Serotonin-Dopamine Antagonists in the Treatment of Stuttering
by Nathan Lavid
from California, USA
The aim of this article is to discuss the use of the serotonin-dopamine antagonists (SDAs) in those who stutter.
Stuttering, like nausea, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome, is associated with increased activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Neuroimaging and pharmacological research has revealed that, in part, hyperactivity of the dopaminergic system exacerbates or induces stuttering speech.
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Constant Stomach Ache
Question:
My 3 yr old has gotton and ear infection about 1 time a month for the past 3 months, her doctor prescribed an antibiotic each time and the last 2 times she has developed severe stomachs and diarrhea that last for about 14 days off and on, is the medicine too strong for her little body? It has been a 10day prescription each time and this last time she was crying in pain with her stomach and her bowel movements were like mucus. I called her doctor and her Dr said it was normal after an antibiotic, but it seems a bit svere to me. Any suggestions on how to prevent the ear infection and what is causing her terrible stomach aches?
Are There Any Non-sulfa Drug Diuretics for High Blood Pressure
Question:
I am being treated for high blood pressure. I use Dynacirc, Lisinopril, and Toprol. Are there any diuretics available which are not related to Thiazides or Lasix, as I am allergic to sulfa drugs?
Answer:
Patients who report a "sulfa" allergy are generally referring to a previous reaction to a sulfonamide antibiotic drug. Other sulfonamide drug classes such as diuretics have different chemical structures.
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Sudden Drop In Blood Pressure
Question:
While getting ready to have a molar extracted by being put to sleep, my husband experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure. He takes Lipitor, Accupril, and Metformin regularly, but had not taken his AM doses because of the infected tooth and 10:00 appt time. He did take his antibiotic. He had had nothing by mouth since midnight. He does not have high blood pressure, but takes the Accupril because of a virus that attacked the lining of his heart years ago. What would cause this sudden drop? He normally runs around 110/60 (enhanced, I`m sure, by the Accupril), but it fell, in a matter of 5-10 minutes, to 60/40 and the dentist cancelled the extraction and told him to eat something very light a few hours before the next time they try. Any suggestions ?
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Hairy Tongue, Bumpy Tongue
Question:
I have been diagnosed with hairy tongue (long term antibiotic use) by both my dentist and regular doctor. Until recently, it didn`t bother me, it only looked strange. Now, my tongue feels bumpy when it rubs the roof of my mouth and the affected area appears bumpy as well. Its not white, just bumpy under the "hairy" area. The dentist said it was fine, that it would go away but I`m still nervous since I can feel it. Today I woke up with a sore throat, could it just be a virus on top of the hairy tongue? Thank you.
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Lung Infiltrate
Question:
What is it? What specifically causes it? Can it automatically be assumed that it is TB? If not, what other possibilities exist?
Answer:
Your lungs are usually filled with air as you breathe in and out. When you get a chest x-ray, the air in the lungs causes the x-ray to appear black. Sometimes a shadow (white) can appear on the lung. This can be from an infiltrate or a collapse of the lung. If you have an old chest x-ray, doctors can see if the change is new or old to compare.
Should Antibiotics Be Refrigerated?
Question:
Should antibiotics be refrigerated to preserve them. I have a prescription that I had filled and didn`t end up taking them.
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Most Effective Antibiotics For Periodontitis
Question:
I am age 66. I only have a very few molars left and a couple of them are constantly becoming inflamed. When I lived in the US my dentist used a sulfer drug tablets to treat me that was very effective. Unfortunately he has retired and I`m unable to get the name. I am retired in Israel where the dentists all seem to only know about Amoxicyllin and related antibiotics. What other antibiotics are most effective at battling gum infections? Thank you.
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Medical Problem With The Uvula
Question:
My husband went to the doctor 2 day`s ago.when he looked in his mouth his throat was inflamed and his uvula was hanging sideways. The doctor ordered blood work and gave my husband a z-pac antibiotic to take for 5 days but never said any reasons why it would be hangig sideways.My husband is a up to pack and a half a day smoker and has smoked for 32 years.He is 45 years old has a herniated disk in his neck a bad back but weighs 132lbs.and in pretty good shape otherwise.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Amoxi-Clav?
Question:
Most of what I read was informational. However, I would like to know the side effects of Amox1-Clav given for a cat bite and after a tetanus shot, please? Thank you.
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