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.

Dangers of Coughing

Dangers of Coughing

Coughing normally serves a protective function, but can sometimes lead to complications such as rib fractures, fainting and abdominal strain, among others.

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Creatine & Heart Palpitations

Creatine is an organic substance in the body that is synthesized in the liver and kidney from essential amino acids. It is then transported through the blood to the muscles. According to MayoClinic.com, about 95 percent of the body's store of creatine is located in the skeletal muscles.

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Electrolyte Imbalance & Headaches

Minerals in the body that carry electrical charges are called electrolytes. Your urine, blood and other bodily fluids carry electrolytes through your body. When electrolyte levels become imbalanced, you can experience a range of symptoms ranging from headaches and nausea to confusion and dehydration.

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How to Take Care of the Feet & Toenails of the Elderly

While it becomes difficult for elderly men and women to bend over and take care of their own feet and toenails, there are a number of diseases and conditions that become more serious and are more prevalent among the elderly, report doctors at Toback Podiatry.

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Signs of Food Addiction Withdrawal

The ingredients in food often have a similar effect on your brain and its chemical reactions as drugs, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

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How to Recover After a Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is the second most common surgery in women in the Untied States, according the Mayo Clinic,. A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus. There are a variety of reasons to have a hysterectomy, ranging from cancer to endometriosis, chronic pain or excessive bleeding.

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Injury to a Forearm Muscle

The majority of injuries that happen to forearm muscles are a result of overuse, according to the Sports Injury Handbook. Continual wear and tear on the muscles, ligaments and nerves eventually leads to a breakdown of the tissues and injury when you perform the activity that caused the weakness.

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Spots on the Back of the Eye

Any time you have problems with your vision, get it checked out by an optometrist to diagnose the condition and prevent further damage. Spots on the back of the eye can be the result of an injury or disease and should be evaluated to prevent blindness, according to Medline Plus.

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Stomach Discomfort at Night

Any number of disorders can cause you to experience stomach discomfort at night. It may result from a food allergy or bowel disorders, heartburn or more serious conditions such as an abdominal aneurysm or a tumor. Stomach discomfort could originate anywhere from your mouth to your spleen.

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What Are the Effects of Marijuana Use on College Students?

According to the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, nearly one-third of all Americans have tried marijuana at some point in their lives. Marijuana, also called pot or weed, is considered a gateway drug that leads to harder drugs with more serious consequences.

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How to Stretch a Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff is comprised of four small muscles deep within in the shoulder that hold your arm bone in the shoulder socket. These muscles also contribute to the inward and outward rotation of your arm.

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The Gastritis Fasting Diet

When you experience a bout of gastritis your stomach lining becomes infected and inflamed. The most common cause of the condition is the H. pylori bacteria, the same bug that causes ulcers, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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Vertigo and Vitamin Treatment

When you feel dizzy and it seems as if the room is spinning, you may be undergoing a bout of vertigo. Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying condition that could range from an inner ear disorder to dehydration or a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Vertigo is a common experience that increases with age.

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High Progesterone Levels in Men

Progesterone is a hormone in both men and women that is converted into testosterone and estrogen. According to MayoClinic.com, progesterone levels typically drop with age and affect testosterone production. At the same time, estrogen levels rise in older men, creating a hormone imbalance.

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Does Weightlifting Cause GERD Symptoms?

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic digestive disorder that occurs when acid backs up from your stomach to the esophagus. Bile backs up and causes heartburn and acid reflux. While many people experience heartburn occasionally, when it happens to you more than twice a week, you probably have GERD.

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What Are the Causes of Joint Pain & Fatigue?

Fatigue is a condition that is characterized by extreme tiredness that is not relieved by rest. Fatigue can be caused by a number of factors, including diseases that create joint pain, report doctors at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department.

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How to Remove Freckles & Moles From the Face

Most freckles and moles are non-cancerous skin lesions that are more cosmetically bothersome than medically problematic. Occasionally, moles interfere with shaving or rub against clothing.

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Fiberglass Itch Remedies

Fiberglass, a common ingredient used in the manufacture of insulation, boats and window treatments, can be an irritant when the small glass fibers become embedded in the skin and cause itching.

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