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.

Leg Weakness and Climbing Stairs

Leg Weakness and Climbing Stairs

Leg weakness isn’t necessarily a problem. When you notice that your legs feel weak whenever you climb stairs, visit the doctor.

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T4 Hormone & Weightlifting

Body builders often turn to supplements to lose fat, build lean muscle mass and reduce recovery time after intense workouts. Because anabolic steroids are frequently banned in competitions, weightlifters turn to more natural supplements to produce results.

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Why Is Phosphoric Acid Bad for You?

The market for carbonated soft drinks, diet and nondiet, was worth nearly $73 billion in the United States in 2008, according to “Beverage Digest.” Many of these beverages contain phosphoric acid, a substance that has a possible link to several health problems.

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Problems with the back

Inversion Tables vs. Spinal Decompression

If you have back problems and pain, your doctor may recommend treatments such as spinal decompression or inversion therapy. The goal is to help reduce pain and improve blood flow, but whether any of these treatments are right for you will depend upon your specific condition.

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Special Diet for Epstein-Barr

The Epstein-Barr virus is very common and affects nearly all individuals in the United States at one point or another during their lifetime. It can be either acute or chronic, and although there isn’t a cure, lifestyle changes — including your diet — can help relieve symptoms and promote healing.

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Abdominal Fat & Insulin Resistance

If you have insulin resistance, you’re not alone -- this disorder of the body’s endocrine system affects up to 80 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. If untreated, insulin resistance can develop into serious health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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Post Nasal Drip When Working Out

It’s not uncommon to experience nasal stuffiness and congestion while exercising during pollen season -- but sometimes those symptoms may not be related to allergies or may occur while exercising indoors. If this happens, you may be suffering from a condition called exercise-induced rhinitis, or EIR.

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Prostate Problems & Cycling

Cycling is a fun and effective form of exercise, but you might worry that pressure from a bicycle saddle can cause urinary, sexual and prostate problems. With precautions, you can enjoy your bike ride without causing any long-term damage.

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