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.

What Are the Causes of Feeling Light Headed?

If a person experiences a drop in blood pressure, fever, diarrhea, loss of hydration from vomiting or dizziness, lightheadedness can occur. Further, if the brain does not receive enough blood, it can cause lightheadedness as well.

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Leg Weakness Symptoms

A lack of muscular strength may cause the legs to feel weak or unable to support the body’s weight. It can be caused by many different disorders, such as bilateral sciatica, which affects the muscles in both legs. It may also be caused by a spinal injury.

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What Are the Causes of Armpit Boils?

Armpit boils arise from an infection of the hair follicle under the arm. The infection creates large lesions that form under the armpit and are usually filled with a clear fluid called pus. The infected area may become red and inflamed; it may also easily become irritated when clothes rub across the surface.

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What Causes High Blood Pressure in Young Women?

Blood pressure readings over 120/80 mmHg, or millimeters of mercury, usually is an indication of high blood pressure. According to the National Heart and Lung Institute, an estimated 65 million people are diagnosed with high blood pressure in the U.S. and half are women.

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Over-the-Counter Candida Treatments

Candida is a fungus that lives within the body; it is kept under control by other bacteria and microorganisms that also inhabits the body. Candida is not harmful in small amounts, but when hormonal imbalances occur an overgrowth may take place. It thrives in areas that are moist or have high levels of sugar.

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Natural Ways to Shrink Fibroids

Fibroids are growths of muscle and connective tissue that form knots. They are considered benign tumors. Fibroids can cause multiple health problems for women. The cause of fibroids can result from several factors, including imbalanced estrogen levels, pregnancy and birth control pills.

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