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5 Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes in Children

August 20, 2019 0

Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, which is required to turn sugar into an energy form usable by cells. Without insulin, sugar remains in the bloodstream. High …

5 Signs and Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease

August 20, 2019 0

Medically known as steatohepatitis, fatty liver disease is a condition in which there is an excessive amount of fat in the liver, the body’s largest internal organ. The condition can be caused by alcohol consumption …

How to Create a Diet to Lower Cholesterol

August 19, 2019 0

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found throughout the body. While some cholesterol is necessary to digest foods and manufacture vitamin D and certain hormones, individuals who have high cholesterol are at an increased risk of …

5 Warning Symptoms and Signs of Gum Disease

August 15, 2019 0

Gum disease, also sometimes referred to as periodontitis, is a serious condition that requires proper treatment. With gum disease, bacteria begin growing in the mouth, leading to damage of the gums and tissues around an …

5 Most Common Causes of Nausea

August 15, 2019 0

Nausea is characterized as a feeling of discomfort and queasiness in the stomach, and it can occur with or without an urge to vomit. While nausea is not a disease itself, it is a recognized …

How to Prevent Nighttime Acid Reflux

August 13, 2019 0

Thousands of people are constantly looking for ways to prevent nighttime acid reflux. While this condition can occur at any time of day, for many, acid reflux more common at night and, in fact, may …

What to Eat When You Have Diabetes

August 12, 2019 0

One of the toughest parts of diabetes is knowing what to eat. There’s no one-size-fits-all meal plan. However, controlling the carbohydrates you consume is essential to keep your blood glucose within the desired levels. For …

5 Signs and Symptoms of Polio

August 7, 2019 0

Polio (poliomyelitis) is a severe illness caused by a virus called poliovirus. The majority of polio cases are asymptomatic or occur without noticeable symptoms. There are two classifications of symptomatic polio: paralytic and non-paralytic. Poliovirus …

5 Most Common Causes of Kidney Pain

August 6, 2019 0

The kidneys are the bean-shaped organs located in the middle of the back on either side of the spine. Kidneys contain thousands of tiny filters that remove substances from the blood for secretion in the …

5 Signs and Symptoms of Bowel Obstruction

July 30, 2019 0

Also known as an intestinal obstruction, a bowel obstruction is a condition in which part of the bowel becomes blocked. Obstructions can be caused by hernias, impacted feces, diverticulitis, and volvulus (twisting of the colon). …

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