Losing protein is a seriously dangerous condition that could be a symptom of something greater or contribute to the exacerbation of other diseases. The primary symptom of protein loss is edema, or swelling, around the eyes, in the abdomen, hands...
Remaining properly hydrated during a workout, race or other sport is essential but also rather tricky. Dehydration and hyponatremia--what the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System describes as a low sodium level due to too much water...
Swelling often indicates a condition or damage in the body that needs medical attention. Swelling is most often associated with flesh injuries or damage to structures in the body, such as the bones, tendons and ligaments. But some forms of...
The body needs oxygen and various nutrients to function properly. These substances are delivered to all parts of the body when the heart pumps nutrient and oxygen rich blood into the aorta. From here, blood flows into other blood vessels which...
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to supply the body with adequate blood. This leads to an accumulation of fluids within the body, and swelling is especially seen in the lower extremities of the body. Swelling can occur in...
Renal--or kidney--insufficiency can be either chronic or acute. Acute renal insufficiency occurs suddenly, and may be reversible in some cases. Chronic renal insufficiency, on the other hand, is a slow deterioration of the kidneys that takes place...
Edema, or swelling, is cause by the buildup of excess fluid in the tissues of the body. Swelling is most commonly found in the legs and and arms, especially in the feet and hands.
Eggs are one of the most common sources of allergic reactions to food in children. Infants who are allergic to eggs usually experience symptoms soon after consuming eggs or foods that contain eggs. Common symptoms include hives around the mouth or...
All allergy symptoms related to taking bilberry are caused by swelling. The most common places swelling will occur during an allergic reaction to bilberry are in the throat, skin, lungs and face. If you notice parts of your body start to swell,...
The diaic diet is specifically for renal patients who are either undergoing kidney dialysis or whose kidney functioning is compromised. The natural diaic diet relies upon dietary sources and monitoring mechanisms to keep individuals operating at...
Water retention occurs when the body stores excess fluid in the tissues. Some women may experience mild water retention in the days or weeks before their menstrual cycle starts. More severe forms of water retention, or edema, occur when the body...
Acidophilus, also referred to as Lactobacillus acidophilus or L. Acidophilus, is a natural-occurring bacteria in the body. The bacteria helps regulate and balance unhealthy microorganisms from growing. Found in the intestinal tract and vagina, the...
Diflucan, generically sold as fluconazole, is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, blood, genitals, lungs or bladder. According to Drugs.com, inform your doctor if you suffer from heart, liver or kidney problems as these can...
A 150-pound person requires nearly 2 oz. of protein per day. Needed for regular functions including producing hormones, creating red blood cells and enhancing immunity, a low amount of protein in your daily diet can have harmful effects on your...
According to the National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), chronic kidney or renal failure in children leads to other health problems like body swelling, growth failure and bony deformities. The long term nature of...
A diaic diet plan applies to renal patients with compromised kidney functioning who are undergoing hemodialysis. An efficient plan can increase your dialysis success and overall health. Continual adjustments are needed to assure proper nutrition...
The HCG diet consists of very low caloric intake, sometimes only 500 calories each day, along with regular injections of the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone. This hormone, normally produced in a woman's body when she becomes pregnant, is also...
A condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to all parts of the body is called heart failure. Risk factors for heart failure include coronary heart disease which is narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart with blood....
The progressive or sudden loss of kidney function is a condition referred to as renal or kidney failure. There are three different stages of renal failure: acute, chronic and end-stage, explain medical professionals at the Baylor College of...
Healing herbs have been around for thousands of years as some of the first medicinal treatments. These herbs for health have been put through clinical trials to test their effectiveness or lack of it. While not all herbal remedies are helpful...
Having excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues is a condition known as edema. Although edema most frequently occurs in the arms, hands, legs, ankles and feet, it can also occur in other areas of the body, according to MayoClinic.com. Common...
Edema, or swelling caused by excess fluid in the body's tissues, is very common for most women in the later stages of pregnancy. While it may not be totally preventable in all cases, one of the ways to reduce the amount of prenatal swelling is to...
Protein is a nutrient your body requires to perform a number of functions -- so when you don't consume enough, you will likely notice it. Food sources like soybeans, red meat, beans, turkey, chicken and dairy products are high in protein. If you...
Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat systemic (throughout the body) infections. Many people experience allergic reactions to penicillin. Billie Ann Wilson, Ph.D., Margaret Shannon, Ph.D., and Kelly Shields Pharm.D., authors of "Pearson...
Swelling in the lower body can be indicative of health and fitness problems. Also known as edema, swelling in the legs is the most common form of this ailment due to the effects of gravity. Many of the causes can be controlled leading to...
Health professionals with the Office of Dietary Supplements recommend that adults receive between 2.4 and 2.8 mcg of vitamin B-12 each day in order to remain healthy. This water-soluble vitamin is found in a variety of foods, including beef, fish...
Yeast and gluten allergies can be difficult to manage following initial diagnosis. Yeast (a rising agent in many breads) and gluten (a protein found in wheat) are prevalent in countless common foods including most breads, cereals, pasta, crackers,...
Running is a great form of exercise for improving cardiovascular health. Nearly anyone can participate on some level, as long as there is a flat surface available, it can be performed almost anywhere. There are a few negative side effects to...
Afinitor (everolimus) is a chemotherapeutic (chemo) drug used to treat renal cell cancer patients who have not responded to treatment with sunitinib and sorafenib, two commonly utilized chemo drugs. This chemo treatment works by blocking the...
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