Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

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Causes of One Tearing Eye

Tearing from one eye occurs with a variety of conditions. Common causes include an eyeball scratch, blockage of the tear drainage system and eyelid disorders, among others.

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Causes of Frontal Thigh Pain

Pain in the front of the thigh most often occurs due to a muscle bruise or quadriceps strain. Pain in this location can also occur with other conditions.

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Causes of Ovarian Pain While Pregnant

Ovarian pain during pregnancy -- and abdominal discomfort that mimics ovarian pain -- can arise due to a wide variety of gynecologic and nongynecologic conditions.

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Early Period and Cramping

An early period with cramps might signal nothing more than a short cycle or a side effect of certain forms of birth control. Endometriosis, fibroids and early pregnancy are other considerations.

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Causes of Pain in the Right Arm

Numerous conditions can cause right arm pain, including musculoskeletal injuries, pinched nerves in the neck, and compressed peripheral nerves.

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Bumps on the Palms

Bumps on the Palms

Bumps on the palms occur with many skin infections and disorders, some temporary and others more persistent.

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Causes of Chronic Ear Popping

Causes of Chronic Ear Popping

Chronic ear popping usually results from a problem called eustachian tube dysfunction, which commonly occurs due to conditions like nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis, among others.

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Finger Numbness Causes

Causes of Finger Numbness

Finger numbness most often occurs due to compression, or entrapment, of a nerve that supplies sensation to the hand.

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What Juice Helps a Sore Throat?

What juice helps a sore throat depends on what type of sore throat you have. Most sore throats don't benefit from juice at all, as juice's high acidic content can aggravate irritation. But a sore throat without other symptoms might be the result of dryness.

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Can Chamomile Tea Help With a Stuffy Nose & Cough?

Chamomile tea might help hydrate you when you have a stuffy nose and cough, but as of 2011, there is no scientific evidence that the herb itself will help ease your symptoms. A stuffy nose and cough can be features of the common cold or other medical problems.

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Does a Sudden Withdrawal of Vitamins Cause Depression?

A sudden withdrawal of vitamins, whether from crash dieting or a lack of healthy food, can cause a range of symptoms of poor health, creating conditions where you are more vulnerable to depression. Depression is a serious illness with complicated origins.

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What Are the Causes of Burning Neck Pain?

A number of conditions can produce pain in the back of the neck. Depending on the cause and tissues involved, neck pain can feel like a dull, boring, aching, sharp, stabbing or burning sensation. Burning neck pain is often due to stretching or pressure on nerves in the area.

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Are Frequent Hiccups Anything to Worry About in Children?

Hiccups are caused by reflex spasms, or contractions, of the diaphragm -- the dome-shaped muscle separating the lungs from the stomach and other abdominal contents. As the diaphragm contracts, air is sucked into the lungs. Almost immediately afterwards, the vocal cords close, producing the typical hiccup sound.

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What Are the Causes of Excessive Eye Blinking in Children?

Excessive blinking is not normal, but in most cases, the cause is not serious. Eye irritation or strain, or temporary, repetitive behaviors are common causes. Infrequently this blinking is due to an ongoing condition that requires evaluation.

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How to Get Rid of Cold in 1-Month-Old Baby

It can be challenging to care for a baby when he is sick with a cold. Although there is no cure for the common cold, you can take steps to help your baby feel more comfortable and reduce the risk of a more severe infection.

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