For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Digestion occurs in three phases. First, nutrients receive secretions from the pancreas and gall bladder, which begin the breakdown of food into its individual components. Next, the small intestine uses its brush border enzymes to further hydrolyze the food into absorbable molecules.
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Naproxen sodium can temporarily reduce pain and lower your fever, but it can have serious gastrointestinal side effects. Naproxen is grouped with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs called NSAIDs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
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Shin splits are a common problem for many athletes. According to the Sports Injury Clinic, the term shin splints is often used to refer to any type of pain felt in your lower leg. However, true shin splints occur in the front of your shin bone, usually due to inflammation.
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Your muscles, tendons and ligaments allow you to move your body and help stabilize your joints. Muscles, tendons and ligaments are collectively known as soft tissues. Muscles are the prime mover of your body.
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One of the most common food allergies among children is a milk allergy, according to MayoClinic.com. Although the allergic reaction is typically related to cow’s milk, you may be allergic to other types of milk, such as that from goat and sheep.
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Alcoholism is characterized by a physiological and psychological addiction to the substance, which gradually occurs from chronic use changing brain chemistry. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that alcohol abuse and alcoholism impact nearly 18 million Americans in a given year.
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Back pain comes in two forms -- acute or chronic. The big difference is in the duration. Acute generally lasts for a few days and chronic can last up to three months, reports the National Institutes of Health. When it comes to treatment, corrective exercise is used in conjunction with conventional medicine.
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Ginger has a long history of medicinal use and has been prescribed to treat indigestion, nausea, diarrhea and other ailments for thousands of years. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises that fresh ginger and ginger capsules may also help to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness.
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Salicylates are a natural chemical produced by plants, believed to be used as a pest repellent, according to the Auckland Allergy Clinic. Salicylates are naturally related to the chemical compound, salicylcic acid, found in aspirin.
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The knee joint is the largest synovial, or movable, joint in the body, according to The Pain Clinic. This means the knee has many moving parts that can become damaged due to injury or wear and tear over time.
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A sore chest is a common side effect of a chronic cough. Coughing is the body’s way of clearing the throat and keeping mucus from building-up in the chest.
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A doctor who specializes in issues of the heart is called a cardiologist. According to the American College of Cardiology, cardiologists are trained to find, treat and help prevent diseases that attack the blood vessels and the heart.
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Three-vessel coronary disease describes problems with three different coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are essential because they supply blood to the heart; problems with these arteries can disrupt blood flow to the heart, which can be dangerous.
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Night sweats, known medically as nocturnal hyperhidrosis, is a condition in which an individual has perspiration during the night hours.The sweating may be profuse, leaving sheets and clothing wet. It may occur in someone who does not excessively sweat during the day.
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Whether you choose home tooth-whitening kits or opt to have a dentist whiten your teeth, the process involves applying bleach to remove stains and whiten tooth enamel. Many tooth-whitening preparations use carbamide peroxide as the bleaching agent.
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Blisters are a common ailment of the hands, which can be a result of friction-related damage, or burns. It is important to try to keep the skin over a blister intact, as this will help prevent infection and further skin damage.
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Central nervous system fatigue is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that involves peripheral muscle fatigue and the failure to initiate and sustain voluntary drive to the muscles by the central nervous system.
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Low white blood cell counts, a condition known as neutropenia, can occur as a result of certain diseases or as a side effect to medications, particularly cancer chemotherapy. Fortunately, several drugs have been developed that safely and effectively increase white blood cell levels.
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Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, brain scans can be a useful diagnostic tool for many different conditions. However, their ability to diagnose conditions such as mental illness is still limited.
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More than just a sweet baking ingredient, brown sugar is also useful as an exfoliating ingredient in a scalp scrub. Natural oils in the mixture help disinfect the scalp, while providing moisture.
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