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How to Treat Parkinson's Disease With L-Dopa

L-Dopa is a treatment that many doctors recommend to treat Parkinson's disease. The medication works by replacing the deficiency of dopamine that Parkinson's patients experience. The medication is...

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How Does Pneumonia Develop?

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What Is Cortisol?

Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that sit above the kidneys. Known as the "stress hormone," cortisol makes blood pressure and blood sugar levels rise. Chronic elevated blood...

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How Is Staph Infection Transmitted?

Staph often exists on skin and mucus membranes, without causing noticeable illness. However, under the right circumstances staphylococcus can cause serious, or even fatal, disease. Because these...

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About Tonsil Stones

Tonsil stones, known medically as tonsilloliths, are hard rocks that form in the crypts, or pockets, of tonsils. Tonsil stones may or may not cause discomfort or pain, and can go undiagnosed for...

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How Is Influenza Transmitted?

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Epidemiology of Ovarian Cancer

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are mild and often go undetected, leaving some to characterize the disease as "the silent killer." The epidemiology of ovarian cancer shows a future that is not very...

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Lower Left Side Pelvic Pain

Sometimes, the body can seem very mysterious. It can experience aches and pains in all sorts of areas, leading sufferers to imagine the worst. If you are having unexplained lower left-side pelvic pain,...

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How to Treat Colic With Natural Remedies

Colic in infants is characterized by a consistent pattern of excessive crying interspersed with periods when the baby behaves normally. During the colic episodes the cries typically are very loud,...

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How to Relieve Your Sore Throat

A sore throat is indication that your throat is either inflamed or irritated. It is a symptom rather than a medical condition, meaning that it can come from many causes, ranging from the common cold to...

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Types of Liver Cysts

The liver is vital in that it cleanses the blood of toxins that would otherwise harm the rest of our body. A healthy liver is essential in building a healthy immune system and a body that is able to...

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About Ectopic Pregnancy

The word ectopic comes from the Greek word "ektopos" which means "away from a place" or "out of place." In a normal pregnancy, the egg is fertilized in the ovary then travels down the fallopian tube...

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Bronchitis Remedies

Bronchitis is common during or after an upper respiratory illness, or as a result of exposure to environmental pollutants (dust or smoke, for example). If caused by illness, it usually goes away after...

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About Sore Throat Medication

Sore throats are typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the pharynx. The condition is most common in children but can affect people of any age. Sore throat medications work to relieve...

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Candida Cures

Candida is yeast that lives in our bodies, namely in the mouth, throat, intestines and genitourinary tract. The Candida and bacteria work together to provide a positive balance of microorganisms....

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How to Avoid Spreading The Flu

According to the CDC, 5-20% of the US population comes down with the flu each winter. 200,000 people are hospitalized, and 36,000 people die from complications. But if each person who had the flu could...

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Liver Damage Symptoms

Liver damage usually occurs gradually. Failure of the liver is a life-threatening situation. The most common causes of liver damage or failure are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, excessive use of alcohol,...

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Complications With Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome, or TSS, is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that is generally caused by tampon use, but it may also be the result of infections occurring in wounds or surgical incisions....

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Signs of Appendicitis in a Child

Children are more likely to develop appendicitis than adults. In fact, it is the most common abdominal emergency in people younger than 18, according to Healthline. Unlike adults, the symptoms of...

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How to Detox Aluminum From the Body

Aluminum is the earth's most abundant metal. In its natural state, it is not harmful. Because it is so abundant, it is used in many of our everyday products. As aluminum is altered and overused, it...

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Viral Symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis is a viral infection (though it may also be bacterial) that is characterized by an inflammation of the tissue and fluid surrounding both the brain and the spinal cord. Viral is the most...

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Pneumonia Lung Symptoms

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs as a result of bacteria or a virus. Most of the time, a person will have been sick in some way prior to infection. This is mostly due to the health of the lungs....

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Stomach Virus Prevention

Stomach viruses are highly contagious, but you might be able to prevent them with a little diligent hygiene. Viral gastroenteritis, the medical name for viral stomach infections, is caused by several...

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Lubar Pneumonia Symptoms

Someone who is suffering from lobar pneumonia would have pneumonia in a portion of the lung, be it the superior lobe (the uppermost segment), the middle lobe (the central segment) or the interior lobe...

