For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A rash that’s accompanied by a fever, diarrhea and vomiting can make your toddler feel terrible and can be scary for you as a parent. If your toddler has a high fever that’s not going down or seems dehydrated, always consult with your doctor or seek help at your local emergency room.
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If you experience fatigue and headaches after eating, you might be suffering from a condition known as reactive hypoglycemia, also called postprandial hypoglycemia, which is characterized by decreased blood glucose levels one to three hours after a meal.
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Food passes from your mouth to your stomach through a muscular tube called the esophagus. A one-way valve at the junction of your esophagus and stomach normally keeps food and stomach acid from regurgitating into your esophagus.
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Regular physical activity generally leads to the release of endorphin hormones that leave the exerciser feeling invigorated after a good workout. Still, there are many people who find that they are often fatigued and generally do not feel well after exercising. This can trump motivation and is challenging to overcome.
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An ACL injury occurs when you tear your anterior cruciate ligament, located inside your knee joint. ACL injuries commonly occur due to physical activities requiring quick starts and stops such as in basketball, tennis and volleyball. Warming up and stretching prior to your workout is essential to prevent an ACL injury.
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Calcium is the most common mineral in the human body. Most of it is stored in bones and some is stored in the blood, assisting with bodily functions such as blood clotting, muscle contraction and communication between nerve cells.
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Several factors can contribute to stomach pain after eating cereal and milk, such as overeating, but if it happens consistently, a digestive condition could be to blame. For example, the inability to digest a sugar found in milk -- a condition known as lactose intolerance -- is a common cause of stomach pain.
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Excess fat commonly accumulates on the back and can increase your shirt size, bra size and be an indication of being overweight. Though medical conditions, genetics and medicine can cause weight gain, a lack of physical activity and poor nutrition habits are the most common culprits.
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When you eat food, it is processed and nutrients are absorbed as it courses through the intestine to finally become stool. The transit time of stool in the intestine can vary depending on the concentrations of the various electrolytes that affect the function of intestinal muscles and nerves.
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Smokers who give up their nicotine addiction go through a detoxification process as the toxins from smoking begin to leave the body. New ex-smokers may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety, aggravation, dizziness, fatigue and sleeping difficulties.
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The idea of placing electrodes on the skin is a scary thought for many people. This form of treatment, called electrical stimulation, is safe and effective but there are some important facts to know before seeking this treatment.
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The liver serves a vital role in regulating digestion, running your metabolism and getting harmful particles or chemicals out of your body. When the liver is damaged, it is unable to efficiently convert the nutrients in foods the same way a healthy liver can, which results in continued damage if care is not taken.
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The signs and symptoms of dying from renal failure can be recognized with some understanding of what happens in the body as the kidneys fail. The kidneys eliminate toxins as well as manage fluid balance and blood salts, called electrolytes.
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Since the ribs and rib cage are attached to the spine, dysfunction in the spine can cause symptoms and problems in the ribs. There are 12 pairs of ribs, and the first 10 articulate with both the thoracic spine and the costal cartilage on the front of the rib cage.
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Vaginal itching may be associated with a variety of conditions. The symptom often accompanies vaginal discharge and odor. A woman with vaginal itching that persists more than three days or continues to worsen should be examined and treated by a medical professional.
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Livaplex is an over-the-counter liver health supplement marketed by Standard Process. According to the Standard Process product page, Livaplex contains vitamins A, B6, and B12, as well as iron, iodine, zinc, and copper. It also has Spanish black radish, a number of bovine extracts, soy, flaxseed extract and potassium.
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The bacterium Enterococcus faecalis is a normal inhabitant of the human intestine. In other body locations, however, Enterococcus faecalis can cause serious infections. The urinary tract, heart, bloodstream, abdominal cavity and skin wounds are common sites of Enterococcus faecalis infections.
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The 10-panel drug screen test is a drug test method that screens for 10 drugs. This type of test can detect several illegal drugs as well as high levels of prescription drugs that have the potential for abuse.
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A swollen breast is a common condition that occurs in babies, both male and female. One or both of a baby's breasts may become swollen, firm and lumpy within a week after birth. Although this condition may seem peculiar, the swollen breasts usually shrink within a few weeks or months of life.
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Uric acid is a byproduct of the body breaking down purines in the body. If the body has too much purine, due to natural disposition or from eating purine-rich foods, the level of uric acid in the blood rises.
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