The tongue is a frequently cut and injured organ because of the risk of the teeth inadvertently biting it. Tongue cuts typically bleed a lot because there are a lot of blood vessels in the tongue. This is because the tongue is mostly muscle and requires a lot of blood flow.
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Soybeans are a rich source of plant-based protein and can be converted into a variety of different products, including soy milk. Although soy milk and other soy-based substances are safe for many people to eat, you are an exception if you have gout.
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A rug burn is a form of first degree burn caused by friction. With a rug burn, the friction that is generated from the contact between the skin and the rug generates a mild amount of heat. This heat causes damage to the tissue in the top layer of skin.
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The balance of fluid in your body is primarily controlled by your kidneys. Diuretics are medications used to stimulate urine excretion and often are used as a treatment for excessive fluid retention. However, in some cases diuretics will not be effective at treating excess fluid and may make the problem worse.
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Vitamin B-12 is important for your body to work properly; therefore, poor intake or absorption of this vitamin can cause a deficiency. If you've had your gallbladder removed, you may have trouble absorbing some vitamins.
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Birth control pills, sometimes referred to as "the pill," help prevent pregnancy by interfering with the natural rise and fall of hormones in women.
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A white coating on the tongue may indicate a variety conditions, ranging in severity from a simple dental hygiene issue to a precancerous growth. An overgrowth of yeast is a leading cause of a white coating on the tongue.
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Most people know about cholesterol because of its ability to cause heart disease and atherosclerosis. However, cholesterol has a number of other important functions in the body.
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The sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerves in the body because it connects the spinal cord to the pelvis and legs. Because of its size and the fact that it exits the spinal column at the bottom and runs through the pelvis, the sciatic nerve can easily become pinched, resulting in a condition known as sciatica.
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Sinus congestion most commonly occurs when the tissue that lines the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen, blocking off the sinus passages. This can be a result of allergies or infections, such as the common cold.
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Chemotherapy is a common treatment for patients with cancer. It is designed to selectively destroy cells that are very rapidly dividing. Because cancer cells divide more quickly than normal cells, they will be more affected by the chemotherapy.
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A balanced and varied diet supplies the body with all of the nutrients it needs to work properly. A poor diet can lead to many different complications, including easy bruising. Deficiencies in vitamin K or C can lead to easy bruising, and following a low-carb ketogenic diet may also interfere with blood clotting.
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The medial and ulnar collateral ligaments maintain the stability of the elbow. A tear in either of these ligaments can occur when stress is applied to the elbow. This can occur in athletes who play sports that involve throwing, but elbow ligament injuries can happen in nonathletes too.
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Magnesium and other minerals are essential to keep your body healthy, and magnesium deficiency may play a role in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, migraines and depression.
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EDTA chelation therapy uses a compound called ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. EDTA is able to bind to certain metals via a process called chelation. This binding causes them to be unable to react with anything else. It also causes the kidneys to remove the EDTA/metal complex from the blood.
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Bed bugs are small insects with six legs that spend the day in hiding and then come out at night to feed. They get their name from preferring to feed on people while they are sleeping.
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Melasma is a skin condition that can occur as a result of hormonal imbalances. Melasma is also known as cholasma and, while there is a definite genetic component to the disease, it is generally triggered by hormonal changes.
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Levothyroxine (Leventa, Novothyrox, Synthroid) is a synthetic form of one of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. If you have hypothyroidism, your doctor may prescribe levothyroxine to help boost your levels of this hormone.
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Cysts are small pouches of fluid that can form on organs anywhere in the body. Brain cysts can be caused by developmental abnormalities and may be present at birth, causing them to be classified as primary brain cysts.
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Grapefruit and grapefruit juice is nutritious and contains many important nutrients, including vitamin C, soluble fiber and potassium. In some cases, not getting enough potassium can cause your blood pressure to rise, so eating grapefruit may help you lower your blood pressure.
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