimuli. It is usually used to refer to anger or frustration. Mind |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | CAFL | 6766,5429,4334,2018,1550,880,832,829,812,802,787,727,465,422,407,334,20 | See Colitis and Parasites General programs. Bowel Encyclopedia Entry for Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Irritable bowel syndrome - aftercare. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be a lifelong condition. You may be suffering from cramping and loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, or some combination of these symptoms. For some people, IBS symptoms may interfere with work, travel, and attending social events. But taking medicines and making lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms. Changes in your diet may be helpful. However, IBS varies from person to person. So the same changes may not work for everyone. Keep track of your symptoms and the foods you are eating. This will help you look for a pattern of foods that may make your symptoms worse. Avoid foods that cause symptoms. These may include fatty or fried foods, dairy products, caffeine, sodas, alcohol, chocolate, and grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Eat 4 to 5 smaller meals a day, rather than 3 larger ones. Increase the fiber in your diet to relieve symptoms of constipation. Fiber is found in whole grain breads and cereals, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Since fiber may cause gas, it is best to add these foods to your diet slowly. No one drug will work for everyone. Medicines your provider may have you try include: Antispasmodic medicines that you take before eating to control colon muscle spasms and abdominal cramping Antidiarrheal medicines such as loperamide Laxatives, such as lubiprostone, bisacodyl , and other ones bought without a prescription Antidepressants to help relieve pain or discomfort Rifaximin, an antibiotic that is not absorbed from your intestines It is very important to follow your provider's instructions when using medicines for IBS. Taking different medicines or not taking medicines the way you have been advised can lead to more problems. Stress may cause your intestines to be more sensitive and contract more. Many things can cause stress, including: Not being able to do activities because of your pain Changes or problems at work or at home A busy schedule Spending too much time alone Having other medical problems A first step toward reducing your stress is to figure out what makes you feel stressed. Look at the things in your life that cause you the most worry. Keep a diary of the experiences and thoughts that seem to be related to your anxiety and see if you can make changes to these situations. Reach out to other people. Find someone you trust (such as a friend, family member, neighbor, or clergy member) who will listen to you. Often, just talking to someone helps relieve anxiety and stress. Call your provider if: You develop a fever You have gastrointestinal bleeding You have bad pain that does not go away You lose over 5 to 10 pounds (2 to 4.5 kilograms) when you are not trying to lose weight. IBS; Mucus colitis; IBS-D; IBS-C. Ford AC, Talley NJ. Irritable bowel syndrome. Encyclopedia Entry for Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Irritable bowel syndrome. The reasons why IBS develops are not clear. It can occur after a bacterial infection or a parasitic infection (giardiasis) of the intestines. This is called postinfectious IBS. There may also be other triggers, including stress. The intestine is connected to the brain using hormone and nerve signals that go back and forth between the bowel and the brain. These signals affect bowel function and symptoms. The nerves can become more active during stress. This can cause the intestines to be more sensitive and contract more. IBS can occur at any age. Often, it begins in the teen years or early adulthood. It is twice as common in women as in men. It is less likely to begin in older people above 50 years of age. About 10% to 15% of people in the United States have symptoms of IBS. It is the most common intestinal problem that causes people to be referred to a bowel specialist (gastroenterologist). IBS symptoms vary from person to person, and range from mild to severe. Most people have mild symptoms. You are said to have IBS when symptoms are present for at least 3 days a month for a period of 3 months or more. The main symptoms include: Abdominal pain Gas Fullness Bloating Change in bowel habits. Can have either diarrhea (IBS-D), or constipation (IBS-C). Pain and other symptoms will often be reduced or go away after a bowel movement. Symptoms may flare up when there is a change in the frequency of your bowel movements. People with IBS may go back and forth between having constipation and diarrhea or have or mostly have one or the other. If you have IBS with diarrhea, you will have frequent, loose, watery stools. You may have an urgent need to have a bowel movement, which may be hard to control. If you have IBS with constipation, you will have a hard time passing stool, as well as fewer bowel movements. You may need to strain with a bowel movement and have cramps. Often, only a small amount or no stool at all will pass. The symptoms may get worse for a few weeks or a month, and then decrease for a while. In other cases, symptoms are present most of the time. You may also lose your appetite if you have IBS. However, blood in stools and unintentional weight loss are not a part of IBS. There is no test to diagnose IBS. Most of the time, your health care provider can diagnose IBS based on your symptoms. Eating a lactose-free diet for 2 weeks may help the provider identify lactase deficiency (or lactose intolerance). The