For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Chai tea is a culinary blend of sweetness, spiciness and creaminess that originated in India. In fact, chai literally means tea in that country. You’ll often find chai tea concentrate on grocery store shelves, or you can create your own and store it for up to 10 days before it expires.
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The experience is common to smokers and many non-smokers. That first cigarette, whether it leads to a second one or to lifetime abstention, brought on coughing, reddened eyes and nausea.
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If eating beef makes you feel sick to your stomach, avoid eating beef until you've consulted your doctor. A common cause of digestive illness from beef consumption is food poisoning, which can cause various gastrointestinal symptoms to develop within hours of consuming contaminated beef.
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If you are following a gluten-free diet and mistakenly consume gluten, the harmful effects of gluten can appear within a few hours and last for a few days or even up to a few weeks or months, long after gluten has been cleared of your intestines.
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Anemia refers to a range of problems with your red blood cells. You may have heard it called "tired" blood because one of the major symptoms of anemia is fatigue. Your glucose, or blood sugar, can indirectly contribute to anemia in a few ways. One of the most common pathways is through your kidneys.
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Celiac disease, which can be defined as a gluten allergy, touches 1 percent of all Americans, according to the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Celiac Research. Celiac disease is a serious condition that can increase your risk of autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, infertility and cancers.
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Hot spices like chili peppers have an abundance of healthful substances, including vitamins and antioxidants. They add rich flavor to your diet without many extra calories.
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Spikes in insulin production are a normal function of the endocrine system that usually occur after eating. In a healthy person, the insulin spikes, does its job and the levels return to normal.
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Finger sprains rank as one of the most common injuries encountered by someone playing basketball, typically resulting when the basketball hits one of the player's fingers the wrong way.
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Scoliosis is a spinal disorder that occurs when the spine curves away from the middle of the back. Symptoms of scoliosis may include lower back pain, fatigue, and uneven appearance of the shoulders or hips. Regular exercise helps scoliosis patients by building muscular strength and preventing disk degeneration.
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The interior lining of the lungs contains very few pain receptors. However, the surrounding tissue and outer lining can feel pain. That's why lung pain after exercise may be related to issues elsewhere in your chest cavity, including your heart.
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Shoulder pain is a fairly common issue with baseball and softball pitchers, who rely on their shoulder muscles extensively to send the ball over home plate. The forceful and repetitive motion can cause these muscles to become inflamed, resulting in discomfort.
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Every year, thousands of people are affected by some sort of head trauma. Head trauma is classified as an injury to the head, neck, scalp or brain. This trauma is a serious injury that can lead to major health issues, including death.
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Your liver produces bile, which breaks down fats and aids in digestion, as well as removes toxins from your body. Every food you eat passes through the liver in some form.
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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 500,000 Americans experience their first bout of fever blisters every year. Fever blisters, also called cold sores, usually occur outside the mouth -- on the lips, chin, cheeks or nostrils. They are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus.
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Propylene glycol is found in many industrial and commercial products, including antifreeze, liquid laundry detergent solvents and paint. It is an additive in human and pet foods, pharmaceuticals and tobacco processing.
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Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid levels in your body; it also plays a role in the normal function of nerves and muscles. A blood sodium level below 135 mmol/L is considered low.
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According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), dental emergencies are extremely common and cause missed time at work and school. Most emergencies are the result of a severe toothache. Analgesics and antibiotics are frequently prescribed to relieve the pain.
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The fungal infection on your heels is likely a form of athlete's foot, a relatively common and very treatable condition, and your doctor will probably prescribe a topical antifungal medication for you to apply directly to the affected skin.
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Aches and soreness after a tough workout can remind you of the hard work you put in at the gym -- or signal a more serious injury, such as a muscle strain.
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