Discussing Pediatric Medical Care
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If your child is dealing with chronic gastrointestinal distress, from constipation to excess gas to loose stools, his or her pediatrician may have recommended a diagnostic colonoscopy to attempt to narrow down the list of possible diagnoses and rule out any serious ailments. This procedure allows your child’s doctor to use a thin, flexible camera to examine the lower part of his or her colon for any abnormalities and can provide a number of benefits.…
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The term “atypical” depression is often used to specify a collection of symptoms (specifiers) that may be present with major depression or dysthymia. Unlike melancholic depression, you may feel more tired than usual and have a voracious appetite. There are ways you can manage symptoms and possibly make atypical depression less impactful on your life.
Fight Weight Gain
Emotional eating is an especially difficult symptom that occurs with atypical depression. You may feel hungry more often than usual and even when you eat, you may feel like your stomach is never full.…
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Following a well-balanced diet and enjoying regular exercise are essential elements to living a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, certain conditions may still arise, affecting your mobility, appearance, and self-esteem. Considering an estimated 35 percent of people in the United States have varicose veins, understanding the condition is smart. Using this guide, you will understand how varicose veins develop and learn the best options for treating these unsightly veins.
The Development of Varicose Veins…
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Self-exams are important for diagnosing breast cancer early, but you should be checking your breasts and surrounding body parts for more than just lumps. Lumps are not always noticeable until they become larger as the cancer progresses. In addition, an estimated 80 to 85 percent of lumps in the breast are non-cancerous, so they are not the only signs to consider. Using this guide and the help of your doctor, you will learn some surprising signs of breast cancer that are not related to lumps in your breast tissue.…
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If your physician has recently informed you that you have heart disease, then you should understand that heart disease causes the most deaths in the United States. In fact, coronary heart disease kills about 380,000 people every year. To reduce your chances of dying from the disease, your doctor will likely start you on a variety of treatments. You will likely need to take some medications that reduce the risks of blood clots, and you may be asked to stop smoking.…
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Substance abuse is usually not a “one and done” phenomenon for most individuals who struggle with alcohol or drug abuse. In fact, up to 60% of individuals who are treated for substance abuse will relapse at some point in the future. The good news is there are several things you can do to lower the potential for relapse if you are recovering from substance abuse. Below are two strategies that can help you overcome the temptation to abuse:…
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Cosmetic dentists can help you obtain the perfect smile using veneers. Traditional porcelain veneers are relatively expensive and can cost anywhere from $925 to $2,500 per tooth; however, they can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Before fitting the permanent porcelain veneers onto your teeth, most cosmetic dentists will recommend trying on temporary veneers for the time-being. Temporary veneers are typically made from acrylic resin and stay on your teeth for 5 to 10 days until the porcelain veneers are made.…
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As you age, it is important to take care of your skin, as it is your body’s largest organ. With the proper care and treatments, you can improve the look of your skin and reduce the signs of aging. Here are some treatments you can do at home to help improve your skin’s appearance and health.
Lighten Age Spots
Age spots, also called liver spots, can occur when any part of your skin is overexposed to the sun’s ultraviolet light.…
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If you have lost some, or all, of your teeth due to gum disease, you may be wondering if dental implants are a good option for you. As a rule, dental implants are appropriate for people who are in good health and have a healthy mouth. However, that does not necessarily mean that if you have gum disease you can’t get dental implants. The success rate of dental implants depends on many factors, including the cause of your gum disease and your willingness to make the necessary changes.…
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If you have large pockets of fat around your abdomen that you cannot eliminate through diet and exercise, then you may want to consider other means of getting rid of your muffin top. Liposuction may be an option for you, especially if you are in generally good health and have a good maintenance regimen in place to keep the weight off. Like any other surgery, liposuction does have its risks and complications.…
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