More than 10.4 million visits were made to U.S. emergency rooms for abdominal pain in 2010, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The causes of abdominal pain are many and range from self-limited to life-threatening.
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The bladder is a major organ of the urinary tract system. It is located in the pelvis, above and behind the pubic bone. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels to the bladder through a pair of tubes called ureters that connect these organs. The bladder stores urine until it receives signals from the body to empty.
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Finding blood and mucus in a baby's stool is understandably alarming. Obvious blood usually indicates bleeding from the lower part of the baby's digestive tract. However, what may look like blood is sometimes a harmless color change related to the baby's recent diet.
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Taking a medicine more frequently or at higher doses than is prescribed without consulting a doctor is not a good idea -- and most people know this. However, what exactly are the long-term risks of overusing an asthma inhaler? Well, it depends on what, specifically, is being overused. ...
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Different areas of the breast can become irritated or inflamed, leading to red bumps over the area. However, sometimes normal anatomy and skin changes can cause the same features. It's good to understand when red bumps on the breast are worrisome and when they are not.
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The nose produces mucous on a continual basis and that mucous drains down the back of the throat. When that mucous increases in volume or changes in consistency, it can result in post nasal drip syndrome. Post nasal drip (PND) is one of the most common causes of cough and sore throat.
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The skin around the eyes is thinner and more fragile than the skin of other areas of the body, making this area particularly susceptible to irritating rashes like eczema.
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Red bumps in the back of the throat can be part of your normal anatomy or a sign of a medical condition.Tonsils sit in the back of your mouth on either side of your tongue and, in some people, can be naturally large. They often have grooves in them, giving them a bumpy appearance.
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Up to 10 percent of people across all ages and as many as 50 percent of people 70 or older have this toenail fungus, according to an article published in the December 2013 "American Family Physician." Also called onychomycosis, fungus infects the nail bed and causes the nail to thicken and discolor.
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Though distressing for both little ones and their parents, it's not unusual for toddlers to get sick with illnesses that cause both coughing and throwing up. Coughing can trigger vomiting by activating the child's gag reflex. Swallowing mucus from the nose, sinuses or lungs can also cause an upset stomach.
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