following tests may be done to rule out other problems: Blood tests to see if you have celiac disease or a low blood count ( anemia ) Stool cultures to check for an infection Your provider may recommend a colonoscopy. During this test, a flexible tube is inserted through the anus to examine the colon. You may need this test if: Symptoms began later in life (over age 50) You have symptoms such as weight loss or bloody stools You have abnormal blood tests (such as a low blood count) Other disorders that can cause similar symptoms include: Celiac disease Colon cancer (cancer rarely causes typical IBS symptoms, unless symptoms such as weight loss, blood in the stools, or abnormal blood tests are also present) Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. In some cases of IBS, lifestyle changes can help. For example, regular exercise and improved sleep habits may reduce anxiety and help relieve bowel symptoms. Dietary changes can be helpful. However, no specific diet can be recommended for IBS because the condition differs from one person to another. The following changes may help: Avoiding foods and drinks that stimulate the intestines (such as caffeine, tea, or colas) Eating smaller meals Increasing fiber in the diet (this may improve constipation or diarrhea, but make bloating worse) Talk with your provider before taking over-the-counter medicines. No one medicine works for everyone. Some that your provider may suggest include: Anticholinergic medicines (dicyclomine, propantheline, belladonna, and hyoscyamine) taken about a half-hour before eating to control intestinal muscle spasms Bisacodyl to treat constipation Loperamide to treat diarrhea Low doses of tricyclic antidepressants to help relieve intestinal pain Lubiprostone for constipation symptoms Rifaximin, an antibiotic Psychological therapy or medicines for anxiety or depression may help with the problem. IBS may be a life-long condition. For some people, symptoms are disabling and interfere with work, travel, and social activities. Symptoms often get better with treatment. IBS does not cause permanent harm to the intestines. Also, it does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Call your provider if you have symptoms of IBS or if you notice changes in your bowel habits that do not go away. IBS; IBD - irritable bowel; Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis; Abdominal pain - IBS; Diarrhea - IBS; Constipation - IBS. Constipation - what to ask your doctor. Digestive system Digestive system. Aronson JK. Laxatives. Encyclopedia Entry for Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Can be caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the protozoan Giardia lamblia, and Blastocystis hominis. In those with HIV is associated with the protozoan Dientamoeba fragilis. Information from Marcello Allegretti. |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | ETDF | 230,850,7500,32500,22500,151680,312500,432500,705670,869340 | See Colitis and Parasites General programs. Encyclopedia Entry for Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Irritable bowel syndrome - aftercare. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be a lifelong condition. You may be suffering from cramping and loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, or some combination of these symptoms. For some people, IBS symptoms may interfere with work, travel, and attending social events. But taking medicines and making lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms. Changes in your diet may be helpful. However, IBS varies from person to person. So the same changes may not work for everyone. Keep track of your symptoms and the foods you are eating. This will help you look for a pattern of foods that may make your symptoms worse. Avoid foods that cause symptoms. These may include fatty or fried foods, dairy products, caffeine, sodas, alcohol, chocolate, and grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Eat 4 to 5 smaller meals a day, rather than 3 larger ones. Increase the fiber in your diet to relieve symptoms of constipation. Fiber is found in whole grain breads and cereals, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Since fiber may cause gas, it is best to add these foods to your diet slowly. No one drug will work for everyone. Medicines your provider may have you try include: Antispasmodic medicines that you take before eating to control colon muscle spasms and abdominal cramping Antidiarrheal medicines such as loperamide Laxatives, such as lubiprostone, bisacodyl , and other ones bought without a prescription Antidepressants to help relieve pain or discomfort Rifaximin, an antibiotic that is not absorbed from your intestines It is very important to follow your provider's instructions when using medicines for IBS. Taking different medicines or not taking medicines the way you have been advised can lead to more problems. Stress may cause your intestines to be more sensitive and contract more. Many things can cause stress, including: Not being able to do activities because of your pain Changes or problems at work or at home A busy schedule Spending too much time alone Having other medical problems A first step toward reducing your stress is to figure out what makes you feel stressed. Look at the things in your life that cause you the most worry. Keep a diary of the experiences and thoughts that seem to be related to your anxiety and see if you can make changes to these situations. Reach out to other people. Find someone you trust (such as a friend, family member, neighbor, or clergy member) who will listen to you. Often, just talking to someone helps relieve anxiety and stress. Call your provider if: You develop a fever You have gastrointestinal bleeding