For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Cigars are smoking products containing air-cured tobacco in a wrapper. Cigars are generally larger than cigarettes and contain from 1 g to 20 g of tobacco. Like other types of tobacco, cigars contain addictive nicotine and a variety of toxic chemicals known to cause disease.
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Estrogen dominance is a health disorder with an increasing significance in recent years due to the synthetic estrogens found in a variety of products, such as pesticides, plastics and hormone-injected meats and dairy.
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The most common form of groin injury is a groin strain. This is a small tear in the adductor muscles in the inner groin area. Many strains will heal by themselves with initial rest -- followed by a program of rehabilitation exercise.
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High blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia, is a condition in which glucose concentrations in the blood are too high. This condition is commonly found in individuals who have diabetes and is caused when the body does not produce enough of or is resistant to the effects of the hormone insulin.
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Many people have food sensitivities. You may have an allergic reaction appear as a child, or an allergy may seem to suddenly appear when you are an adult, even though you ate the food many times previously. Strawberries are one type of food that may cause food allergy symptoms.
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Wounds that cause heavy draining may leave the skin on the outside of the wound wet and cause maceration. Maceration occurs from the skin absorbing too much fluid. Maceration may also occur from putting a dressing on too tightly or from soaking a wound or skin in fluid.
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Paranoia and depression do not commonly occur together, but when they do they can be signs of a serious underlying psychiatric condition.
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Steroids, also known as glucocorticoids, can have systemic side effects such as weight gain, fluid retention, and immune suppression. Learn about the common and serious adverse reactions to steroids.
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According to Medline Plus, women develop canker sores more often than men, and they typically strike first when the sufferer is between 10 and 40 years of age. Benign canker sores are different than fever blisters, which are contagious blisters, and cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.
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Tonsils, part of the human body's lymphatic system, assist in with the immune response. Found in the back of the throat, these glands may enlarge, leading to snoring and sleep apnea, recurring sore throats, bad breath and difficulty swallowing.
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Tonsils, the lymph nodes at the back of the mouth and top of the throat, assist with filtering bacteria and other microorganisms out of the body to stop infections. Bacterial or viral infection may cause tonsils to swell from inflammation, and may create symptoms such as sore throat and fever.
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Angina pectoris, or angina, is chest pain or discomfort that happens when a part of the heart does not get enough blood and oxygen. People who experience angina are at higher risk for a heart attack or cardiac arrest.
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Common complaints among athletes include mid-exercise and post-exercise cramping. Muscle cramping is most often brought on by a combination of tight muscles, extreme weather, improper hydration and/or electrolyte depletion.
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A toothache is usually caused by dental decay, sometimes called dental caries or dental cavities. You may experience a sharp or throbbing pain after eating something cold or if you are also suffering from a sinus infection. An ear infection or a heart attack can cause referred pain to your tooth.
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Miliaria is the medical term that describes the rash you might get when your sweat pores are blocked. Intense heat and humidity and friction from your clothing can contribute to the blockage of your sweat ducts, according to the New Zealand Dermatological Society's Dermnet NZ information center.
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As your baby grows, it's easy to share in the excitement of new behavior, language and skills, hoping that each area progresses as expected. In autism, the primary problem areas are language, social and emotional connections and repetitive or restrictive behaviors.
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Some pregnant women may be more susceptible to gum and tooth pain due to hormonal changes. Possible causes of a toothache include decay or sensitivity. A dentist should oversee treatment for decay, cavities and gum disease, but things can be done at home to assist this process.
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Drinking or eating food that is too hot can result in painful burn blisters on the tongue. These burn blisters can make it hard to eat, sleep, drink or talk, and can remain painful even when you aren't doing anything at all.
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If you find your favorite shoes slipping off your feet from sweat, youβre not alone. Medically referred to as hyperhidrosis, sweaty feet are a surprisingly common condition that can ruin your favorite footwear. It can even cause embarrassing odors.
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Toddlers can get colds and infections that cause coughing and congestion. A wet, or mucus-filled, cough can produce phlegm in toddlers. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that there is no evidence that milk will worsen mucus in toddlers or anyone else.
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