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Jun 24, 2006
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by SirGan
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Moles are specific clusters of pigmented cells. They often appear as small, dark brown spots on torso, face, arms and legs. But, the fact is that there is no rules! Moles can come in a range of colors and can develop virtually anywhere, including scalp, armpits, under nails…
Studies have shown that most people have between 10 and 40 moles, although the number vary throughout life. Although the great majority of moles are harmless, ...
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Jun 24, 2006
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by SirGan
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Shingles is a very painful and often debilitating condition characterized by painful skin blisters which erupt on one side of face or body. Typically, these symptoms occur along your chest, abdomen, back, or face, but it may also affect neck, limbs, or lower back. It can be extremely painful, itchy, and tender. Good thing is that after one to two weeks, the blisters heal and form scabs, although the pain continues. Although not too many people kn ...
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Jun 23, 2006
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by SirGan
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Folliculitis is the name given to a specific group of skin conditions characterized by inflamed hair follicles. The result is a tender red spot, often with a surface pustule. There are several possible causes of folliculitis because the condition can be due to infection, occlusion, irritation and specific skin diseases. This condition can affect both women and men at any age and it can develop on any part of the body, but is most likely to occur ...
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Jun 23, 2006
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by SirGan
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Night Eating Syndrome, also called the Nocturnal Eating Syndrome, is one very specific disorder where the affected individual wakes up several times during the night and is unable to fall back asleep unless they eat something. What's also characteristic- foods eaten during these wake episodes are often high caloric in content and unhealthy. The fact is also that these eating episodes usually occur in secret and any evidence is often hidde ...
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Jun 22, 2006
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by SirGan
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Low back pain is pain affecting the lower part of the back. Pain felt in lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries. It is described as:
Acute if it has lasted less than 6 weeks.
Sub-acute if it has lasted 6-12 weeks.
Chronic if it has lasted more than 12 wee ...
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Jun 22, 2006
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by SirGan
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Prostatitis is a general term for inflammation of the prostate gland. What exactly is a prostate? Well, it is a small organ about the size and shape of a walnut, located just below the bladder. It can be found only in males. What are the functions of prostate? Well, the prostate gland's main function is to produce semen, the fluid that helps nourish and transport sperm. When this inflammation occur- it can cause a variety of symptoms, including a ...
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Jun 21, 2006
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by SirGan
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Hip bursitis is one very common problem that causes pain over the outside of the upper thigh. What exactly is a bursa? A bursa is a fluid filled sac that allows smooth motion between two uneven surfaces. This shouldn’t be misunderstood! There are hundreds of bursas in the human body, especially in the joints of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. These small sacs of fluid cushion the places where tendons, ligaments, and muscles move ov ...
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Jun 21, 2006
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by SirGan
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Although not too many people know much about it- sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. Important thing to know is that person will not suffocate during these episodes, as many could thing, because they last 10 seconds or more although they could occur repeatedly throughout the night. The fact is that people with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the mo ...
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Jun 20, 2006
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by SirGan
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Hypochondria is one specific mental disorder in which the person has the belief that he or she is suffering from a serious illness. The fact is that these - hypochondriacs often require constant reassurance, sometimes from multiple doctors, family and friends which could represent a big problem. Big problem is also the fact that this fear of disease or preoccupation with symptoms, besides the fact that it is unpleasant- it interferes with the pat ...
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Jun 20, 2006
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by MariAnne
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Normal vaginal discharge has several purposes such as cleaning and moistening the vagina and helping to prevent and fight infections as well. It is normal for the color, texture, and amount of vaginal fluids to vary throughout the menstrual cycle. However, some changes in discharge may indicate a problem. That is why each woman should know the difference between normal discharge and infection. If you think you may have a problem, you should see a ...
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