For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Although acupuncture may not seem like a logical choice for hormonal imbalances, it may have some benefits. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, that involves inserting thin needles into specific points of your body.
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When handled and served properly, sushi -- typically a combination of raw fish and sticky, vinegared rice -- can be part of a healthful diet. If not prepared or handled properly, however, it can cause food poisoning or a parasitic infection, which can lead to stomach pain.
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Midol is an over-the-counter pain reliever that relieves symptoms directly related to premenstrual syndrome. Midol, which comes in either tablet or caplet form, is typically used by women who are of child-bearing age and are affected by monthly discomfort directly related to PMS.
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Stage four breast cancer is diagnosed when distant metastasis is found, normally in the bone, brain, liver or lungs. One to 2 percent of women are diagnosed at this stage, although a study at the University of North Carolina reported in the October 2008 issue of "Academic Radiology"
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The peroneal muscles lay along the outside of the lower leg. Their tendons travel behind the lateral malleolus, or ankle bone, to insert onto the foot and help with the actions of plantar flexion, or toe pointing, and foot eversion, or turning the sole of the foot outward.
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It's not unusual for anyone to have cold hands in the wintertime, but getting cold hands even when it's not that cold out can be a sign of poor circulation--or a more severe condition. Select gloves that are snug, but not too tight.
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Cuts in your mouth, especially near your teeth, are often the result of vigorous flossing. Using toothpicks, eating sharp foods and wearing mouth jewelry can also cause injuries to your gum tissue.
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Lip cancer is the most common type of cancer that affects the mouth. This disease occurs most frequently in people who use tobacco or spend a lot of time in the sun, without using lip protection. If recognized early, the cure rate for lip cancer can be as high as 90 percent.
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Hernia occurs when fatty tissues poke through the abdominal wall as a result of strain on the abdomen creating a bulging appearance, according to Kentucky’s UK Healthcare Clinic. Abdominal pressure from a developing fetus can cause a hernia in pregnant women.
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According to the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, a colonoscopy is a test that enables a gastroenterologist to examine the inner lining of the colon and rectum. A colonoscopy helps detect colon problems such as colon tumors, colon polyps, colon ulcers and inflammation.
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Morphine is a powerful drug used to treat pain from cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions generating pain in the elderly. According to a consensus statement by an international expert panel on opioids and severe pain in the elderly, with Dr.
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Calamine lotion is one of the staples of childhood and summer. It soothes skin and calms the itch from poison oak and poison ivy and insect bites. The lotion's primary ingredients are zinc oxide and iron oxide. Additional anti-itch medications are sometimes added to improve the lotion’s effectiveness.
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If you enjoy beer, your options are plentiful. When you have diabetes, however, there are concerns beyond which beer to choose. You may wonder whether drinking beer poses a health risk or might make your blood sugar more difficult to control.
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Carbohydrates contain sugars, starches and cellulose. During the digestive process, the rate at which carbs are broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream depends on their molecular structure – whether they are simple or complex carbs.
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Smoking is the single greatest avoidable cause of death and disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Aerobic exercise can alter the number of red blood cells in several ways. Red blood cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide through the bloodstream. In general, endurance training increases the number of red blood cells. However, in some cases, exercise can also lead to their destruction.
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People often put lemon in their water to give it a little bit of extra flavor. Water is served with a lemon slice at many restaurants. Drinking lemon with water is also a common approach taken during detoxification diets or as part of weight loss plans.
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Tourette’s Syndrome is a neurological disorder named for a French neurologist who described the condition in 1885. The disorder causes tics, which are involuntary movements, speech and sounds. Males are more likely to have Tourette than females and the condition affects all ethnic groups.
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By the time your baby is 8 months old, the two of you have developed your own ways of communicating. While it mostly revolves around body language, you can usually tell if she’s not feeling well.
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Nearly 14 million -- that's how many people ages 50 and up are expected to have osteoporosis by 2020, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. That statistic can be a motivator to make bone health a priority in your life. Evaluating your calcium intake is likely one of your first considerations.
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