Cherries are stone fruits related to peaches, plums and apricots. They are rich in vitamins C and A, with tart cherries containing more of these nutrients than sweet cherries. Cherries provide dietary fiber and powerful antioxidants as well as...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, more than 1.3 million people living in the United States suffer from the condition, which occurs when the immune system attacks the...
White willow (Salix alba) is perhaps best known in Western medicine as the plant from which the world's most popular prescription medication---aspirin---was derived. According to Vitamin Stuff, white willow bark has been used for its medicinal...
Your legs and the connecting ball and socket joints rely on one another to perform singular tasks. Often when one hurts, it affects the other. There are a number of reasons why your leg and the connecting ball and socket joint are in pain. The...
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is characterized by repeated reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus, causing pain and damage to the lining of the esophagus. Also referred to as acid reflux, GERD can lead to serious diseases...
Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints of patients who call 911. EMTs and paramedics commonly see and treat abdominal pain from numerous causes and are well educated in the etiology and symptoms associated with pain in the abdominal...
The gallbladder is the organ that collects and stores bile made by the liver to digest fat. Cancer forms in the inside tissues of the gallbladder and grows outward through the wall of the organ. According to the National Cancer Institute, early...
Human intestinal parasites are those that host themselves in the intestinal tract of the human body. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there are two types of intestinal parasites. Helminths, such as tapeworms, pinworms and...
The endometrium is the lining of the uterus, but in endometriosis this lining develops on other parts of the reproductive system, such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes, according to MayoClinic.com. Endometriosis symptoms will only appear after...
Thoracic back exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles surrounding the part of your spine that forms your upper back. The thoracic region is comprised of 12 vertebrae that are located between your lower back and the spinal bones that form...
Once a cancer patient is terminal, the aim is no longer to achieve a cure but to manage any distressing physical or psychological symptoms. Palliative care focuses on the comfort and care of those nearing death. The palliative care team chooses...
Darvon, the brand name for propoxyphene hydrochloride, is a narcotic prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain. It is distributed by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals and is typically taken every four to six hours as needed. As an opiate narcotic, Darvon...
Colon cancer may not produce symptoms until it's quite advanced. It's usually painless and develops deep in the abdomen, where it enlarges over time. Microscopic blood loss or gross bleeding may herald the existence of colon cancer. If the tumor...
Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives. Although the majority of cases do not have a serious underlying cause, back pain is one of the top three reasons for visiting a medical doctor or other health professional, according...
Hydronephrosis is a condition in which excess fluid (urine) builds up in one of both of the kidneys, causing swelling and inflammation. This condition is typically a symptom of another underlying medical problem, such as a kidney stone. Contact...
A peptic ulcer is a deep pit that results from damage to the lining of the intestines. Gastric and duodenal ulcers are the two types of peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers result from excess acid production, infection or destruction of the protected...
Cancer is the abnormal growth and survival of cells. Cancer cells can begin almost anywhere in the body and often travel to other organs or tissues. The spread of cancer cells from the origin site to other organs is called metastasis. Cancer that...
Lung disorders can cause symptoms that include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain and tightness. The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library notes that some of the symptoms due to lung problems, such as chest pressure, pain and...
There are many different types of cancers. Each specific kind can have unique health effects. According to the United States National Library of Medicine, a malignant tumor is one that contains cancerous cells. Doctors typically will create a...
The urinary tract is comprised of the kidneys, which collect urine; the ureters, which deliver urine from the kidneys to the bladder; the bladder, which acts as a reservoir to store the urine; and finally, the urethra, which removes urine from the...
Testicular pain can be excruciating due to the sensitivity of these organs. The pain can start in the testicles themselves or can radiate from the groin or abdomen area to one or both testicles, according to the Mayo Clinic. As a result, it is not...
L-cysteine is an important protein and a deficiency could cause serious health problems. L-cysteine is commonly used to help prevent major organ damage that can be caused by taking acetaminophen. In certain dietary supplement form, L-cysteine...
Hernioplasty, or hernia surgery dangers vary based on the type of surgery performed. Hernias occur when an internal organ pushes through a weak muscle area, resulting in a protruding bulge. About 75 percent of all hernias are inguinal, located in...
Many cancer patients are already on a steady treatment regimen consisting of chemotherapy, radiation and narcotics used for breakthrough pain. Traditional medicine attempts to preserve and prolong life but there continues to be a gap with...
Purines, organic compounds present in many foods, create uric acid when they break down in the body. While your body needs uric acid for blood vessel health and other processes, a buildup of excess uric acid uric acid can lead to gout, diabetes...
A child may develop pain in a finger for many different reasons. Talking children will be able to describe the specific features and location of the pain. Infants and toddlers may only be fussy, and identifying the source of pain may take some...
Swollen joints can result from injury and infection, but they are often caused by some form of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Pain, stiffness, inflammation and redness are some of the symptoms you may experience with...
Although clinical evidence has not confirmed that sulfur supplements can relieve the painful joint inflammation or stiffness of osteoarthritis, compounds containing sulfur are widely used by people who suffer from this degenerative condition. As a...
Sickle cell disease, an inherited genetic disease, is characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, which causes red blood cells to sickle, or change shape to resemble a "C" when exposed to low oxygen conditions. The abnormally shaped red blood...
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