For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Novocaine is a local anesthesia used to block nerve impulses and block pain. Injections usually occur before, during and after various surgical and dental procedures. It causes a temporary loss of sensation in the skin and the surrounding organs.
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Knee replacement surgery can be a life-enhancing procedure for those who suffer from chronic, disabling end-stage arthritis. Quality of life can be improved immensely, and return to near-normal function and to activities of daily living are major goals of this type of surgery.
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Some people are unable to eat gluten, a protein found in barley, rye and wheat, without becoming sick. Gluten intolerance, known as celiac disease, is an autoimmune disorder that damages the digestive system. Intestinal bleeding has many causes and can be difficult to diagnose.
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Hives or a rash are a common skim problem that can occur as a result of dry skin or a reaction to a food or medication. Although high doses of vitamin C don't usually cause these symptoms, a breakout of hives or a rash after taking a supplement or consuming a food with vitamin C may indicate an allergy.
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Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugars in the blood. It affects 28.5 million people, or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.
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Ginger ale is a classic soft drink that combines the medicinal properties of ginger root with the sugar and carbonation of a soda beverage.
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While you're fast asleep at night, your brain is working furiously to process information and update your memory. This phenomenon occurs during the rapid eye movement -- or REM -- phase of sleep. REM sleep happens every 60 to 90 minutes during sleep and lasts only about five minutes.
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While it can be embarrassing at times, burping is a normal bodily function. You swallow air right along with the food and drink you consume. The air builds up in the stomach, but eventually it needs to be released. Yet this release of air back up through the esophagus should not be accompanied by food or stomach acid.
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Your body naturally harbors a certain amount of bacteria that do not cause health problems. Instead, these bacteria have adapted to help the human body.
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If you suffer from severe or frequent acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be inspired to modify your diet. The traditional American breakfast includes several items that could trigger symptoms. However, everyone's tolerance of foods is different.
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More than 14,000 people die of bladder cancer every year, the National Cancer Institute reports. Risk factors for bladder cancer include being obese, tobacco use and a diet low in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.
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When thinking of night sweats, one of the first thoughts usually goes to women who have reached menopause. The truth is, men get night sweats too. There are numerous things that can cause night sweats, ranging from minor to serious medical conditions that require immediate medical attention.
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Clogged arteries and circulatory problems are caused by the buildup of plaque in the arterial blood vessels. Although there are medications that lower cholesterol, some people prefer a more natural approach to remove plaque and lower triglyceride levels.
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Stomach viruses, also known as gastroenteritis, are a common source of diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain for children. Recurrent stomach viruses should alert caregivers that something in the childβs environment is contributing to this chronic re-infection.
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Stretch marks are typically caused when the skin suddenly expands. Pregnancy and weight gain are common causes of developing stretch marks. This skin problem, however, can be frustrating and embarrassing.
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The clear tissue at the front of the eye is the cornea; in order to have clear vision, the tissue of the cornea needs to remain thin and transparent. The inner layer of the cornea called the endothelium keeps the cornea clear, and if there is a problem with the cells in this layer, corneal edema may result.
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Fluoxetine is a prescription antidepressant drug commonly known by its brand name, Prozac. Fluoxetine belongs to a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. Fluoxetine and other SSRIs are highly effective in treating depression and anxiety disorders.
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Urinary tract infections are bacterial infections occurring in an individual's urinary tract. Both males and females of all ages are susceptible to urinary tract infections, although women tend to have a higher occurrence.
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Tendons connect muscles to bone, and forearm tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons in the forearm. There are a number of potential causes of forearm tendonitis, including overuse of the forearm muscles, injury to your arm, or simply aging.
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Staph infections are a product of the staphylococcus bacterium, which resides on the skin of humans but can cause serious medical problems if it gets beneath the surface and infects the blood.
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