For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Some people develop sensitivities to one or multiple substances in wheat, and experience some degree of health problems whenever they ingest them. Allergic reactions to proteins and other compounds in wheat flour create mild to life-threatening allergy symptoms.
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Lexapro is a the brand name for a prescription medication that is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults. The generic substance is called escitalopram oxalate. The FDA approved Lexapro in 2002.
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Dilation of the blood vessels within the eye gives the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye. Common causes of red eyes include extremely dry air, sun exposure, dust, foreign body and an allergic reaction.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes virus, including herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2, though type is the most common cause of cold sores.
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The nervous system consists of three main nerve types. Sensory nerves supply humans with the ability to see, hear, smell, taste and feel. Motor nerves enable the brain to command the muscles of the body. Autonomic nerves regulate the function of the internal organs.
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Ankle sprains are a common injury, particularly among people who play sports. According to a study published in March 2015 by the "World Journal of Orthopedics," approximately 2 million ankle sprains occur each year in the United States.
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Chemical relaxers put stress on African American hair while over-processing the hair shaft. Relaxers chemically force curls and waves to become straighter, posing the risk of hair breakage and loss. Proper ethnic hair care is a must to keep the already fragile hair in good condition.
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Lexapro, the brand name of the medication escitalopram, is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, an antidepressant commonly prescribed to treat depression. Although this medication can be effective, it can produce unwelcome and even dangerous reactions when combined with alcohol.
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Your pelvic bones provide support for your internal organs and a sturdy base for your legs. A fracture to any portion of your pelvis requires immediate medical attention. Even after your emergency room visit or hospital stay, you will likely cope with pain from a broken pelvis for some time.
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Diarrhea is an unpleasant experience that almost everyone endures from time to time. Breastfeeding mothers experiencing diarrhea may fear infecting their babies and worry about whether it is safe to continue breastfeeding while sick.
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Conditions that cause coughing are almost always worse at night. If your 3-year-old has been coughing at night for several weeks, this could indicate bronchitis, sinusitis or asthma. Consult with your doctor to treat your child’s condition and prevent damage to your child’s lungs.
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Gout used to be associated with the high life, believed to be most common among men who could afford to eat and drink too much of the best of everything. It is now known that people with gout, the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in men over 40, have a "metabolic glitch"
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You may have heard that eating after 6 p.m. -- or 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. -- causes you to gain weight. The premise behind this myth is that because you go to bed before you have time to burn the calories, late-evening meals turn into fat.
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Between 2007 and 2010, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that one in eight people consumed pizza on any particular day.
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When you encounter a substance to which you are allergic, your body releases histamines, which stimulate an immune response. As a side effect of the immune response, you’ll get congested, start sneezing, experience a runny nose or develop hives.
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After spending hours in your work cubicle, getting a big breath of fresh air and feeling the warm glow of the sun on your skin can be rejuvenating. What you may not know is that exposure to sunlight and fresh air actually offers your body health benefits that can last a lifetime.
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Lipases are a general class of enzymes that break down fat molecules. Fats, also called lipids, exist in many forms; different kinds of fats require different lipases to break them down. Your body uses lipases to digest fat and also depends on lipases to help move cholesterol in the body.
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Fatigue can be a sign of food allergy, including milk protein allergy. It may be related to other chronic symptoms of the allergy, such as coughing, running or stuffy nose and digestive problems, that interfere with your sleep. Consult your doctor for help in identifying the cause of your tiredness.
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Digestive gas, or flatulence, results from bacterial fermentation of undigested food in your intestine, mostly in the colon.
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As a dietary source of potassium, papaya may help lower your blood pressure. This tropical fruit -- grown in Hawaii, Florida, California, Mexico and Puerto Rico -- is rich in potassium, a mineral that counteracts the effects of sodium and helps you keep your blood pressure within a normal range.
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