For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Difficulty passing stools, infrequent stools and hard stools are all signs of constipation. This condition can result in several minutes of pushing and straining to no avail. The discomfort of this scenario may lead you to reach for an over-the-counter laxative. But relief may come with a price -- stomach bloating.
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Ashwagandha, or "Winter Cherry," is an adaptogen herb commonly used in ayurvedic medicine, a holistic form of medicine that originated from India. Ashwagandha appears to contain restorative and rejuvenating qualities as well as anti-inflammatory properties.
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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, commonly used by people who are trying to cut down on sugar consumption. Aspartame may cause an allergic reaction in some people, resulting in gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin complications.
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Your bowels and other abdominal organs have slick, membranous surfaces that prevent them from sticking together when they make contact under normal circumstances. Adhesions may occur when tissues make contact and band together, most often after surgery. Over time, these tissue bands can grow thicker and stronger.
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Tailbone pain, also known as coccygodnia, is pain caused by anything that affects the coccyx. The coccyx is a tiny triangular bone made up of four bones that have never completely developed and is located at the very end of the sacrum of the vertebral column.
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Ischial bursitis, also known as ischiogluteal bursitis, is a condition that causes pain in the buttock region. The pain is from tissue damage and inflammation in the ischiogluteal bursa, which is a little sac filled with a lubricating fluid near the base of the pelvis.
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Dry, chafed skin on the nose is very common after a bout with a cold, flu, allergy symptoms or sinus infection. After a week or so of frequent nose blowing and wiping, the skin on and around the nose frequently becomes very dry, red, flaky and tender.
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Since the HIV virus damages the immune system of the people who get infected with it, these patients need to be aware of any potential signs of illness. In patients with HIV and AIDS, a cough can be a sign of a variety of pulmonary infections or irritations.
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According to the to the Chicago Institute for Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch, the most frequently fused cervical segments are C5 and C6, and discectomy is the most common reason for this surgery.
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Anesthetics are medications specifically designed to manage pain, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. General anesthesia is commonly produced by a combination of anesthetics including intravenous drugs and inhaled gasses. General anesthesia induces deep sleep and is often used during surgery.
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Knee pain can significantly affect your ability to move around, particularly when you need to climb stairs. Pain in the front of your knee is typically related to your patellofemoral joint, where your kneecap sits in front of your thigh bone. Stair climbing increases compression at this joint. "
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Pain in the wrist and forearm is a common complaint in general medical practice. Yet there can be numerous causes for pain in these areas. Some pain may be produced by a relatively mild or temporary condition such as a minor sprain.
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A healthy respiratory system is designed to protect the lungs from occasional inhalation of smoke, dust and other harmful substances. Cigarette smoking not only damages its protective mechanism but continues to assault it with harmful material daily. Secondhand smoke carries similar dangers.
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Opium is the raw, gummy tar harvested from opium poppies. It is a schedule 2 drug in the United States, meaning that it has a medical use but also has a high potential for abuse that can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
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Colon cancer forms in the tissues of the longest part of the large intestine, Almost all cases of colon cancer require surgery but with modern advances and early detection, less than 5% of patients will require a colostomy according to the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ACCRS).
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Skin tags present as small, flesh-colored bumps on a your skin, connected to the surface by a thin stalk, according to the Mayo Clinic. Common areas on the body that can develop skin tags are the underarms, neck, eyelids, and either the groin or breast regions.
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Dandruff is a chronic condition that causes itching and flaking of the scalp. The Mayo Clinic states that it is not contagious and rarely indicates a serious medical problem. Hormonal changes, certain fungal infections, and general illness are possible causes of dandruff, according to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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A confusing selection of products allude to promises of a full head of thick, healthy hair. Rogaine is the only nonprescription treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent hair loss and encourage hair regrowth for those suffering from typical, hereditary baldness.
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Neuropathies are a group of disorders involving the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord--the peripheral nerves. Infections, trauma, nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, genetic disorders, alcoholism and toxins include some of the many causes of neuropathy. The feet are commonly affected by neuropathies.
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Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) is an over-the-counter medication used to manage heartburn, nausea, indigestion and stomach problems. According to MedlinePlus, Pepto-Bismol is an antidiarrheal medication that decreases intestinal inflammation and fluid and electrolyte movement in your bowels.
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