For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Causes of cough in a six month-old baby include cold, croup, viruses, allergies and sinusitis. While most of these illnesses are mild, hearing your baby cough is worrisome, particularly if your baby is fussy.
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An anxiety disorder can cause a severe impact to your quality of life and impair your ability to function. Different anti-anxiety medications may alleviate some of your symptoms, however, they are often accompanied by undesirable side effects.
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Your calcaneus bone forms the heel at the rear of your foot and provides an attachment point for your Achilles tendon. Fractures in this bone come in several forms and can seriously degrade your ability to walk and perform everyday tasks.
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Watermelon is a favorite fruit to many, but if you have diabetes, you may wonder if its sweetness might spell trouble for your blood sugars.
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The small veins in the legs can be damaged by disease, advanced age or trauma. The location of the injured veins is important in determining the cause. Identifying what produced the injury is the first step in prevention and treatment; failing to do so can potentially lead to serious and longterm complications.
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Peppermint is a plant that used primarily for use in cooking and as a dietary supplement. The herb is used in candy, hot chocolate and other baked goods. As a supplement, peppermint has been used to treat digestive conditions and depression but may cause adverse reactions in some people.
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Diarrhea is a condition in which you experience loose, watery stools, often accompanied with cramps and bloating. The acute, or short-term, form of diarrhea generally is caused by food, bacteria or a virus and lasts only a couple of days.
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The sciatic nerve is the body's longest nerve. It extends from the spinal cord to the buttocks and hip area, and then runs down the back of the leg. This nerve controls the movements and sensations of your legs and feet. Sciatica may be caused by compression of a nerve root in the lower part of the spine.
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Bacteria of the scalp can be found with other scalp problems. According to MayoClinic.com, seborrheic dermatitis is caused by a fungus, but bacteria is usually present with the fungus.
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Numerous conditions can cause swollen calves and knee pain. According to the Family Doctor website, knee and lower extremity pain and swelling are common health complaints. In some cases, the cause of swollen calves and knee pain is the same. In other cases, separate conditions can cause swollen calves and knee pain.
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Knee injuries range in severity and they can be either chronic or acute. Being overweight or obese is actually a risk factor for arthritis, which often afflicts the knees. Even with a knee injury, the approach for weight loss is still the same. You need to make alterations to your diet and follow an exercise program.
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The distressing symptoms of intermittent diarrhea and gas can occur due to a variety of problems within the intestine. These symptoms may be functional in nature, without any underlying disease, or they may indicate a pathological process. Sometimes they are the direct result of an intolerance to a particular food.
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Seizures are due to electrical activity in the brain, which results in changes in consciousness and movement. Symptoms of seizures vary in patients: some patients may just have a staring spell, while others may experience twitching in their limbs.
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The consistency of a child's stool is related to how much water it contains. Loose stools occur when the water content in the stool is increased. A child's diet and a variety of illnesses -- including infections, inflammatory conditions and digestive disorders -- can lead to loose stools.
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Metformin is a prescription drug that is used to help control blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is commonly sold under the brand names Glucophage and Fortamet and is available in regular and slow-release tablets.
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Bilirubin is a byproduct of normal hemoglobin breakdown. When old red blood cells are broken down, the hemoglobin within them is converted into bilirubin. The liver then degrades bilirubin into bile and either stores it in the gallbladder or excretes it through the stool.
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Oatmeal doesn’t cause gout, but if you’ve been diagnosed with the condition, your doctor might suggest limiting your oatmeal intake. That’s because oatmeal contains purines which contribute to the form of arthritis known as gout.
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The diaphragm muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen contracts and relaxes to move air in and out of the lungs. Hiccups or hiccoughs occur when the diaphragm spasms rhythmically. With each contraction of the diaphragm, the vocal cords suddenly close, causing the “hiccup” sound.
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Breast discomfort in women is not all that uncommon, and not necessarily indicative of the presence of a particular disease or disorder, reports Breastdiscomfort.net. Many women experience breast swelling and discomfort at some point in their lives.
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Dulcolax, known generically as bisacodyl, may be used to stimulate the movement of the bowels and is sold over the counter, meaning no prescription is necessary. Dulcolax also may be used before a colonoscopy, surgery, X-rays and other intestinal type procedures performed at a physician’s recommendation.
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