The knee is a complex joint consisting of the intersection of several bones bound together by tendons, ligaments and menisci and surrounded by soft tissue and muscles. Injury to the knee can result in sudden, sharp pain, swelling and difficulty walking.
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The fifth lumbar vertebra, also known as the L5 vertebra, can be a source of tremendous pain and discomfort.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million Americans are diabetic. Another 7 million are diabetic but have not been diagnosed. And, 79 million are prediabetic, meaning they are at high risk for developing diabetes at some point in their lives.
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Ace is a brand name for support devices manufactured by 3M. Ace provides elastic compression bandages, wraps, hot and cold therapy products and braces. Tennis elbow is a form of tendinitis that can occur due to repetitive motion.
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Digestive upset, constipation, acid reflux and other gastrointestinal complaints are common during pregnancy. If you're pregnant and experience any of these symptoms, you might find yourself wondering if supplemental digestive enzymes could help alleviate your discomfort.
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Duck liver, commonly called foie gras, is a delicacy made by force feeding cornmeal to ducks in a process known as gavage in an effort to make their livers larger and richer. This food is not without controversy, as some feel this amounts to animal cruelty.
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A persistent cough may be a symptom of chronic acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. adult population.
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Because of the multiple side effects of synthetically manufactured drugs and medicines, a lot of people are now adopting older forms of treatment like ayurveda, which focuses on using natural ingredients to heal various illnesses.
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Cholesterol plays a vital role in cell membranes, movement of fat through the blood and the synthesis of certain hormones. Because cholesterol is such an important molecule, the human liver synthesizes cholesterol and distributes it throughout the body via the bloodstream.
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Shatavari (asparagus racemosus) also referred to as Indian asparagus, is a woody climbing plant that typically grows in shady areas of tropical regions including India, Asia, Africa and southern most China.
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Low platelets may result from a number of factors, but often this condition occurs in cancer patients from radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Most commonly known as thrombocytopenia, low platelet levels compromise your body's ability to effectively clot your blood.
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Diseases can cause a number of symptoms to any part of the body. Communicable diseases are ones that are spread by an infection when you come in contact with someone who has it. Noninfectious diseases do not spread and they are generally caused from genetics, environmental factors or deficiencies in nutrition.
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According to the University of Michigan Health System, digestive enzymes are complex proteins that work to maintain pH balance and digestion in the human body. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a lack of digestive enzymes is caused by injuries to the small intestine or digestive diseases.
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People, especially children, who develop chronic sore throat symptoms or strep throat infections may experience relief from persistent throat discomfort after undergoing a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
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Steam vaporizers are less likely than cool-mist humidifiers to cause excessive mold and bacterial growth, but, because vapor is made in these machines by using a heating element to cause steam, the risk of a burn is greater.
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Bunions are a common and progressive deformity caused by a structural abnormality in the foot. Over time, they appear as an increasingly large bump on the side of the foot or at the base of the big toe.
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There are several unfavorable effects of scar tissue formation following surgery. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or NIH, the body puts down scar tissue after an injury or surgery as a way to heal its wounds.
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The thoracic spine is the mid-portion of your back and extends from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage. It is made up of 12 thoracic vertebrae, which are separated by soft spongy discs that aid in shock absorption.
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Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils, two lymphatic tissues found in the throat. Tonsils protect the body from infection but often become problematic, especially for children. A recurrent sore throat, ear infection or difficulty breathing leads many Americans to have their tonsils removed.
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Adult ear infections are not common. When they occur, it is because fluid is trapped behind the eardrum in an area called the middle ear. This fluid causes painful pressure, the main symptom of an ear infection.
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