For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If you or someone you know suffer from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, you know how bothersome it can be. You may have difficulty concentrating, sleeping, feel depressed, stressed out or anxious. While regular exercise can decrease the symptoms of tinnitus, there are certain exercises to avoid.
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Zinc and magnesium are essential minerals that your body needs from your daily diet. Magnesium is vital to every organ, including the heart, muscles, kidneys and bones. Zinc plays a key role in normal development and growth and keeps your immune system working optimally.
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Sleeping in uncomfortable or bad positions for your neck can leave you hurting in the morning. The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine says that neck pain is a common occurrence, though there are some things you can do to prevent neck pain from sleeping.
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Nasal congestion can be unpleasant, often sending people rushing to the medicine aisle of their local drugstore to find relief. While Mucinex and Sudafed products both help to relieve nasal congestion, there are important distinctions between the two medications.
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Acid stomach and gas are the byproducts of several unhealthy eating patterns, which disturb healthy digestion. A lack of digestive enzymes leading to low acidity, poor dietary choices and problematic food combinations may all have an affect on the digestive process.
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Your nails say a lot about how you take care of yourself. Peeling fingernails can be caused by harsh products, nail hygiene or the manner in which you are using your nails. According to Nia Terezakis, M.D.
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Brain cancer is a condition in which malignant tumors develop within the brain. The tumor can originate in the brain or travel to the brain from other parts of the body. Malignant brain tumors contain cancer cells. Most invade surrounding tissues and are fast growing. The causes of primary brain cancers are unknown.
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The brain consists of four lobes: the frontal, temporal, occipital and parietal. Imagining a line on the top of the head from ear to ear, the portion of the brain at the top of the skull just to the rear of the line is the parietal lobe.
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A wheezing cough can be annoying, and in some cases it may indicate an underlying lung illness. The wheezing sound is created by an obstruction of the oxygen flow leaving the lungs and partially blocked by either excess sputum, or phlegm, or a constricted airway.
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Poor circulation in the legs can be caused by numerous conditions, such as atherosclerosis, trauma, infection and varicose veins.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN medical correspondent, says that the average person in the United States sweats 278 gallons every year. According to Gupta, sweat is not all bad. He says it releases antibacterial substances that help fend off infections and rid the body of toxins.
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Many people have had an electrocardiogram, or EKG, at some point in their lives. Although it is one of the simplest medical tests to perform, it can give doctors a wealth of information, some of which could ultimately prove lifesaving. Many conditions can cause an abnormal EKG result.
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Vicodin and Percocet are narcotic pain relievers. The narcotic medicine in Vicodin is hydrocodone, and oxycodone is the narcotic in Percocet. Both of these pain relievers also contain acetaminophen, an over-the-counter pain medicine. These powerful medications are used to treat moderate to severe pain.
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Effexor (venlafaxine) is a prescription antidepressant medication indicated for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, depression, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
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Lumbar scoliosis is a disorder of the spine in which the lower back, or lumbar area of the spine, is curved to the left or right.
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Beta blocker drugs are also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents. They work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine (also called adrenaline) on beta receptors, which are molecules that receive signals from the nerves.
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Sporting a full head of beautiful, shiny hair is something most people want. When your hair starts thinning and your scalp starts showing, however, you will likely want to take some form of action. Thinning, lackluster hair is treatable. A poor diet may be a contributing factor to limp, lifeless hair.
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A chemical imbalance is a diagnosis made by physicians and psychiatrists to explain why changes in the neurological state of a person occurs.
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The urge to vomit is caused by a variety of factors, but it usually represents your body’s attempt to rid itself of something pathogenic or poisonous. Food poisoning is a common cause of vomiting and can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance if not controlled.
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Leg spasms and muscle cramps can be symptoms of certain infections such as the flu. If your sickness is causing diarrhea or vomiting, you could also suffer from an electrolyte imbalance which can cause leg spasms.
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