According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, 10 out of every 100 Americans will suffer an ulcer in their lifetime. Many over-the-counter (OTC) medications are available to relieve your pain and assist the healing process.
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Oregano oil has antiviral properties that may help your body overcome illness, similar to the way echinacea is promoted for use. You’ll also see it called mountain mint, wintersweet and wild marjoram. Oregano oil can cause side effects and interact with medicines, so consult a health care provider before trying it.
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Sweet potatoes are easy to digest and are also a good source of beta carotene and vitamin B-6. Most babies appreciate their sweet taste and they are usually one of the first foods parents introduce to young babies. Occasionally, though, a baby may show sensitivity to sweet potatoes.
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D-Ribose is a special sugar made in your body, but it also comes as a supplement. D-ribose's main claim to fame is that it delivers energy rapidly and helps athletes and strenuous exercisers recover from their workouts faster. D-ribose behaves in a similar fashion in diabetics and non-diabetics.
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Your ears can feel blocked, clogged or plugged for a number of reasons. For example, the sensation may be a result of cold or flu symptoms or, more commonly, you can have a buildup of wax in your ears, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Because lettuce is such a bland food, it may seem unlikely that it would cause stomach pain. However, lettuce is considered a gas-forming food. Eating lettuce increases your chances of developing bloating, gas pain and belching.
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Sharp pains in your abdomen can be as minor as gastrointestinal gas, or as serious as appendicitis. Movements such as stretching or twisting of your torso and abdomen may aggravate your symptoms. Treatment varies based on the cause, but may include rest, over-the-counter medications and in some cases surgery.
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The muscles make creatine phosphate from creatine so they can use the phosphate to help make the energy that they need, but when they remove the phosphate, creatine phosphate changes to creatinine. Normally, the creatinine is sent to the kidneys.
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A vitamin that your cells and tissues use for many essential functions, vitamin A is found in ready-to-use form in animal-based foods, but your body can also convert beta-carotene from plant-derived foods into vitamin A when needed.
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Cancer of the throat can significantly impact your diet and eating habits. Treatment options for throat cancer include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or all three. The combination of cancer and treatment will most likely affect your appetite and ability to consume certain foods.
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Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. Although it affects all parts of the body, one of the first indications of edema is typically the presence of swollen feet. While a low protein intake may be one of the many causes of edema, consult a doctor to determine the cause in your case.
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No matter what the cause, when you're feeling sick to your stomach, eating may be the furthest thing from your mind. If your doctor says it's alright to try to eat despite your difficulty holding down foods, there are some steps you can take to help increase your intake while decreasing your risk of dehydration.
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Garlic is used as a seasoning on numerous types of foods, from seafood and chicken to salads and breads. Some proponents claim that eating garlic can entice health benefits, although more research is needed.
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Menopause, the stage in a woman's life when her monthly periods stop, usually around age 50, is a time of change. For many women, one of those changes is hormonal- and age-related weight gain, especially in the abdomen, which increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and some types of cancer.
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Hypersomnia is the opposite of insomnia; the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explains that this disorder is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep. Those persons who suffer from hypersomnia feel a great need to take naps during the day.
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Underarm bumps can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Although irritating, they are usually harmless. Typically, you can resolve the problem by modifying your daily self-care regimen. Sometimes, however, underarm bumps can be an indication of something more serious.
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Hurdle stretches have been used by sports teams and physical education teachers for years to stretch the hamstring muscle. However, this stretch is falling out of favor among coaches and educators because it poses a higher injury risk than other hamstring stretches.
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory that over-the-counter cough and cold medications should not be used in infants and children under the age of two. Sinus congestion is uncomfortable for infants and worrisome for parents.
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Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat. It is made by your liver and used for various bodily functions. Too much cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream is dangerous to your health. A total cholesterol reading of above 200 milligrams/deciliter is a risk factor for heart disease.
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Skin tags are small, flesh colored growths on the skin that may hang from a stalk. This benign condition, also called an acrochordon, mostly occurs in overweight individuals and on people who suffer from diabetes. Common areas for skin tags to occur include the armpits, neck and in body folds, according to MedlinePlus.
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