Constipation is a common problem in infants that causes strain for both babies and parents. Since babies cannot speak, they cannot communicate that they are in pain or are unable to make bowel movements. This is particularly scary for parents, who usually don't know there's a problem until it's a serious issue.
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Infrequent occurrences of eye twitching are normal, but eye twitching can also be a continuous or a frequent phenomenon, and can be a symptom of a neurological disorder, reports the American Psychiatric Association.
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Many people are misdiagnosed for sinus headaches due to allergies or the common cold when in fact the sinus pain is caused by another issue, according to Jackson Sinus.
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According to MayoClinic.com, spider veins, a common, mild form of varicose veins, are most likely to occur on the legs and feet, but they can appear on any part of the body. While spider veins are often simply a cosmetic problem, they can be uncomfortable and painful for some.
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Condom use for pregnancy prevention and to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases dates back to ancient times. While modern condoms bear little resemblance to their historical counterparts, contraception and disease prevention remain the primary purposes for condom use. Condoms come in many varieties.
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Yaz is a prescription birth control pill containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. The medication works to prevent the ovary from releasing an egg during the menstrual cycle and changes the lining of the cervix and uterus so a fertilized egg will experience difficulty implanting in the uterus.
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Chest pain is frightening because it can mean a heart attack or other physical problem. Fortunately, it doesn't always mean you have a serious health condition. You may just be under too much emotional stress, and your mental state is manifesting itself physically.
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When a patient suffers from a depressive disorder, the symptoms can interfere with her life. Such symptoms might include sadness, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, fatigue and inappropriate guilt.
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The American Podiatric Medical Association estimates that in just an average day of walking, several hundred tons of pressure are exerted upon your feet. Inflammation and pain in the feet can result from this continuous and excessive force.
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Colon cancer is one of the major causes of cancer death in the United States. Every year, roughly 100,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed, according to the National Cancer Institute in 2009. Colon cancer can develop in patients for years before symptoms appear.
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Prednisone is frequently prescribed for asthma, one of the most common pregnancy complications. In fact, about six million women under 45 have asthma and approximately 0.5 to 1.3 percent of all pregnancies are complicated by maternal asthma, according to the Illinois Teratogen Information System.
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Getting enough calcium can help keep your bones strong and protect you from developing osteoporosis. Because it can be difficult to meet the recommended dietary allowance through diet alone, your physician may recommend you take calcium supplements.
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Onions are vegetables with a distinctive taste, commonly used in recipes. Additionally, onions have several uses in herbal medicine. However, some individuals have difficulty digesting onions. These digestive problems can result from either an allergy or an intolerance to onions.
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Surgical mole removal may get rid of that annoying dark spot, but it can leave a visible white scar in its place. Scarring occurs because the body hurries to heals itself; in the process, it over-heals, producing a prolonged inflammatory response and layering excess collagen.
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If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your physician might have prescribed a statin drug to lower your cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, one of the common side effects of statins is leg and muscle cramps. While these should be mild, some patients can experience severe of painful cramps.
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Phospholipids comprise an important class of biological molecules that serve both structural and functional roles in the human body.
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Parkinson's disease is a devastating diagnosis, because while the illness is treatable, it is not curable. Parkinson's disease is marked by progressive degradation of the nervous system, which results in symptoms including tremors, muscle stiffness, slow movements, impaired balance and changes in speech.
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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients for a person's growth and development. Because they need to be absorbed from the bloodstream to be effective, anything that hinders this process can result in your body getting insufficient nutrients.
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Gas pains are a normal occurrence. Although such disturbances are not life-threatening, they can be painful, annoying and disruptive to your daily routines. There are several possible causes of gas pains occurring in the chest, including irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a bad diet or cardiovascular disease.
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Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a noninvasive device used for evaluation, assessment and diagnosis of conditions, diseases and injuries. An MRI generates images of the brain and spine from multiple angles, and it also can provide pictures of blood vessels, tissues and organs.
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