Your toddler may continue to have diaper rashes until she stops wearing diapers. These are usually not serious and they often go away on their own. In most cases, your toddler can continue eating her normal diet unless her diaper rash is caused by a food sensitivity or an illness.
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A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of your stomach pushes up through your diaphragm's small opening, the hiatus, which is responsible for allowing the esophagus to pass through to the stomach. When a hiatal hernia occurs, the hiatus cannot close properly and stomach acid travels back to the esophagus.
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Consuming gluten is typically safe for most people, unless you are intolerant or allergic to the protein. Gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease, is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the lining of the small intestines, causing permanent damage.
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Fructose malabsorption is a condition characterized by the poor absorption of fructose and other short-chain fermentable carbohydrates such as lactose, fructans, galactans and polyols.
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Your spine has 24 bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. If one of these bones cracks or collapses due to pressure or an injury or a disease like osteoporosis, it is called a spinal compression fracture.
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Chocolate does not directly cause diarrhea, but compounds found in chocolate foods such as lactose and artificial fats and sweeteners can cause discomfort.
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Cyclobenzaprine, the generic name for the drug Flexeril, is a prescription muscle relaxant and pain reliever. According to Drugs.com, it acts by blocking pain sensations that are sent to the brain. It is typically used with rest and physical therapy to treat muscle conditions and pain.
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Diverticular disease includes two phases: a chronic phase known as diverticulosis and an acute component called diverticulitis. Health care professionals recommend a specific two-phase diet during flare-ups of diverticulitis.
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Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when it is at rest -- when you are calm and relaxed. Resting heart rate varies from person to person, but according to the American Heart Association, the normal range is 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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Your knee joint is able to move smoothly and friction free due to the constant presence of a substance known as synovial fluid.
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Nearly everyone has overindulged in good food at least once and has experienced the resulting abdominal discomfort. The pain, gas, indigestion and other symptoms often experienced after overeating can also impair your ability to focus on your work and other everyday tasks.
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A panic attack is an episode of intense fear that comes on suddenly, often for no apparent reason. In addition to emotional symptoms, panic attacks may cause a rapid heartbeat, sweating, breathing difficulties, abdominal pain and nausea.
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Peptic ulcers are open sores inside the stomach, esophagus or intestine which may bleed and cause health complications. Your physician may adjust your diet as part of your treatment for a bleeding ulcer in addition to medication use. Spicy foods, alcohol and caffeinated products may make ulcers worse.
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Xanthones were first discovered and isolated in 1855 by a German scientists performing research on dysentery. Xanthones were named after the Greek word for yellow, xanthos. Xanthones are actually a yellow pigment with the highest concentrations occurring in the mangosteen fruit.
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Yeast infections are a common occurrence for many women and cause uncomfortable symptoms including burning, itching, inflammation and thick discharge, MayoClinic.com reports. Many over-the-counter treatments exist that can cure your yeast infection.
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Smoking weakens the immune system by depressing antibodies and cells that are in the body to protect against foreign invaders.
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Botox, medically known as botulinum toxin type A, is an FDA-approved injectable prescription drug administered by a physician to temporarily remove or loosen facial wrinkles, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Cellulite describes the fatty deposits that most often occur on the hips, buttocks and thighs and create a dimply, orange-peel effect.
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A slow heart rate is a condition known as bradycardia. A normal heart rate falls in the range of 60 to 100 beats per minute. According to the Mayo Clinic, a person with a slow rate, or bradycardia, has a heart that beats fewer than 60 times per minute. For some people, there are no problems with the slow heart rate.
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The effects of air pollution are not confined to the atmosphere. Air pollution containing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide causes acid rain, which in turn pollutes aquatic resources and soils. Air pollution is responsible for a host of other ills including ozone depletion, smog and impaired indoor air quality.
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