For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A good muscle cramp can bring even the toughest hombre to his knees. When you get a muscle cramp, what happens is that the muscle suddenly and involuntarily contracts. Generally muscle cramps happen when you are dehydrated or have overexerted the muscle.
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Intravenous or IV therapy is beneficial for several conditions and medical situations including dehydration, nutrition, shock, surgery, blood transfusions, chemotherapy and medication administration. There are many types and brands of IV access catheters, and NursingCenter.
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Sleeping pills help individuals with insomnia or disruptions in sleep patterns. Disruptions in sleep pattern results from stress, illness, environment or other health conditions. When an individual cannot fall asleep because of insomnia or other factors, a doctor may prescribe sleeping pills to induce sleep.
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The jaw consists of two bones, the maxilla, or upper jaw, and mandible, or lower jaw. Pain in the lower jaw can occur from many different causes, and can be acute or chronic. Pain may also occur from conditions in the jaw bone itself or may be "referred" pain from problems in nearby regions, such as the mouth or neck.
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A sore throat isn't something you want to deal with during pregnancy, especially if you're uncomfortable to begin with. It's best to avoid medications unless your sore throat is severe and the medications are on the list of those safe for use during pregnancy.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, depression, fibromyalgia and diabetic nerve pain.
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If your toddler loves to swim or play in the water but has a cold and cough, you may wonder if it's still OK to head for the pool. A cold is one of the most frequent illnesses in children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most little ones have had 8 to 10 colds by the time they reach age 2.
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A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of your stomach pushes up through your diaphragm's small opening, the hiatus, which is responsible for allowing the esophagus to pass through to the stomach. When a hiatal hernia occurs, the hiatus cannot close properly and stomach acid travels back to the esophagus.
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Consuming gluten is typically safe for most people, unless you are intolerant or allergic to the protein. Gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease, is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the lining of the small intestines, causing permanent damage.
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Fructose malabsorption is a condition characterized by the poor absorption of fructose and other short-chain fermentable carbohydrates such as lactose, fructans, galactans and polyols.
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Your spine has 24 bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. If one of these bones cracks or collapses due to pressure or an injury or a disease like osteoporosis, it is called a spinal compression fracture.
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Chocolate does not directly cause diarrhea, but compounds found in chocolate foods such as lactose and artificial fats and sweeteners can cause discomfort.
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Cyclobenzaprine, the generic name for the drug Flexeril, is a prescription muscle relaxant and pain reliever. According to Drugs.com, it acts by blocking pain sensations that are sent to the brain. It is typically used with rest and physical therapy to treat muscle conditions and pain.
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Diverticular disease includes two phases: a chronic phase known as diverticulosis and an acute component called diverticulitis. Health care professionals recommend a specific two-phase diet during flare-ups of diverticulitis.
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Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when it is at rest -- when you are calm and relaxed. Resting heart rate varies from person to person, but according to the American Heart Association, the normal range is 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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Your knee joint is able to move smoothly and friction free due to the constant presence of a substance known as synovial fluid.
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Nearly everyone has overindulged in good food at least once and has experienced the resulting abdominal discomfort. The pain, gas, indigestion and other symptoms often experienced after overeating can also impair your ability to focus on your work and other everyday tasks.
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A panic attack is an episode of intense fear that comes on suddenly, often for no apparent reason. In addition to emotional symptoms, panic attacks may cause a rapid heartbeat, sweating, breathing difficulties, abdominal pain and nausea.
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Peptic ulcers are open sores inside the stomach, esophagus or intestine which may bleed and cause health complications. Your physician may adjust your diet as part of your treatment for a bleeding ulcer in addition to medication use. Spicy foods, alcohol and caffeinated products may make ulcers worse.
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Xanthones were first discovered and isolated in 1855 by a German scientists performing research on dysentery. Xanthones were named after the Greek word for yellow, xanthos. Xanthones are actually a yellow pigment with the highest concentrations occurring in the mangosteen fruit.
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