For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Although a fever can be frightening to parents, a high temperature by itself is not a cause for concern; it is simply the body's way of fighting off a virus or bacteria. Many times, a fever is accompanied by other symptoms, including a loss of appetite. According to MayoClinic.
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With exotic leafy greens like bok choy or curly kale winning much attention for their health benefits, a pregnant woman might overlook the nutritive power of lowly lettuce. Eating more lettuce-based salads can increase your intake of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
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Acid reflux is a condition in which acidic stomach contents leak backwards into the esophagus. When refluxed acidic stomach contents touch the lining of the esophagus, they may cause a burning sensation in the chest called heartburn.
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Pain that develops in the upper-right side of your abdomen may be a concerning symptom that will need to be evaluated by your doctor. Your abdomen is divided into four quadrants, each providing your physician with a general idea of what’s causing your symptoms.
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If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you are at risk for developing Barrett esophagus. This is a condition in which the cells that line the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth and stomach, change to the type of cells that line your intestines.
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The body can normally manufacture the biochemical carnitine; L-carnitine, one of two types, is present in beef, chicken, fish, dairy products, grains and legumes and is available in supplement form.
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Doctors often misdiagnose pes anserinus tendinitis as a medial meniscus tear or strain, so if your doctor says you have MCL, consider getting a second opinion. Both conditions cause pain in the inner knee.
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Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin that develops on the epidermis, the top layer of the skin. Symptoms of ringworm include red rashes, raised rings of skin and flat patches of itchy skin. Treatment for the disease is usually antifungal medication. However, according to Brian Salt, author of "
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If you experience borborygmi, or rumbling noises coming from your digestive tract, chances are you’re just hungry. Eating anything should stop the rumbling.
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An estimated 50 million Americans, both men and women, are affected by permanent or temporary hair loss. For men, it can start while they are in their twenties, while for women it usually begins after menopause. Look at your hair brush or comb to determine how much hair you are losing.
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Antiseptic mouthwash can be used to treat some of the symptoms that cause sore throat. In fact, according to health maintenance organization Kaiser Permanente, prescription-strength antiseptic mouthwashes are a commonly prescribed treatment.
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Modern mothers don't keep a jar of cod liver oil in their cabinets, but moms of the past might have been on to something when they force-fed a spoon of the oil to their children.
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Progesterone is a hormone secreted by a woman’s ovaries that helps to regulate ovulation and menstrual bleeding. This important hormone has also been used as a supplement to treat many symptoms of menopause.
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Oxygen is essential to the metabolic function of all cells, and the body cannot survive without it. The lungs are an important part of a greater system that delivers oxygen throughout the body. Breathing exercises enhance your bodies ability to absorb and make use of this element.
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Spider veins occur when superficial blood vessels appear on the legs, in the colors red or blue on the skin. Although they most commonly occur on the leg, spider veins can also be found on the face and other parts of the body, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Gum infection, or periodontitis, is an infection of the soft tissues and bones that support the teeth and can lead to tooth loss, increased risk of heart attack or stroke and other serious health problems. Poor oral hygiene is the most important cause for the disease.
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There are numerous causes of middle back pain. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases or NIAMS—a division of the National Institutes of Health, back pain, including middle back pain, can range in severity from a mild ache to a sharp, stabbing pain.
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Heart disease or heart attacks typically cause pain in the chest wall, but other minor problems and urgent medical conditions can also contribute. Chest pain can also vary among individuals and is often described as an aching, dull, sharp or stabbing sensation in the chest, sternum and the ribcage.
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In the U.S. alone, 795,000 people suffer from the consequences of a stroke each year, according to the American Heart Association. A stroke is a brief blockage of the blood stream to a particular brain region or a brain hemorrhage.
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Sulfa allergy is the allergic response that occurs from the presence of the compound structure SO2NH2. This compound can be found in the molecular makeup of many different drugs. The term "sulfa"
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