For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Keloids are believed to be caused by a hereditary condition. This condition causes scar tissue to over grow after damage to the skin. These lumps on the skin are made of collagen and are not communicable to others. Keloids may be slightly painful and itchy but other than that they rarely cause any other symptoms.
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Different types of cancer can occur in the region of the chest, or thoracic cavity, according to the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. Cancer can occur in the chest wall, causing pain due to tumors. Lung cancer is also a very common form of chest cancer.
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Knee pain is a common complaint in active children who tend to suffer repeated trauma to the legs. But trauma is not the only reason for children to complain of knee pain--it can also be a symptom of a more serious condition.
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Traditionally, unattractive shoes were the only answer for people seeking relief from the misery of heel pain. Now the best walking shoes aimed at alleviating heel pain are also quite stylish. Look for shoes with proper arch support, stability and good shock absorption to reduce the risk of heel pain.
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Head congestion is an annoying side effect from a cold or flu. When a virus attacks, the nasal passages swell and produce mucus. This results in congestion. Nasal congestion, sometimes called sinusitis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC, is not usually dangerous.
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Stuttering is a type of speech disorder in which the stutterer tends to repeat a word or part of a word. Stuttering sometimes includes jaw clenching or a rapid eye blinking. Stuttering tends to be worse in public situations that create anxiety, such as giving a speech.
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The patella, or knee cap, is designed to track in a special groove of the knee called the femoral notch, or trochlea. As the knee bends and straightens, the patella glides through this groove, creating a leverage element that assists with these movements.
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While most people are more concerned about their blood pressure being too high, an abnormally low blood pressure can also cause problems. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg, but a level less than 90/60 is generally considered too low.
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A painful, burning sensation in your chest, right behind the breastbone, could be heartburn, which is caused by a backup of your stomach contents into the food tube, or esophagus. Many people experience heartburn from time to time -- but if this occurs frequently, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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The Epilepsy Foundation states that each year, 300,000 people have their first seizure, a brain condition in which patients have abnormal electrical activity. When a seizure interferes with the brain's electrical activity, it disrupts normal communication between the brain and the body.
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Liver disease is the 12th leading cause of death in America, according to a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1). The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body and works hard to efficiently purify blood, store vitamins, produce immune factors and aid in digestion (2).
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Strep throat, which causes a painful, scratchy sore throat, affects people of all ages. Most sore throats are caused by a virus and typically resolve on their own, but strep throat results from a bacterial infection of the throat and requires prompt treatment.
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) reports that there are over 1 billion colds in the United States per year, with children averaging 3 to 8 colds per year. Sinus infections are a common complication of colds. The sinuses are spaces of air created by the bones of the skull.
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Some signs that a man has a penile yeast infection and needs a prompt visit to the doctor include, but are not limited to, constipation, bad breath, bloating, indigestion, frequent intestinal gas, frequent diarrhea, very loose stools, sexual dysfunction, irritability, mood swings, fatigue or lack of energy, memory loss
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Often referred to as your thigh muscles, your quadriceps consist of four muscles in the front of your leg that help you lift your knee. If you aren’t able to use these muscles for some time, you can experience a condition known as muscle atrophy, in which your muscles shrink and become less toned.
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Heroin, a dangerous opiate derived from the drug morphine, is a highly addictive drug. Used to achieve a euphoric feeling, heroin users also experience severe and potentially fatal reactions to the drug.
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Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that may help with certain medical conditions. While you can get omega-3 fatty acids by eating fish, you can also buy fish oil as a supplement. As with any supplement, if you have any known allergies, you are at risk of developing allergic reaction.
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An abnormal buildup of fluid in the lower extremities is known as leg edema. It is a common problem, especially with increasing age. Leg swelling has many causes including inflammation, obesity, blood clots in the legs, or a weakened heart.
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Although once thought of only as a “rich man’s disease," gout can affect nearly anyone, either as a chronic condition or as a side effect of certain medications. You inherit the chronic type of gout. Secondary gout occurs sometimes when you suddenly start specific medicines.
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If you’ve been told that acidic foods, including soda pop, could cause stomach ulcers, you’ve been told a lie. For a while, even the medical community believed that eating highly acidic foods, stress and spicy food could cause stomach ulcers.
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