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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Can Exercise Cause Hemorrhaging?

Exercise can cause certain hemorrhages. The severity and dangers associated with the hemorrhage depends on the type of hemorrhage you are experiencing. Strenuous exercise places significant strain on your body that, though uncommon, can result in your blood vessels bursting, causing a hemorrhage.

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Red Eyes After an Exercise

Strenuous exercise can make the whites of your eyes turn red. A number of factors can cause the appearance of red eyes, but in nearly all instances the condition is easily treated and resolved. If you develop a severe case of red eyes during or after exercise, speak to your doctor.

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Should You Swim After Eating?

Most children at some point will have been given the warning by their parents not to swim on a full stomach. But parents may not always know what's best -- at least when it comes to swimming.

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I Am Sleepy and Have Gas and Bloating After Eating

Becoming sleepy and gassy after a meal can put a wrinkle in your day, especially if you're at work. If you're struggling to stay awake or trying to control flatulence around others, you're distracted from more pressing tasks. The types of food you eat are often the culprits.

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Elbow Skin Pain

Elbow pain is a common condition that often be attributed to sports or physical activities that require a continuous repetitive bending at the elbow joint. The skin around the elbow can become inflamed and sensitive to the touch with certain elbow conditions.

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What Over-the-Counter Drugs Lower Cholesterol?

Prescription drugs are not your only option for treatment of high cholesterol. A number of over-the-counter drugs and supplements have been shown to help lower your low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, levels. LDL is also commonly referred to as bad cholesterol.

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