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Gallbladder Stone Symptoms

Gallbladder stones are hardened bile that forms small pebble-sized stones in the gallbladder. People with gallbladder stones can walk around without any symptoms for long periods of time. When symptoms...

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Herbal Remedies for Lack of Appetite

For those suffering from different forms of cancer and other diseases as well as their treatments a loss of appetite is a major problem. At a time when taking just one more drug is not a consideration,...

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Signs of Appendicitis in Adults

Appendicitis occurs when a blockage in the appendix causes it to become inflamed and infected. Even though the appendix serves no real purpose in the human body, according to the National Institutes of...

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How to Get Rid of a Staph Infection

The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus can be found on the skin and in the nose and throat. If the bacteria moves into the body and invades the bloodstream, heart, lungs or urinary tact it can be deadly....

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Symptomatic Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is when your body has problems with low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is often associated with diabetes or the onset stages of diabetes, however the Mayo Clinic warns there are other illnesses...

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How to Treat High Fever in Children

Children are prone to catching anything that's going around at school, and getting a fever is part of the body's normal defense mechanisms for killing bugs in the blood (viruses). When you get a fever,...

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Lower Left Abdominal Pain & Nausea

Pain in the lower left abdomen that is a accompanied by nausea may be caused by a variety of medical conditions, infections and illnesses. A medical doctor can diagnose the cause of the pain and may...

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Symptoms Blood Clots in Lungs

Blood clots are your friends--most of the time. They are the body's way of healing wounds and preventing blood loss. However, when they form in the arteries and veins, they can cause serious health...

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How to Prevent Gallbladder Attacks

Certain chemicals such as bilirubin and cholesterol in bile can come together to form solid masses called gallstones. Gallbladder attacks occur when gallstones block bile tracts in your gallbladder,...

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How to Cure Lazy Bowel Syndrome

Lazy bowel syndrome is a condition that causes uncomfortable constipation. No matter what its cause, it can make regular bowel movements difficult, causing bloating and gas. There are a number of ways...

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How to Lower Potassium Levels in Blood

Everyone needs potassium, and this key nutrient is found is several different types of foods. While a healthy nutrient, too much potassium is dangerous; and individuals with a high level of potassium...

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About Effective Treatment of Strep Throat

Strep throat is caused by an infection of Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, which is contagious and spreads easily between people, especially children. The most effective treatment for strep throat is...

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Causes of Cold Feet

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How to Make a Headache Go Away

Getting rid of a headache means using pain-relieving medicines, such as acetaminophen, and making sure to get enough rest. Find out why children with headaches should not be given aspirin with help...

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Symptoms of Pet Dander Allergies

Pet dander allergies can cause runny noses, itching, sneezing, swelling and nasal congestion. Discover how pet dander allergies can also cause asthma and fluid secretion from the lungs with help from a...

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How Does Drinking Alcohol Cause a Hangover?

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How Does a Sinus Infection Start?

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About Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a common medical condition that can quickly become life threatening. In all cases of appendicitis, it is important that the problem be diagnosed quickly and the appendix be removed...

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About Bronchitis Symptoms & Treatment in Children

Bronchitis is a respiratory infection that causes the bronchial tubes to become irritated and inflamed. It can easily be mistaken for a chest Cold or Pneumonia since the symptoms can be quite similar....

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How to Tell If Someone Is Lying About Using Drugs

If you suspect a loved one is using drugs, it's important to understand the signs and symptoms. Unfortunately, individuals with substance-abuse problems are often secretive and lie about their...

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About the Symptoms of Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body is not able to replenish the water that it is depleting everyday. Bodies are made up of 75 percent water, and when that water is used up, it needs to be replaced in...

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How Does Illness Affect Nail Growth?

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How Does Appendicitis Start?

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How Does a Bladder Infection Happen?

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About Fevers

A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature. It is typically related to an infection in the body but is not considered an infection or illness itself. Fever often accompanies respiratory...

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Treatments for Bronchitis

Many people become alarmed when learning they have bronchitis. A doctor will typically conduct an exam and take x-rays to make a final diagnosis. However, if you're diagnosed with bronchitis be assured...

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