For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Each year the flu virus affects Americans with symptoms ranging from fever, chills, muscle aches, cough and headache. Because the earlier you treat the flu, the sooner you can begin to improve, it is important to recognize the early signs of the flu.
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Your body has charged particles known as electrolytes. Examples of electrolytes include calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus. These electrolytes are responsible for maintaining fluid balance in the body, and their electrical charge helps produce energy in the body.
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Swelling in the legs and feet, also known as edema, can be triggered by a variety of situations or conditions that cause excess fluid to get trapped in the tissues. While medical management is essential, most of this swelling can also be improved by home measures.
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Stretched ligaments and muscles, and pressure on your spinal nerve can cause pain in this region. Stretching to relieve this pain can help you reduce inflammation and improve reduced range of motion.
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Sitting all day endangers your health, and that includes affecting your leg muscles. Take regular breaks to move around.
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Sometimes a bump is just a bump, but other times it may be an important medical clue. A bump on a finger joint can sometimes be traced to an old trauma or a recent injury. In other instances, the bump may result when a sac of fluid, or cyst, develops.
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Your psoas muscles are the muscles located in the front of your hip area. These muscles are responsible for helping you lift your leg and move your torso toward your thighs. If you experience a muscle cramp in the psoas area, a number of things could be to blame.
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Aches and soreness after a tough workout can remind you of the hard work you put in at the gym -- or signal a more serious injury, such as a muscle strain.
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Snoring not only keeps you and your spouse up at night — it can be dangerous to your health. Loud snoring can increase your daytime fatigue and cause you to stop breathing as you sleep, which can affect your heart. If you snore with your mouth closed, this can indicate a problem with your tongue positioning.
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Just like a rubber band, your skin is designed to stretch and snap back — when the skin stretches too far, it breaks instead of snapping back. This results in scar tissue development known as stretch marks. These red-and purple-markings can be the unsightly reminder of weight gain and/or a growth spurt.
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Your lumbar vertebrae is the third section of your spinal vertebrae, located in the lower back. While the lumbar vertebrae are some of the largest vertebra, they are subject to great pressure. Whether due to injury or degeneration over time, lumbar vertebrae can slip out of place, resulting in a lumbar fracture.
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Your thighs are home to three large muscle groups. In the front portion are the quadriceps, four muscles that help to extend and straighten the lower leg. On the back of your thighs are the hamstrings, three muscles that bring the leg backward and help you flex the lower leg toward your buttocks.
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Your blood contains several types of proteins that serve different functions. Albumin is the most prevalent protein in your blood, and without it, you can experience a number of symptoms.
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Lumbar strain is also known as weightlifter’s back because it is a common injury among resistance trainers. While your lumbar or lower spine is able to withstand significant pressure, sudden pushing, pulling or twisting of the spine can lead to strain that affects your back’s muscles and tendons.
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Improperly prepared, stored and/or served food products can attract bacteria or germs that can lead you to a very unpleasant condition: food poisoning. While vomiting is one of the most common food poisoning symptoms, certain bacteria known to cause food poisoning can lead to sore throat and flu-like symptoms.
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Cialis, generic name tadalafil, is a medication prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Because the medication helps to increase blood flow, it also can be effective reducing symptoms associated with pulmonary artery hypertension including reducing dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness.
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Uterine fibroids are a type of noncancerous tumor that grows in the uterine wall. These tumors range in size from small and seed-like to those that are as large as a grapefruit.
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Whether you are on the go or trying to lose weight quickly, skipping meals can seem like an easy or necessary way to meet your deadline or shed some pounds. However, you can experience adverse side effects to skipping meals, due to a decrease in your blood sugar levels.
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An upper respiratory infection can affect any of the breathing mechanisms of your head and chest, including the nose, throat and sinuses. In addition to difficulty breathing, you may experience a sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, watery eyes, headache and ear stuffiness as a result of this infection.
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For years, bacteria have been added to milk products to create yogurt. These bacteria are not harmful to your body, but instead help to create the consistency and flavor you enjoy in yogurt. One example of a bacteria-containing yogurt is Activia.
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