For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Your body needs sodium, but high sodium levels in the blood can cause high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney damage. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, Americans consume at least 1-1/2 tsp. of salt each day. This is about twice the amount you should consume if you have high blood pressure.
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Menopause is a transitional period in a woman's life during which her ovaries stop producing eggs. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the hormonal changes that occur during menopause may cause you to gain more weight around your abdomen.
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The brain contains three main parts: the forebrain, the midbrain and the hindbrain. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain. Located in the forebrain, it is divided into the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and temporal lobe.
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Before trying to correct your spinal alignment on your own, check with your doctor to make sure you don't have a more serious, underlying problem. Some spinal imbalances won't need a chiropractor.
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Hip bone cancer results from the malignant growth of a tumor in the hip bone. Cancers arising in the bone, which are known as primary bone cancers, are very rare, accounting for less than 1 percent of all cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute.
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Januvia is a brand name for an oral anti-hyperglycemic drug that lowers blood sugar or glucose levels. This prescription medication contains the active ingredient sitagliptin and belongs to a class of drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors.
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Skin rashes are relatively common and can occur due to skin disorders, allergic reactions or exposure to chemicals and rough fabrics. If a skin rash does not go away with over-the-counter treatment methods, it should be evaluated by a physician to determine its cause.
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A bed bug is a brown insect that measures less than 1/2 inch long even as an adult. The insect does not have wings and likes to burrow in dark places, such as in bedding, in cracks in the wall, and behind peeling or loose paint and wallpaper in the wall.
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Typhoid is a dangerous disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. According to the National Institutes of Health, typhoid cases are rare in the United States: only about 400 cases occur each year, and 75 percent of these are acquired during travel to countries where typhoid is common.
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Oxygen is essential for life, and when oxygen is available in only short supply, there are consequences, such as severe headaches. Three primary causes of inadequate oxygen leading to headaches include carbon monoxide poisoning, travel to very high altitudes and obstructive sleep apnea.
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Depression is a serious illness that plagues many Americans. Lexapro is a medication to help with depression, and is exactly like all other medications that will cause side effects in the user.
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A tingling sensation, a symptom also known as paresthesia, can result from many different conditions and diseases. The conditions most likely to cause tingling in the fingers include those that affect the nerves and blood vessels.
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Underlying medical conditions cause distended bladder, a condition in which there's an inability to urinate even when the urge is felt. Anything that blocks the urethra from allowing the urine to flow, such as an enlarged prostate or kidney stones, can result in a distended bladder.
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Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States were diagnosed with cancer in 2009, report health officials at the American Cancer Society.
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Magic mouthwash is used to treat oral mucositis, or mouth sores, such as ulcers and sores from chemotherapy drugs. Over 40 percent of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy will get mucositis, according to registered nurse Carolyn Vachani, writing for the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Olive oil is a common home remedy for removing earwax, or cerumen. Earwax is normally present in the ear, acting to protect your inner ear from bacteria or irritating substances such as dust or debris. It also lines the ear membranes, protecting your ear from water-causing infections.
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Brightโs disease is an historical classification of kidney diseases that today includes acute and chronic nephritis (sometimes also known as nephritic syndrome or glomerulonephritis). Nephritis is caused by an inflammation of the internal structures of the kidney.
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Extra Strength Tylenol is an over-the-counter pain reliever that temporarily reduces fever and relieves pain due to conditions like headache, muscular aches, arthritis, colds and flu. The active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol is acetaminophen.
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Apple cider vinegar (ACV), a product of fermented apple cider, is a culinary staple and has been used as a medicinal remedy for thousands of years. This fruit vinegar has been touted to prevent and treat a variety of ailments, including ovarian cysts.
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People who have gluten sensitivity -- either a simple intolerance to the gluten proteins found in wheat, barley and rye or the more serious autoimmune condition celiac disease -- suffer from a wide array of health problems that range far beyond their digestive systems.
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