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Pain in the lower right side of you stomach that occurs with bloating may be related to more than one condition. Although pain on the lower right side is commonly associated with an infection in your appendix, it is not accompanied with bloating. Call your doctor for further evaluation to rule out appendicitis.
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Coumadin is a brand-name for the drug warfarin and is prescribed to patients at risk for blood clots. It is an anticoagulant and designed to thin the blood.
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Abdominal bloating occurs when your stomach area feels full and tight. You may notice some swelling in the abdomen. Common causes include PMS, overeating, lactose intolerance, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Along with dietary changes, exercises can help relieve bloating symptoms.
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Many health benefits are associated with drinking a moderate amount of alcohol each day -- such as lowering blood pressure, improving insulin sensitivity and reducing risk of developing cancer and heart disease. However, excessive alcohol intake can have negative health effects, such as liver disease and cancer.
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While many people relate chest pain to cardiac problems, this may not be the case. If you experience a burning pain in your chest post workout, the cause is often not serious, and can be treated safely at home. However, if the pain is severe or you are uncertain about its cause, consult your physician immediately.
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Earwax buildup can easily block the ear canal and result in uncomfortable ear pressure. A small amount of hydrogen peroxide, or a simple mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water, can usually relieve this condition by breaking up the earwax and allowing the blockage to drain from the ear.
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The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue that originates at the heel bone and runs the entire length of the sole. It helps maintain the arch system of the foot and plays a role in your balance and phases of your gait.
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Nasal irrigation with saline solution may be used to treat allergies, sinus discomfort, colds or congestion. Typically, nasal irrigation requires a small pot, called a Neti pot or a device called a pulsatile irrigator.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is one of the most common digestive complaints, making up between 20 and 50 percent of all digestive-related visits to the doctor in the U.S., according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Anesthesia may worsen cold symptoms, and having a cold may increase the likelihood of developing breathing-related complications during or after anesthesia.
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Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in arteries. The higher the blood volume and the narrower your arteries are, the greater your blood pressure will be.
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Stomach polyps, also called gastric polyps, are small growths that collect along the interior lining of the stomach.
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There are numerous causes of upper right chest and neck pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, many people with chest and neck pain fear a heart attack, although there are many other possible causes of discomfort in these areas.
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Co-codamol is a pain killer used to treat mild to moderate pain in adults and children over 12 years of age and it has side effects that affect several body systems. It is made up of a combination of codeine phosphate, an opioid, and paracetamol, or acetaminophen.
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Bell’s palsy is a paralysis in the muscles on one side of the face caused by damage to the cranial nerve that controls the muscles in the face. Inflammation of the nerve may occur due to a virus, but often the cause is unknown. Most often, Bell’s palsy will resolve without medical treatment.
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Impacted earwax occurs when wax or cerumen builds up in the ear canal, often as a result of external objects, such as hearing aids, ear plugs or cotton swabs, blocking the ear canal.
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Gas is simply air in the digestive tract -- a normal and expected consequence of digestion. Most gas enters the body via swallowed air or is created as intestinal bacteria munch on food particles, and the majority of this gas leaves the body through belching or flatulence -- the passing of gas through the rectum.
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Male impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is the inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, according to the National Kidney and Urological Disease Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). Male potency is usually easily remedied through the use of medication.
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A wet cough is also called a productive cough because each cough produces mucus from the respiratory tract. Wet coughs are often seen in people who have asthma, bronchitis or other conditions that cause mucus and other fluids to settle in their lungs.
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Recluse spiders--also known as violin spiders or fiddleback spiders, owing to the distinctive violin-shaped marking on their backs just behind the eyes--are one of the few species of spiders known to cause medically significant bites.
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