For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
No one likes having gas because it can cause embarrassment and discomfort. Although you may not consider spaghetti to be a gas-forming food, certain ingredients and digestive conditions may trigger excess gas.
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Dry mouth is not a common symptom of drinking coffee. Dry mouth may be a sign of dehydration, which can be a side effect of drinking too much caffeine. If you develop dry mouth from drinking coffee, you need to call your doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms.
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Reducing your carbohydrates allows you to enter the dietary state of ketosis, where you primarily burn fat for energy instead of sugar. This requires you to severely limit your carbohydrate intake and avoid all sugars.
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Most any food or compound you consume can elicit undesirable reactions. Fish oil provides a well-documented plethora of healthful benefits and is reputed to have few side effects.
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Apple cider vinegar has long been touted as a natural remedy for digestive issues. Despite an abundance of anecdotal and historical evidence, no formal research has actually been conducted to evaluate its effectiveness in treating constipation. Therefore, no conclusive dosage can be recommended.
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Digestive complaints such as bloating and painful gas may be the result of medical conditions, as well as a poor diet and inactive lifestyle. Although everybody reacts differently to different foods, sugar is a frequent trigger for stomach bloat and flatulence.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder that affects the large intestine, also referred to as the colon. According to the Mayo Clinic, 35 to 50 percent of those affected by IBS are under the age of 35, and twice as many women as men struggle with IBS.
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Approximately 80 percent of people who do the canalith repositioning exercise experience less dizziness caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, one of the most common types of vertigo. BPPV produces intense instances of dizziness when you move your head.
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Your foot and ankle are comprised of many small bones that work together during exercise to help you run, shift your weight and jump. Because exercise places extra pressure on foot and ankle joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons, the feet are subject to injury, swelling and pain.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical in your brain that regulates things like emotion, behavior, alertness and impulsivity. The University of Texas College of Pharmacy describes dopamine as being similar to adrenaline.
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The acromioclavicular or AC joint is the union between your clavicle or collarbone and the acromium, which is part of your scapula. Held in place by the coracoclavicular and coracoacromial ligaments, the AC joint is an integral part of your shoulder girdle.
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Blocked blood vessels or other injury to the brain can cause a stroke, resulting in one-sided paralysis or difficulty with speech, cognition, swallowing and movement.
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Seroquel, or quetiapine fumarate, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These mental illnesses are caused by severe chemical imbalances in the brain. Schizophrenia symptoms include disabling interference with thoughts and perceptions.
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Improperly adjusted plastic eyeglasses can be uncomfortable and cause eyestrain. Most of the time, you can find a nearby optician who will adjust your eyeglass frames at no charge; however, you can also adjust plastic eyeglass frames yourself.
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Commonly referred to as the kissing disease, mononucleosis—or mono—can spread in a variety of ways, not just through kissing. The condition is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and mainly affects adolescents or young adults, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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The common cold, with its symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, congestion and cough, strikes at one time or another. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, most adults come down with a cold two to four times a year. If you develop a high fever, extremely swollen glands or intense sinus pain, you should see your doctor.
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Lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma can cause wheezing, difficulties with breathing and tightness in the chest. Albuterol inhalation solution is used to treat and prevent these symptoms. It is also used to prevent troubles with breathing during exercise.
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A peptic ulcer describes an open sore or lesion found on the lining of the digestive tract. Peptic ulcers can occur on the lining of the stomach, known as gastric ulcers, or the lining of the upper portion of the small intestine, known as a duodenal ulcer.
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Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux, can be accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest and a sour taste in the back of the throat. Many acid-reducing drugs are available to relieve these symptoms -- some without a prescription.
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An overgrowth of a bacteria naturally found in the intestine, candida, are fed and intensified by alcohol consumption, according to the University of Kentucky's Stephen C. Byrnes, N.D. This bacteria can overpopulate and cause a host of problematic symptoms, including alcohol cravings.
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