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Medications
… medication and each time you get a refill. Learn and follow the directions for proper use and care of the inhaler … problems (such as irregular heartbeat, chest pain) diabetes bone loss (osteoporosis) kidney problems overactive thyroid … (such as blood pressure, lung function, eye exams, bone density tests) may be done while you are using this …
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… all of them: Usually involve the attachments between your low back and the pelvis (sacroiliac joint). Affect areas … around the joint where your ligaments and tendons attach to bone (enthesitis), such as at the knee, foot, or hip. It is … What are the symptoms? Spondyloarthropathies often cause: Low back pain that may spread into the buttock. Morning …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … guidelines for the results. If a heel test finds low bone density, DXA is recommended to confirm the results. …
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… thoracic spine . Back pain in this area is less common than low back or neck pain. That's because the bones in the upper and middle back don't move as much as the lower back or neck bones. What causes it? Many things can …
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… likely if machinery is used, such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, or hand tools. Falls. Fistfights. The risk of … or from falls. Any injury that occurs at the end of a long bone near a joint may injure the growth plate (physis). It … (acute) injury An acute injury may occur from a direct blow, a penetrating injury, or a fall. Or it can happen when …
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… by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. It goes down through the buttock, then its … the narrowing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), bone spurs (small, bony growths that form along joints) … as you are able to without pain. Using a heating pad on a low or medium setting for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 or 3 …
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… that you abstain from sex for only a brief time following a heart attack. If you have angina, ask your doctor … changes affect energy, strength, muscle and fat mass, and bone density. They can also affect sexual function. Your sexual …
Medical tests
… of damage to cells or tissue. That's the case even with the low-level radioactive tracer used for this test. But the chance of damage is very low compared with the benefits of the test. Most of the … Cardiac Blood Pool Scan Gallium Scan HIDA Scan Lung Scan Bone Scan Liver and Spleen Scan Testicular Scan …
Healthy eating
… challenging for people who are watching their weight or following a heart healthy diet. Traditional high fat foods are … too hungry when you arrive at a party or restaurant. The following tips will help you to prepare healthier foods for … dressings and sauces Take a fruit or vegetable platter with low calorie dip as a contribution to any potluck gathering. …
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… that involves three glands. When your cortisol level gets low, a part of the brain called the hypothalamus releases a … The symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary and often appear slowly over time. You may have: Weight gain, especially … as feeling irritable, anxious, or depressed. Muscle and bone weakness. This may cause backaches, broken bones …