For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of enclosed or small spaces, says the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders. A claustrophobic patient does not fear being in closed spaces, but the negative consequences of being in that place.
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Hydrogen peroxide provides an effective method of softening ear wax blocking the ear canal. Ear wax is necessary to protect the skin of the ear canal and trap bacteria and dust, but sometimes too much wax is produced.
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Metformin is a prescription medication used primarily in the management of type 2 diabetes. This pill is sold under brand names such as Glucophage and Riomet.
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Boils, also referred to as abscesses, occur when bacteria invade a break in the skin, a blocked oil gland or hair follicle. White blood cells rush to the site to battle the bacteria, causing blood and pus to collect as an abscess deep within the skin.
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Allergic reactions occur when you encounter substances that your body mistakenly perceives as threats. Exposure to allergens may occur through skin contact, inhalation, ingestion or injection. Some allergies may cause sneezing or abdominal cramps, while others can lead to itching of your hands and feet.
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Mothers might expect to feel soreness or pain in the nipples and breasts during the first days of breastfeeding; however, pains in the legs while nursing might come as a surprise. Lingering effects from pregnancy and labor, posture while nursing and lack of sleep can result in leg pains while breastfeeding.
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The American Heart Association has advocated nut consumption in the U.S. diet because of its positive effects on heart disease risk. Nuts such as cashews might also provide health benefits through their effects on digestion. Cashews provide a healthy dietary source of nutrients, including iron and magnesium.
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"The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook" describes iron deficiency as one of the most frequent mineral deficiencies in the world. It leads to anemia, a condition that develops when your body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells to supply your organs adequately with oxygen.
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Severe abdominal pain thatβs alleviated when you eat is most likely the result of an ulcer. The most common symptom of an ulcer is abdominal pain, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Alkaline phosphatase is the term used to describe two enzymes normally found in the liver and bones. The kidney cells lining the intestine and the placenta, the organ that nourishes the growing fetus in the uterus, can also produce alkaline phosphatase.
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Being diagnosed with any kind of serious eye problem can be frightening. You start having symptoms, you make the appointment, the doctor pours a ton of drops into your eyes then blinds you with bright light. He spouts off some mumbo jumbo medical jargon and sends you on your way.
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A long list of conditions can cause arm pain, from a heart attack to a bug bite, carpal tunnel syndrome to an autoimmune disorder. Some conditions that affect completely different areas of the body can even cause arm pain.
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Numbness between the shoulder blades may signal a serious medical condition such as a heart attack or pinched nerve and should be treated as a medical emergency.
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Heavy menstrual bleeding, or menorrhagia, refers to excessive uterine bleeding that causes long, heavy menstrual flow. In severe cases, menorrhagia interferes with your ability to function normally.
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Diapers, potty training and bed-wetting are all common scenes in a child's life. The capacity of your child's bladder changes and increases over time as he grows and develops. It is important to know normal bladder capacity in children so that you can gauge and detect urinary problems that your child may have.
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Dry coughs are coughs that do not produce phlegm or mucus. A dry cough usually feels like something is irritating or tickling the back of your throat. A constant, dry cough may be a symptom of several different medical conditions.
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The pelvic bone is actually a paired set of bones called the os coxae that comprise the pelvic ring. Each os coxae develops from three bones that grow together called the ischium, illium, and pubis, according to the University of Arkansas Medical School.
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Influenza is a seasonal viral disease that typically causes symptoms of fever, chills, headache, stuffy nose, sore throat and muscle aches. Fever and muscle aches are typically among the first symptoms to develop.
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The National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases describes Celebrex and ibuprofen as belonging to the category of medications called nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The NSAID drugs relieve pain, reduce inflammation and lower elevated body temperatures.
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Methamphetamine, or meth, is a powerful brain stimulant with tremendous potential for addiction and abuse. In its crystal form meth is typically smoked but can also be snorted or dissolved and injected. Crystal meth can have a number of dangerously negative effects on the body and brain.
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