For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Climbing stairs or ladders may cause leg pain. While this pain often subsides immediately, in some cases it may indicate a more serious injury. A muscle strain in one or more of the quadriceps muscles represents the most common cause of leg pain from stair climbing. Other possible injuries include inflammation of the rectus femoris tendon or iliotibial band syndrome.
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Gout forms when uric acid, a byproduct of purine breakdown, builds up and inflames the joints. Purine occurs naturally in many foods, including meat, cheese and fish. Strawberries provide an excellent source of vitamin C, which minimizes the risk of gout, recent research indicates.
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Liver is a rich source of a host of important nutrients, including folate and vitamin B-12, as well as iron. Eating liver can also expose you to some potentially dangerous effects, such as vitamin A toxicity and contact with heavy metals.
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Active people may encounter groin strains or hip injuries as a result of certain high-intensity sports such as hockey or squash, although these injuries can occur during any activity, from running to Pilates.
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In many women, ovarian cysts remain asymptomatic and require no treatment. However they can cause a host of symptoms including acute pain in the pelvis as well as irregular bleeding.
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Thigh and hip pain that feels worse in the morning and slowly decreases with activity over the course of the day typically indicates the presence of an inflammatory condition such as osteoarthritis, septic arthritis, gout or ankylosing spondylitis.
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For a person with diabetes, the top priority is to monitor his total carbohydrate intake per day and maintain his blood glucose level within safe parameters.
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A layer of small bumps known as papillae cover the surface of the tongue. According to the National Institutes of Health's MedlinePlus service, the papillae provide a home for the taste buds, which reside between papillae.
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Muscle cramps can be excruciating and debilitating, often strike without warning. If you find your back tensing up and cramping after you stretch, it may be related to any number of underlying causes from dehydration to an insufficient supply of blood leading to muscle tissues.
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A liver and gallbladder detox or flush can seem like a good idea to boost vitality. In the CNN.com article "How Crash Diets Harm Your Health,"
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Skin often changes color or texture in response to a loss of moisture or hormonal shifts. Dark, flaky patches of the skin can relate to a multitude of possible causes, including viral infections.
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Total hip replacement is major surgery, and as such runs the risk of post-operative complications. Neuropathy, or nerve damage, represents one potential obstacle to complete healing following a hip replacement.
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While pregnant, no known quantity of alcohol is considered safe for the baby, therefore many obstetricians recommend that pregnant women avoid alcohol completely as soon as they know they are pregnant.
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A diet for diabetes and liver problems balances the needs of both conditions effectively. Diabetics need to monitor carbohydrate intake to keep blood sugar levels within range, while those with liver problems needs to reduce the intake of foods that stress the liver, such as protein.
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Skin rashes and zinc are intimately connected. In some cases skin rashes such as pityriasis rosea and contact dermatitis can be healed with products containing zinc; in other cases, zinc may actually cause skin rashes to develop.
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The pain of a jammed or stubbed toe can take your breath away. People often neglect a jammed toe and assume it to be a minor inconvenience that will quickly fade. However, in some cases, a jammed toe causes soft tissue damage or fractures.
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Diverticulitis is a complication of diverticulosis. Diverticulitis occurs when diverticula – weak spots in the lining of the large intestine – become inflamed due to trapped stool or bacteria. The exact cause of diverticular disease remains unknown; however, lack of fiber plays an important role, according to the U.S.
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