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.

Causes of Frequent Urination in Men

Understanding the causes of frequent urination in men, including enlarged prostate, urinary tract infections, and diabetes. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and prevention methods.

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Adverse Reaction to Pupil-Dilating Eye Drops

The pupil is the central opening in the iris, the colored part of the eye. Pupil size modulates the amount of light entering the eye. In lighted conditions, the pupil opening is normally relatively small. Pupil-dilating drops temporarily override normal control of the pupil size, causing it to open widely.

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Home Remedies to Lower Blood Sugar Fast

Lowering blood sugar is important because when blood sugar is high, inflammation can occur and destroy tissues. Diabetics and people with hyperglycemia need to be aware of their sugar intake and keep the sugar in the blood at low levels.

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Prescription Medications to Treat Ringworm

Over-the-counter treatments for ringworm can only do so much. If ringworm does not respond to these medications or it covers a large area of the body, prescription medication may be necessary.

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Breastfeeding & Food Poisoning

Food poisoning results from eating food contaminated with harmful bacteria or toxins and can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. It’s no fun caring for a baby when you’re sick, but breastfeeding moms can continue to breastfeed during a bout of food poisoning, with certain precautions.

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Can Low Blood Sugar Cause Bad Behavior in Children?

Bad behavior in children has a variety of causes, although dietary factors may play a larger role than traditionally thought. In addition to food allergies and negative reactions to food additives, blood sugar levels can have a dramatic impact on mood and behavior.

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Pain in the Calf When Awake and Asleep in a Pregnant Woman

Pain in the calf when you're pregnant generally occurs for one of two reasons, one quite serious and one merely annoying. Leg cramps or muscle spasms -- the merely annoying type of pain -- often cause calf pain during the night when you're pregnant.

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Special Diet for Post Kidney Stone Removal Surgery

Kidney stones are rock-like formations that develop in or near the kidneys. They are composed of various minerals, usually calcium. Certain kidney stones may require surgery. The type of procedure depends on where your kidney stones are located and how large the stones are.

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Honeydew Allergy

The honeydew is a large, yellow melon with moist, sweet flesh. Although it is rather uncommon to have an allergy to honeydew melon, they do occur, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Consult an allergist to determine if you have an allergy to honeydew or other types of melon.

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Loose Stool and Stomach Pain Before Labor

Shortly before labor, a woman's body prepares for the ordeal in a variety of ways to make room for the baby's emergence. One way her body can ease things is by eliminating everything in the digestive tract.

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The Glycemic Index of Pineapple

If you are diabetic or are trying to avoid raising your blood sugar to maintain or lose weight, you may be familiar with the glycemic index, or GI. You may also be confused as to whether to incorporate fruit such as pineapple into your diet, since it has sugar.

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Diet for Scalp Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes dry, scaly, reddish areas on your skin. While it can affect numerous body parts, the scalp is a common trouble area. Psoriasis affects more than 6 million Americans, 5 percent of whom also develop psoriatic arthritis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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A Remedy for Tongue Ulcers

Tongue ulcers occur commonly, especially among adolescents and adults younger than 40. Most are aphthous ulcers, or canker sores. These ulcers occur typically develop on the underside of the tongue or along the sides.

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Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Without Insulin

Increased levels of blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, can be cause for concern. Signs of hyperglycemia include increased thirst, frequent urination and high levels of sugar in your urine. High blood sugar occurs when your body produces too little insulin or is not capable of using insulin properly.

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Home Remedies for Severe Dandruff

Dandruff is an uncomfortable and embarrassing problem characterized by a dry, itchy scalp with shedding flakes or clumps. Dandruff can have many causes, such as sensitivity to hair care products, eczema or infrequent shampooing.

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How Does an Antiviral Drug Work?

Although there’s still no cure for the common cold, the flu virus has proved vulnerable to attack with drugs. Antiviral drugs can shorten the length of the illness, reduce severity of symptoms and help avoid complications.

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Male Hip Pain

The male hip region has bones, muscles, ligaments and nerves that can all be a source of pain. According to American Family Physician, the key to discovering the cause of each pain is knowing the patients history, as well as utilizing a thorough examination technique.

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Healing Time for Shin Splints

Repetitive activities can lead to a painful inflammation of muscles, tendons and periosteum of the tibia. This condition is called medial tibial stress syndrome, or shin splints. An overuse injury, shin splints are caused by over-stressing the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach the muscles to the bone.

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Quick Way to Get Rid of Headaches

Headaches are a symptom that something is going wrong somewhere in the body. According to Columbia University, there is a long list of maladies that can lead to headaches. However, only a very small number are caused by serious medical conditions like cancer or brain tumors.

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