For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
After having a tooth extracted, your surgeon will provide aftercare guidelines, so you know how to take care of yourself and reduce the risk of post-operative complications. These recommendations will include how to eat and drink in the days after your surgery.
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While there are several reasons for sore gums in children, such as having a tooth coming in, the pain is often an early sign of gum disease. Nearly all children have gingivitis, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. However, you can reverse gingivitis in its early stages before it becomes periodontitis.
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If your ribs hurt while stretching, you’ve likely experienced a recent traumatic blow to the chest or have been lifting more weight than your muscles can handle. Some rib injuries are potentially life-threatening, since the ribs protect vital organs, so always consult with your doctor if you’re feeling rib pain.
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Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be an embarrassing social problem. You may have bad breath without knowing it, so proper dental hygiene in combination with zinc-containing products is key to ensuring your breath is fresh.
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If you have a burning sensation in your chest while walking on a treadmill, you’re likely experiencing symptoms of exercise-induced asthma. Exercise tends to trigger an attack for most chronic asthma sufferers, but in some cases, exercise is the only trigger.
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The appearance of an allergic reaction and viral rash is often similar, but the cause of these rashes is entirely different. A rash is rarely serious, but sometimes it can indicate an underlying illness that requires treatment. If you or your child has an unexplained rash, consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
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Your child takes his shoes off to scratch an itch, which was a big mistake because now his feet are burning. Athlete’s foot, which is likely causing your child's itchy feet, does not only affect adults. However, scabies also causes an intense itch.
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Swimming offers a low-impact workout if you have bad knees. Unlike weight-bearing activities that place stress on your knees as your feet hit the hard surface, swimming allows you to move through the water without placing much pressure on the knee.
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Thigh pain on children is often caused by cramps, strains or growing pains. There are several steps you can take to reduce your child’s pain level when these conditions occur.
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Flesh colored bumps on your tongue can be painful or painless depending on the cause. Some causes of whitish-flesh colored bumps are canker sores, candidiasis and early stages of syphilis. If you’re unsure what’s causing the tongue bump, contact your family doctor for an examination of the affected area.
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An allergic reaction that causes bumps on the skin is often from allergic contact dermatitis. Direct contact with an allergen causes the area to become inflamed. A systemic allergic reaction can also cause hives on the skin. Consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment of the bumps on your skin.
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Bronchiolitis is swelling and excess mucus in the bronchioles, which lead into your baby's lungs. Pneumonia is an infection inside the lungs. The only way to be certain of your child’s illness is by making a doctor’s appointment.
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Shortness of breath is a common symptom of asthma, but in some cases, allergies can cause asthma-like symptoms. Allergic rhinitis, hay fever and the body’s response to exercise can all result in shortness of breath.
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Peripheral vascular disease, which is characterized by poor circulation, most often affects the lower extremities. Elevating your legs to an appropriate height can help relieve some of the discomfort in your legs, ankles and feet caused by poor circulation.
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Children who grind their teeth during the daytime have a condition called bruxism that causes clenching and grinding. Bruxism affects at least 2 out of 10 children, according to KidsHealth.org. Bruxism can do significant damage to your child’s teeth and it causes discomfort of the jaw muscles.
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Foul gas and diarrhea are two symptoms that go hand-in-hand for toddlers and people of all ages. The occurrence of diarrhea can be alarming for parents, regardless of if the infection is from a virus, bacteria or dairy intolerance.
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If your child’s illness has passed and then a rash appears, this can be cause for concern among most parents. Roseola and fifth disease are common childhood illnesses that first cause a fever that’s followed by a rash. Always consult with your child’s doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, but anyone can develop a strep infection, and it's becoming increasingly common in adults. Strep throat is highly contagious and adults can get the illness from an infected child.
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Elbow pain after curling can be mild to severe, depending on the cause. Since curling requires repetitive motions of the elbow and force from weight resistance, possible causes for your pain are tennis elbow, strains or sprains. Consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
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Approximately 30 percent of the population suffers from eczema with 85 percent younger than age of 5, according to Eczema.net. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, has no cure, but most sufferers grow out of the condition before reaching middle school.
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