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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Why Is My Stomach Hard?

Your stomach might feel hard due to abdominal normal muscle tension, constipation or a medical condition affecting your abdomen.

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Hypothyroid Symptoms & Itching

People with hypothyroidism may experience skin changes reflecting diminished activity of cells within the skin. Some of these changes may cause itching.

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Why Alcohol Causes Sinus Congestion

Congestion in your nose and sinuses after drinking alcohol can occur for a variety of reasons, most of which pose no significant health risk.

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What to Expect in the Last Stage of Cancer

When cancer cannot be cured, the disease eventually progresses to its last stage. Certain signs and symptoms typically occur as the end of life approaches, regardless of the type of cancer involved.

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Is It a Pimple or Cold Sore?

Pimples and cold sores differ from one another in many significant ways, including causes, patterns of occurence, signs and symptoms.

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Knee Pain After a Fall

Knee pain after a fall typically signals an injury to the joint, such as a contusion, sprain, cartilage tear, fracture or kneecap dislocation.

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Causes of Menstrual-Like Stomach Cramps

Menstrual-like stomach cramps occur with a variety of conditions ranging from a normal response to ovulation to early miscarriage to an intestinal disorder, among others.

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Causes of Stomach Pain, Nausea and Dizziness

Stomach pain and nausea accompanied by dizziness tend to point to a more concerning underlying illness than your garden-variety stomach bug. Most causes involve digestive system conditions.

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Causes of Sudden Extreme Fatigue

Causes of Sudden Extreme Fatigue

Sudden, extreme fatigue occurs for a variety of reasons. Common causes include infections, severe stress and new onset depression, among others.

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Causes of Flashes in the Outer Corner of the Eye

Phantom flashes of light are usually perceived in the corners of the eyes. Leading causes include posterior vitreous detachment and retinal detachment, among several other eye- and non-eye-related conditions.

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Norepinephrine Versus Epinephrine

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are closely related substances but there are important differences in their structure, production sites, functions and medical uses.

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