The list of possible causes might alarm you, but it may help you to eliminate the reasons that do not apply to you. If the sensations continue or you feel concerned about them, you should consult a doctor.
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When loose, watery stools occur frequently, it’s important to investigate the cause. Sometimes this is related to diet, such as a high fiber intake or poor digestion of certain types of foods. However, frequent, loose stools can also be related to infections or chronic, or ongoing illnesses.
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You wouldn’t run a marathon or swim laps on a full stomach. Aside from the discomfort you would feel, you would put undue strain on your cardiovascular system. Although you know this intuitively, it helps to know the physiology of the human body that explains the role of circulation in digestion.
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The acid/base balance is expressed in terms of pH. An acidic environment has a pH of less than 7.4, whereas a basic or alkaline setting has a pH of greater than 7.4. Molecules that give off hydrogen maintain an acidic pH. In contrast, alkaline molecules attract hydrogen.
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Ear pain can come from a long list of conditions, but if your ears only hurt when you eat, the list of causes narrows considerably. If you go about your day or sleep at night without feeling pain in your ears, two scenarios are likely to be the cause.
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Anemia presents in a number of different forms with different symptoms. One symptom common to most types of anemia is dizziness. A patient with a diagnosis of anemia will note that dizziness began with the onset of the other anemia symptoms.
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A person suffering from delirium experiences sudden mental disturbance in cognitive thinking that fluctuates. If a person normally has a mental impairment, delirium causes a worsening of that state.
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Digestion occurs in three phases. First, nutrients receive secretions from the pancreas and gall bladder, which begin the breakdown of food into its individual components. Next, the small intestine uses its brush border enzymes to further hydrolyze the food into absorbable molecules.
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If your doctor orders a lumbar puncture test for you, he does so based on your symptoms. Something has led him to believe you have a disease or condition in your brain or spinal column. An examination of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) reveals enough information to make a diagnosis and implement a treatment plan.
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You joined a gym and go religiously three to four times a week. You take an aerobics class, then you hit the circuit for some muscle work. You’re there no less than 1 ½ hours each time. At home you’re eating healthy and drinking lots of water. Yesterday, you even got into your “skinny” pants.
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At a very young age, the symptoms or traits of a narcissistic child fit neatly into the diagnostic criteria for narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD. “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” lists the criteria for the diagnosis of NPD.
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The treadmill and elliptical, popular workout machines, stand at the ready in great numbers in gyms and health clubs across the country. Both give a cardiovascular workout and attract fitness enthusiasts of all ages. The manufacturers claim theirs helps you lose more weight. Which one is better depends on the user.
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The mineral, calcium, comes from many dietary sources. Dairy products, orange juice, spinach and broccoli are a few examples of foods rich in calcium. Calcium also comes in the form of supplements and antacids. Adding vitamin D to the diet increases the body’s ability to absorb calcium.
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Dove chocolates, the brainchild of Greek immigrant, Leo Stefanos, made its debut in 1939 as the “Dove Bar,” an ice cream pop enveloped in a luxurious silky chocolate coating. In 1986, according to Dovechocolate.
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With medicines, insulin and diet, you, the diabetic, can control your disease and often sidestep its complications. The most worrisome food group in the diabetic’s diet, the carbohydrate group, also goes by the name “carbs.” Understanding carbs helps you make confident food choices.
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The turmeric plant, a relative of ginger root, grows primarily in India, China and Africa. It gives curry its bright yellow color and bitter flavor. As an herb seasoning, turmeric appears in countless dishes in India.
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Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body has too little iron to make red blood cells. If you have an iron deficiency, it usually resulted from a bleed somewhere in your body. Women often become slightly anemic from a heavy menstrual flow.
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Drinking orange juice with breakfast is a long-standing American tradition. It has just the right amount of sweetness, lots of vitamin C and helps wash down those morning meds.
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Iron deficiency causes a type of anemia. It can be a temporary condition, such as when a person loses blood in trauma, surgery or childbirth. In a normal, healthy individual, iron-supplementation will bring the iron stores back to normal in a matter of weeks.
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You should consider several factors when thinking about a connection between vitamin D and constipation. Your metabolism, your vitamin D dosage and your other medicines or supplements may all play a role.
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