There are many possible causes of chronic diarrhea, which is defined as having watery, liquid or semisolid bowel movements for more than 4 weeks. Losing weight at the same time can mean that food is moving too quickly through your digestive system without proper digestion or absorption.
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If your lower back hurts, your sacroiliac joints may be the problem. Pain in these joints that lie on either side of the lower back above the sacrum can result from an infection, a tumor, trauma, or activities that require twisting, bending, standing, sitting or lifting.
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Treatment of swelling in the hands and wrist depends in part on the underlying cause of the symptoms. An injury that causes swelling and deformity needs medical attention, as does redness, swelling, pus or streaking around a cut or wound, according to FamilyDoctor.org.
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Built-up gas in the belly, also called bloating, can be very uncomfortable. Some people describe it as tightness around the waist, as if the stomach has expanded. Gas in the stomach is usually caused by swallowing too much air, so you might get some relief from burping or belching.
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Paronychia, a bacterial, fungal or yeast infection of the skin around the fingernail or toenail, occurs when the area is damaged by a manicure, biting the nails or trimming a hangnail. High-risk individuals include diabetics and people whose hands are wet all day.
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When performing a Lap-Band procedure, also called adjustable gastric banding, the surgeon restricts the stomach to a tiny pouch by slipping an adjustable silastic band around the upper portion of the stomach.
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According to a June 2011 report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an estimated 5 million to 10 million women worldwide have breast implants. Used for cosmetic reasons or to augment breast tissue after cancer surgery, these devices are filled with saline or silicone gel.
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A Fleet enema is a commercially prepared solution of sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate packaged in an administration kit, according to Drugs. com.
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Contaminated foods, including raw oysters, cause illness in approximately 48 million Americans every year, according to a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Several organisms can cause food poisoning from raw oysters, including norovirus and Vibrio bacteria.
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Any patient undergoing a surgical procedure is at risk for developing complications afterward, including bleeding, infection, breathing problems and developing blood clots in the legs that can travel to the lungs.
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Home remedies such as over-the-counter medications, herbs, relaxation and light physical activity can help to relieve an episode of indigestion and bloating. Although uncomfortable, these symptoms -- an upset stomach and gassiness -- are relatively minor and often respond to simple remedies.
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Pain relief measures after gallbladder surgery vary according to the setting; the type of surgery performed; and the number of days since the surgery. Pain control in the hospital may involve intravenous or injectable narcotics while patients at home may take milder pain medication by mouth.
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Postnasal drip is mucous that runs from the nose down the back of the throat, often causing a cough, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. The purpose of mucous is to lubricate and clean nasal passages. Under normal circumstances, the mucous is swallowed without the individual realizing it.
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If you notice a strong smell to your urine, your first thought may be that something is wrong. If you are a typically healthy adult, however, the cause may be as simple the foods you're eating or not drinking enough fluids.
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Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is usually performed with a laparoscope or tiny camera that allows the surgeon to remove the gallbladder through a small incision. Laparoscopic cholecystectomies are less invasive than the alternate "open"
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Approximately 40 percent of Americans have a sliding hiatal hernia, according to 2006 information from the Merck Manual. The esophagus--the tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach--passes through an opening in the diaphragm, the sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity.
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Prednisone is frequently prescribed for asthma, one of the most common pregnancy complications. In fact, about six million women under 45 have asthma and approximately 0.5 to 1.3 percent of all pregnancies are complicated by maternal asthma, according to the Illinois Teratogen Information System.
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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. A high number of red blood cells--more than 5.72 million red blood cells per mcL for men and 5.03 million per mcL for women--requires further evaluation, according to MayoClinic.com.
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The swimming pool might be a great place to show off your new belly button ring, but don't jump in the water until your piercing heals. Even chemically treated water can harbor germs that cause infections in open wounds. People heal at different rates.
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If your doctor has prescribed Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) for depression, you may wonder if the drug will affect your weight. Some antidepressant drugs can cause weight gain, a side effect that patients sometimes dislike so much that they stop taking their medication.
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