For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
The biceps muscle at the front of your upper arm rotates your forearm into a palm-up position and assists with elbow bending and lifting your arm forward. The tendons that attach this muscle to your shoulder and forearm can tear, requiring surgery.
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In 2010, approximately 1.9 million people age 20 and older were diagnosed with diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. If you have chronically high blood sugar levels, you may be able to regulate your sugar levels by taking cinnamon.
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When you stretch, you take your muscle to the point where you can feel a slight pull and hold this position for a few seconds without pain or discomfort. However, if you stretch your muscles beyond their normal range of motion, you may experience a pulled muscle -- or muscle strain.
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Conjugated linolenic acid -- or CLA for short -- is a naturally-occurring derivative of the essential fatty acid called linoleic acid. This fatty acid is found in dietary sources, such as beef and dairy products, as well as supplements.
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Hormonal changes during pregnancy alter the workings of the immune system, and this may increase your risk for certain food-borne illnesses, or food poisoning. In most cases, you and your baby will recover well, as long as you stay hydrated.
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Total hip replacement is major surgery, and as such runs the risk of post-operative complications. Neuropathy, or nerve damage, represents one potential obstacle to complete healing following a hip replacement.
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Traction alopecia is a common cause of thinning hair and overall hair loss in black women. More than 1/3 of all African-American women and 17 percent of all African-American girls between the ages of 6 and 21 suffer from the disorder, according to the "Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,"
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The terms folate and folic acid are sometimes used interchangeably. Folate is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. Common dietary sources of folate include cereals, leafy green vegetables, asparagus, legumes and organ meat.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a hormone produced naturally in the human body. According to the Crossroads Medical Associates, DHEA affects all systems and a balanced level is important to overall health. It is not advisable to try to lower your DHEA level unless a physician deems it too high.
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Neurologists specialize in disorders and diseases that affect the brain and the nervous system. Since the eyes can be affected by some of these conditions, doctors who specialize in neurology may be needed to diagnose and treat certain visual conditions.
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Fungal sinusitis is an inflammatory infection of the sinuses caused by certain types of fungi. There are three major types of fungal sinus infections: fungus balls, allergic fungal sinusitis and invasive fungal sinusitis. The symptoms of these fungal sinus infection vary and range in severity from mild to severe.
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If you have bronchitis, you know that hacking cough is one of the worst parts of the illness. And if you have viral bronchitis, you have got to wait out the illness until the virus clears up.
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Irregular bleeding affects nearly all women at some point during their reproductive years. Spotting refers to passage of a small amount of blood from the vagina outside of a womanβs menstrual period. This small amount of bleeding often appears as blood-tinged mucus, or red or brown vaginal discharge.
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As anyone who has ever been pregnant, or has known a pregnant woman, knows quite well, pregnancy can put a great deal of stress on a woman's body. Not only does her weight increase--sometimes dramatically--but her center of gravity shifts. Further, her joints soften in preparation for delivering a baby.
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If you have you ever been addicted to a behavior, such as shopping or gambling, you've lacked focus or motivation to complete a task, or you've suffered from depression, brain chemicals may be the cause. At the center of these complex behaviors are two powerful neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin.
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Most people are probably familiar with the burning sensation in their chest that can sometimes come from eating certain foods. Whether it is heartburn or indigestion, however, can be confusing because the symptoms overlap. In fact, the terms are used synonymously in many circles.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking is the leading preventable cause of death.
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A hot cup of tea may be just what you need if you have an upset stomach. The herbs in some teas have a calming effect, but the reason behind your abdominal pain or nausea is important in selecting the right type of tea.
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High blood sugar during pregnancy is referred to as gestational diabetes. This condition affects 3 to 5 percent of American pregnant woman and is associated with hormonal changes that occur in the body during pregnancy, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is characterized by a painful inflammation of the tendons in the elbow. Working out at the gym is still possible, even with a severe case, as long as you tailor your activities to avoid further aggravating your injury.
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