Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

Will Exercises Aggravate Coccyx Pain?

The coccyx is your tailbone, which can suffer from a slew of disorders that become aggravated when you exercise. Coccyx disorders range from infections and tumors to bruises, bumps and cysts. The tailbone rarely breaks, but it often takes the brunt of falls, resulting in bruising or torn ligaments attached to the bone.

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Headache in Forehead Area

A headache is defined as pain in any part of the head and may be described as throbbing, dull or sharp. Pain in the forehead area is common. Different types of headaches exist; based on your symptoms, your doctor can determine the cause of your headache and how to treat it.

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Foods to Eat For Migraines and Other Headaches

Foods most likely to trigger headaches and migraines include wheat, milk, cheese, chocolate, coffee, sugar, peanuts, pork and chemical additives and preservatives. Fortunately, some foods do not cause or exacerbate headaches, and some can help prevent or alleviate headaches and migraines.

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The Best Way to Take Away Stretch Marks in the Shoulder

Though stretch marks can appear on the body anywhere the skin has been overly stretched, they can be especially troublesome in the shoulders. This is because they are harder to cover and tend to be visible when you wear T-shirts.

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Weight Loss or Gain With Celexa

If your doctor has prescribed Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) for depression, you may wonder if the drug will affect your weight. Some antidepressant drugs can cause weight gain, a side effect that patients sometimes dislike so much that they stop taking their medication.

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What Exercises Help Shrink Fibroids

Fibroids are uterine muscle tissue growths. According to MedlinePlus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, 75 percent of American women of childbearing age will develop them in their lifetime. Fibroids vary in size with very small growths often going unnoticed.

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How to Relieve Severe Ear Pain

Ear pain can be bothersome and disruptive, especially at night or when you are trying to sleep. Many medical conditions can cause an earache. The most common cause is an earache, but swimmer's ear, sinus infections, a sore throat and impacted ear wax all can cause ear pain as well, according to MedlinePlus.

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Breathing Exercises for Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Vocal cord dysfunction is a condition that is often misdiagnosed as exercise-induced asthma. Asthma medication will not help people with vocal cord dysfunction. The vocal cords in your throat open when you breathe in and close as you breathe out, unless you suffer from vocal cord dysfunction.

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How to Get Rid of Mucus in Children

An increase in mucus production can be caused by a variety of things, from the common cold to allergies. According to the Kids Health website, certain conditions, such as dry air or exposure to cigarette smoke, can lower the immune system, making children more susceptible to illnesses that promote mucus and congestion.

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What Causes Adrenaline Rushes?

Adrenaline is one of the body's most important stress chemicals. It is secreted from the adrenal glands, which sit atop each kidney. Adrenaline also plays a key role as a neurotransmitter that facilitates communication between brain cells, or neurons, and other cells.

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What Are the Causes of Brain Atrophy in Child?

Cerebral atrophy, or brain atrophy, describes a loss of brain cells and damage to the connections between them, or โ€œshrinkageโ€ of brain tissue. Cerebral atrophy is commonly associated with many diseases that affect the brain, notes the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, or NINDS.

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Coping with Depression From Being Single

Depression affects more than 6 percent of the adult population in the United States. The National Alliance on Mental Illness warns that being single or widowed elevates the risk for this disorder.

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Smoking and a Wisdom Tooth Extraction

The third molars in the human mouth, also called the "wisdom" teeth, often require extraction. You may require wisdom teeth removal for a number of different reasons. There are certain aftercare procedures you must follow after your oral surgeon removes your wisdom teeth.

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Lemon Juice Liver Cleanse

Your liver is the largest and heaviest organ in your body. It has a number of vital functions, including production of bile, maintaining fluid balance, storage of blood and metabolism of fat.

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Abcess Tooth Stages

Learn about the stages of a tooth abscess, from tooth decay to infection and spread. Understand how to prevent and treat this serious dental condition.

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Four Conditions for Bacterial Growth

Bacteria grow in very diverse conditions, which explains why they are found nearly everywhere on Earth. Although bacteria are good at adapting to their environments, certain conditions promote bacterial growth more than others. These conditions include temperature, moisture, pH and environmental oxygen.

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Alopecia Treatments That Work for African American Hair Loss

The driving mechanism behind male pattern hair loss for African Americans is the same as it is for other races. Male pattern hair loss is caused by dihydrotestosterone, which will attach to the hair follicle and cause it to shrink. After time, the follicle is unable to produce new hair.

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Sleeping Positions for Better Digestion

The Mayo Clinic advises that you should refrain from eating at least two hours before you head to bed. If you do eat during this time period, it should be light fare only. Eating before bed can cause problems during sleep and prevent you from resting comfortably.

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