For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Flesh-colored bumps are a common skin complaint. Depending on their location on the body, they can be unsightly, irritating or even painful, but most are harmless. Some of the more common types are moles, keratoses, keratoacanthomas and lipomas. The causes are as varied as the types and are often unknown.
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Choosing a safe testosterone boost can be difficult because safety is often a relative term, depending on the user. For example, individuals younger than 30 years of age still have optimal testosterone levels. Boosting testosterone may benefit younger users when it comes to muscle building and fat burning.
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Calcium channel blockers, or calcium antagonists, are so named because they block calcium from going into blood vessel and heart cells. This helps to relax and widen artery walls. They are used in the treatment of conditions such as hypertension, migraine headaches, arrhythmias and certain other circulatory problems.
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If you have generalized anxiety you may feel apprehensive, fearful and worried. Anxiety also manifests physically. Symptoms include rapid heart rate, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Approximately 6.8 adults in the U.S. have generalized anxiety, the National Institute of Mental Health states.
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Produced in response to an increase in blood sugar, insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to enter cells and is used as energy, or stored in the liver, muscle or fat cells. High-glycemic carbohydrates like sugars and starches cause the body to produce higher levels of insulin.
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Leg spasms, also known as muscle cramps, are involuntary muscle contractions that fail to release, states the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Cramps affect skeletal muscles but typically occur in the hamstring, quadriceps and calf areas.
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When a nerve in your body becomes compressed or "pinched," the result can be quite painful. A pinched nerve may also create numbness or a tingling sensation in the area. A pinched nerve can occur just about anywhere, but some common places are your back, neck, wrist or elbow.
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Plaque is a substance made up of fat, cholesterol and calcium that builds up in the coronary arteries that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood, according to the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute.
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Heavy consumption of alcohol over a period of many years may result in liver damage; however, the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse states that the amount of alcohol needed to causes damage varies from individual.
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Poor blood circulation in your hands is often a source of discomfort or pain when performing many everyday activities.
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The human papillomavirus, or HPV, causes hard, flat growths called plantar warts that occur on the soles of the feet. They are generally not contagious and disappear without intervention within 2 years, according to MedlinePlus.
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A raspy, breathy voice may be sexy in the movies, but chronic hoarseness, perhaps along with postnasal drip or a dry cough, could signal a problem known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR. Acid reflux that reaches your throat and larynx, or voice box, can cause inflammation and ulcers known as vocal cord granulomas.
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Drug testing is a common laboratory procedure for detecting the presence or measuring the levels of drugs within the body. Drug testing can identify individuals using illegal or prescription drugs.
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Apple cider vinegar boasts various healing properties for the skin and blood, as well as liver detoxification properties, according to NaturalNews.com. Detoxification is the removal of harmful environmental toxins that build up in the body, especially in the liver.
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Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to perceive reality. Common symptoms include false beliefs; seeing objects that are not present; hearing voices; disorganized thoughts and speech; and emotional detachment or instability.
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Getting a cold during pregnancy is hard, having a cold during your third trimester can be miserable.
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Also known as pseudoephedrine, Sudafed is a decongestant that treats nasal and sinus congestion by shrinking the blood vessels in the nose. It also helps drain fluid from your inner ears which may contribute to this congestion.
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Breast enlargement pills contain a proprietary blend of ingredients that are specific to the manufacturer. With each ingredient comes the potential for side effects.
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An infected oil gland swells with fluid, creating a sty on the eyelid. This swollen, red bump is sensitive to touch and can occur in individuals of all ages, although certain behaviors increase the risk of experiencing a sty.
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Acid reflux -- also known as gastroesophageal reflux, acid indigestion or heartburn -- affects more than 60 million people in the United States, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. Although multivitamins aren’t a common trigger, they can aggravate the problem.
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