For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
For many parents, watching a child experience breathing problems seems worse than having to go through it themselves. Heavy breathing occurs in children of all ages and can be caused by many different health conditions.
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Skin tags, medically known as acrochordon, are small protrusions of tissue, usually only a few millimeters in diameter, attached to the skin by a small stalk or peduncle. Skin tags are a benign and harmless skin condition.
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It’s impossible to monitor every single item an inquisitive child chooses to touch. Unfortunately concerns regarding safety may arise when a child suddenly exhibits a rash on her hands. There are many different factors that contribute to a hand rash, but some causes of hand rash in children are more common than others.
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If you suspect that someone you know is smoking marijuana, there are a few telltale signs you can look for. While the presence of one or more of these indicators is not necessarily proof that the individual is using marijuana, it can provide a strong suspicion that the individual is under the influence.
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Wrist fractures are common injuries affecting people of all ages. These injuries often occur from a fall on an outstretched arm or sports-related accident. Wrist fractures are sometimes obvious -- but not always. Common signs and symptoms to look for include swelling, joint deformity and pain.
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Meth, or methamphetamine, is addictive. It is a powerful stimulant that produces a pleasurable feeling followed by a sudden rush of unpleasant sensations, called a crash.
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There are several bone-eating or osteolytic diseases. According to the Spine Universe website, bones are organs made from living tissue, an they provide a person's body with structural support. Cortical bone forms the outer layer of bones, and accounts for 80 percent of skeletal bone mass.
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A brief tour of the anatomy of the stomach and esophagus will help you understand what causes acid reflux disease. Think of the esophagus as an upright sausage that connects to the stomach at the lower end and throat at the upper end.
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The muscles of the body enable individuals to stand upright, walk and pick up heavy objects. Those very same muscles enable the heart to beat, the lungs to breathe and internal organs to function. A variety of organs as well as muscle tissues are included in the body's muscular system, each with a specific job to do.
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A broken nose, medically known as a nasal fracture, refers to a crack or break in the bones of the nose, according to the Mayo Clinic. Specific symptoms of a broken nose include nose pain or tenderness, a crooked nose, a runny nose and nosebleeds.
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Many patients I see come in complaining of skin irritation or a rash. My first question is: what kind of detergent do you use? My follow-up question is: do you use fabric softener? I even ask if they send their clothes off for dry cleaning.
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Food poisoning often stems from a bacterial infection, but it can be fungal in origin or can relate to food contaminants such as heavy metals. Mild food poisoning, such as from food that triggers gastroenteritis or diarrhea with no further symptoms, usually doesn't cause kidney pain.
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As a parent, nothing is more frustrating than having a chronically sick child. If your child is experiencing chronic diarrhea, which is defined as diarrhea lasting more than three weeks, it may be difficult to find the root of the problem because a number of illnesses and emotional issues can cause diarrhea.
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Thigh and hip pain that feels worse in the morning and slowly decreases with activity over the course of the day typically indicates the presence of an inflammatory condition such as osteoarthritis, septic arthritis, gout or ankylosing spondylitis.
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Changes in elevation can cause pain in the teeth, which is a condition called barodontalgia. It is not only caused by mountain climbing, but by any change in atmospheric pressure. Whatever the initial cause, these painful toothaches are often a sign of underlying dental problems or imperfect dental work.
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The nerve networks in the body are divided into two major nervous systems: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system consists of the nerve networks outside of the brain and spinal cord.
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While most experts will agree that wearing a hat daily will not cause you to lose your hair, it can cause problems for those who are already losing their hair due to male pattern baldness and genes.
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Tennis elbow is a condition that can affect athletes who perform repetitive motions with the forearm or wrist. The cause is repeated contraction of the small muscles in the forearm that you use when you straighten and raise your wrist and hand, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Testosterone therapy involves artificially increasing testosterone levels in men who have low testosterone levels due to advanced age, according to MayoClinic.com. The higher levels of testosterone may enhance dwindling mental acuity, elevate sex drive as well as raise overall vigor.
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Chills are defined as episodes of shivering that are accompanied by feeling very cold and paleness. Chills are caused by rapid successions of muscle contractions and relaxation. The trigger of chills is the body’s attempt to increase body heat when it feels cold.
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