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Headache (lat. cephalea, cephalalgia) is listed among the 10 most common complaints patients have, according to a study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal. Various internal and external factors may cause headaches. Different types of headaches have different manifestations and can be

Bipolar affective disorder or manic depression is a psychiatric disorder characterized by alternating intervals of mania and depression. There are many variations in the clinical picture of manic depression, but manic phases are generally characterized by high energy levels, over-excitement

Diagnosing abdominal pain can sometimes be difficult. To diagnose abdominal pain more easily, the abdomen is divided into four quadrants: the left upper quadrant, right upper quadrant, left lower quadrant and right lower quadrant. Abdominal pain can be deep or superficial, acute or chronic

Burping is one of the most common naturally occurring phenomena of the human body, and it is rarely alarming. When it is, however, accompanied by symptoms such as chest pains, numbness and a tingling in the hands and fingers, patients should seek medical advice immediately. The disorders known to

Ethanol (ethyl-alcohol) consumption has a very strong impact on every aspect of human health and social life. Being a very small molecule soluble both in water and fats, ethanol easily travels through the body after ingestion and gets into every single cell. Therefore, it is not strange that it has

For women, the many hormones throughout the body, daily life, stress, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, menstruation, pregnancy and the overall reproductive cycle, the possibilities are endless with regards to differences and abnormalities in the menstrual cycle. The good news is that

Very often this type of discharge holds different meanings for different women. As such, it must be first compared to each woman's daily, unique and "normal" vaginal discharge, based on her history. For example, some women are more at risk for certain cancers, and sexually transmitted disease (STD's

Discovering lumps, bumps or cysts on the labia, or vulva is a very common concern for many women; so please do not panic. There are several causes for lumps, pimples, and bumps in the female genitalia. The good news is that most are NOT STDs, are NOT contagious, and are NOT life threatening. Common

Many people experience symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but many do not see a doctor to get treatment. This common bowel disorder affects millions of people, and is one of the major causes of disability and absenteeism. Although it is not a serious threat to health, it reduces the

Many people suffer from gastrointestinal disorders that seem to be difficult to diagnose on the basis of physical and laboratory examinations. Approximately one in four people suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), which make up about 40% of all gastrointestinal problems seen by