For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Spider veins are thin, small veins just underneath the skin’s surface. They may be red or blue and radiate out from a central area like small webs. This sign of aging often appears on the legs. It may be concealed with longer and longer shorts until we either accept the veins or try to do something about them.
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Jock itch is a fungal infection. It typically affects the skin in your child’s thighs, genital area or buttocks. This condition causes a ring-shaped rash on the body. Anyone can get this infection, however, it is more common in boys than girls.
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When your child is sick, it can be difficult to watch him suffer, particularly if you cannot determine the cause of his illness. A variety of illnesses can cause decreased appetite and stomach pain, and learning more about them can help you find ways to relieve your child's symptoms and help him feel better.
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That uncomfortable swollen sensation in your abdomen known as bloating is one of the most common symptoms of intestinal gas, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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It can be difficult to determine if pain in your ear is caused by an accumulation of ear wax or swimmer’s ear, a common type of ear infection. Both conditions share some of the same symptoms.
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Running provides a great aerobic workout that boosts energy and metabolism. Unfortunately, it can leave your knees feeling sore. Runners suffer two common painful knee conditions. One is called patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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The gluteus medius is an important muscle located in the buttocks that plays a crucial role in the stability as well as leveling of the hips. As a stabilizing muscle, the gluteus medius helps an individual maintain balance during hip abduction as well as internal and external rotation of the hip.
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Having a few beers with friends may seem harmless, unless this causes stomach pain and discomfort. While most people are not bothered by moderate consumption, beer has the potential to irritate your stomach or perhaps trigger or worsen a preexisting condition.
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Emotional and physical stress often leads to feelings of anxiety. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress in moderation. However, for some people, anxiety becomes excessive, difficult to control and negatively impacts day-to-day living.
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All babies get gas, regardless of their mothers’ diet. Your baby may pass a lot of gas without showing any signs of pain. If your baby’s gas seems to be causing her discomfort, though, you may want to look at your diet, including your caffeine intake.
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The design of an inversion table lets you invert from a standing position to different degrees of inversion. The table supports your body and lets you move from one position to another without the help of a partner. Unfortunately, inversion tables are expensive, but alternatives exist.
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Inappropriate exercise schedules and workout routines are often to blame for exercise-induced spotting, or bleeding in between periods. Because this condition, also called exercise-induced amenorrhea, can be dangerous, it’s essential to understand why it occurs and how you can treat it.
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Lipitor is the brand-name of the medication atorvastatin, a member of a class of drugs known as statins that are used to treat high cholesterol. Coenzyme Q10, a compound similar to vitamins in its effects, is required for numerous biochemical processes in your body.
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Smelly mucus in the nose may be a sign that you have a sinus infection, also called sinusitis. The American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery reports that a history of thick drainage that's foul smelling and tasting is a symptom of chronic sinusitis.
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The hormone estrogen is largely responsible for the differences between boys and girls. Children have low levels of this hormone, but during puberty, the levels increase and bodies change rapidly.
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Many seemingly safe over-the-counter cough and cold products may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure, because they can raise blood pressure without causing symptoms. Therefore, it is very important to be selective when it comes to selecting cough and cold products.
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According to MedlinePlus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness and tingling that occurs down the back of one or both legs after a spinal nerve is compressed.
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Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is the most common thyroid disorder. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, fatigue and intolerance to cold and dry skin.
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Gas, bloating and severe heartburn can cause problems separately. The conditions become painful and debilitating when experienced at the same time, especially if symptoms occur frequently. Gas, bloating and heartburn often develop from similar causes that people can address, reduce or eliminate to bring about relief.
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Your child's nose is rich in blood vessels that lie close to the surface of the lining and help to warm the air she inhales. Because of their shallow depth, these vessels are vulnerable to irritation and injury.
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