Kidney and bladder health is a complex and varied area, with many different conditions and their respective treatments. For any medical condition or problem relating to your urinary tract or kidneys, you should consult a doctor for medical advice before trying any home remedies or complementary therapies.
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Sodium is one of the major electrolytes, carefully maintained within a narrow normal range and necessary for proper functioning of your body’s systems. Low sodium levels, or hyponatremia, occur in a wide variety of medical disorders including cancer.
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Popcorn is a healthy snack, because it provides few calories but a significant amount of fiber, which aids digestion.
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Liver disease involves a wide spectrum of illnesses and causes. Some common causes of hepatic disease include viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease and cancer. Some symptoms that result from liver disease may impact walking or gait function.
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Diabetes is a disease characterized by dangerously high blood sugar levels. Diabetics must adhere to dietary restrictions to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
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Liver disease is a serious disorder requiring professional medical care. Chronic liver disease can damage your liver and affect your ability to process nutrients, medicines and hormones.
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The glycemic index measures how carbohydrates affect your blood sugar level. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion raise blood glucose levels and rate high on the glycemic index. Carbohydrates slow to break down score low on the glycemic index.
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When your child complains of chest pain while exercising, you may worry that he has a heart condition. Chest pain due to a cardiac cause is extremely uncommon in children, according to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Pain often originates from an injury, illness or asthma rather than from a heart problem.
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A natural lens sits inside the front section of your eye, and as you age this lens may start to turn cloudy. This condition, called a cataract, will lead to progressively worsening vision.
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Gout, a form of arthritis, is a condition that causes accumulation and deposition of needle-like crystals in joints and tissues, which leads to swelling and inflammation of joints. Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid. Eating high-protein foods and food containing high levels of purines also causes gout.
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The heart is a muscular organ that is extraordinarily sensitive to disturbances in electrolyte balance. This is because electrolytes are required to maintain the electrical activity of the heart.
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Leaky gut syndrome, also known as intestinal permeability, occurs when substances, such as partially digested food particles, toxins and bacteria, leak through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream. Dietary changes are among the treatment options recommended to heal the damaged intestines.
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Leg cramps, also called charley horses, are involuntary muscle spasms that typically occur suddenly and for no apparent reason. They often happen at night and can be excruciatingly painful -- painful enough to wake you out of a sound sleep.
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Infections and allergic reactions can cause a raised, pimple-like rash that's unrelated to acne. Any time you see unexplained changes on your skin or experience a rash that continues getting worse, see a doctor.
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Cannabis is a type of plant that is commonly known as marijuana. It can be used as a psychoactive drug that is generally either smoked or eaten in order to achieve an altered state of mind. Marijuana is generally illegal in most areas of the world—including the United States.
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Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is important for the development of healthy red blood cells and proper nervous system function. The main dietary sources of vitamin B12 include meat, dairy and fish. While doctors are often more concerned with low vitamin B12 levels, high levels might also signal a serious medical problem.
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Anytime you experience abdominal pain with vaginal spotting, there is a good chance the cause is related to your reproductive system. Vaginal spotting most often comes from the uterus, although bleeding from the cervix or vagina could also cause spotting.
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Electrical muscle stimulation is a process through which low-level electrical currents are used to stimulate muscles, forcing them to contract.
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Symptoms of bronchial congestion include difficulty breathing, a phlegmy or productive cough and tightness in the chest. Generally, this condition indicates a problem with the lungs and bronchial pathways -- whether it be a disease or acute illness.
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A fibrous root with a light brown outer skin, ginger root helps relieve a variety of ailments. According to California State University, ginger root soothes headaches, treats ringworm, upset stomach, sprains and bruises, and even helps calm the pain associated with toothache.
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