Neck pain is pain that occurs in any of the neck structures including the muscles, the nerves, the spinal vertebrae, and the disks between these vertebrae. Pain or discomfort in areas such as the shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms can also result in neck pain.
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Tuberculosis, commonly called TB, is an infectious disease that is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. It is usually found in its chronic, latent form, and most individuals appear without symptoms. It is contagious, and is spread air borne by the infected individual.
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Ritalin, generically known as methylphenidate, is a prescription medication used to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. This drug is a central nervous system stimulant that works by modifying the amounts of natural substances in the brain.
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Mouth cancer can develop on the lips, gums, tongue, the roof and floor of the mouth and inside the lining of the cheeks. According to the Mayo Clinic, this type of cancer falls under the category of head and neck cancers.
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According to e-radiography.net, calcification in the abdominal aorta is the medical condition in which hardening of the walls of the abdominal aorta occurs. Calcification in the abdominal aorta represents a special case of atherosclerosis.
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Supplements or prescription medications that cause the blood vessels to dilate or open are called vasodilators. Vasodilators are used to treat various medical conditions, such as hypertension and coronary artery disease, a heart condition that causes narrowing of the vessels supplying blood to the heart.
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The small intestine's function is to absorb ingested fluids and nutrients. There are many conditions whose treatment may require removal of a part of the small intestine, most notably cancers, Crohn’s disease, a blockade in an intestinal artery, a twisted loop of intestine, an obstruction, and some birth defects.
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Progesterone is a hormone that is naturally produced by the body. According to the American Pregnancy Association, during the earlier stages of pregnancy, days 12 to 16 of the cycle, it is released by the part of the egg follicle known as the corpus luteum.
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The power and ability to move one's legs stems from the interaction of two processes. These are the nerve signal that is sent to the muscles from the brain and passes via the spinal cord, and the muscle's intrinsic power to contract. Any interruption in this pathway in the lower limb can result in leg weakness.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, elevated platelet count, also known as thrombocytosis, is a disorder in which excess platelets are produced, leading to abnormal blood clotting or bleeding. Platelets are small fragments of the red blood cells produced in bone marrow.
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Classified as either internal or external, hemorrhoids are a condition in which the veins located in the rectum and anus become swollen and enlarged. Some hemorrhoids can be treated minimally, but when hemorrhoids start to bleed, far more serious problems can arise.
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Dermabond is a skin adhesive used to close wounds, according to FamilyDoctor.org. It is a liquid that doctors apply on small wounds and skin surfaces to securely hold the edges together. Once applied, this film is left to dry and usually lasts five to 10 days on the skin.
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Most weight-loss supplements claim to help patients lose weight in a short time. Unlike prescription drugs, over-the-counter weight-loss supplements are not subjected to rigorous standards. According to MayoClinic.com, chitosan is an over-the-counter weight-loss supplement that helps block dietary fat.
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Acetaminophen, brand name Tylenol, or international generic name paracetamol, is a medication given to infants and children for fever and pain. It is considered safe when used in the recommended dose of 10 to 15 mg per kilo of body weight per dose.
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Coenzyme A, a helper molecule, is a nonprotein chemical substance needed for the activation of some enzymes, the proteins that catalyze or activate important chemical reactions within the body.
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Glutathione, an amino acid normally stored in the liver, is considered one of the body’s main defense mechanisms against cumulative stresses creating oxidative damage that can result in many ailments. Glutathione, a tripeptide, is composed of three amino peptides namely: L-glutamate, L-cysteine and glycine.
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Muscle wasting and atrophy occur in many diseases and conditions. Sometimes something as simple as prolonged immobilization can lead to a significant localized atrophy in muscles. At other times, the underlying cause maybe serious and potentially fatal, like cancer cachexia or the wasting associated with HIV/AIDS.
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Sodium ascorbate, otherwise known as Vitamin C or ascorbic acid, is a water soluble vitamin and antioxidant, as mentioned in Medline Plus, a website supported by the National Institutes of Health. The human body doesn’t produce its own vitamin C; it gets it from food and other sources.
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Vegetable oils come from oil-bearing seeds such as olive, soybeans, corn, peanuts, cotton seed and palm nuts. Vegetable oils contain 100 percent fat, and they usually remain liquid even at fairly low temperatures. Most vegetable oils come in a light yellow color and produce a mild, tolerable odor.
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Reverse osmosis refers to a chemical treatment process for water. The process forces water through specialized membranes and exerts a certain amount of pressure on it to remove foreign contaminants, solid substances, large molecules and minerals.
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