For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are both antiseptics and disinfectants. Although they are similar, they should not be used in place of one another and care should be used when using either product. Rubbing alcohol is usually a mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol that is commonly rubbed on the skin.
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Fiberglass allergies can occur when someone handles fiberglass insulation. A fiberglass allergy causes a condition known as contact dermatitis on the skin, and it can also cause breathing problems when the small particles of fiberglass are inhaled. The symptoms can range from mild to severe.
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The average bruise lasts 10 to 14 days, reports KidsHealth.org, a division of the Nemours Foundation. If you've ever bumped your shin on a table or taken a hard hit when playing a sport, then you've likely seen the mark on your leg slowly turn from bright red to black-and-blue over the course of a few hours.
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If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night with pain and tension in your leg muscle, you know what it means to experience a leg cramp. Leg cramps are contractions that occur involuntarily in the muscles of the calf, thigh or feet.
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Feelings of stiffness and tightness are common following an ankle sprain. Swelling and pain often limit movement in the early days after the injury. As well, your doctor may advise against moving the ankle to allow the sprain to heal.
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The strain and dosage of probiotics you need to take while using antibiotics depends on the reason you're using probiotics. Common side effects of antibiotic usage include diarrhea and yeast infections caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans.
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Swollen feet and nausea are well-known symptoms of pregnancy, but a chronic stuffy nose could plague you, too, especially in the last trimester. This condition, known as rhinitis of pregnancy, can be treated at home safely, but consult with your obstetrician before trying a new medicine, herbal remedy or exercise.
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The zygomaticus muscles make it possible for you to speak, chew and use your face to express emotions. You can injure these muscles by overuse or trauma. Because they are connected to the eye socket and the jawbone, injuries, irritation or disease in these areas can affect the zygomaticus as well.
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After you visit the esthetician or wax body hair yourself, you may notice red bumps where the hair was removed. This is a common reaction to waxing, but it can be embarrassing if the bumps are located in visible areas. The bumps might be uncomfortable or itch as well.
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Belching, or burping, is your body's way of getting rid of excess air from your stomach. Belching is natural, but can cause discomfort and embarrassment. Diarrhea, characterized by loose stools passed frequently throughout the day, is a common problem.
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Foods that include wheat, barley and rye are not allowed on a gluten-free diet. Traditional pasta is made with refined flour, whole wheat flour or semolina, a course grind of durum wheat. Many people who must follow gluten-free diets for health reasons purchase specially made gluten-free pastas.
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Cholesterol is a type of fat, or lipid, that naturally occurs in a childβs bloodstream and is produced primarily by the liver. Cholesterol levels in children can be influenced by a number of factors, including age, gender, ethnicity and a child's diet.
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Electrocardiogram, abbreviated as either EKG or ECG, is used to record the heart's electrical activity. The EKG is a valuable tool for doctors, as it can help diagnose heart problems, like heart attacks, arrhythmia and heart failure.
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HCT and HGB are extremely common blood tests, which are usually measured together. HCT -- short for hematocrit -- is the volume of red blood cells (RBCs) within a specific volume of blood. HGB -- or hemoglobin -- is the amount of HGB in a specific volume of blood.
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When you think about hepatitis, the first thing that comes to mind is probably your liver. But infection with the hepatitis C virus can lead to stool symptoms as well. Diarrhea can occur in the early or late stages of hepatitis C infection, or it may be a side effect of medications used to treat the virus.
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Exercising and having a normal weight can lower blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic, but many patients wishing to lower their high blood pressure, or hypertension, have turned to drugs for help. The alternatives are numerous.
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Bad breath can be embarrassing, and the person with the condition may not know he has it. Bad breath can be caused by several factors, including an infection in the throat. Uncontrolled, a throat infection can lead to even worse symptoms than strong odor.
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If you are living with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema, asthma, bronchitis or another breathing problem, you may be looking for ways to strengthen your lungs to help you breathe easier.
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Testosterone is a male sex hormone that the male and female body produce naturally, though in higher concentrations in males. This hormone is responsible for male characteristics such as a deep voice, enlarged muscle mass, growth of sex organs and male pattern hair growth.
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Plaque is a hard substance that forms and grows inside arteries, causing blood vessels to become clogged and hardened. Arterial plaque formation often leads to heart attacks and strokes by slowly cutting off the blood supply to vital organs.
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