For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Your child's stuffy nose and mild cough can travel downwards through the respiratory system and transform into a chest cold in no time. The congestion and breathing difficulties that are often symptoms of a chest cold might be scary, but in most cases are manageable at home.
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Chasteberry, also referred to as vitex, chaste tree and agnus castus, has a long history of use for addressing a variety of conditions triggered by female hormonal imbalances. Examples include breast tenderness, premenstrual syndrome and infertility.
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About 75 percent of women will suffer with a yeast infection at some point in their life and 5 to 8 percent will suffer with a whopping four or more yeast infections every year (see reference 1). The usual method of treatment for yeast infections is antifungal creams, tablets and/or suppositories.
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Traditional "black" tea is typically on the list of food items to avoid if you’ve got acid reflux. Green tea is less acidic and lower in caffeine than traditional black tea, but you may still wonder if it is bad for acid reflux.
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Gas is a common occurrence on a daily basis. You may not notice how much you pass gas in a single day because it is so normal. The average person passes gas about 10 times in one day.
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Although numbness or tingling in the groin area is common, groin pain from cycling is not normal or healthy. If you are experiencing groin pain on your bicycle, you need to check your bike fit and check your saddle for potential problems.
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While acid reflux refers to a condition where stomach acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus, another, less-common condition can occur known as alkaline reflux or bile reflux. This occurs when bile produced in the liver flows from the small intestine into the stomach and esophagus.
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Zinc is a mineral essential to your good health. It is required for the normal function of nearly 100 different enzymes, healthy immune function, and normal growth and development. ZInc is also needed for cellular manufacture of proteins and genetic material, wound healing and the perception of taste and smell.
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C-ANCA and p-ANCA are two tests used in the diagnosis and evaluation of rheumatologic diseases. These conditions often result from a dysfunction in the immune system, which triggers an attack on certain tissues in the body that it mistakes as foreign or invading microorganisms or poisons.
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Colitis, also called ulcerative colitis, is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic bouts of abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas and diarrhea. While no known cure exists for colitis, according to MayoClinic.
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A swollen, tender belly and diarrhea can be uncomfortable, to say the least. There are several things that can cause such symptoms, and getting to the bottom of them is the first and most important step in recovery. In some cases, these symptoms can be attributed to something simple.
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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of the virus, type 1 and 2. Cold sores are typically the result of type 1, according to Medline Plus. These sores are painful and last a week or longer. The blisters occur on the lips, chin, nostrils and checks.
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Smokers who are interested in quitting can look forward to a number of multiple proven benefits. Prospective quitters, however, should expect to experience symptoms akin to withdrawal from any other addictive substance.
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An endocrinologist is a medical doctor that specializes in the area of studying the endocrine system--the system of glands in your body and associated hormones that the glands produce.
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Zyrtec, or cetirizine, is an antihistamine medication available over the counter to treat allergies and hives. In infants, Zyrtec is the only Food and Drug Administration-approved medication to treat perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria.
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Deodorants and antiperspirants are two different products. Deodorants mask the scent of body odor, while antiperspirants block the production of underarm sweat. Look for deodorants that have a pleasant scent that can mask the regular body odor that you produce.
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Anxiety occurs as a normal reaction to stress; however, when it becomes excessive or interferes with everyday activities, it can become disabling. A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood flow to the brain.
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Mucinex is an over-the-counter medication used to treat cough and chest congestion associated with a cold. The active ingredient in Mucinex is an expectorant called guaifenesin. Guaifenesin works to help loosen and thin mucous secretions in the chest in order to remove the congestion through coughing.
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that causes demyelinization of nerve coverings over parts of the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, affects women more often than men, and usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40, notes the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library.
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Constipation, or intestinal slowdown, is a symptom of either a temporary gastrointestinal problem or, less commonly, a more serious medical condition.
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