For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Urinary tract infections affect your urinary system. The urinary system includes the bladder, the kidneys, the urethra and the ureters. Most infections affecting the bladder are known as lower tract infections, while infection of the kidneys is known as pyelonephritis.
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Pain in your legs is never a normal situation. Leg pain is caused by a multitude of factors, including muscle sprain, muscle strain, running and working out too vigorously. Leg pain not associated with injury or overuse of your muscles can be due to a medical problem.
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Swollen ankles are caused by fluid building up around the foot and ankle. Common causes of ankle swelling include injury, age, pregnancy, extended standing and long drives or flights. Exercising the swollen ankles can help pump the excess fluid out and reduce the swelling.
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Oranges are a healthy citrus fruit, but if you have type 2 diabetes, you may worry about their high sugar content if your blood sugar levels are out of control. Fortunately, oranges contain components that make them a nutritious part of a diabetic diet as long as you eat them in concert with other healthy foods.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus is a strain of bacteria that can digest lactose, the sugar in milk and other dairy products. If you're lactose intolerant and experience digestive complications upon consuming dairy, you may be wondering whether supplemental Lactobacillus can help alleviate your symptoms.
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Alopecia disease is characterized by round patches of hair loss. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 2 percent of Americans will develop alopecia areata in their lifetimes. The cause of alopecia is unknown and people with this disease tend to be in good health.
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Maltitol is a sugar alcohol, a type of carbohydrate used as an ingredient in many no-sugar-added and sugar-free foods. Because it is incompletely digested, maltitol and other sugar alcohols can lead to gas, bloating and diarrhea, particular if large amounts are consumed.
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Saline nasal spray is used to moisturize nasal passages and/or remove mucus blockage. Saline nasal sprays can also help loosen mucus in an infant or child who is too young to blow his nose. This non-medicated solution can be used in a few simple steps.
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Skin tags usually aren't cancerous. Instead, they are harmless pieces of skin connected by a slim stalk of skin typically caused by friction. Skin tags develop in folds of skin or in places where clothing or jewelry constantly rub the skin. Most people have them, especially as they age.
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Whether you've been treated recently for a bacterial infection, or have been consuming large quantities of animal products, you likely have residual antibiotics in your system.
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Infection of the bowels is a common problem that can arise from a virus, bacteria or a multitude of disorders. Any change in frequency or appearance of bowel movements can signal an infection or other bowel problem.
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Cough and shortness of breath are common symptoms and sometimes indicate the presence of a serious underlying disease. These symptoms usually result from problems in your heart or lungs, but they can occur with other disorders as well.
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You may have wondered at one time or another whether you might be having a heart attack. While many people think the movie image of a person slumped over and clutching his chest is typical of a heart attack, that's often not the case.
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Junel--ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone--is an oral contraceptive used for the prevention of pregnancy. Junel works by preventing ovulation and altering the lining of the cervix and uterus. Junel may also be used for the treatment of severe acne.
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Scalp eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a type of eczema that causes redness, itching, flaking and the development of oily, scaly patches on the scalp.
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If you are having fewer than three bowel movements each week or have small, hard movements that are difficult to pass, your doctor may recommend a laxative. Depending on the type of laxative you use, you may need to alter your daily eating plan--at least in the short term.
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Approximately 8 million to 10 million people get urinary tract infections annually in the United States. Most of these people are women. Women have shorter urethras, which is the likely cause of their more frequent infections. The urethra and bladder is where UTIs start.
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Driving uses many of the muscles a woman uses during labor and delivery of a child. Therefore, a recovering mother must heal before she gets behind the wheel. Listen to your body when it comes to getting back to day-to-day activities after childbirth.
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Borderline diabetes, also called "prediabetes," means you have elevated blood sugar levels and are in danger of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Acid reflux can strike at any age, and that includes infancy. Although usually associated with digestive symptoms such as a burning sensation in the chest, acid reflux can also cause respiratory problems, including nasal congestion, asthma and tightening of the airways.
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