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If your doctor says you have high enzymes, he is referring to an elevated liver enzyme level. High enzymes in your liver indicate damage to the cells or inflammation in your liver. Inflamed liver cells leak higher-than-normal amounts of liver enzymes into the bloodstream.
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Microgestin Fe 1/20 is a combined oral contraceptive pill composed of both ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. Oral contraceptives work by altering the body's hormonal levels to prevent ovulation and alter the lining of the uterus and cervical mucous to reduce the risk of pregnancy.
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Anxiety--the way your body reacts to dangerous situations--is a normal biological function. However, when your anxiety response occurs even when there is no specific threat, it can become an anxiety disorder. Symptoms of anxiety include muscle tension, restlessness, insomnia, stomach pains, and excessive sweating.
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Most women suffer from menstrual cramps--some cramps are severe, while others may be mild. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, University of Maryland Medical Center and The American Family Physician all recommend acupressure, or pressure point therapy, to relieve menstrual cramps.
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Most adults with autism have likely possessed their personality traits since early childhood, but were either overlooked or misdiagnosed. Autistic traits from childhood can persist into adulthood, but with a wide range of outcomes depending on the severity of the disorder.
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The chemicals used in sanitary pads, tampons and diapers raised concerns throughout the world -- particularly near the turn of the 21st century -- due to questions about the safety of certain chemicals used in their manufacture, as well as the environmental issues of disposing of them.
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According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK), the thyroid gland makes two hormones (triiodothyronine and thyroxine) that affect the amount of moisture in the skin.
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The most common problems from rinsing with hydrogen peroxide involve increased sensitivity to hot or cold foods. In some cases, you might also experience stinging sensations, mouth sores and other forms of irritation inside your mouth.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 1 million Americans are affected by shingles each year. Anyone who’s had chickenpox can develop shingles -- it occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox reactivates, often after lying dormant for many years.
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Human chorionic gonadotropin is usually considered the pregnancy hormone, although even women who are not pregnant produce small amounts. Women transitioning into menopause often have higher levels of hCG than the average woman, making the hormone a useful marker for the life change.
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Whitefish refers to round- or flat-shaped fish with fins that live near or on the bottom of sea or lakes that are white in color. This includes cod, haddock, halibut, haddock, whiting, bass, hake, flounder, cat fish, pollock, perch and whiting.
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The liver filters almost 1.5 liters of blood every minute, cleansing the body of bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins and helping to fight disease. However, this large organ is also susceptible to infections and accumulating wastes, and it is important to cleanse the liver to maintain the health of the body.
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Progesterone supplements are given to pregnant women who have a history of low progesterone levels in pregnancy or a history of recurrent miscarriage. Progesterone is a hormone that helps maintains a pregnancy; normal levels are over 12 ng/ml in early pregnancy, with levels over 50 ng/ml by the end of the pregnancy.
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Cold sores are common and often appear on the lips. A version of herpes simplex type 1, these sores look like small little blisters that crack and split or even bleed. The virus stays dormant in your body until you get ill, undergo stress or experience hormonal changes.
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When your teeth and face hurt you are likely to run the dentist – but the dentist is not always the right person for the job. While a number of tooth ailments do lead to tooth and face pain, a problem with your teeth is not always at fault.
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Exercise has been proven to have an impact on estrogen levels in women, but the type and level of impact varies from woman to woman. Depending on your fitness level, age and stage in life, your exercise routine may or may not impact your estrogen levels.
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Abdominal pain is a symptom of a variety of ailments: a stomach virus, menstrual cramping, indigestion, dyspepsia or food intolerances. MedlinePlus reports that abdominal pain is typically not serious, and is often treatable with self-care methods.
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Eyes become irritated for a variety of reasons, including dust, smoke, lack of oxygen to the eye surface, eyelid abnormalities, allergies and inability to produce adequate lubrication. People with sensitive eyes may find it difficult to wear contact lenses for vision correction.
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Marijuana is the most common illicit drug that's used in the United States, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Urine tests have been established to detect the use of marijuana.
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Many illnesses can cause bloody phlegm, also known as sputum. According to Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, most of these causes are related to diseases and conditions of the respiratory system. Some of the illnesses that can cause bloody sputum are more benign than others.
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