For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
The liver is the biggest organ in the human body, weighing about three pounds, states American Liver Foundation. It sits on the right side of your body under your ribs and serves several functions. For instance, it acts as the main detoxifying organ in the body, metabolizes food, stores energy and helps build muscle.
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Diverticular disease affects approximately 30 million Americans each year, according to the Rochester Health website. Diverticulosis occurs when little pockets, which are known as diverticula, form along the colon wall. When these pockets get inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis.
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Ear infections, also called otitis media, can become severe and cause distress, particularly in infants and children. Infants are more susceptible to ear infections because their auditory canals are more horizontal compared to older children and adults, and this leads to trapped fluids in the ear.
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Tobacco use is the major cause of preventable and premature death and disease worldwide, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports that 46 million Americans age 18 years and older smoke cigarettes, 443,000 smoking-related deaths occur annually in the U.S.
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The differences between Percocet, generically known as oxycodone, and Vicodin, generically known as hydrocodone, are in their chemical compound, purpose and side effects.
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Disease pathology encompasses the causes, processes and changes in body organs and tissues that occur with human illness.
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The skin surrounding your eyes is very delicate. Due to its thin nature and constant exposure, the skin in this area has a higher risk of developing several types of skin problems.
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Over the past decade, the popularity of magnetic therapy and the use of magnetic bracelets has reached its peak, despite the fact that many medical experts refute the validity of it.
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Changes to the color of your skin can be a worrisome discovery, whether this discoloration is noticeable all over or limited to certain areas such as your hands or feet. Yellow hands is one such discovery, with a variety of potential causes, including one that is considered harmless -- your diet.
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The immune system, which includes bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes and the white blood cells, functions to recognize and eliminate foreign invaders. When the immune system fails to differentiate between foreign invaders and normal healthy cells, autoimmune disease results.
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Autoimmune diseases occur due to a malfunction of the immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells and tissues in the body. The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association reports that 23.5 million Americans suffer from an autoimmune disease, which is higher than the 22 million who suffer from heart disease.
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Sinus issues affect more than 35 million Americans, according to Dr. Murray Grossan, an eye, nose and ear specialist. Most sinus problems are treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as Advil Sinus or Tylenol Sinus.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- COPD -- is a medical term used to describe a collection of lung diseases that include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is the leading cause of death throughout the world.
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Cough drops are frequently used to provide short-term relief from symptoms of an upper-respiratory tract infection -- such as the common cold, the flu or a chest cold. Various brands of cough drops contain different active ingredients intended to temporarily quiet a cough.
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Most conventional doctors don't believe that adrenal fatigue actually exists, according to MayoClinic.com. Many alternative practitioners, however, diagnose adrenal fatigue in people who have several non-specific symptoms, including fatigue, weight loss, body aches and skin rashes such as hives.
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Drugs can have interactions with other drugs, as well as certain foods and other substances. Although most of the interactions you hear about are adverse in character, sometimes the reverse can be true. Such is the case with amoxicillin, a penicillin-based antibiotic, and caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant.
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Stiff, sore muscles might be a sign that your daily diet is missing key nutrients. Vitamins help keep your muscles and movement healthy and flexible. Your body cannot store most vitamins, but you can replenish them from the foods you eat.
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Feeling the first flutters and kicks of your baby is a rite of passage for every pregnant woman. While the kicks sometimes act as a way to keep you up all night, they are also an effective indicator of your baby's overall health.
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At first, the movements of your baby are sporadic. But as the weeks progress, your baby begins to become stronger and those kicks more regular -- and sometimes painful -- leaving you sore, especially in the ribs.
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Diverticular disease was traditionally believed to be caused by a low-fiber diet, but according to The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, the cause currently remains unknown.
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