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.

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How to Increase Circulation in the Arms

Poor arm circulation can cause tingling, numbness and a sensation of cold in the arms and hands. These symptoms may range in severity from mild and annoying to painful and disabling.

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Ways to Fight a Severe Toothache

Tooth decay is the leading cause of toothache for both adults and children, according to the Mayo Clinic. The pain of a toothache may be constant or it may increase after eating or brushing, causing such severe pain that sleeping, working and other activities are disrupted.

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How to Reduce Blood Sugar in Pregnancy

High blood sugar during pregnancy is referred to as gestational diabetes. This condition affects 3 to 5 percent of American pregnant woman and is associated with hormonal changes that occur in the body during pregnancy, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

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How to Get Rid of a Toothache Without Medication

Toothache pain can range from mild to unbearable, with most causing a constant ache, throbbing pain when chewing, a sore jaw and a general feeling of illness. Most toothaches result from tooth decay, according to MayoClinic.com.

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How to Get Rid of Hives on Your Face

Hives, or urticaria, are raised, pink, itchy bumps that develop on the skin. They usually occur in response to an allergic reaction, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, but infection, stress, cold and other causes are possible.

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How to Cure Dandruff to Prevent Hair Loss

Dandruff is a chronic condition that causes itching and flaking of the scalp. The Mayo Clinic states that it is not contagious and rarely indicates a serious medical problem. Hormonal changes, certain fungal infections, and general illness are possible causes of dandruff, according to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

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Middle Ear Ache Home Remedy

Most ear pain is caused by inflammation or infection in the middle ear. Although ear infections are more common in children, adults can also develop middle ear infections, or otitis media.

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Over-the-Counter Treatments for Eczema Around the Lips

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that normally develops during childhood. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, as many as 20 percent of the world's population suffers from some form of eczema.

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How to Get Rid of Eczema on the Scalp

Scalp eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a type of eczema that causes redness, itching, flaking and the development of oily, scaly patches on the scalp.

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Home Remedies for Infant Chest Congestion

Chest congestion in infants is nearly always caused by a viral or bacterial infection, with the cold virus being the most common cause. Chest congestion can interfere with breathing, sleeping and eating, and over-the-counter medications are not suitable for use in infants.

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Can You Remove Ear Wax with Baby Oil?

Ear wax serves an important purpose; it protects the ear canal from bugs, dirt, debris and bacteria. In most cases, the ear cleans itself and ear wax causes no symptoms or problems. When ear wax accumulates and blocks the ear canal, coughing, ringing, pain, itching or hearing loss may result.

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