For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Broken bones affect your ability to perform daily activities, typically requiring 4 to 6 weeks of immobilization as they heal. A broken ankle can be particularly frustrating because it also affects your ability to walk.
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About 1.2 billion servings of Coke were distributed daily in 2003, according to Forbes.com. Concerns about soft drink health have lead many schools to eliminate sodas from beverage machines and cafeterias, and dentists are warning both children and adults to steer clear of sodas.
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Diabetes that begins during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. This condition affects 5 to 9 percent of all pregnancies in the United States, and it is becoming more common, according to a July 2009 article in "American Family Physician." Pregnancy also aggravates preexisting type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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The prevalence of diabetes is on the rise and it now affects 7.8 percent of the U.S. population, as of 2007 according to the American Diabetes Association.
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Your pectoral muscles are the large muscles in your chest, spanning from just below your collar bone down through your top six ribs. You use your pectoral muscles when you flex your shoulders and raise your arms over your head, such as when you apply underarm deodorant.
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Your hair is constantly going through phases of growth and loss. In fact, most people lose on average between 50 and 100 hairs every day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition where a man has difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection, occurs in 18 percent of men over the age of 20, according to research published in the February 2007 issue of βThe American Journal of Medicine.
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In normal circumstances, sweating is triggered by the body in a response to increased temperatures in an effort to maintain body temperature or return the internal temperature of the body back to normal.
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The signs of a mild stroke are similar to those of a major stroke. They come on suddenly and can occur up to a week before the actual event. One big difference is that a mild stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, leaves little or no permanent damage.
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Heroin withdrawal is a long, and often painful, process. Many health care providers are now offering complementary and alternative treatments to help with managing withdrawal symptoms, including Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Certain individuals, whether children or adults, have a tendency to breathe through the mouth instead of the nose. Whether you are exercising, sleeping or going about daily life, it is preferable to do nasal breathing rather than mouth breathing.
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Numerous conditions can cause sharp pain in the left leg. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, leg pain can be dull, aching, shock-like, cramp-like or burning.
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Addiction to narcotic pain killers derived or synthesized from opium poppies, such as heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone or hydromorphone, is characterized by an increasing need for higher doses, intense cravings and physical sickness when the drug is stopped.
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Hormones affect growth, reproduction, mood, sexual function and metabolism. Even small imbalances can cause huge problems. To stay balanced, hormone levels can be tested in three ways.
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Body aches and fatigue are common symptoms of a variety of illnesses and conditions. While both terms are somewhat vague, body ache usually refers to soreness in the muscles, while fatigue is another word for lack of energy or exhaustion.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons defines a hip fracture as a break in the upper quarter of the thigh bone. Approximately 90 percent of hip fractures occur among adults age 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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If your spouse has a drinking problem, it can negatively affect you, your spouse and the rest of your family. While many people are capable of drinking alcohol responsibly, numerous others abuse or become dependent upon alcohol.
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The spleen is a soft organ on the left side of the abdomen that helps to filter used red blood cells out of the body. Although humans can survive without a spleen, our ability to fight off certain infections may be impaired without it.
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Hypoallergenic soaps, lotions and pillows are a necessity for allergy sufferers. Even hypoallergenic eyeglass frames are available on the market. Contact dermatitis -- or irritation of the skin -- is a common problem for eyeglass wearers.
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Achy legs after taking part in heavy exercise isn't much of a surprise, especially if you're not used to that level of physical activity. If your legs continually ache and feel heavy, however, you could have varicose veins.
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