Tetanus, a disease caused by the toxin, tetanospasmin, kills one out of every 10 people, according to "Mosby’s Drug Consult." Clostridium tetani bacteria exist in soil as spores and can enter the body via puncture wounds, such as those sustained by stepping on nails.
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When you have a shine on your face, it is caused by excess oil on the surface of the skin. Individuals with a shiny face usually either have oily skin or combination skin, where the T-zone has excess oil.
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Airborne is said to contain "a combination of key immune supporting vitamins and minerals plus a proprietary blend of natural herbs." Formulations of this supplement include effervescent tablets, chewables, gummies and lozenges.
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Steam rooms can have beneficial health effects, including reduced stress, improved circulation and relief of muscle pain. They can help clear your sinuses, and they open your pores and cleanse your skin.
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Whether you suffer from occasional or chronic headaches, you have probably tried different techniques to relieve the pain. Many people use a warm or cold compress, either alone or with other treatments. Unfortunately, this time-honored practice has not been well studied.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that involves recurrent thoughts and actions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) defines an obsession as an intrusive thought, image or impulse that persists in the mind and provokes anxiety.
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Though ice cream is traditional, you can eat either warm (not hot) or cool soft foods, as your throat pain allows, in the days following tonsil-removal surgery. Actually, you have quite a range of foods available to you in every food group that probably won't cause you much irritation.
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Oxycodone is a schedule II narcotic analgesic. Schedule II drugs have a high risk of abuse but are also considered safe for accepted medical treatment protocols. An analgesic is a type of medication used to control pain.
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Nioxin Research Laboratories makes a range of hair care products including conditioners, shampoos and scalp cleansers. They’re primarily designed for people with thinning hair but they don’t require a prescription. Nioxin shampoo is primarily sold through professional salons and other authorized retailers.
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Painkillers (analgesics) are available over-the-counter and by prescription, and are used to treat the pain and discomfort associated with injury, surgery or various medical conditions. There are two types of painkillers: narcotics (opioid analgesics) and non-narcotic analgesics.
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Tramadol HCL is a prescription pain medication that increases the affect of narcotics on the body. Although not classified as a narcotic, tramadol has similar properties and acts on the central nervous system. Tramadol also has similar actions to antidepressants, affecting chemicals in your brain.
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Gluteus maximus, the largest muscle in the body, helps power you up hills and stairs and supports your hip and pelvis while squatting and lunging. Treatment for a gluteus maximus injury depends on the type and severity of the injury.
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Gluten is a protein found in many different grains as a way for the plant to store protein. The gluten content varies between grains, although the exact gluten content present in these foods is not available in food composition tables. Grains can be divided as containing gluten or not.
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The stereotype that hip pain is an ailment of the elderly is incorrect. According to MayoClinic.com, hip pain and discomfort is a widespread complaint that results from various causes. Where your pain is located and its occurrence at night gives clues to the source of the problem.
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Low-carb diets restrict the daily intake of carbohydrates, but allow an unlimited intake of fat and protein. If you observe a low-carb diet strictly, this could lead to an increased secretion of stress hormones. In excess, stress hormones can give rise to heart palpitations and low blood pressure.
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The human digestive tract, while living, measures approximately 20 feet long. Your mouth is the entrance, and your anus is the main exit. When you swallow foods or beverages, you also swallow air, which contains oxygen and nitrogen.
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Heat feels good on sore muscles. That's why a soak in a hot tub or steaming shower is such a relief. However, lengthy exposure to heat -- especially heating pads -- is bad news on minor injuries. Even though heat treatment is a common part of physical therapy, you should avoid leaving a heating pad on sore muscles.
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Vitamins regulate multiple aspects of your health, and an insufficiency in any of the several essential vitamins has adverse health effects. One possible sign of a vitamin insufficiency is shortness of breath, which can develop due to a number of vitamin deficiency related-disorders.
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The amount of weight you lose from colon therapy varies from person to person. It’s at least partly based on the amount of waste found in your intestinal tract. All forms of colon therapy increase the expulsion of stool from your colon, so the pounds lost are mostly the result of bodily waste.
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Lumbar radiculitis is the irritation or inflammation of the nerve root in the lumbar spine and the sacrum that can cause numerous pain in different parts of your body, including your lower back and one side of the hip, leg or foot, according to Dr. Stuart McGill, author of "Low Back Disorders."
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