For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Gout is an arthritic condition afflicting as many as 5 million Americans, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Some evidence exists that it can worsen or improve, depending on your diet. Foods high in purine, an amino acid, may aggravate it, and avoiding these foods can potentially limit attacks.
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All carbohydrate-rich foods are likely to have some sort of effect on your blood glucose. Celery contains digestible carbohydrates in the form of sugars, but in very low amounts. Ultimately, the crunchy stalks arenโt likely to have drastic effects on your blood glucose.
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A urinary tract infection can affect any woman at any age, causing painful, frequent urination, blood in the urine, fever and other uncomfortable symptoms. Unhealthy bacteria is most often the cause of UTIs, but they can also be the result of urinary stones or a tumor.
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The fatigue index is a concept used in the study of the development of fatigue during anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise consists of activities -- such as sprinting -- that rely on glycogen rather than oxygen for fuel.
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The severity of a scar often depends on how deep the initial wound penetrates. A scar is made from skin cells and connective tissues called fibroblast cells which use gristle like fibers to hold the wound together, notes American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.
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Numerous conditions cause high levels of creatinine and uric acid in your body. According to the MedlinePlus website, creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, an important part of your muscles.
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Menstrual cramps are a widespread problem that many women face on a monthly basis. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, increasing magnesium is one effective way of treating menstrual cramps, as well as other types of menstrual-related pain -- including headaches and nausea.
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Anything from stress or anxiety to the foods you eat can cause you to feel sick to your stomach. But you can treat your upset stomach using a variety of medications, natural treatments and precautionary measures to help avoid it in the first place.
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Although the subject of bathroom behaviors is generally avoided, a quick peek in the toilet can clue you into the health of your body. Although it may seem odd, studying the shape, color and smell of stool can help you monitor your digestive health.
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Many conditions can cause sharp pain in the left side of the head. According to the Family Doctor website, migraine headaches are one of the most common causes of head pain. However, migraine headaches usually cause throbbing or dull aching pain, not sharp pain.
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A dental bridge provides many benefits. These porcelain teeth may allow you to eat more foods and improve the look of your smile. Dental bridge complications are possible -- the implant may cause sensitivity, decay or pain. Damage may also occur to teeth supporting the bridge.
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All medications have the potential to make people drowsy, anti-anxiety medications included. However, some anti-anxiety medications are also prescribed as sleeping pills or muscle relaxants. These include the benzodiazepines alprazolam, or Xanax, and diazepam, or Valium.
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Increased bone density is not usually a normal process. A slightly higher than average bone density may be found in gymnasts or other athletes, but a much higher bone density than average is not normal. Increased bone density can be across the whole spine or just in specific areas.
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Exudate refers to the draining of liquid from open wounds in the human body, reports Medscape.com. This drainage comes from the liquid created by the body as a result of tissue damage. When redressing the wound, the exudate must be checked for proper consistency, odor, quantity and color.
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Meth, or methamphetamine, is a potent and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that is made in clandestine laboratories. It can be snorted, orally ingested, smoked or injected. Meth abuse has disastrous psychological, social and medical consequences, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside of the brain or spinal cord. It can cause changes to sensation, movement and involuntary functions. Pressure on the nerves can cause peripheral neuropathy, as can certain conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited disorder.
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A common fungal family called dermatophytes causes ringworm. The fungus can infect any area of the body where there is skin, hair or nails, and the infection is named for the part of the body that it infects. The parasites do not need light to survive, unlike โgreenโ plants.
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In 2009 in the United States, 30,676 cases of oral cavity and oropharynx cancer, and 24,900 cases of laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer were diagnosed, according to the National Cancer Institute.
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A sinus infection occurs when the walls of the sinus cavity become inflamed, trapping mucus within the cavity, causing infection to set in, according to the Mayo Clinic. Most sinus infections are the result of seasonal allergies or the common cold.
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After contracting the virus that causes chicken pox, an individual can later develop herpes zoster, also known as shingles. The American Academy of Dermatology explains that after chicken pox, the virus remains inactive in the body. Later, it can reactivate, for no known reason, and cause new symptoms.
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