Cosentyx (secukinumab) comes as a subcutaneous injection under the skin or an intravenous (IV) infusion into a vein. Doctors may prescribe it to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other ...

Weight loss injections are medications that help the user lose weight. These drugs have been increasing in popularity over the last few years, thanks to a combination of their effectiveness and ...

There are three main types of injectable weight loss drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide. These are administered either daily or weekly ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Of all the hair loss remedies out there, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) might be the weirdest—at least in terms of delivery. PRP involves injecting your own plasma into your scalp in order to supercharge ...

People may receive transforaminal epidural steroid injections to relieve pain for several conditions that affect the back, arms, legs, or neck. People with conditions including sciatica, herniated ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. The thought of injecting a needle into your privates might be enough to make you squirm. But ED injections can be an effective and safe way to treat ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

The dosage for Gattex(teduglutide) for short bowel syndrome is typically 0.05 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight (mg/kg) once per day. Your dose may vary based on your body weight and ...

In 2008, three years after Natalie Hayden was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, she was hospitalized with an abscess the size of a tennis ball in her small intestine. Until then, Hayden had been ...