For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ-10, is a vitamin-like substance found in the internal organs of the human body, in small amounts in certain foods, and in nutritional supplements. People take CoQ-10 for a number of health conditions including heart disease and diabetes.
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Tissues in the body may trap excessive fluid and cause swelling, which is referred to as edema. Individuals commonly notice this swelling in the hands, feet, ankles and legs, according to MayoClinic.com. Small amounts of swelling are normal and usually resolve spontaneously.
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Blisters are commonly caused by friction from tight shoes, herpes, chicken pox, poison ivy and allergic reactions. More uncommon are disorders that only cause blisters on the hands and feet. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis if you have blisters on your hands and feet, particularly from an unknown cause.
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Abandonment anxiety is fear of being abandoned in a relationship. People with abandonment anxiety have one of two insecure attachment styles: attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance. Attachment anxiety is characterized by a need for attention from others and fear that a partner is going to leave.
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Imagine watching day by day as your hair begins to fall out while brushing, and there does not appear to be much replacing it on your head. Slight thinning becomes apparent and you realize you are losing your hair.
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Bipolar I disorder with psychotic features is a mood disorder characterized by unusually euphoric or agitated moods, along with depression or a mix of high and low moods. Psychotic symptoms are also part of this disorder, which can severely impact a person’s ability to function.
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Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in your lungs. During an asthma attack, the airways become inflamed and constricted, making it difficult to breathe normally. When you are exposed to certain triggers, symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness result.
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Rashes are a common occurrence in children, but they can be a worrisome sight to parents. Most rashes in children are benign and will go away on their own, but some rashes require close examination and evaluation.
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Even though the throat is an unusual location for shingles, there are cases where this infection manifests in the throat causing a rash that is sensitive to touch and often tingles or itches.
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A strangulated hernia is a medical condition in which the fat within the abdomen or a portion of the small intestine pushes through an area within the lower abdominal muscles, cutting off blood supply to the small intestine.
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Stretch marks are a type of scar that occurs when the skin tears. They occur most often when you gain weight quickly and they are especially common during pregnancy. Stretch marks typically fade over time but generally don’t disappear completely.
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Connective tissue make up fibroid tumors (fibroma), which can grow in any organ of the body and usually don’t need to be removed. They may be called hard, soft, benign or fibrosarcoma (if they turn out to be cancerous). They are also called by the location of the tumor as in uterine fibroma.
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Hearing impairment is a common but serious problem affecting children of all ages. According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, roughly 2 percent of children suffer from some degree of hearing loss.
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Scallops are a type of shellfish commonly found in seafood dishes. If you experience any adverse reaction after eating or coming into contact with scallops, inform your doctor immediately.
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Injuring your Achilles tendon can be extremely painful. You use the Achilles tendon grouping a lot, for example, while standing and walking. So, an injury can be especially inconvenient because it affects nearly all of your movements.
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Your body produces thousands of types of metabolic and digestive enzymes. The foods you eat also supply you with enzymes. Enzymes converge with other substances in your body to speed up chemical reactions, making your body work at optimal levels.
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Iron supplements can produce gastrointestinal side effects, including diarrhea. If you have diarrhea, abdominal pain or other gastrointestinal symptoms and you’re taking iron supplements, consult your health-care provider to make sure that you’re taking the correct amount of iron to meet your nutritional needs.
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The stomach flu is the second-most common illness in the United States, so it's highly likely that your toddler will experience the digestive viral infection at least once, according to Baby Center. The stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, differs from the influenza virus, or flu.
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It’s hard to prevent the spread of infection when a large number of ill people are housed in close proximity to each other, as occurs in any hospital setting. A bacterium called Clostridium difficile causes more hospital-acquired infections than any other pathogen, according to Dr.
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There are many reasons for the development of bumps on the skin, which may range from a regular rash to something more serious such as cancer. If you notice bumps on the skin that resemble a volcano, it is important to seek medical advice as soon as possible for an accurate diagnosis of the problem.
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