For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
An aching head, sore muscles, runny nose, as well as lack of energy and an upset stomach are all flu symptoms; however, they can also indicate a food allergy or allergic rhinitis, which can be seasonal or year-round, notes MayoClinic.com.
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Vitamin B-12 is important for your body to work properly; therefore, poor intake or absorption of this vitamin can cause a deficiency. If you've had your gallbladder removed, you may have trouble absorbing some vitamins.
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Lower back pain is the most common work-related disability. Most instances disappear after a few days -- if your pain lasts for more than three months, it's considered chronic. Low-impact exercises, especially walking, are appropriate activities if you suffer from recurring lower back pain.
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Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disease in which numerous cysts or fluid-filled pouches form on the kidneys. During the early stages of the disease, the cysts cause your kidneys to swell which leads to impairment of kidney function, according to PubMedHealth.
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Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid (Augmentin) is a combination antibiotic often prescribed for pneumonia and ear, skin and urinary tract infections. Amoxicillin is in the same antibiotic drug family as penicillin. Clavulanic acid helps prevent bacteria from inactivating amoxicillin.
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Poor nutrition and weight loss increase the risk of illness and even death in HIV-infected people, according to an April 2003 article in "Clinical Infectious Diseases." Nutritional status may be compromised by complications of the disease, as well as the medications used to treat it.
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Having tight muscles in the low back impedes flow of blood through the muscles and can cause painful cramping and spasms. Tight muscles are weak muscles that are in a constant state of contraction, says licensed massage therapist Julie Onofrio on the Massage Seattle website.
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With the wide variety of drugs available for depression and anxiety, it can be hard to know which drugs fall into which class, and what the accompanying effects are. Zoloft is not an MAO inhibitor but is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Hip bursitis can be a very painful condition and can dramatically limit activity. It occurs when a bursa -- a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between a bone and a muscle -- becomes inflamed. There are multiple bursae in the hip; however, the one most commonly affected is the greater trochanteric bursa.
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According to Health and Nutrition Tips, many people suffer from dandruff and itching problems. Scalp odor is somewhat more rare, but if you are among those who suffer from it, it can be embarrassing and socially limiting. If you have oily hair, you might be more prone to scalp odor than others.
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce a detailed picture of the brain and nerve tissues.
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Gentamicin ophthalmic solution, also known by the brand name Genoptic, is a prescription antibiotic commonly prescribed to prevent and treat bacterial eye infections, such as conjunctivitis, in infants and children. The adverse affects associated with gentamicin use are typically mild.
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Laboratory blood tests can help doctors to diagnose problems in their patients. While there is no such thing as a "standard blood test," there are several common blood test panels that your doctor may recommend. These can be ordered as part of a routine checkup, or may be ordered if the patient complains of symptoms.
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Chemical burns to the scalp and skin can occur when dying or highlighting hair. Hair dye strips the hair of natural pigment, and replaces the color with a synthetic colorant. Minor irritation and redness is common, but severe burns deep into the skin have not been commonly reported.
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Anemia is a condition in which the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues and organs. There are many causes of anemia, the most common being iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic disease, according to MayoClinic.com.
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The eyelids, or palpebrae, have some of the thinnest skin of the body and serve to protect the eyes. The eyelashes also protect the eyes from sweat, dust and debris. Secretions such as tears keep the eyes moist. Infections and inflammation can occur within the skin and glands of the eyelids, leading to swelling.
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A pain in the neck can be a real medical problem or a euphemism for an annoying person, but for many sufferers, neck and jaw pain go hand in hand. Any part of the neck from the muscles, nerves or vertebrae can be affected and may cause discomfort or stiffness.
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Stretch marks are not simply caused by skin stretching from growth. They are triggered by hormonal changes in the body, according to The Patientโs Guide website. Often, stretch marks become inflamed, says the site, making them ripe for acne breakout, as well.
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Treatment for a rash caused by an allergic reaction may require a prescription drug. Over-the-counter medications and topical preparations can be used. A rash accompanied by breathing difficulty is a medical emergency. Identifying the source of a rash is important.
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