For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Primary liver cancer from liver cell mutations is rare in the United States, according to the A.P. Johan Institute for Cancer Research. It is categorized based on the liver cells impacted, with the most prominent form starting in the hepatocytes, your main liver cells.
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The urinary system is comprised of the kidneys, ureters and bladder as well as sphincter muscles and the urethra.
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A healthy diet is important for keeping you energized physically, but poor nutrition habits also link to neurological, or brain, problems like memory loss. Small amounts of essential vitamins found in your daily diet supply you with the functional nutrients you need to maintain brain and body health.
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Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, the Mayo Clinic says. The flu presents with a variety of symptoms including a high fever, nasal congestion and muscular aches. Earaches are not commonly associated with flu symptoms unless complications of the virus occur.
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Dextromethorphan is an ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold medications. This ingredient is classed as an antitussive, which means cough suppressant, and is considered effective in treating symptoms of the common cold. However, dextromethorphan in high dosages is intoxicating and dangerous. The U.S.
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The limbic system represents the part of your brain devoted to the most basic survival structures that protect and regulate emotions and reactive states. Interconnecting pathways link the limbic system, located deep within your brain, to the hypothalamus, which controls thinking, behavior and hormonal functions.
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Leptin is commonly associated with weight fluctuations and appetite. The chemical leptin is a hormone, produced naturally in your body to signal the brain when you are full from eating.
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The balance between acidity and alkalinity in your body is referred to as pH, or potential of hydrogen. Different factors can influence whether your blood has too much or too little acid, including food and the health of your organs to filter carbon dioxide from your body.
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The abdomen is the region between the chest and groin, containing numerous bodily organs that may experience pain. The University of Maryland Medical Center indicates that pain in the abdominal area can result from a variety of factors primarily associated with gastrointestinal disturbance.
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Undigested food your body does not break down passes along the digestive tract into your large intestine, where it meets harmless bacteria. As the bacteria works to break down the food, gaseous hydrogen and carbon dioxide are produced, which are excreted from the rectum.
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The kidneys and liver serve vital functions for overall wellness of the body. The kidneys remove waste from the body to prevent toxicity of other organs and maintain health of the entire body. The liver is the largest internal organ and aids in fighting infections, digestion and regulating blood sugar levels.
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Sudden and often intense warmth in the face or upper body, followed by sweating, dizziness or diarrhea, characterize the occurrence of hot flashes, which are usually related to some form of hormonal change.
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Olanzapine, known by the brand name Zyprexa, is an antipsychotic medication used for treating the psychiatric conditions of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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Diverticulitis, the inflammation and infection of small pouches called diverticula that infiltrate the lining of your colon, is a complication of diverticular disease, which generally begins as diverticulosis. These small pouches can develop anywhere along your digestive tract but generally form in the colon.
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Diuretics refer to substances that facilitate ridding the body of excess fluids and salt. Diuretics work by making the kidneys excrete more sodium in the urine, which causes an increase in water accumulation to concentrate the sodium levels, resulting in urine formation and elimination.
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Blood is made of three types of cells that are produced inside the bones: white blood cells fight infections; red blood cells provide energy and carry oxygen to different organs; and platelets thicken the blood so that it clots during injury.
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Marijuana contains several chemicals including the potent psychoactive substance tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The positive effects of THC include pain relief and appetite stimulation. However, negative side effects also exist including disorientation and altered perception.
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The stomach, one of many organs involved in digestion. The stomach dilutes the food you eat with digestive juices before moving it into your intestines for further break down. Factors that impact the health of your digestive system include untreated infections, medical conditions, diet and lifestyle.
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The liver serves a vital role in regulating digestion, running your metabolism and getting harmful particles or chemicals out of your body. When the liver is damaged, it is unable to efficiently convert the nutrients in foods the same way a healthy liver can, which results in continued damage if care is not taken.
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Marijuana is a plant with psychoactive (mind-altering) properties that targets the central nervous system and alters the brain's ability to communicate between neurons, which is the body's information processing system.
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