For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
When a woman of child-bearing age does not menstruate for three months or longer, she has a condition called secondary amenorrhea. This menstrual change has a variety of potential natural and abnormal underlying causes. While high consumption of protein carries some risks, it won't trigger the onset of amenorrhea.
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Your knee cartilage is composed of two separate wedges called menisci. Each meniscus acts as a cushion for your knee joint, and tears in a meniscus can cause significant pain and decrease your overall knee stability.
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Haglundโs deformity is a condition characterized by a bone deformity at the back of your heel and irritation of the related soft tissue. In some cases, this condition stems from abnormal tightness in your Achilles tendon, which runs from your calf muscles to your heel bone.
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A bulging disc is a flattening and spreading of one of the cushioning discs between your spinal bones or vertebrae. When a disc bulges, it protrudes beyond the space between your vertebrae and sometimes causes pain and numbness at the site of the bulge and/or in your legs and arms.
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Cold sores are common, highly contagious skin lesions triggered by infection with herpes simplex virus type 1, also called HSV-1. They differ from common non-contagious skin lesions called canker sores. Taking vitamin B-12 will not shorten the duration of a cold sore outbreak.
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Magnesium is a mineral with central importance in the normal function of your heart. It also helps form your bones and teeth, and plays a vital role in other organs throughout your body, including your kidneys and muscles.
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Knee pain is a symptom frequently associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Individuals with these disorders sometimes report increases or decreases in their pain levels that appear to be associated with changes in local weather conditions.
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PH is a term used to describe the relative acid content of blood and other fluids called solutions. In your bloodstream, pH is determined in part by the presence of a substance called phosphate. When you drink alcohol, it triggers changes in your phosphate levels that lead to increases in your blood pH.
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