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Epididymitis is swelling that occurs in the back of the testicle in the tube that carries sperm. Epididymitis most often causes pain, swelling and redness in one or both testicles. It is okay to exercise with epidymitis depending on what exercises you do.
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When you step off of the elliptical or you've finished a round of weight lifting, you may notice that you experience a ringing or high pitched sound in your ear.
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The apple juice diet for the liver refers to a liver detox, cleanse or flush, terms that are used interchangeably. Sometimes it is referred to as a gallstone flush. Apple juice is one of the key ingredients in some versions of a liver cleanse. Other versions rely more on olive oil or walnut oil.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, elevated blood pressure affects 74.5 million people in the United States per year. Untreated elevated blood pressure produces heart disease and stroke. Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States.
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Facet joints are located between each vertebrae in your spine. They function to connect the vertebrae, as well as allow you to bend and twist your spine. Sometimes, the joint can become irritated, inflamed and painful. Pain that originates in your facet joint is known as facet joint syndrome.
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Platelet aggregation is one of the factors that leads to cardiovascular disease and increases risk of heart attack and stroke. Blood thinning drugs such as warfarin and aspirin are used to decrease platelet aggregation for some individuals.
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If you have diarrhea, changing your diet may improve your symptoms. Traditional advice is to consume bland, soft foods to manage brief episodes of diarrhea, although getting enough fluids and resuming a normal diet are most consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
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Lactobacillus is a rod-shaped bacterium that is the part of the normal flora of the human genitourinary and digestive tracts but may cause urinary tract infections, UTI, in individuals with reduced immunity.
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Learn about the potential risks of combining Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) with Xanax or other central nervous system depressants, including the effects of mixing these medications with alcohol. Discover safe usage practices to minimize interactions and side effects.
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Tension headaches, causing pain at the base of the neck, are the most common type of headache by a wide margin. The area between the upper cervical spine and the base of your skull is termed the sub-occipital region.
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Along with their desired actions, medications can also produce unwanted side effects. Many medications may cause an abnormal taste in the mouth, known as dysgeusia, which can interfere with the enjoyment of food and intake of adequate nutrition. A metallic taste is one of the most common types of dysgeusia.
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A variety of prescription antidepressant drugs are available to treat depression and anxiety disorders. While these drugs are highly effective in treating depression, they are often associated with side effects such as headaches, weight gain and sexual dysfunction.
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Learn about the various diseases that affect the tendons, including tendinosis, tenosynovitis, and enthesopathy. Understand their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options to manage tendon pain effectively.
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Approximately 14.8 million American adults suffer from depression, according to the National Institutes of Health. Sometimes the condition is temporary. The mother of a newborn, for example, may have short-term post-partum depression. But depression can be severe and persistent.
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Ibuprofen is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain and fever. It is also sold under the brand names Advil and Motrin and is available over the counter in grocery stores, drugstores and other retail outlets.
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Some conditions that can cause headaches accompanied by dizziness and nausea include concussions and other head injuries, meningitis and vertigo, according to the Mayo Clinic. Medline Plus recommends that anyone with a headache who has been vomiting stay away from solid food for six hours.
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While eggs, milk, nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy account for 90 percent of food allergies, kiwi allergy is not rare -- especially in people with other allergies. Among older children and adults, an allergic reaction to kiwis usually represents cross reactivity to another allergy-provoking substance, or allergen.
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Essential oils for aromatherapy can be mixed with several substances, including other βcarrierβ oils, lotions, certain vinegars and even alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol, more commonly known as "rubbing alcohol," is a denatured substance, meaning it cannot be consumed. It is safe to apply to skin, however.
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The breasts are hormonally regulated organs made up of a range of tissue types: lobules, which make and secrete milk; ducts, which carry the milk from the lobules to the nipple; fat and connective tissue, which support the shape of the breast; lymph nodes and blood vessels; and the nipple, which secretes milk during la
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Your skin's pigment is important to helping protect your skin from the sun's rays. Pigment levels can vary among individuals and ethnicities. They can also form discolorations on parts of the skin where pigment clusters, coagulates or disperses from.
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