For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
True allergy to cocoa is rare. Most likely an allergy to or intolerance of other ingredients in chocolate or chocolate desserts, such as soy or dairy, is causing symptoms. You might also be sensitive to the natural chemicals in chocolate.
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It is natural to have a few drops of blood following a pap smear. The Center for Young Women’s Health states that a woman usually has her first pap smear around 21, unless there is a special risk such as immune problems, HIV disease, early sexual activity or pregnancy.
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Menopause marks a normal part of aging when you are no longer fertile. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can still sap your energy, disrupt your sleep and trigger feelings of sadness and loss.
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Thick, yellow finger- or toenails are often caused by nail fungus. Nail fungus may begin as a small spot of yellow or white, but if left untreated, will soon spread and turn the affected nail thick, yellow and crumbly.
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Ramipril (brand name Altace) is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Drugs.com says that ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that works to relax blood vessels, lowering blood pressure as a result. According to the National Library of Medicine, you will start taking 1.
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The world often seems suddenly strange and unfamiliar when a loved one is dying of cancer. In addition to a flood of emotions and practical concerns, uncertainty about what to expect in the final few days causes more anxiety.
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A sudden drop in blood pressure can be due to a change in health or certain medications, but as long as there are no symptoms, it is generally is not a concern.
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Ibuprofen relieves pain and reduces fever, but it can also sometimes cause or aggravate fluid retention. According to a March 2002 article in the "American Journal of Cardiology,"
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A rash is a change in the color or texture of the skin. When the rash involves raised red spots or welts, often around the neck and face, the condition is called hives. Hives can be triggered by stress in children or adults. This condition is quite common and usually harmless.
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To extract nutrients from the foods you eat, they must be small enough for the cells of your small intestine to absorb. The process of digestion reduces your food particles to a size sufficient for absorption to occur.
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Countless medical journals have documented the adverse health affects of smoking. Despite all the research demonstrating how harmful smoking can be to the body, many individuals still canβt kick the habit even if they perform regular exercise and live an otherwise healthy lifestyle.
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Your muscles are strong, tough fibers. However, frequent use, strain and pressure can stretch your muscles too far, resulting in an overuse injury. This injury type is most common in your back and in the muscles in the back of your legs, which are subject to pressure while you exercise.
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Daycare centers have many rules and regulations they must follow regarding the health and safety of the children that are in their care. These rules are overseen by the state in which the center is located.
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There are many possible causes of chronic diarrhea, which is defined as having watery, liquid or semisolid bowel movements for more than 4 weeks. Losing weight at the same time can mean that food is moving too quickly through your digestive system without proper digestion or absorption.
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A sore throat can be quite uncomfortable, with scratchiness, irritation and pain when swallowing. Medically speaking, a sore throat happens your pharynx becomes inflamed for one reason or another. One of the most common causes is from a cold or flu.
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Flatulence, often referred to as passing gas, is a normal part of the digestive process. It helps to release gas that gets built up in your large intestine, often as a result of consuming a gas-producing food such as beans.
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Dianabol is the commercial name of methandrostenolone, a type of oral anabolic steroid. Methandrostenolone is a synthetic version of the hormone testosterone that is responsible for the development of male reproductive organs and male secondary sexual characteristics.
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Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found throughout the body. However, it tends to be most concentrated in the liver, the bile ducts, bones and placenta.
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No Xplode is a nitric oxide muscle building formula that contains ingredients such as caffeine, creatine and l-arginine. It comes in a powder form and should be mixed with water. No Xplode is used as a pre workout supplement.
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Potty training is a challenging time for both parents and children. If your child doesn't make it to the toilet and pees in the carpet as an accident, it may make him feel embarrassed.
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