Medical Treatments & Answers: Video Series

The stomach virus is typically transmitted by people who don't wash their hands and people who eat after others who have stomach viruses themselves. Discover how viruses can live on the hands for several hours with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on stomach viruses.

Indigestion is best treated by using antacids or other base materials to counteract the excessive amounts of acid in the stomach. Find out how sleeping positions can prevent stomach acid from moving up into the esophagus at night with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on indigestion.

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes the connective tissue in the hand or wrist to swell, and anti-inflammatory agents can be used to reduce this inflammation. Learn about reducing the use of the affected area to eliminate tingling in the nerves with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on carpal tunnel syndrome.

A cold or sinus infection can cause swelling and irritation of the Eustachian tube that runs from the back of the throat into the middle ear. Find out how to hold the nose and blow gently to equalize the pressure in the ears with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on swelling of the Eustachian tube.

In order to prevent urinary tract infections, women should avoid wearing heavy to tight clothing, they should drink a large amount of fluid, and they should avoid sitting for long periods of time. Learn about medicine that can be used to treat UTIs with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on urinary tract infections.

The best way to prevent AIDS is by avoiding exposure to the virus by someone who has the virus. Find out how to avoid bodily fluids that have been exposed by others with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on preventing AIDS.

Lowering cholesterol levels is all about eating foods that aren't fatty, drinking more water and adding more vegetables to the diet. Find out how certain medications can help to lower cholesterol levels with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on lowering cholesterol levels.

Aspiring is an anti-inflammatory agent that is used to reduce inflammation in injured tissue and block prostaglandin. Discover how aspirin can be used to prevent platelets from coagulating and clotting with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on aspirin.

A staph infection is typically treated by opening up the infected area so that the cellular debris can drain, and antibiotics are also useful in killing staph germs. Learn about how hand washing is great for cutting down on staph infections with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on staph infections.

Acid reflux, or indigestion, is caused by excessive acid content in the stomach coming up into the esophagus, and this can be prevented by using antacids. Find out how to elevate the head at night to prevent acid reflux with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on acid reflux.

Fluid can get into the ear external to the ear drum or internal to the ear drum, and the external fluid can easily be removed with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and vinegar. Discover why antibiotics are needed to treat fluid that exists in the middle ear with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on fluid in the ear.

Excessive sweating can be controlled by certain medications that can be prescribed by a physician, but this sort of sweating should be examined as a possible symptom of a heart attack. Learn about using antiperspirants to reduce sweating with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on excessive sweating.