For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Stomach aches and back pain can make you feel terrible, particularly when they occur together. As they are both common problems, when abdominal and back pain occur at the same time, it may be just a coincidence. But several medical conditions can cause both symptoms.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 3 people will develop shingles at some time during their life. The disease is caused by varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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Ovarian cysts are sacs of fluid that grow inside or on the ovary. There are different types of ovarian cysts, many of which are normal. In fact, before women reach menopause, a small ovarian cyst forms each month as part of the normal menstrual cycle.
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Sleeping with contact lenses in place can cause eye dryness and irritation, and may increase the risk of eye infection and eye damage.
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Pain and swelling affecting only one lower leg most often occur because of an injury to the leg or a medical condition that affects just that leg. Several conditions, many of which are serious, can produce these symptoms.
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Dangerous complications of infectious sinusitis are rare but potentially life threatening. Signs and symptoms affect the eyes, facial bones and nervous system.
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Penicillin and amoxicillin are more alike than different, but there are minor differences between these drugs, including indications for use, form and dosing.
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The normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count for a child varies according to age and, at certain ages, the sex of the child.
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Small skin abscesses or boils typically need to drain in order to heal. Home remedies, especially warm compresses, can speed this process.
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Side effects after gallbladder removal can be immediate and related to the surgery, or long term and linked to physical changes or pre-existing conditions.
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Infants are susceptible to fevers and low body temperature. Normal temperature ranges vary, depending on the method used for taking the baby's temperature.
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Hairline fractures, so named because they look like a piece of hair on x-ray, can affect any of the wrist bones. They are small cracks in the bone that do not cause the bone pieces to separate.
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Blood clots in the stool usually signal bleeding in the colon. Common causes include diverticular bleeding and colitis, among others.
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Black stools occur for various reasons, the most serious being upper digestive tract bleeding. But certain foods, medicines and supplements might be to blame.
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It's important to understand the common signs of a stroke, and to ensure anyone with these symptoms seeks immediate medical attention.
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The brown recluse is a spider found almost exclusively in the southwestern and midwestern United States. As its name suggests, the brown recluse tends to reside in hidden areas, such as closets, attics, barns, and piles of rocks or wood. It is a poisonous spider, releasing a toxic venom into the skin during each bite.
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Excess mucus in the airways or lungs is not healthy, and may be caused by irritants, allergens, infectious agents or certain medical conditions.
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Women normally produce testosterone, which aids in reproductive function. An abnormally high or low level can cause fertility and other medical problems.
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Cirrhosis refers to severe, structure-distorting liver scarring. The presence or absence of specific complications distinguish the 4 cirrhosis stages.
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If your baby has a dry scalp, the best treatment starts with understanding the cause. Dry scalp is not a serious condition and responds well to home treatment.
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