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A brain bleed is a medical emergency that occurs when you have head trauma or suffer a stroke. Brain bleeds can occur within your brain (intracranial hemorrhage) or on the outer portions of your brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage).
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Like almost any wart that develops on your skin, facial warts are caused by the human papillomavirus. If a wart manifests on the face, it's usually linked to a certain strain of HPV responsible for flat warts, but you may also develop common warts on this area of the body.
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Lifting weights comes with myriad benefits. Chief among them is strength, but resistance training also can improve balance, enhance mood, increase caloric need and even prevent bone loss. That being said, lifting weights has its own set of safety concerns.
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The average body temperature for a healthy toddler is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, but this temperature is merely an average and most children's body temperatures fluctuate slightly throughout the day.
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If you experience loose, frequent and watery bowel movements, you have diarrhea. This condition occurs when your stool passes too quickly through your digestive system. Usually diarrhea lasts only one to two days, but it can persist if there is a serious problem.
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Insulin is a peptide hormone that is secreted by the pancreas. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fat in the body, and promotes protein synthesis and glucose utilization. Designed for use by people with insulin disorders such asPCOS, Insulinoma, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus, biosynthetic "
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The stomach flu, also called viral gastroenteritis, is an infection that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Young children typically contract this infection by coming in contact with an infected person or contaminated food or water.
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By the time you reach a certain age, in your teens or early 20s, you will have most likely experienced floaters in your field of vision. Floaters are those tiny dots, strands and "cobwebs" of protein that drift in and out of view from time to time. Although they can be annoying, for the most part they are harmless.
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Tinnitus is a symptom of the ear that is characterized by high-pitched ringing sounds. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, 36 million people in the United States have tinnitus or a similar head condition. Tinnitus is difficult to diagnose at times because the severity varies.
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There are 14 main ligaments in your back, called spinal ligaments, which help protect your vertebrae and keep them in position and help you stay upright, according to the Spine Universe website.
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Skin often changes color or texture in response to a loss of moisture or hormonal shifts. Dark, flaky patches of the skin can relate to a multitude of possible causes, including viral infections.
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The immune system is responsible for keeping the body healthy and protecting against sicknesses and infections. When someone has a poor immune system, due to a disease such as AIDS or cancer, they are more likely to get sick easily.
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A slipped disc in your jaw can cause painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related problems, including a “popping” noise that originates inside the jaw joint. Surgery is often used to treat TMJ.
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The liver is a vital organ that is essential to human vitality and health. It helps to digest food, rid toxic substances and absorb vital nutrients that the body needs for survival.
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Increased vaginal discharge is a common complaint during pregnancy, and is the result of fluctuating hormones and increased blood circulation in the vaginal area. Heavier discharge can occur throughout pregnancy without concern.
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Prednisolone resembles the hormone cortisol made by your adrenal glands. This steroid medication reduces inflammation and is used to treat many conditions, such as allergies, asthma and certain types of arthritis. Prednisolone 5 mg is a low-dose steroid, but side effects can still happen.
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NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are medications that reduce inflammation and pain but do not contain steroids. NSAIDs are included in many over-the-counter and prescription pain medications and include drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen.
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Food poisoning, also known as food borne illness, occurs after you consume food that has been contaminated before or during its preparation.
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Whether you’re grocery shopping, have a job that requires lifting or have a toddler who demands to be picked up, lifting certain objects is unavoidable during pregnancy. Knowing your limits is essential.
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Your liver is one of the largest and most important organs in your body, according to the Ohio State University Medical Center. Liver inflammation, also called hepatitis, can occur for a variety of reasons. Liver disease may endanger your health and life.
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