For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
More than 65 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure, according to “Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH.” This condition occurs when the force of blood against your artery walls is persistently higher than normal, which should be 120 millimeters of mercury, or mmHg, over 80 mmHg, or lower.
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Keflex, or cephalexin, belongs to a family of drugs called cephalosporins used to treat bacterial infections. Before you take any new medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions.
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Foot cramps are very painful muscle cramps. They can strike while you are moving or attack while you are sleeping. A foot cramp feels like the muscles and tendons in the bottom of your foot are pulled very tightly and the sharp pain cannot be ignored.
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Fluoxetine, often sold under the brand name Prozac, is an antidepressant medication commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Your spine is a column of bones called vertebrae and tough, cartilage-containing discs that cushion the spine. A thick, protective band that features a gel-like substance underneath it surrounds the discs.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is an antibiotic-resistant staph infection that occurs most often in people who have been in a hospital or other health care facility. A superficial MRSA infection might cause a swollen, red area on your skin, with a pus-filled abscess that will need to be drained.
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Squats and lunges are co-rulers of the leg-building empire. Ideally, you’ll find time for both in your lower-body strength-building routine, but if you only have the time or patience for one -- how do you choose? Neither exercise is truly superior to the other, but one may be better suited to specific fitness goals.
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Muscles are only one of a variety of connective tissues in the body. They are used to hold the skeleton together, give you strength and motion. When these muscle as strained or pulled, they require additional nutrition and vitamins to effect a strong repair at the cellular level.
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Spots on the face, especially in visible places such as beneath the nose, can be frustrating and hard to conceal. They can be caused by a variety of skin conditions and environmental factors, some that are dangerous if left untreated.
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There is little doubt that manipulating the air around us might have some health benefits. The advancements in technology have brought about terms that some might find confusing. The act of humidifying a room means increasing the moisture in the air. Ionizing air is different.
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Cushing’s disease is a condition in which the body secretes or is exposed to too much cortisol, a steroid hormone important in stressful situations.
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Numerous conditions can cause excessive hunger and diarrhea. According to the Medline Plus website, the cause of excessive hunger can be starvation, or it can be a symptom of certain medical conditions and endocrine gland disorders.
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Fluoxetine is the generic name for Prozac, a medication commonly used to treat major depression. Doctors also prescribe this medication for bulimia nervosa, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety. Decreased appetite and weight loss may occur as a result of taking fluoxetine, according to the Drugs.com website.
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Skin tags are benign growths that may look like a flesh colored raised mole. They are closely related to warts, but are not viral. Skin tags are harmless, yet can be embarrassing or unsightly. They may respond to treatment with wart removers. The main ingredient in wart remover is salicylic acid.
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TheraFlu is an over-the-counter medication that helps to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold and the flu. It generally contains antihistamines, pain relievers and decongestants to combat the congestion, stuffiness, aches and pains of colds and the flu.
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A cyst on the liver affects approximately 5 percent of the population, of which nearly 95 percent do not develop symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic. A liver cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops along the liver, the largest organ in the human body.
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Shingles is a common name for the disease known as herpes zoster. It results, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, when the virus that causes chicken pox reactivates within clusters of sensory nerves near the spinal cord.
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You might not be aware of how much you use your left arm on a daily basis until you begin experiencing pain in that arm and elbow. The most common causes for pain in the left arm and elbow include injury, inflammation, nerve damage, or a heart-related condition.
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Home oxygen is prescribed to patients who have difficulty inhaling sufficient oxygen through their lungs.
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A fibroid breast tumor, or fibroadenoma, is a benign breast growth that can occur in one or both breast. A fibroadenoma feels like a firm and rubbery lump that is usually painless to the touch and can be moved within the breast.
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