For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Many food-safety resources, including the USDA, recommend against consuming unbaked cookie dough because of the risk of illness. Eating raw cookie dough can result in gastrointestinal illness that may even lead to hospitalization in extreme cases.
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The human digestive tract functions to break down food particles into smaller molecules the body can absorb through the lining of the small intestines.
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Painful leg cramps are common, affecting approximately 50 to 60 percent of adults and 7 percent of children. They usually occur at night, and most often affect the calf, foot, and thigh muscles.
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A herniated disk occurs when the soft center of a disk in your spinal column seeps out. A herniated disk may result from poor postural habits or degenerative disk disease because of aging or a decrease in the water content of the disks.
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The optic nerve carries electrical impulses from the retina at the back of the eye to your brain for processing. Any disorder that damages the optic nerve can cause permanent vision loss. Certain vitamins may help treat optic nerve disorders.
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Even though non-dairy creamers appear to be dairy-free, many non-dairy creamers contain casein protein, which comes from cow’s milk, according to the Center for Young Women’s Health. Stomach cramping after ingesting non-dairy creamers might be related to a milk or soy allergy.
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A bladder infection is an infection of the lower urinary tract, affecting the urine-receiving and -holding structure. The bladder receives the urine from the kidneys via tubes called ureters. The bladder becomes a reservoir for the urine until the signal to void is received from the brain.
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Hydrocortisone ointment is a relatively safe steroid that you can purchase over-the-counter, or your doctor may prescribe a stronger version. Hydrocortisone ointment is typically used to treat itchy rashes caused by skin conditions such as eczema, poison ivy, insect bites or allergic reactions.
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The thyroid gland, which is found in the neck, produces a hormone that keep cells healthy. When the thyroid isn’t able to produce enough of that hormone, a condition called hypothyroidism, doctors prescribe hormone replacement therapy.
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Sore muscles occur with injury, overuse or when beginning a new intense physical activity. Sore muscles can be the first sign of positive improvement after exercise, but may also be a sign of serious muscle damage if the soreness is severe.
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Seaweed may look like slimy spinach, but this dense green or brown sea vegetable is high in nutrients and packs a variety of health benefits. These include digestive health, cholesterol-lowering effects and weight loss.
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Lithium orotate is a dietary supplement used for the treatment of many ailments and medical conditions by alternative healers. According to LithiumOrotate.com, this supplement is an organic form of lithium, which is an essential mineral in our bodies used for the regulation of many body functions.
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Duloxetine is a drug made by the Eli Lily company. It is sold under the trade name of Cymbalta. According to a summary published in the journal "Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics," duloxetine may be useful in several medical conditions. These disorders include depression, anxiety and pain.
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One of the most common complaints of general muscle pain is the neck, particularly involving the levator scapulae muscle. This muscle is responsible for movements such as shoulder shrugs.
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The medial and ulnar collateral ligaments maintain the stability of the elbow. A tear in either of these ligaments can occur when stress is applied to the elbow. This can occur in athletes who play sports that involve throwing, but elbow ligament injuries can happen in nonathletes too.
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The immune system employs several tactics to protect the body. Phagocytosis is one such tactic wherein special types of cells called phagocytes ingest and kill invading organisms. Phagocytes also ingest dead cells and debris caused by tissue injury.
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A nasal polyp or cyst is small, tear-shaped growth in the sinus cavity. Minor nasal polyps commonly go unnoticed because they don’t cause any symptoms. As they grow, they become more evident due to nasal obstruction and sinus pressure pain.
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Tendinitis involves painful inflammation of a tendon and its ligaments, commonly in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle or hip area. Tendinitis may result from repetitive movements or appear suddenly, a condition known as acute tendinitis.
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If you are a smoker and find that you get dead skin inside your mouth, you should not be surprised. Mouth changes with tobacco use. The lining of the oral cavity is composed of layers of flat scale-like cells called squamous epithelium.
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The human itch mite infects people of all ages, social classes and races the world over. The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology estimates that more than 300 million people become infested with the human itch mite each year.
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