For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Popliteus tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendons surrounding the popliteal muscle. The popliteal muscle is located in the back of the knee. The popliteal muscle can be come aggravated as a result of intense physical activity and is also common in those with frequent ankle sprains. According to MayoClinic.
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Milia are small harmless white skin bumps that most often occur across the nose, cheeks and chin, but can appear anywhere on the body. Infants are most prone to milia, but children and adults can also be affected, with older women having a higher occurrence of milia than other adults.
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The glycemic index measures the amount of blood glucose carbohydrate-containing foods produce. The more glucose produced, the higher the glycemic index. The GI's measurement standard is white bread, which has a GI of 100. A study in "Diabetes Care" notes that white bread is highly associated with diabetes.
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Thermometers can measure fever orally, rectally, under the armpit, in the ear and on the forehead. The medical community no longer recommends glass thermometers due to the potential for mercury exposure. Most thermometers now work without mercury and have digital readouts.
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Betaderm is a corticosteroid medication used to manage or alleviate skin symptoms, such as redness, scaling or itching, associated with inflammatory skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema. This medication is applied directly to the affected skin region.
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A bulging disc, also known as a herniated, ruptured or slipped disc, occurs when the disc, which acts as a cushion between each vertebrae in the spine, is compressed and puts pressure on the surrounding nerves.
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A disease is considered epidemic when the number of cases rises above what would normally be expected in a given area. Epidemics have posed a perpetual threat to human health throughout history.
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Your knee cartilage is composed of two separate wedges called menisci. Each meniscus acts as a cushion for your knee joint, and tears in a meniscus can cause significant pain and decrease your overall knee stability.
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Numerous diseases can cause lower body pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, lower body pain is a common symptom and health complaint, and lower body pain can be benign or signal serious underlying health conditions.
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Herbs and spices are the centerpiece of folk remedies in many Mexican households. The flowers, leaves and seeds are believed to do everything from calming upset stomachs to relieving anxiety. The plants for these traditional cures are inexpensive and easy to grow in your own garden, according to Planeta.
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Ringworm on your leg is the same as ringworm on any other part of your body except the scalp, and as such, you can get rid of it the same way you would treat any non-scalp ringworm infection. Contrary to its name, this circular skin rash is not caused by a worm at all, but is a fungal infection.
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Azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax) is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. The antibiotic comes in different doses and forms, including tablets, eye drops and injectable solution. The 250 mg oral dose of azithromycin is often used to treat pneumonia, sinusitis, sexually transmitted diseases and skin infections.
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Bipolar disorder is generally characterized by extreme cycles of depressed and manic behaviors. Those suffering from extreme forms of mania are typically diagnosed with Bipolar I, whereas someone with hypomania (less severe forms of mania) is more likely to be given a diagnosis of Bipolar II.
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Allergic contact dermatitis is a type of skin reaction that’s triggered when the skin comes in contact with some foreign substance. Skin inflammation and hives are hallmark symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis because the body’s immune system perceives the substance as toxic or pathogenic.
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Gastroenteritis is characterized by diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps due to inflammation of your stomach lining and intestines.
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The glycemic index, or GI, of foods relates to digestion, blood sugar and energy. Each food has a unique score on the glycemic index scale. If you are diabetic, trying to lose weight or your doctor recommends that you watch your blood sugar level, you need to know the GI score of foods.
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Pregnancy can be challenging for many women. Although most expectant mothers find the aches and pains to be worth the reward, even the most physically fit mothers-to-be might find it difficult to sleep during the last trimester.
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Sports drinks have come under fire as a contributing factor for the increased incidence of kidney stones. Because sports drinks contain potassium and sodium in their ingredients, it is assumed these salts contribute to an increased urinary calcium excretion, causing the formation of kidney stones.
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If your toddler has had fewer than three bowel movements over the last week, she is constipated. Other symptoms include difficulty passing stool and the passage of hard, dry stools. The KidsHealth website reports that constipation is common among children and can be treated with certain foods.
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Your nutritional and dietary habits influence the effectiveness of your exercise program. What and when you eat are the biggest factors. Eating too soon before your exercise program can be counterproductive to your goals and leave you feeling sick.
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