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 Junk Food Cause Diarrhea?

Foods that are highly processed and contain a lot of fat do not cause diarrhea but they can lead to a bout of loose stools. Diarrhea is properly defined as loose, watery stools that occur frequently, according to MedlinePlus. Eating junk food while you have diarrhea can prolong or worsen the condition.

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Food Often Seems to Make Me Cough

Coughing is a reflex that occurs whenever your throat is irritated. It may occur after eating certain foods. Some digestive conditions, related to eating food, may trigger coughing and other symptoms.

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Stomach Burns After Eating Oranges

A stomach burn after you eat oranges is most likely associated with a digestive condition that is irritated by the acid in oranges. It’s important to see your health care provider to determine the cause of the burning sensation.

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Bloody Nasal Discharge & Sinusitis Symptoms

Sinusitis describes inflammation of lining of the sinuses, air-filled spaces in the facial bones around the nose and eyes. Thirty million cases of sinusitis are diagnosed annually in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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I Have Pain in My Stomach After Eating Rice

Rice is served in a variety of dishes, including soups, casseroles and even desserts. It is a staple food that is typically easy on your digestive system and is commonly recommended to treat diarrhea. Stomach pain after eating rice is not a common symptom for most people and needs to be assessed by your doctor.

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Dairy & Tonsil Stones

While dairy products do not cause tonsil stones, an allergy to dairy may cause similar symptoms as tonsil stones. Tonsil stones are small stone-shaped balls that form in the tonsils from trapped debris that builds up in the tonsils.

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Skin Rash from Strawberries

Many people have food sensitivities. You may have an allergic reaction appear as a child, or an allergy may seem to suddenly appear when you are an adult, even though you ate the food many times previously. Strawberries are one type of food that may cause food allergy symptoms.

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Upper-Right Side Abdominal Pain After Eating Steak

Pain that develops in the upper-right side of your abdomen may be a concerning symptom that will need to be evaluated by your doctor. Your abdomen is divided into four quadrants, each providing your physician with a general idea of what’s causing your symptoms.

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What Are the Treatments for a Chest Cold?

Acute bronchitis, commonly known as a chest cold, is a viral or bacterial infection in the bronchial tubes that affects your ability to breathe normally, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A chest cold can last up to two weeks.

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Dairy Intolerance With Back & Buttock Pain

Dairy intolerance is a general term used to describe adverse reactions that occur when you consume products that contain milk. Back and buttock pain is most likely related to a milk allergy, which can cause tension and pain in any part of your body.

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What Kind of Foods Can Cause Body Itching?

Foods in general should not cause body itching unless you have another medical condition, such as a food allergy, a pollen allergy or histamine intolerance. If you develop itching on your body after you eat certain foods, keep a written record of the foods that cause itching.

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Lactose Intolerance and Stools

The primary symptoms of lactose intolerance include explosive and sudden bowel movements with loose and watery stools. Lactose-intolerance produces uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms, but they do not cause any permanent damage to your digestive system.

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Does Kefir Cause Diarrhea?

Kefir milk contains live and active cultures. It's much like yogurt, but drinkable. Kefir will not cause diarrhea in healthy adults, but can cause diarrhea if you’re lactose intolerant or allergic to milk.

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Swollen Throat Allergy

Knowing what allergens trigger your throat to swell, will help you avoid a life-threatening allergic condition, called anaphylaxis. Throat swelling allergies are a common sign of anaphylaxis, a severe allergy that affects your entire body.

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