You have bad pain that does not go away You lose over 5 to 10 pounds (2 to 4.5 kilograms) when you are not trying to lose weight. IBS; Mucus colitis; IBS-D; IBS-C. Ford AC, Talley NJ. Irritable bowel syndrome. Encyclopedia Entry for Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Irritable bowel syndrome. The reasons why IBS develops are not clear. It can occur after a bacterial infection or a parasitic infection (giardiasis) of the intestines. This is called postinfectious IBS. There may also be other triggers, including stress. The intestine is connected to the brain using hormone and nerve signals that go back and forth between the bowel and the brain. These signals affect bowel function and symptoms. The nerves can become more active during stress. This can cause the intestines to be more sensitive and contract more. IBS can occur at any age. Often, it begins in the teen years or early adulthood. It is twice as common in women as in men. It is less likely to begin in older people above 50 years of age. About 10% to 15% of people in the United States have symptoms of IBS. It is the most common intestinal problem that causes people to be referred to a bowel specialist (gastroenterologist). IBS symptoms vary from person to person, and range from mild to severe. Most people have mild symptoms. You are said to have IBS when symptoms are present for at least 3 days a month for a period of 3 months or more. The main symptoms include: Abdominal pain Gas Fullness Bloating Change in bowel habits. Can have either diarrhea (IBS-D), or constipation (IBS-C). Pain and other symptoms will often be reduced or go away after a bowel movement. Symptoms may flare up when there is a change in the frequency of your bowel movements. People with IBS may go back and forth between having constipation and diarrhea or have or mostly have one or the other. If you have IBS with diarrhea, you will have frequent, loose, watery stools. You may have an urgent need to have a bowel movement, which may be hard to control. If you have IBS with constipation, you will have a hard time passing stool, as well as fewer bowel movements. You may need to strain with a bowel movement and have cramps. Often, only a small amount or no stool at all will pass. The symptoms may get worse for a few weeks or a month, and then decrease for a while. In other cases, symptoms are present most of the time. You may also lose your appetite if you have IBS. However, blood in stools and unintentional weight loss are not a part of IBS. There is no test to diagnose IBS. Most of the time, your health care provider can diagnose IBS based on your symptoms. Eating a lactose-free diet for 2 weeks may help the provider identify lactase deficiency (or lactose intolerance). The following tests may be done to rule out other problems: Blood tests to see if you have celiac disease or a low blood count ( anemia ) Stool cultures to check for an infection Your provider may recommend a colonoscopy. During this test, a flexible tube is inserted through the anus to examine the colon. You may need this test if: Symptoms began later in life (over age 50) You have symptoms such as weight loss or bloody stools You have abnormal blood tests (such as a low blood count) Other disorders that can cause similar symptoms include: Celiac disease Colon cancer (cancer rarely causes typical IBS symptoms, unless symptoms such as weight loss, blood in the stools, or abnormal blood tests are also present) Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. In some cases of IBS, lifestyle changes can help. For example, regular exercise and improved sleep habits may reduce anxiety and help relieve bowel symptoms. Dietary changes can be helpful. However, no specific diet can be recommended for IBS because the condition differs from one person to another. The following changes may help: Avoiding foods and drinks that stimulate the intestines (such as caffeine, tea, or colas) Eating smaller meals Increasing fiber in the diet (this may improve constipation or diarrhea, but make bloating worse) Talk with your provider before taking over-the-counter medicines. No one medicine works for everyone. Some that your provider may suggest include: Anticholinergic medicines (dicyclomine, propantheline, belladonna, and hyoscyamine) taken about a half-hour before eating to control intestinal muscle spasms Bisacodyl to treat constipation Loperamide to treat diarrhea Low doses of tricyclic antidepressants to help relieve intestinal pain Lubiprostone for constipation symptoms Rifaximin, an antibiotic Psychological therapy or medicines for anxiety or depression may help with the problem. IBS may be a life-long condition. For some people, symptoms are disabling and interfere with work, travel, and social activities. Symptoms often get better with treatment. IBS does not cause permanent harm to the intestines. Also, it does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Call your provider if you have symptoms of IBS or if you notice changes in your bowel habits that do not go away. IBS; IBD - irritable bowel; Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis; Abdominal pain - IBS; Diarrhea - IBS; Constipation - IBS. Constipation - what to ask your doctor. Digestive system Digestive system. Aronson JK. Laxatives. Encyclopedia Entry for Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Can be caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the protozoan Giardia lamblia, and Blastocystis hominis. In those with HIV is associated with the protozoan Dientamoeba fragilis. Information from Marcello Allegretti. |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome 2 | XTRA | 20,422,465,727,787,802,832,880,1550,6766 | See Colitis and Parasites General programs. |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome 3 | XTRA | 20,727,787,802,880,1550 | See Colitis and Parasites General programs. Other use: bad breath/halitosis. |
