Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

Nocturnal Seizure Signs & Symptoms

Seizures that occur at night, or nocturnal seizures, are usually due to epilepsy and can significantly effect the ability to get a good night's rest. However, there are other sleep disorders that cause similar symptoms, which may be misdiagnosed as nocturnal seizures.

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Home Remedies for a Dry Sore Throat in the Early Morning Hours

Sore, dry throats can occur in the morning even when you aren’t sick. Fortunately, this dry and sore throat is typically related to irritation and tends to improve as the day wears on. Home remedies to reduce dryness can help improve your symptoms.

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Do Tooth Infections Cause Lightheadedness?

A tooth infection can cause severe discomfort, even preventing you from going about your daily activities. You may experience throbbing pain, gum tenderness, swelling and a sore jaw. Dental problems can also lead to other complications, such as headaches and lightheadedness.

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Can Cinnamon Cause Diarrhea?

Cinnamon is unlikely to cause diarrhea for most people. In fact, this spice has been traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea, according to Drugs.com.

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Stretches for the Eight Major Muscle Groups

Stretching is essential for your body's health. It improves flexibility, increases range of motion, and can even prevent injury. By stretching the muscles in the eight major areas of your body, you can get an all-over body stretch that will keep you supple and strong.

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Does Activia Work for Constipation?

For years, bacteria have been added to milk products to create yogurt. These bacteria are not harmful to your body, but instead help to create the consistency and flavor you enjoy in yogurt. One example of a bacteria-containing yogurt is Activia.

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Connection between Vitamin B-12 and Gallbladder Pain

Vitamin B-12 is a large, complex molecule involved in a variety of functions within your body, including some related to digestion. B-12 deficiency is relatively common in the United States and is the cause of many false diagnoses because it can mimic some diseases and be an underlying cause for others.

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Use of Valerian Root to Lower Blood Pressure

Valerian root is a common herb found in dietary supplements sold in the United States. It is also sold as herbs and tincture for teas, in capsule form and in dried root extracts. It is commonly used as an adjunct in the treatment of insomnia, as well as an anxiolytic to treat anxiety disorders.

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Herbal Remedies for Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

Xanax is the trade name for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine drug usually prescribed for anxiety disorders, panic disorders and mild depression. As with other psychoactive drugs, Xanax may cause dependence, and you can experience withdrawal when you stop using it.

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Exercises for the Sagittal Plane

The sagittal plane divides your body vertically into left and right sides. Any exercise that involves movement straight forward or backward without crossing over the mid-line of your body can be considered a sagittal plane exercise. The sagittal plane is the most common plane of movement.

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Does Cod Liver Oil Help You Lose Weight?

Each teaspoon of cod liver oil contains 5 grams of fat and 45 calories, so it probably doesn't sound like something that would help you lose weight. Surprisingly, some preliminary evidence shows that cod, cod liver oil and other types of fish oil may be beneficial for this purpose.

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Low-Carb Diet and Diarrhea

Making a major change in your diet in an effort to lose weight or improve your health takes dedication and hard work. But learning the ins and outs of a new diet isn’t always the most challenging aspect of committing yourself to a different eating regimen.

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Nerve, Back & Buttock Pain When Walking

Sciatica causes pain to radiate down the sciatic nerve, whether it be a mild weakness in the buttocks or leg, or a more intense pain felt all the way down the leg. Either way, the feeling can be exacerbated by exertion such as walking, or it may come on when sitting or standing in a certain position, says Rod Dunn, Ph.

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Healthy Cereals With No Sugar

Sugar-free cereals are a perfect breakfast choice if you suffer from diabetes. They are also a great choice if you are on a low-carb or no-carb diet, or if you simply want to choose healthier options for your first meal.

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Bloating & Fibroids

Fibroids are benign muscular growths that develop in the wall of the uterus. According to Women’s Health, fibroids are also referred to as leioymas or myomas. Fibroids usually develop in groups, but it is possible for just one fibroid to grow. Fibroids can also range in size from microscopic to weighing several pounds.

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How to Recover After a Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is the second most common surgery in women in the Untied States, according the Mayo Clinic,. A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus. There are a variety of reasons to have a hysterectomy, ranging from cancer to endometriosis, chronic pain or excessive bleeding.

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How to Loosen Mucus & Phlegm in a Dry Cough

A persistent dry cough can be irritating and at times, even painful. It occurs from inflammation of the throat and airways, and does not produce any phlegm or mucus. There are, however, a number of key things you can do that will loosen congestion and provide relief.

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