For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Underdeveloped breasts can be called a number of different things, including small breasts and hypoplastic breasts. Although many may defer to breast size as being an unimportant characteristic of our individual bodies, some women experience some complications regarding their breast size.
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Watery stool, more often called diarrhea, is a common problem that most individuals develop at one point or another.
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Ingrown nails can occur anywhere on the body. But when the nails develop on the thumb, they can be very painful and difficult to tolerate while continuing through your daily routine.
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Your skin's pigment is important to helping protect your skin from the sun's rays. Pigment levels can vary among individuals and ethnicities. They can also form discolorations on parts of the skin where pigment clusters, coagulates or disperses from.
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A sore throat is one of the most common symptoms of illness. There are any number of conditions and external factors that could cause your throat to become sore, depending on your personal state of health. And while a sore throat can be uncomfortable, it may also serve as a warning symptom of larger problems.
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Muscle cramps are the result of low sodium levels in your body, and several factors can influence the development. The type of fluids you consume prior to and during exercise is important, and heat can also affect your body's internal health.
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Working out can cause some of your senses to numb as the intensity of exercise saps your mind's focus. But the development of blurry vision may be a concern all of its own.
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Moles can be alarming. While most pose no threat to your health, some can turn malignant and cause skin cancer. If you are an African American, you can also develop a type of mole that is different from those typically seen in other types of skin.
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A number of different injuries and types of pain can affect the knee of a runner. This is due to the shock absorbed by the knee joint when running--the knee, along with the back, are two locations on the body where injuries are common due to the stress placed on them by running.
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Sharp pain and inflammation in your elbow can be a sign of tennis elbow. Named for the frequency with which this type of injury affects tennis players, tennis elbow is a strain injury in the outer tendon of the elbow.
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Stomach cramps are a common ailment. They are characterized by a pain that feels like tightening or knotting in your abdomen and stomach. For many people, this can cause headaches or other discomforts that make it difficult to stand up straight or be as active as they would like.
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Exercise has a lot of benefits to your skin's health, but eliminating stretch marks is not one of them. Stretch marks are made up of scar tissue and can cover a large swath of skin. Many people develop these in regions where weight gain is common, such as the thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach and arms.
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Your blood consists of red and white blood cells, platelets and protein-rich liquid called plasma. Donated plasma is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including burns, blood clotting deficiencies and immunodeficiency disorders.
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Discover how progesterone, a hormone commonly associated with female reproductive processes, plays a vital role in men's health. Learn about its production, functions, and benefits for male reproductive vitality.
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Antibodies are critical to your immune system's function. These cells are present in the body to ward off illnesses, including viruses and bacteria, and the more you have, generally, the healthier you will be.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that aids in several aspects of brain function. These areas include motor function and mood, and possibly the best-known role dopamine plays relates to your perceived happiness.
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Staph infections are a product of the staphylococcus bacterium, which resides on the skin of humans but can cause serious medical problems if it gets beneath the surface and infects the blood.
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Swelling, burning and itching can be very painful if they are all present in your fingers, not only because of the symptoms themselves but because of how often your digits are used. Additionally, the skin on your fingers tends to be more sensitive, which can heighten your pain and discomfort.
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Smoking cigarettes is a common form of drug use that is legalized for people ages 18 and older in the United States. It is one of the leading causes of lung cancer in the United States and has also been connected to health problems like high blood pressure, heart attacks, heart disease and stroke.
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Cornsilk is drawn from the stigmas of female corn plants. It has been used by native Americans for centuries as a natural remedy for many ailments and is still used today in several different applications.
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