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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentPrevention and PrognosisSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention and Prognosis Summary Frequently Asked Questions Eczemais a group of skin conditions that cause uncomfortable symptoms. One type, calledflexuraleczema, specifically affects the skin where your joints bend, such as the crease of your elbows and the back of your knees. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and prognosis for flexural eczema in this article....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesHow It WorksRisks and ContraindicationsWhat to ExpectInterpreting Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses How It Works Risks and Contraindications What to Expect Interpreting Results Flow cytometry is a lab technique used to look at individual cells in a sample of blood, semen, or bone marrow. Flow cytometry results can be used for cancer diagnosis and treatment, to monitor the health of people with HIV, and other purposes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Fluoride Used For?Fluoride BenefitsSide Effects From FluorideFluoridated WaterIs My Water Fluoridated?Fluoride Safety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Fluoride Used For? Fluoride Benefits Side Effects From Fluoride Fluoridated Water Is My Water Fluoridated? Fluoride Safety Fluorideis found naturally in water, soil, and certain foods. It is vital to dental health. Fluoride is a recommended staple in many oral health products, liketoothpasteandmouthwash, to help strengthen tooth enamel andprevent cavities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Dystoniais a movement disorder that causes the body’s muscles to involuntarily spasm, stiffen, or change position—usually for a few minutes at a time.Focal dystoniaaffects only one or a few areas of the body. Dystonia can interfere with movement, and the lack of motor control may sometimes cause emotional distress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of FolateFolate DeficiencySide EffectsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow To Store FolateSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources of Folate Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Folate Folate Deficiency Side Effects Dosage Toxicity Interactions How To Store Folate Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources of Folate Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9 that the body needs to maintain its genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA.However, folate iswater-soluble, meaning the body does not store it, and you need to replenish it regularly through your diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFollicular LymphomaSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Follicular Lymphoma Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Follicular lymphomais a slow-growing form ofnon-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). Lymphomas are grouped into two categories—Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma starts inlymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Follicular lymphoma accounts for 20%–30% of all NHL cases. Follicular lymphoma is a chronic condition that is not usually curable. This can be scary to hear....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Food poisoningis common. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year approximately one in six individuals in the United States will have a foodborne illness. Although the precise symptoms vary depending on the specific germ (e.g., bacteria, virus, or parasite) contaminating the food or drink, most people with food poisoning experience nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea that can be managed with at-home care measures....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of FVC Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test Interpreting Results This test may help distinguishobstructive and restrictive lung diseases. Obstructive diseases, such as asthma andchronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), make it difficult to exhale all the air from your lungs. Restrictive lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis andsarcoidosis, cause problems with inhaling air to fill your lungs. FVC can also help healthcare providers assess the progression of lung disease and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Prevention With a fragrance sensitivity, symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or itchy eyes develop in response to scents like perfumes, flowers, incense, and cigarette smoke. Fragrance sensitivity can happen to anyone but is more likely if you haveasthmaor allergies. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of fragrance sensitivities. It also discusses how they can be treated and prevented....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsTriggersDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Triggers Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Friedreich’sataxiais a rare disease that affects yourcentral nervous system. It impacts yourspinal cordand the nerves that transmit and receive messages between yourbrainand the rest of your body. It also affects yourcerebellum, the part of your brain that controls movement and balance. This disease causes gradualmuscle stiffnessand loss of strength and feeling in your limbs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?How Full-Spectrum CBD WorksBenefits of Full-Spectrum CBDRisksOther Types of CBDLegal Issues Related to Full-Spectrum CBD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? How Full-Spectrum CBD Works Benefits of Full-Spectrum CBD Risks Other Types of CBD Legal Issues Related to Full-Spectrum CBD Full-spectrum CBD contains all of the extracts naturally found in the cannabis plant, including very small amounts of THC, the psychoactive ingredient associated with the marijuana “high....

Functional diarrhea is chronic diarrhea without any clear cause. It is afunctionalgastrointestinaldisorder(FGD), meaning that it occurs without any other known signs of disease, injury, or structural problem. Even if the cause of your functional diarrhea is unknown, your symptoms are real and should be treated. Over time, functional diarrhea can cause negative health effects, and you may benefit from lifestyle modifications or medical treatment. This article explains what functional diarrhea is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHow It WorksWhy Needed?Risks and Warnings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How It Works Why Needed? Risks and Warnings This article discusses fundal height, including what it is, when it’s used, and what the measurements mean during pregnancy. BSIP/ Getty Images Fundal Height Defined A fundal height that is too small or too large could indicate a pregnancy complication. If your fundal height is out of the norm, your healthcare provider will recommend anultrasound....