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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The Best Golf Shoes for Plantars

A steady golf swing depends on steady footing. And steady footing depends to a large degree upon the shoes you wear. You spend a lot of time selecting the right clubs; taking the time to select the best shoe can be just as important, especially if you suffer from plantar fasciitis.

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Dangerous Temperatures for the Elderly

The elderly are at higher risk than the general population for temperature-related health issues. The body's reduced ability to regulate temperature, medical problems, medications and the environment are all factors affecting the ability of elderly individuals to maintain a healthy body temperature.

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Tennis Balls to Reduce Neck Tension

When you have a pain in the neck -- literally -- it could be caused by tension. Tension can set off a chain of events that leads to soreness at trigger points, which sometimes feels like knots in a muscle.

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My Stomach Gets Upset Whenever I'm Nervous

Upset stomach, headache and heart palpitations are all physiological responses experienced whenever a person becomes nervous. An individual might experience one or more of these symptoms when nervous based upon the individual's own psychological and emotional makeup.

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Skin Rashes & Bumps Recurring Every Month

Hormonal changes associated with the female menstrual cycle can cause outbreaks of bumps and skin rashes that recur every month. Acne is an androgenic disorder, set off by the effects of the family of hormones known as androgens, according to an article by Dr. Geoffrey Redmond of the Hormone Help Center in New York.

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