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Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating… and at night. Secondary hyperhidrosis may be caused by: Anxiety Hormonal changes (such as menopause) Problems with blood sugar control An overactive thyroid Heart disease Cancer Certain infections or other conditions Caffeine Certain medicines, such as aspirin, some blood pressure medicines, and antidepressants Certain substances…
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Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how to… older. Older adults can be depressed for many reasons. Possible reasons for depression include: Age Retirement Health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease,…
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High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries… these vitamins often helps return the homocysteine level to normal. Other possible causes of a high homocysteine level include: Low levels of thyroid hormone Kidney disease Psoriasis Some medicines When the condition is common in…
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and… likely has it. Have an autoimmune disease. This could include type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thyroid or liver disease, Addison’s disease, or Sjogren’s syndrome…
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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development… This condition is called Trisomy 21. Each person born with Down syndrome is different. Some have health problems. These could include heart disease, hearing problems, thyroid disorders, obesity, or problems with their intestines…
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Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding… sedatives Herbal supplements. These can include nettle, fennel, blessed thistle, anise, and fenugreek seed Drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, and opiates Kidney disease An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). The…
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Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
While many people who are overweight have a hard time losing weight, being underweight can cause health problems, too… Weight loss is a serious issue in the United States. Consumers constantly see advertisements and news reports on trendy diets, flashy products, and magic pills promising…
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Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarge breasts often caused by a change in hormones… What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarged breasts. It is caused by an increase in breast tissue, not fat tissue. Gynecomastia may…
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods… What is amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is the medical term for when a woman doesn’t have menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is when you are late to start your…
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged… What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged. The extra thickness and stiffness of…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women… What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It causes you to lose bone mass. Osteoporosis occurs most often in older adults. Women are more likely to have it…
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Thyroiditis
Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of thyroiditis, a name for several disorders that cause inflammation of… What is thyroiditis? Thyroiditis refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the thyroid. Your thyroid is the gland located in the front of your…
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that causes you to have too much calcium in your bloodstream and not enough in your… What is hyperparathyroidism? Hyperparathyroidism occurs in your parathyroid glands. These are the 4 pea-sized glands behind your thyroid gland at the front of your neck. The…
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Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body to examine tissue or a… A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue or cells from your body. This sample is sent to a lab for testing. Using a microscope,…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men… Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men may have low amounts of…
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Blood Test: Lipid Panel
A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. This test is important because cholesterol can… A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol…
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Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system that causes uncontrollable shaking… What is essential tremor? Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system. It causes shaking movements that you can’t control, most often in your hands. You might notice this tremor…
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High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure… What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood as it flows through the arteries in your body. Arteries are blood…
