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Amplodipine: Uses and Side Effects

  Why is this medication prescribed? Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years and older. It is also used to treat certain types of angina (chest pain) and coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, amlodipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to take when you have chest pain. High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, ...
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Paleness in Child

Source:  https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/health-information-library/symptoms/paleness Paleness Definition Paleness is an abnormal loss of color from normal skin or  mucous membranes . Alternative Names Skin - pale or gray; Pallor Considerations Unless pale skin is accompanied by pale lips, tongue, palms of the hands, inside of the mouth, and lining of the eyes, it is probably not a serious condition, and does not require treatment. General paleness affects the entire body. It is most easily seen on the face, lining of the eyes, inner mouth, and nails. Local paleness usually affects a single limb. How easily paleness is diagnosed varies with skin color, and the thickness and amount of blood vessels in the tissue under the skin. Sometimes it is only a lightening of skin color. Paleness may be difficult to detect in a dark-skinned person -- and is detected only in the eye and mouth lining. Causes Paleness may be the result of decreased blood supply to t...
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Allergies or Cold?

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Overview If you have congestion and a runny nose, or you’re sneezing and coughing, your first thought may be that you have a cold. Yet, these are also signs of allergies. By learning the differences between allergies and colds, you can find the right method of relief — fast. What is a cold? A  cold , also known as “the common cold,” is caused by a virus. Many different types of viruses are responsible for colds. While the symptoms and severity may vary, colds generally share some of the same basic characteristics. Here are some key features of the common cold: Colds are transmitted through virus droplets that a sick person sheds when they cough or sneeze. In addition to coughing and sneezing, cold symptoms can include a sore throat and a runny, stuffy nose. More severe colds can also cause headaches, fevers, and body aches. Recovery from a cold is usually quick. The average duration of a cold is  7 to 10 days Trusted Source . If symptoms last mor...
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