For women who suffer from thyroid disorders, conceiving a child may be a tricky thing. There are two main types of thyroid disorders: too little hormone such as Hashimoto\’s thyroiditis and too much hormone such as Graves\’ disease. Both conditions are difficult to diagnose because in some cases the symptoms are very mild. Many times […]
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Cardiac asthma is a condition that produces classic wheezing and coughing but from a source other than bronchial constriction. The term cardiac asthma refers to wheezing associated with heart failure. Depending upon how severe the symptoms are, this wheezing can be a medical emergency. In true asthma the lungs are the original source of the
Until recently, bipolar disorder wasn’t seen as a condition that was common in children or adolescents. However, the past few years has seen a steady increase in the number of children who are being diagnosed, creating a need for researchers and experts to come up with effective assessment tools for children with bipolar disorder. There
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Reflexology is an ancient art in which pressure is placed over the foot and hand using the fingers and thumbs. The reflexologist uses no oil or lotion and places pressure on the hand or foot based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reportedly represent other major organ systems, to effect a physical
Migraine headaches can present in a variety of ways. They are episodic manifestations of a genetic neurological condition which results in significant pain located in the head and often preceded by an aura. An aura is a visual disturbance that can include temporary loss of vision, blinding lights or zigzag lines. A hemiplegic migraine is
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Male impotence or erectile dysfunction is a condition which affects at approximately 50% of men over the age of 40. Many times these men also have other medical conditions which also contribute to the development of erectile dysfunction. These conditions may include diabetes, high blood pressure or medications used to treat depression. Fortunately there are
Accutane is a medical drug treatment designed to alleviate the condition of acne. Unfortunately, acne affects four out of five people between the ages of 12 and 25. Studies have shown that those individuals who suffer from severe acne will receive positive results using Accutane acne treatments. The question remains, are the risks worth the
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