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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Benefits of Cod Liver Oil

Cod liver oil supplements, like Seven Seas, provide you with essential nutrients your body needs for good health, including omega-3 fatty acids.

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What Is Augmentin 625mg?

Prescription medications often come in a variety of different formulations and doses, particularly compared from one country to the next. One such medication, Augmentin, is made by GlaxoSmithKline and is a combination of two different antibiotics.

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Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve in the Upper Back

The upper back contains two segments of the backbone, known as the cervical and thoracic spine. Multiple nerves come out of the spine in the upper back and can become compressed or pinched. A slipped disc or pressure from nearby muscles and tendons can compress nerves.

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How to Remove a Torn Contact Lens

Torn lenses should be removed right away, because they can scratch and irritate the eye. This process is similar to removing an intact contact lens but requires additional care and precision.

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Side Effects of Dental Anesthesia

Dental work often involves the extraction of teeth or cutting into the oral tissue. Because this can be painful dentists typically use anesthetics to diminish the pain at the time of the operation. Most dentists use local anesthesia, which is the injection of agents that temporarily numb the nerves.

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Drinking Wine After Flagyl

It can be dangerous to drink alcohol while taking certain medications. Drinking wine while taking Flagyl, also known as metronidazole, can cause unpleasant side effects. How consistently these side effects will occur is unclear, however.

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Treatment for Capsulitis of the Feet

The joints in the body are held in place by a covering called the capsule. In some cases, this capsule can become inflamed, leading to capsulitis. When this happens in the foot it can cause severe pain in the foot (also known as metatarsalgia).

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How Long Does Dextromethorphan Take to Be Effective?

Dextromethorphan is a medication that is used to relieve coughing problems because of colds or influenza (see link in References). Dextromethorphan is not indicated for the treatment of coughs caused by asthma, smoking or emphysema.

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How to Reverse Bone Loss in Teeth

Bone loss in the jaw bone can cause the teeth to become loosened or even fall out. Bone loss around the teeth is usually caused by periodontal disease. One of the difficulties in treating bone loss around the teeth is that the bone loss cannot be reversed, although new bone can be grafted in.

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How to Neutralize Oxalates in a Diet

Too many oxalates in the diet can lead to health problems, including kidney stones. Following a diet that is low in oxalates may help reduce the risk of kidney stones, and it may be possible to neutralize some of the oxalates before they are absorbed by the digestive tract.

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The Effect of High Temperatures on Enzymes

One of the reasons the body's temperature is so carefully controlled to stay in a narrow range is that it affects how different chemical reactions work. Changes in temperature can affect the activity of special proteins known as enzymes, which are needed for many of the processes essential to life.

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How to Adjust a Remstar Plus M Series CPAP Machine

Sleep apnea can be treated using devices that provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which helps keep the airway open. One type of CPAP machine is the Remstar Plus M Series, which can be hooked up to a humidifier and also has certain settings already programmed into it.

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How to Treat Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Understand that post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is the result of the inflammation of the skin. It is most commonly a result of the healing process in the skin. As skin tissue heals, cells secrete chemicals called cytokines that help cause new skin to form in the healing area.

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Lower Back Pain and Skateboarding

Your back is especially vulnerable to injury while skateboarding because it absorbs much of the impact during falls and landings, and it is also involved in maintaining balance and twisting motions. Lower back pain can stem from different types of injuries and can be prevented by strengthening exercises and stretching.

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Can Stress Cause Hot Flashes?

There are a number of symptoms that are associated with a hot flash. The initial symptom is a feeling of pressure in the head as the hot flash begins (in some patients this is called an aura as it signals an impending hot flash). The term "hot flash"

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How Does Lamictal Work on Depression?

Lamictal is the brand name for a medication called lamotrigine. Lamotrigine is an anti-convulsant, which means it is often prescribed as a treatment for epilepsy. However, Lamictal can also be used to treat depression.

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