For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and hormone that's found throughout the body. If you have too little serotonin, it could lead to unwelcome changes such as mood disorders, depression or digestive upset. This imbalance is called serotonin deficiency. There may not be a cure for it, but treatment is available.
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When you go to sleep or go into a reclining position, gravity no longer pulls everything in your abdomen straight down. If you have a full stomach, this can cause acid reflux, potentially resulting in long-term damage to your esophagus.
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An enlarged heart, also referred to as cardiomegaly, is a symptom of another medical condition, such as heart valve problems and coronary artery disease. Symptoms of an enlarged heart include difficulty breathing, cough, dizziness and chest pain.
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Alcohol's effects on blood pressure depends on a number of factors, including gender, age, health, body weight, family history and his history of alcohol intake. (Ref.
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Stomach pain from eating peppers is most likely related to an allergic reaction, food intolerance or food poisoning. If you notice that peppers are the only food that cause your stomach to hurt, keep a journal of what kind of peppers you eat, how much of them you eat and how they affect your body.
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Cervical spondylosis is a condition caused by wear and tear and aging of the disks in the cervical spine. The cervical spine is along the back of the neck. Most individuals older than age 65 show signs of cervical spondylosis, but not everyone with the condition experiences symptoms.
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Bifocals began when Benjamin Franklin had the lenses of two different spectacles cut in half and wired into a single frame. As technology has advanced, more complex lens configurations were created, with multiple areas of magnification, called segments, cut into the same lens.
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Cold sores go by many names, including fever blisters and herpes. They are caused by type 1 or type 2 herpes simplex virus, and approximately 40 to 85 percent of Americans have suffered a cold sore at some point, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
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Many natural and herbal remedies could lower your cholesterol levels, and honey and cinnamon are two such remedies that have this potential. Both honey and cinnamon also have a variety of other possible medicinal uses.
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Mineral deposits can build up in a humidifier over time due to the presence of calcium and other minerals in the water. As the water evaporates, minerals form in the tank, water tray, filter basket and other components within the humidifier, depending on the model.
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Depression is a serious mental health disorder. It is a true condition that differs from occasional short periods of sadness in that it is consistent and interferes with daily functioning. This illness takes several forms including "major" depression, which is generally episodic and often recurring.
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Quitting smoking is one of the most crucial things you can do for your health. You decrease your chances of cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, pulmonary disease and chronic infections.
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Platelets are the blood clotting elements of the blood that prevent the body from bleeding out for excessively long periods after an injury. Platelets also bandage small tears in the inside layers of blood vessels. Normal platelet levels are between 150,000 and 400,000 per microliter.
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While a receding hair line and hair loss is not considered a serious medical concern by most doctors in most cases, it can be still be embarrassing and uncomfortable for many men and women that suffer from it.
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The tetanus injection, which is more commonly referred to as the DTaP vaccine, is a combination vaccine that protects recipients against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative bacterium that is commonly found in the human digestive system.
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In 1875, blood clots in the heart were found to cause strokes. It was established that blood clots were not only capable of developing in arteries and veins, but inside the heart as well. A blood clot in the heart--also referred to as cardiogenic embolism--can be fatal.
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A rash caused by skin contact with an allergen is referred to by the medical term "allergic contact dermatitis." Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the body identifies a foreign substance as being a potential threat and responds by releasing chemicals called histamines.
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If you have an allergy to ragweed -- a type of flowering plant common throughout North America -- you have likely experienced such symptoms as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing or sore throat.
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Pregnancy and lactation spark numerous changes in a woman's body, and some of these changes can be uncomfortable or jarring. It's common for breastfeeding women to feel a sensation of heaviness in their breasts and chest.
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