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.

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Exercise, Light-Headed and Arms Tingling

If you have become light-headed or felt tingling in your arms during exercise, you are probably concerned about your health. Although you may not have a health condition if you experience these symptoms, you should treat them seriously.

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Bad Side Effects of Mucinex

Mucinex, whose generic name is guaifenesin, loosens up phlegm or mucus in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough it out. The expectorant is used to treat congestion due to infection, allergies or colds.

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Parasite Cleanse for Children

Parasite invasion usually occurs from the consumption of contaminated food or liquid. Bites from pests such as tics and mosquitoes is another common origin. Infection is common in young children, who tend to interact with parasite-infested environments such as gardens and playgrounds.

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Causes of Pain After Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery is also called a total hip arthroplasty. Included in the hip is a ball and socket joint, which is made of bone. In hip replacement surgery, the ball and socket joint is replaced with ball and joint components made of synthetic material.

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Treatment for a Pinched Nerve in the Hip

Pinched nerves can cause much discomfort, especially in the hip where the nerve is used in movement. According to the National Institutes of Health, a pinched nerve is defined as damage or injury to the nerve, such as through compression, constriction or stretching.

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How to Get Rid of Asthma

Asthma is the result of inflammation and constriction of the bronchial tubes. Allergens, environmental irritants and even stress can cause symptoms of asthma. If untreated, asthma can start with mild symptoms such as a cough or wheezing, and then escalate into an asthma attack.

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Side Effects of Dental Veneers

Dental veneers consist of thin, customized, tooth-colored coverings that qualified dentists bond to the outer surface of teeth. Dental veneers can correct problems related to the color, length, size and shape of teeth when properly constructed and attached.

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Cedar Allergy Symptoms

Cedar allergy, or cedar fever, is a form of seasonal allergic rhinitis that shares the usual hay fever symptoms.

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Causes of Irregular Heartbeat & High Blood Pressure

Irregular heartbeat may be felt in the form of heart palpitations. These palpitations make it feel as though the heart is pounding, racing, or even skipping beats. A person can also have an irregular heartbeat and not be aware of it.

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The Gallbladder and Bananas

The main purpose of your gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid your small intestine uses to break down fats. Gallbladder problems are fairly common in developed nations -- roughly 25 million Americans have gallstones, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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4 Ways to Identify Symptoms of High Prolactin Levels

Prolactin is a hormone that is primarily involved in milk production and breast development. After you have a baby, your prolactin levels rise and cause your mammary glands to lactate, so you can breastfeed. Hyperprolactinemia is a condition characterized by high prolactin levels not related to pregnancy.

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How to Reduce Plaque in Your Arteries

Atherosclerosis, more commonly known as hardening of the arteries, is a condition in which plaque builds up in the walls of your arteries. Plaque deposits narrow the arteries, which can eventually become blocked and restrict blood flow. In some cases, plaque in your arteries can lead to a stroke.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Hypoglycemic Attacks

Although the symptoms of a hypoglycemic attack can be very painful and include shaking, sweating and extreme hunger, you can reverse them. Attacks don't typically cause any long-term damage, unless the hypoglycemia goes untreated for long periods of time.

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Over-the-Counter Treatments for Post Nasal Drip

Most people probably felt it at one time or another. A lump in the back of the throat that doesn't go away when they swallow or clear their throat and sometimes comes with a stuffy nose or an itchy throat. Post nasal drip is a common symptom of a cold or allergies that occurs when the nasal membranes become obstructed.

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Symptoms of a Partial Bowel Blockage

A partial bowel blockage, also called a partial bowel obstruction, is a condition in which your intestines are partially blocked. This blockage can stop or slow the passage of fecal material through your bowels.

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Red, Blotchy Skin on the Forehead From a Hat

A stylish hat can put the finishing touch on an outfit. However, some people find that they develop a band of red, blotchy skin on their forehead after wearing hats. Good news: You don't have to stop wearing your favorite fashionable chapeau.

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