GERD: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Gastric emptying Information of stomach emptying can be useful in determining GERD and also in its treatment. In this test, the patient is made to have a meal with a radioactive substance and a sensor […]
GERD: Prevention Top Prevention 1. Avoid gluten foods According to a study, proteins in the form of gluten commonly found in grains like wheat, barley, rye can lead to GERD symptoms, or aggravate them if you are already suffering from
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Gout: Help, Support and Overcome Gout Overview Gout is an inflammatory disease which is characterized mainly by the disturbance in the metabolism of uric acid in the body. The disease arises due to two conditions, either there is a surge
Gout: Causes Top Causes 1. Medications Certain medications promote gout in the body. Thus gout is also an iatrogenic illness: an illness caused by prescription drugs! Drugs that have been prescribed to control blood pressure (like hydrochlorothiazide) could lead to
Gout: Symptoms Top Symptoms 1. Other related symptoms With the onset of gout, the body experiences several other changes. Fatigue and tiredness is common. These happen because of the pain which makes even the slightest activity seem very exhausting and
Gout: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Medical history Doctors often use the complete medical history of the patient to diagnose gout. This is a vital source of information. Family history of gout, sudden attacks of arthritis in one or more joints,
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Hair Loss: Prevention Top Prevention 1. Medications Drugs which are mainly used to treat arthritis, chemotherapy drugs, high blood pressure, heart problems, and depression, result in hair loss. These drugs make the hair follicles weak and leads to hair loss.
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