Anal fissure causes knife-like pain lasting up to 15 minutes after bowel movements. Herpes simplex virus can produce similar knife-like pain. Piles cause nagging, aching discomfort during defecation. Abscess produces throbbing pain that worsens over days. Proctalgia fugax causes severe cramp-like pain lasting up to half an hour
Immediate medical attention needed for severe stomach pain, bleeding, or confusion. Common side effects include indigestion, dyspepsia, bleeding, and bruising. Rare serious effects include seizures, anaphylaxis, and liver problems
Three main types: drug-drug, drug-food/drink, and drug-disease interactions. Common symptoms include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches. Not all interactions require medication discontinuation
Honeybees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants are common stinging insects. Mosquitoes only bite females, carrying diseases like malaria and dengue. Yellow jackets cause most allergic reactions in US, especially in children. Fire ants nest in ground, can sting multiple times if threatened
Paracetamol is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic used for fever and mild pain. First synthesized in 1852 by Charles Gerhardt or 1878 by Harmon Northrop Morse. Widely available over-the-counter under brand names like Tylenol and Panadol
ARBs block angiotensin II receptor type 1 to reduce blood pressure. Main uses include hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and heart failure. Less adverse effects than ACE inhibitors. Used when ACE inhibitors cause persistent dry cough