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People commonly use rubbing alcohol as a disinfectant for minor cuts and scrapes. The two most common forms of rubbing alcohol are ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. Both types are extremely toxic in their concentrated forms.
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Cocaine is a highly addictive drug because of its powerful stimulant effects which create an immediate euphoric sensation. Cocaine is processed to form a rock crystal called crack. This form of cocaine is called crack because of the crackling sound it makes when burned.
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Pain provoked by breathing occurs with a variety of conditions that range in severity from transient, mild medical problems to potentially life-threatening illnesses. Chest discomfort triggered or aggravated by forceful breathing, coughing or straining is known as pleuritic chest pain.
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Fungus in the ear is commonly caused by the fungus aspergillus, or candida. This condition is also called otomycosis. Fungal infection of the ear is commonly seen in tropical climates. It is more common in hot climates and in highly humid conditions.
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The World Health Organization, WHO, defines diarrhea as 3 or more loose stools per day. It is estimated that American adults suffer 99 million episodes of diarrhea each year, leading to greater than 250,000 hospitalizations (see ref 1 and also 2, 5, 6 and 7) ).
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Jaundice is a yellowing of the eyes and skin as a result of the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is part of red blood cells and is typically broken down for excretion by the liver.
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Acid reflux is a condition in which stomach contents and acid flow into your lower esophagus -- the tube leading from your throat to your stomach. Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux, but other symptoms can also occur with this condition, including a dry cough, chest pain and a recurrent sore throat.
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If you tend to get colds at the same time every year, they might be seasonal allergies, according to MayoClinic.com. Hay fever and allergies to mold, dust and pet dander can cause fatigue, but so do colds and infections. Body aches aren't usually associated with allergies.
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Joints, or the pivot points between bones that allow bending and movement, can become sore at night for a variety of reasons. Diseases and conditions associated with aching joints range from lupus to growing pains.
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Your doctor may advise you to avoid vigorous exercise while you are taking blood thinners, medications used to reduce the formation of blood clots in arteries and veins. Falls or Injuries during vigorous exercise can cause serious internal bleeding.
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Knowing how to manage a child’s fever properly at home can prevent you from having to make unnecessary visits to your pediatrician and the emergency room.
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There are several foods that you should avoid if you have low thyroid or hypothyroidism. While chocolate does not directly affect the function of the thyroid gland, it may contain ingredients that worsen low thyroid or hinder the absorption of medication.
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The mineral magnesium plays several key roles in the body, including the regulation of blood pressure. People who eat diets rich in this nutrient along with others such as potassium tend to have lower blood pressure compared to people whose diets lack adequate levels.
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A back ache, pulled muscle and upset stomach are all general symptoms that can be caused by a variety of physical problems. Many of these problems can be prevented by keeping yourself physically fit, eating a healthy diet and taking precautions in your daily activities.
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Many of the techniques in volleyball are performed with your arms above your head. Spiking, blocking and serving the ball place a significant and potentially debilitating stress on your shoulder joints. Although a volleyball is light, it is struck with tremendous force.
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Before high-tech whitening and fluoride toothpastes were part of the American manufacturing scene, people brushed and rinsed with baking soda or a combination of baking soda and salt. Because baking soda is an abrasive material, you may be concerned that rinsing with baking soda could damage your teeth.
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Tendinitis can affect just about every area of your foot. It most commonly affects your Achilles tendon as well as those that pass across the top of your foot -- the extensor hallucis longus and the extensor digitorum longus.
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The type of hypoglycemia that occurs in people without diabetes is referred to as reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia would be the results of too much insulin secreted or not enough glucagon released after a meal, which lead to low blood sugar levels a few hours after eating.
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The pain of a jammed or stubbed toe can take your breath away. People often neglect a jammed toe and assume it to be a minor inconvenience that will quickly fade. However, in some cases, a jammed toe causes soft tissue damage or fractures.
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Thrombocytopenia, the medical term for a low blood platelet count, occurs when blood platelets die faster than they’re reproduced. According to the Mayo Clinic, a healthy count ranges between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets for every microliter of circulating blood. A low platelet count occurs for several reasons.
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