Your ear consists of three parts: an outer, middle and inner ear. The middle eardrum has a tube extending from it called the Eustachian tube that normally has a small amount of mucus inside. However, fluid drainage from other parts of the head, such as the nose, can lead to fluid buildup in this compartment.
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Many myths are associated with hair loss. You won't lose more hair if you shampoo daily or wear hats or hairpieces, nor will shaving thinning hair make it grow back any thicker. One type of hair loss, telogen effluvium, can be caused by physical or emotional stress.
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Colon-cleansing products are purported to help remove toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate the buildup of matter. According to Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Picco, M.D., there is little scientific evidence that supports the benefits of colon cleansing.
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Regular physical activity is crucial when it comes to maintaining -- and building -- muscle mass and bone density. Despite its many benefits, though, exercise is also associated with the development of some side effects, such as leg weakness.
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Rashes can appear anywhere on the body and cause varying symptoms. They can occur as localized red, itchy bumps or cause widespread breakouts. Those who experience rashes usually also have other signs and symptoms associated with it such as tenderness, peeling and dry skin.
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The person walking into an emergency room with symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling in the left arm should be prepared for a series of tests to rule out a heart problem.
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People with heart failure or who have recently had cardiac surgery must be vigilant when beginning an exercise therapy routine. The American Heart Association says that the goal of exercise training is to help the cardiac patient regain activity tolerance but to do so cautiously.
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A skin ulcer is a crater-like formation on the skin that is caused by any number of reasons, from an infection to cancer or inflammation, report doctors at the National Institutes of Health. Ulcers are sores that typically do not heal properly or keep returning. Ulcers may or may not cause pain.
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A blood pressure measurement contains two numbers. The top number is called the systolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure when the heart beats and pumps blood. The bottom number, or diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats.
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Just when it is time to unwind and give the legs a much-needed break, leg pain at night can ruin any plans for rest. Night leg pain is so common that it is difficult to meet a person who has not experienced total sleep disruption as a result. Men, women and children have experienced this phenomenon.
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The last stage of liver failure, cirrhosis, usually develops over a number of years-- although acute liver failure can occur. Cirrhosis can be compensated--meaning that the liver retains enough function to perform vital processes--or uncompensated, meaning that the liver can no longer carry out normal functions.
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Your pelvic floor muscles provides support for your visceral organs, which include the urinary bladder and the lower intestines, according to Anthony Carey, owner and co-founder of San Diego physical-therapy practice Function First. They also control your continence and, in women, assist in birth.
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Acid reflux is when stomach acid or bile flows back up into the esophagus, which can irritate the esophageal lining. Signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, include both acid reflux and heartburn and may also include chest pain and difficulty swallowing.
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Fever and nausea result from any number of infections including influenza, rotovirus, norovirus and astrovirus. In most cases, symptoms can be managed at home without prescription medications.
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Cartilage acts like a pad or cushion, protecting your bones at the joints during movement. In older adults and younger people who are very physically active, like athletes, cartilage may start to break down and become less cushiony over time.
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Thumb-sucking is a common habit among young children because it offers comfort and security. Many children begin sucking their thumb in utero and continue the habit through the infant and toddler years.
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Swelling and red rashes on the skin are no fun, and it could be a bacterial infection called cellulitis, according to PubMed Health. You may also experience a warmth on the skin, sensitivity to touch and fever.
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Cigarette use is known to carry a risk of a wide range of health problems, but it is also problematic for patients with asthma. Although a specific allergy to cigarettes is not common, the smoke can irritate preexisting allergies and is especially dangerous for those with allergic asthma.
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Passing gas and belching are a normal part of your child's digestion, yet sometimes excess gas can cause bloating and discomfort. A non-critical case of gas will remedy itself; however, vomiting in combination with these symptoms is a cause for concern.
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Pita bread is flat, round bread that originated in Greece, and is commonly found in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean kitchens. Traditionally, the pita bread is made with wheat flour and yeast. Wheat flour is a major source of gluten, so most traditional pita bread made from wheat flour is not low in gluten.
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