Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

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Causes of Itching Breasts

Breast itchiness is relatively common. Most causes pose no major health threat but more serious conditions can also cause this symptom.

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Causes of Burning and Itching Skin

Skin sensations of burning and itching often occur together. Most cases are due to a skin ailment but other medical conditions might be to blame.

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What Are the Causes of Rash on a Child's Face & Around the Eyes?

Rashes are very common in children. There are a number of reasons for a rash, and the location can provide a clue to the underlying cause. Other clues may also help your doctor determine the cause, including what the rash looks like and whether it is accompanied by other symptoms such as a fever.

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Can Allergies Cause Chest Heaviness?

Almost anything, including foods, animals, medications and airborne substances, can cause an allergic reaction. Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe. Most allergic reactions are mild and easily treatable, but occasionally a severe reaction can become life-threatening.

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Causes of Severe Groin Itching

Severe groin itchiness occurs with a variety of skin conditions, including contact dermatitis, jock itch and yeast infections, among others.

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Reasons for Itching Under Skin

Itching under the skin without a rash or other skin abnormalities occurs with a variety of systemic disorders and conditions.

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Stretches for Thigh Pain

Releive pain in your thighs by stretching your quadriceps, hamstrings, adductor and abductor muscles.

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Top Bone Diseases

Bone diseases affect tens of millions of people in the US. Osteoporosis is the most common bone disorder.

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Water Pill Side Effects

Water pills, also known as diuretics, are medications designed to reduce the amount of water and sodium in the body. They are used for a variety of conditions, including swelling due to fluid build-up, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, glaucoma and certain kidney or liver diseases.

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Natural Remedies for Underarm Odor

Natural Remedies for Underarm Odor

Body odor can often be curtailed by using deodorants and antiperspirants. Effective natural solutions include good hygiene and wearing smart clothing choices.

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Infant Blood Sugar Levels

Infant blood sugar levels normally fluctuate in the hours to days after birth before stabilizing, typically by the end of the first week after delivery.

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Ways to Stop Coughing Attacks

Troublesome coughing attacks can often be interrupted with short-term remedies, such as hot tea, honey or cough lozenges.

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What Are the Treatments for a Rib Muscle Injury?

A rib muscle injury can be more difficult to treat than a pulled muscle in other areas. There are [three layers of muscles](http://www.dartmouth.edu/~humananatomy/part_4/chapter_20.html) located between each rib -- the external intercostal muscles, internal intercostal muscles, and innermost intercostal muscles.

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