For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Hip replacement surgery can restore your mobility after a hip fracture, or after the surgical replacement of a joint damaged by arthritis. Doctors replace the hip joint with an artificial joint. After several days hospitalization, you'll return home to continue your recovery.
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Roundworms are long, round parasites that may infect humans and cause health problems. Most often, people ingest roundworm larvae or eggs after touching soil, although they may enter directly through the skin, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Heart palpitations during an allergic reaction may indicate the onset of a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis. Anaphylactic allergy symptoms can occur following contact with certain foods, drugs, insects and plant products, such as latex.
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An arthrogram, also called arthrography, is a procedure used to evaluate the internal structure of a joint, including ligaments, tendons and cartilage. During this procedure, a doctor injects a contrast material, such as air, dye or water, into a patient's joint.
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Abdominal pain is a common complaint. It could signal a benign illness or indicate a serious medical condition. The location, duration and associated symptoms of the pain are important in diagnosing its cause.
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If the bowels are injured, inflamed or parts need to be removed due to cancer, a colostomy may be necessary. This procedure involves attaching one end of the intestines to the abdominal wall. Next, an opening is made in the abdominal wall and a colostomy bag is attached, allowing the stools to empty into it.
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The rotator cuff is the group of small muscles and tendons that move and stabilize your arm within your shallow shoulder socket. Because the rotator cuff permits a wide range of shoulder motions, injuries are common.
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Many doctors and medical experts recommend that individuals over six months of age receive the flu vaccine annually to reduce the risk of contracting the flu virus. Flu shots normally begin appearing at doctor’s offices, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies beginning in September and extending through the winter months.
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Diarrhea, the occurrence of loose watery stool, affects everyone periodically. Acute diarrhea describes a sudden onset that can occur due to viral infections, bacterial infections or parasites.
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Everyone has diarrhea from time to time; it’s usually a sign of food poisoning, food allergies or the flu. Yet when babies get diarrhea, it’s more important to monitor it closely, as their immune systems are much weaker than those of adults.
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Your spinal column consists of bones called vertebrae that protect the bundle of nerves called the spinal cord. Separated by gelatinous cushions called discs, the vertebrae stretch from the cervical or neck region to the base of your spine, called the lumbar area.
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Clenbuterol, or "clen," is a veterinary drug originally used to treat respiratory diseases in horses. It has since been used to add bulk to livestock, though the United States has banned and monitors such use.
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If you suffer from acne -- a skin condition that causes blackheads, whiteheads and other types of pimples -- you are not alone. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, this skin condition affects up to 50 million people each year.
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Do you feel ill after eating a slice of bread? Have multiple doctors insisted you don’t have celiac disease? You are not alone. Many people who test negative for celiac disease experience symptoms similar to people diagnosed with it.
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Amlodipine is the generic name for Norvasc. Doctors usually prescribe this medication to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. Your physician might give you a prescription for amlodipine for other health conditions such as angina.
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Your lymph nodes, located primarily on either side of your neck, under your chin and in your armpits and groin, are usually not noticeable. If yours become swollen, they might indicate either a passing infection or serious chronic disease.
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A herniated disk, enlarged facet joint, spinal stenosis or piriformis syndrome can cause sciatica. Sciatica describes the pain caused by a compressed sciatic nerve. Compression of the sciatic nerve may result in a burning, shooting or aching pain in your lower back, legs and hip.
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Pain that runs from the shoulder to the top of the neck is a fairly common occurrence, with more than half the population experiencing an episode of neck pain at least once, according to the "British Medical Journal."
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Creatine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in the body, is also one of the most popular supplements among competitive athletes and bodybuilders. Aside from creatine being consumed to improve athletic performance, it has also been used to treat cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
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Your baby has been moving its tiny body since the first trimester of your pregnancy, according to the website WhatToExpect.com. However, due to his small size, you won't be able to feel a thing for the first four months.
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