For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Propane and kerosene heaters provide portable heat for taking the chill out of a single room. These heaters can be less expensive to operate than electric heaters, which makes them attractive to homeowners trying to cut the costs of staying warm.
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Traditional Indian remedies for sleep still contain wisdom for people who suffer from insomnia. Known as Ayurvedic medicine, these remedies include herbs, practices and meditations for increasing health and balancing the body humors, or Doshas.
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Isopropyl alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, it is a simple, synthetically produced alcohol, comprising three carbon, eight hydrogen and one oxygen atom, with numerous industrial, medical and household uses.
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Effexor and Effexor-XR are the two brand names in the United States under which the generic medication venlafaxine is sold. Physicians prescribe it primarily for depression and anxiety disorders, although not for low-grade, everyday anxiety, the Mayo Clinic reports.
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Genetic diseases occur when there is a variation or alteration in a gene. Causes of genetic abnormalities include environmental, congenital and gene mutation within the cell that can occur at random.
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You rely on your morning coffee to help you feel more alert and awake. Caffeine -- the active ingredient in your coffee -- has a number of effects on your body when it first works. The effects may be unpleasant when the caffeine breaks down in your system.
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Running routines sometimes bring more than just the benefits of a good workout and an endorphin rush. They may also bring knee pain, especially when you run downhill. It’s likely one of two common knee conditions. Don’t wait until the pain is so bad that you can’t run anymore. Seek treatment as soon as possible.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts physical activity on a spectrum based on heart rate and physical exertion. Light exercise is the lowest end of the spectrum, but is still good for your health.
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Mucus coming into the mouth after eating is caused by postnasal drip, a sinus condition where mucus drips down the back of your throat because it isn’t able to drain properly out of your nostrils. Postnasal drip after eating can be caused by spices, extreme temperatures in your mouth or a food allergy.
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Back pain is a common medical condition that affects approximately 75 percent of Americans at some point in their lives, according to David Gutknecht, author of the book “Low Back Pain FAQs.
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Ear stretching, also known as gauging, has gained popularity in the United States and other Western societies in recent years. In the process of ear stretching, a healed piercing is slowly enlarged using progressively larger pieces of jewelry.
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Sciatica is best described as a symptom of an underlying condition more than a disorder in and of itself. It's usually the result of pressure placed on the sciatic nerve, causing the sensation of pain or discomfort to radiate from the back and into the leg.
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Shortness of breath during exercise is your body’s way of telling you a number of things. Before you start any exercise program, especially if you’re overweight, haven’t exercised recently or have been diagnosed with a medical condition, you should get a complete physical exam from your doctor.
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Your body uses vitamin B-12 to synthesize DNA and to keep your nerves and blood cells healthy. If you have a vitamin B-12 deficiency, your doctor may prescribe a supplement because deficiency in this vitamin can cause serious health problems such as anemia.
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Depression is an affective mental health disorder that involves feelings of sadness and depressed mood that can exist for several months or years.
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If your child has a tickly cough, it is most likely the result of an allergic reaction to an airborne substance. A common symptom of allergies in children is throat irritation that feels like a tickle in the back of the throat.
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More than 24 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses, notes the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center. Contact lens exams are different than examinations for glasses. During a contact exam, the eye is measured and other tests are done to determine the best type and fit of contact lenses.
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Involuntary muscle spasms may take the form of minor twitches or larger limb jerks. The behavior goes by a number of names, including myoclonus, muscle fasciculation and benign muscle spasms. The muscle spasms may be a mere annoyance, or they may be a sign of a serious health condition.
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Sensodyne manufactures several desensitizing toothpastes specifically formulated to relieve the pain of sensitive teeth. Sensodyne Anticavity Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, Fresh Mint contains ingredients that block pain associated with contact triggers, such as cold or hot foods.
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Non-Hodgkins lymphoma develops from the rapid, out-of-control growth of cells of the immune system called lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma often begins in the lymph nodes, small organs of the immune system located throughout the body.
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