For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Weight training should be eased into after a hip replacement. It helps re-engage muscles as well as build muscle strength and endurance around the hip. After a hip replacement, being able to return to a normal weight training program with few limitations is likely.
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Blood clotting is a cardiovascular disorder that prevents oxygenated blood from circulating to all systems in the body. Blood clots often form in the pelvic or leg veins and reach the lungs, where they become lodged in a pulmonary artery. Other blood clots travel to the brain and cause the disorder known as a stroke.
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Cold sores are sores caused by the herpes simplex one and the herpes simplex two viruses. These sores are commonly found on the lips, nostrils, mouth and external genitalia. However, the herpes simplex viruses may also cause lesions anywhere on an individual's skin, including on the back of the neck.
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Thin, old-looking skin comes to us all, if we’re lucky. However, when skin thins and ages prematurely, it can be depressing. There’s no need to look old before your time. You can keep skin looking youthful for as long as possible if you treat it right.
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Although balding is common in older men, teen boys can also experience hair loss. If you’re a teen experiencing hair loss, you may have an underlying health problem or habit that is causing it. Fortunately, many cases of hair loss in teen boys are treatable or self-resolving, according to the Nemours Foundation.
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Allergy symptoms can be particularly bothersome at night and may interrupt sleep. Indoor allergens, such as dust mites, mold and pet dander, can cause allergy symptoms primarily at night. As discussed at MayoClinic.
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Men who have high blood pressure or have survived a heart attack may benefit from treatment with a medication called lisinopril. Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme, or ACE, inhibitor that helps blood flow more efficiently through the body.
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Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that can reside in the human stomach and duodenum, which is the upper part of the small intestine. Most people infected with it never experience problems, but in some, it can cause gastritis, peptic ulcers and even lead to stomach cancer.
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Spleen lymphoma, also called splenic marginal zone lymphoma, is a condition in which cancerous cells grow within the spleen, bone marrow and blood. This rare disease is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that begins within the spleen.
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Bed bugs have been in the news in recent years. After decades in which they seemed to have been almost eradicated, these pests are making a comeback. This is bad news for humans.
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The Mayo Clinic recommends the use of a bed wedge during sleep to help relieve the symptoms of certain conditions, such as heartburn and varicose veins or to prevent pressure ulcers.
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Food grade hydrogen peroxide is a 35-percent solution intended for use in preparing or storing food. Some suppliers use it, for instance, to clean bagged lettuce.
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Dandruff is a condition that creates white, itchy flakes on the scalp. These flakes may fall into hair and on shoulders, making an embarrassing and unsightly mess.
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The bacterium Clostridium tetani is the causative agent of tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw. The bacteria most commonly enter the body through a skin wound. Clostridium tetani bacteria produce a protein called tetanospasmin or tetanus toxin, which attacks nerve cells, causing spasms.
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Foods high in histamine are those that undergo microbial fermentation, such as cheese and wine, or those that have been spoiled by microbial contamination. Upon ingestion, histamine is normally metabolized in the intestine and liver by enzymes called amine oxidases.
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Codeine is a medication used to manage mild to moderate pain. This medication is typically combined with other medications to treat coughing, according to MedlinePlus. Codeine belongs to medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and antitussives.
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Fried foods affect your blood sugar because fat slows down digestion. When you eat simple carbohydrates, your body can quickly convert them into glucose and your blood sugar levels rise. Fried foods usually contain carbohydrates, but the fat slows digestion.
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Finally getting into an exercise routine and sticking to it is a dream come true if you’ve had trouble getting into the habit of going to the gym. Should you start developing signs of illness such as a sore throat, though, you must evaluate whether to stop your routine temporarily.
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Doctors determine your due date by the first day of your missed menstrual cycle, so, though fertilization — the point at which you're technically pregnant — won't typically occur until two weeks into your cycle, you’re considered two weeks pregnant, for medical purposes, at the time fertilization occurs.
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Caffeine is the most widely consumed and unregulated stimulant in the world. The majority of Americans knowingly or unknowingly consume caffeine each day, usually from coffee, tea and soda, but also from chocolate, energy drinks and many over-the-counter medications.
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