Your child's stuffy nose and mild cough can travel downwards through the respiratory system and transform into a chest cold in no time. The congestion and breathing difficulties that are often symptoms of a chest cold might be scary, but in most cases are manageable at home.
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An endocrinologist is a medical doctor that specializes in the area of studying the endocrine system--the system of glands in your body and associated hormones that the glands produce.
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When hair follicles become red, itchy and infected, folliculitis is the probable cause. Folliculitis can result from shaving, friction between the skin and clothing, excessive sweating or infected cuts or wounds.
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Stretch marks are called as such because they develop when your skin has stretched significantly in a short period of time. Common reasons for developing stretch marks are pregnancy, rapid weight gain and steroid usage.
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A bed bug is a brown insect that measures less than 1/2 inch long even as an adult. The insect does not have wings and likes to burrow in dark places, such as in bedding, in cracks in the wall, and behind peeling or loose paint and wallpaper in the wall.
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Wetting the bed at night is a type of urinary incontinence called nocturnal enuresis. One of the causes of nocturnal enuresis is drinking fluids at night. Adjusting your bathroom habits and beverage choices can help you stop wetting the bed at night, even when you enjoy a nightly beverage.
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Burns to the skin are usually associated with heat, but severe cold can damage your skin in a similar way. If you have ever used an ice pack to treat muscle strains or sprains, avoid direct exposure of the ice pack on your skin.
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Croup, the common cold and chronic asthma are among the childhood illnesses and medical conditions that can cause your little one to develop labored breathing.
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A man's mustache grows just like scalp hair--from hair follicles situated in your skin. Some men grow a mustache that's thick and full, while others' are sparse and thin, just like the variations of scalp hair from one person to the next.
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Traveling can be stressful on your body even before you reach your destination due to nerves or changes in air pressure. Developing a traveler's upset stomach, also called traveler's diarrhea or TD, after sampling the local cuisine can be one of your worst travel nightmares.
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Painful urination is not just a condition that affects adults. Children can have burning or stinging when urinating, as well as an increased in the need to urinate. These symptoms range in severity and signify either an infection or a temporary irritation.
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Antihistamines are medications that block your body from releasing histamines, a substance that produces an inflammatory response in your body. People who suffer from seasonal allergies often taken antihistamines to relieve a runny or stuffy nose, skin reactions like hives, and other symptoms.
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The tendon that runs down the back of your lower leg to your heel is your Achilles tendon. You use your Achilles tendon every time your walk, run, play sports or otherwise move your legs and feet. Overuse or pushing your tight calf muscles too hard can cause injury to the tendon, bringing with it pain and swelling.
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Rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery is a gradual process. You’ll begin some strengthening exercises as soon as the day after your replacement to prevent muscle atrophy and promote circulation, but will tackle more strenuous exercises as you heal and gain more strength.
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A muscle tear, as defined by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, is a medical condition that is graded according to its severity. When you push yourself further than your body is accustomed to, you may feel your muscles protest as it pulls away from your tendons.
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Rough, dark patches of skin on the knees are not unusual. Your knees bear the brunt of many physical activities. Children learning to crawl are very hard on their knees, as are the parents who kneel on the floor to interact with them at eye level. Generally speaking, rough patches of skin indicate dryness.
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Pinched nerves cause signs and symptoms that can significantly impact your daily tasks. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 20 million people have some type of nerve damage in their arms or legs. (ref 4, pg 1) Nerves can also be pinched as they come out of your spine.
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Hydration is touted as a healthy habit to endorse. Drink water and other noncaffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages to flush your body of toxins and help your skin stay clear and generally feel better. Most people do not drink enough daily and do not experience problems when they suddenly increase their fluid intake.
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Worrying about your child's health is normal to some extent; all parents worry from time to time. In particular, the intimate details of a child's digestive system can be a source of concern for new parents who are not accustomed to the wide range of bowel habits that are considered normal.
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If you have leukopenia, your levels of infection-fighting white blood cells, or leukocytes, are too low. Because neutrophils are the most common white blood cell, neutropenia also is used to describe low white cell counts.
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