| Ischemic Attack Transient | ETDF | 170,400,620,850,2500,25000,109320,362570,621680,775670 | Transient loss of blood flow causing mini-stroke. |
| Itching | CAFL | 880,787,727,444,125,95,72,20,1865,3176 | Pruritis. Have a hot bath and drink a cup of apple cider vinegar after. If chronic and no long-term relief, use Parasites programs including General and Blood Flukes. Encyclopedia Entry for Itching : Itching. There are many causes of itching, including: Aging skin Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Contact dermatitis (poison ivy or poison oak) Contact irritants (such as soaps, chemicals, or wool) Dry skin Hives Insect bites and stings Parasites such as pinworm , body lice , head lice , and pubic lice Pityriasis rosea Psoriasis Rashes (may or may not itch) Seborrheic dermatitis Sunburn Superficial skin infections such as folliculitis and impetigo Generalized itching may be caused by: Allergic reactions Childhood infections (such as chickenpox or measles ) Hepatitis Iron deficiency anemia Kidney disease Liver disease with jaundice Pregnancy Reactions to medicines and substances such as antibiotics (penicillin, sulfonamides), gold, griseofulvin, isoniazid, opiates, phenothiazines, or vitamin A Allergic reactions. For itching that does not go away or is severe, see your health care provider. In the meantime, you can take steps to help deal with the itch: Do not scratch or rub the itchy areas. Keep fingernails short to avoid damaging the skin from scratching. Family members or friends may be able to help by calling attention to your scratching. Wear cool, light, loose bedclothes. Avoid wearing rough clothing, such as wool, over an itchy area. Take lukewarm baths using little soap and rinse thoroughly. Try a skin-soothing oatmeal or cornstarch bath. Apply a soothing lotion after bathing to soften and cool the skin. Use moisturizer on the skin, especially in the dry winter months. Dry skin is a common cause of itching. Apply cold compresses to an itchy area. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat and humidity. Do activities that distract you from the itching during the day and make you tired enough to sleep at night. Try over-the-counter oral antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Be aware of possible side effects such as drowsiness. Try over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on itchy areas. Call your provider if you have itching that: Is severe Does not go away Cannot be easily explained Also call if you have other, unexplained symptoms. With most itching, you do not need to see a provider. Look for an obvious cause of itching at home. It is sometimes easy for a parent to find the cause of a child's itching. Looking closely at the skin will help you identify any bites, stings, rashes, dry skin, or irritation. Have the itching checked out as soon as possible if it keeps returning and does not have a clear cause, you have itching all over your body, or you have hives that keep returning. Unexplained itching may be a symptom of a disease that could be serious. Your provider will examine you. You'll also be asked about the itching. Questions may include when it began, how long it has lasted, and whether you have it all the time or only at certain times. You may also be asked about medicines you take, whether you have allergies, or if you have been ill recently. Pruritus. Allergic reactions Allergic reactions Head lice Head lice Skin layers Skin layers. Garg A, Bernhard JD. Pruritus. |
| Itching 1 | XTRA | 1865 | Itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes the desire or reflex to scratch. Itch has resisted many attempts to be classified as any one type of sensory experience. Itch has many similarities to pain, and while both are unpleasant sensory experiences, their behavioral response patterns are different. Pain creates a withdrawal reflex, whereas itch leads to a scratch reflex. |
| Itching 2 | XTRA | 20,72,95,125,444,727,787,880,1865,3176 | Itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes the desire or reflex to scratch. Itch has resisted many attempts to be classified as any one type of sensory experience. Itch has many similarities to pain, and while both are unpleasant sensory experiences, their behavioral response patterns are different. Pain creates a withdrawal reflex, whereas itch leads to a scratch reflex. |
| Ivemark Syndrome | ETDF | 160,490,620,850,7500,162500,281200,492520,675620,825230 | Uncommon congenital heterotaxy syndrome with defects in heart, spleen, and paired organs. |
ALT consists of programs based on Ayurvedic knowledge and practice, solfeggios, and planetary frequencies.
BFB a collection of biofeedback scan results.
BIO is a collection of frequencies based on excellent Russian frequency research.
CAFL is the Consolidated Annotated Frequency List, amassed over years from the experience of Rife experimenters.
CUST consists of programs added by Spooky team members, plus those in your own personal database.
ETDFL is a collection of programs researched in bio resonance clinics in Germany.
HC is Dr. Hulda Clark’s database. Use with HC or KHZ (R) – JK preset.
KHZ is a collection of higher frequencies from Dr. Hulda Clark. Use with HC or KHZ (R) – JK preset.
PROV has produced consistent results in virtually all subjects it was used with.
RIFE is a collection of Dr. Royal Raymond Rife’s original frequencies.
VEGA is a collection of frequencies based on excellent Russian frequency research.
XTRA is a collection of programs from various sources, all chosen for their reputation for effectiveness.