For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Melanoma staging is a standardized way for doctors to describe the severity of the disease. The cancer stage influences treatment choices and prognosis. With stage 3 melanoma, the cancer that originated in the skin has spread to one or more nearby lymph nodes.
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People suffering from mental depression may use the generically named medication venlafaxine to help them with symptoms. The medicine, sold with the brand name Venlor XR in India, classifies as an SNRI, or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
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Sixty percent of all people have had at least one nosebleed in life, says Medical University of South Carolina professor Rodney Schlosser, M.D., in his 2009 article for the "New England Journal of Medicine," and 6 percent of nosebleed patients seek medical treatment. Some nosebleeds are caused by medications.
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According to Princeton University, moles are spots on the skin that have more pigment producing cells than other areas on the body. Moles are usually rounded, symmetrical and benign. However, sometimes they can develop into skin cancer and should be removed.
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Jaundice is a condition characterized by a yellow coloring of the skin and eyes. The yellow color is the result of a substance called bilirubin that is usually found in low levels in the body from the breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin is usually cleared from the blood by the liver.
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Bruising around the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, is often caused by overuse and is common in runners.
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There are certain things that we do in every day life that cause us to smell. Excessive sweating while exercising, poor hygiene and some of the foods we eat can give us some pretty bad body odor (B.O. for short). But body odor can sometimes be attributed to more than just the occasional workout or a clove of garlic.
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Candidiasis, or the infection caused by Candida albicans yeast, can be treated using anti-fungal drugs or herbs with anti-fungal properties. These treatments are toxic to the Candida fungus. The death of multiple Candida yeasts releases proteins and endotoxins into the lymphatic stream of the host.
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A common malady that both adults and children experience regularly, ingrown toenails can cause excruciating pain if left untreated. In the event that your child develops an ingrown toenail, you may be able to use home remedies to fix the problem, provided you act quickly.
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Insomnia, characterized by difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, is very common. Sleeping pills are one of the ways to treat insomnia. Modern drug treatments for insomnia typically fall into two broad categories: benzodiazepines and nonbenzodiazepines.
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Homeopathic remedies have a long history in treating insomnia in both children and adults. The National Sleep Foundation states that children who have disturbed sleep can have trouble with learning or be hyperactive. Snoring can also disturb children's' sleep.
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Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that involves the inflammation of tendons that attach to the lateral elbow, or on the outside of the elbow, states the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Inflamed tendons can cause pain during movement or tenderness when touched.
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Trauma to the abdominal area may cause a serious, life-threatening injury that may go untreated because immediate symptoms may not be evident.
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An L5 bulging disk can cause back pain that radiates down the back of your leg, according to the Mayo Clinic. Your spinal column is composed of 24 vertebrae with disk between each bone.
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The Mayo Clinic says that nipple discharge refers to fluid that is emitted from the breasts of women who are not breastfeeding. It states that the nipple discharge can be bloody, milky, yellow or green in color. Sometimes, bloody nipple discharge can be a serious sign of an underlying breast disease.
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Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium and transmitted by mosquitoes.
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Since your finger has 14 bones, it may seem that a break in one shouldn't affect you much. But you need all of your finger bones in working order to carry out normal daily activities, from lifting a cup to your lips to writing a report.
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Gumbo is a traditional New Orleans stew, often served over rice, that contains meat or seafood, vegetables and seasonings. Properly storing leftovers allows you to enjoy a delicious meal the next day without concern about bacterial growth that could make you sick.
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Gluten is a protein found in staple grains, such as wheat, barley, rye and most oats, that can trigger digestive problems as well as fatigue, joint pain and autoimmune conditions. Going off gluten is the only way to manage your symptoms and stay healthy if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.
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Although lentils are nutritious, they are full of raffinose sugars, which are difficult for the body to break down. In fact, the human body is missing the enzyme required to break down this type of sugar.
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