For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Skin discoloration can be an embarrassing cosmetic concern, especially if it occurs on your face. Though you can cover up skin discoloration on other parts of your body, that's not possible. There are many things that can cause skin discoloration on the face, most of which are minor.
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Hair evolves in a cycle of growth, or anagen; transition, or catagen; and resting, or telogen. During its final stage of resting, hair begins to detach from the hair follicle and fall out under the slightest pressure or pulling.
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A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood supply is cut off to the heart muscle. This can be caused by a blood clot in an artery, an arterial spasm, trauma or other events. Heart attacks are uncommon in young men, but they can occur.
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Trisodium phosphate is commonly used as a food additive. It also functions as a degreasing agent, a stain remover and a general cleaning agent.
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It may surprise you after eating raw carrots that you develop stomach pain, but carrots may cause pain in certain circumstances. Carrots, along with other vegetables, may be more difficult to digest for some people, leading to stomach cramps and increased gas.
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Because of the potential for serious side effects, the FDA has prohibited the use of over-the-counter cough medicines for children under the age of 4. So when infants 1 year old or younger have a cough, relying on natural remedies such as nasal rinsing, warm fluids and mist therapy is the best path to relief.
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Canker sores aren't only for grown-ups. If your toddler complains of pain in her mouth or has difficulty eating, have her open wide. If you notice a small white or reddish ring on the inside of her lips or on her gums, your child may have a canker sore.
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Gout is a complex type of arthritis. Consuming foods with high concentrations of purine compounds can exacerbate its symptoms. Health professionals recommend that gout sufferers follow a diet emphasizing plant-based foods that contain either low or moderate amounts of purines.
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The pancreas is an organ that is responsible for manufacturing insulin, a substance that helps control glucose levels in your bloodstream. It also produces digestive enzymes.
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a sore throat and flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills and aches. Strep is most prevalent in children ages 5 to 15, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It can also affect adults.
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Cinnamon, one of the oldest Chinese medicine remedies, comes from the bark of a small Asian evergreen tree. Cinnamon comes in dried powdered form, usually used for baking, as an extract and as an oil. The oil form is much stronger than the powdered bark form. The main ingredient in the oil is cinnamaldehyde.
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When small red bumps primarily occur on the belly, they usually are caused by an environmental factor. An allergic reaction to clothing may cause the rash or you may have picked up scabies from another person carrying the bugs.
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A distended colon is a colon that has become greatly enlarged in size, giving rise to the alternate name of megacolon.
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Both Wellbutrin and Celexa are medications in a class of drugs known as antidepressants. They are used for the treatment of depression and may also be recommended for the treatment of other types of mental illness and smoking cessation.
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Numbness in your arms or hands can be caused by a variety of nerve or blood vessel conditions. However, some are more serious than others. Arm and hand numbness can be a sign of a heart attack -- a life-threatening condition. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, clinical depression can be treated by psychotherapy as well as medication. Antidepressants affect the release and reuptake of some common neurotransmitters that send messages between neurons. Some of these include dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
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If your child has a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough and congestion, she might have the common cold, according to Children's Hospital Boston in the article "Upper Respiratory Infection." There is no cure for the common cold, and the symptoms usually do not require a doctor's care.
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Mucus is a thick fluid secreted by mucus cells that are located in various organs. Mucus acts as a protective barrier and filter by coating the lining of organs to trap foreign substances. When foreign substances become trapped in the mucus, they cannot invade the body and cause sickness.
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Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart fails to efficiently pump a sufficient amount of blood to the body's organs and tissues. As fluid pools in areas such as the lungs, they become congested. Also called CHF, congestive heart failure can come on suddenly or develop gradually.
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A pregnant woman is not any more or less immune than another person when it comes to catching a cold or the flu. The University of Michigan Health System explains that a woman's immune system is different during pregnancy leading her to have longer-lasting symptoms with a cold or the flu.
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