For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects the speed of skin cell development. It often creates thick silvery scales accompanied by dryness, itching and redness. The scalp and most areas of skin can be sites for psoriasis. Most people with psoriasis experience chronic flare-ups that may have a specific trigger.
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Juniper trees are a common source of allergies due to the pollen they create. Individuals with a juniper allergy are said to have seasonal allergies, meaning the symptoms flare up only when the tree is producing pollens.
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Colitis and diverticulitis are two similar inflammatory bowel conditions. Colitis develops as a result of inflammation of the large intestine, also called the colon. Diverticulitis is the inflammation of an abnormal pouch found in the intestines, commonly the large intestine, states MedlinePlus.
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Pneumonia in toddlers can bring about much apprehension in parents. A generally healthy toddler will recover from pneumonia without complications and minimal medical intervention. The illness can cause much discomfort and may last up to three weeks, or more, depending on the organism causing it, states DrGreene.com.
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Vaginitis is a common problem that impacts women of all ages, including children. Children's Hospital Boston explains that vaginitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the vagina. There are a number of causes of vaginitis.
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GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic condition with symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn. It occurs when stomach contents make their way back up the esophagus and into the throat or mouth area. This disease can occur in infants, children and adults.
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Breast enlargement pills contain a proprietary blend of ingredients that are specific to the manufacturer. With each ingredient comes the potential for side effects.
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Dr. Scholl's Wart Remover is made with salicylic acid, which is described as a peeling agent by Drugs.com. Using this type of drug to treat a wart is effective because it encourages the outer layer of skin to shed, which eventually causes the wart to fall off, revealing healthy skin. Dr.
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The glands in the nose and throat produce mucus on a continuous basis. The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery points out that the secretions typically amount to between one and two quarts per day.
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Adult ear infections are not common. When they occur, it is because fluid is trapped behind the eardrum in an area called the middle ear. This fluid causes painful pressure, the main symptom of an ear infection.
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A cough during pregnancy is often a symptom of a cold or upper respiratory infection. While most coughs are not known to harm the baby, treating coughs can be challenging since only a small number of cold and cough medications are considered safe to use during pregnancy.
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The Mirena IUD is an intrauterine device that prevents pregnancy. It contains progestin that prevents ovulation, explains Drugs.com. It can also change the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting, should there be an egg for sperm to penetrate.
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When hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blocked by skin cells, the result can be folliculitis, a bacterial infection. Itching, redness and the appearance of white, pus-filled bumps are symptoms of folliculitis.
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Sore throats occur in people of all ages and prompt at least 10 million healthcare visits each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most sore throats occur due to a viral infection, which typically clears without medical treatment in roughly 5 to 7 days.
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A toothache isnβt typically a medical emergency, but it should always be examined by a dental care professional. Common causes of tooth pain include gum infection, tooth decay and trapped food or debris.
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Food poisoning causes several symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and sometimes a fever or headache. The illness is caused by eating food or consuming beverages that have been contaminated with a bacteria or other toxin, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) explains.
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Constipation can impact nearly everyone, including children, and coping with the discomfort is often stressful for a child.
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A dry, hacking cough is a symptom associated with several different illnesses and allergies. Treating the underlying cause can help relieve the dry, hacking cough over time but when the illness is viral, medicines can't kill the infection.
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Infant bowel habits and characteristics change quite abruptly during the first few months of life. By about four-months of age a baby may have diapers frequently consisting of soft, liquid or solid stools. A breastfed baby will pass watery or seedy stools that have minimal shape. These are not signs of diarrhea.
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Saline nasal spray has several advantages over steroid nasal sprays and over no treatment at all. Saline sprays can be used to moisturize dry sinus cavities, loosen nasal congestion, and remove debris or pollens from the nose. Water and salt or sodium comprise the spray.
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