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.

StairMaster & Knee Pain

Knee pain has many different causes, and the recommendations of allowed activities vary with each problem. If the knee pain is related to overuse injury, arthritis, or a mechanical problem, a StairMaster may not be recommended and may irritate the problem further.

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Back of Heel Burning Pain When Stretching

Burning pain in the heel while stretching can be a sign of many different ailments. Tendonitis, bone spurs, plantar fasciitis and stress fractures are just a few causes of heel pain. The heel is a structure that includes bones, muscles, tendons and fascia.

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Yeast Infections and Stomach Belly Fat

Most people think of a yeast infection only affecting one area of the body. But yeast can overwhelm the gut and in turn affect metabolism and energy production, says Sciencedirect.com. This may lead to increased body fat and the distribution of fat in the body.

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