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Where can I find pictures to help identify the cause of my eye swelling?

According to MedicineNet, a swollen eye is a very common symptom, and the swelling can be the result of trauma, infection or other injury to the eye or the eye area. ByeByeDoctor also provides a gallery of images displaying eyelid swelling as well as a quick reference list of causes and at-home treatments. EyeHealthWeb notes that any individual with a swollen eyelid should seek medical attention from a trained professional.

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What are the end-of-life signs when in hospice care?

Metabolism slows as the end of life draws near, and those who are dying often sleep for increasing periods of time and become drowsy or unresponsive, states AgingCare.com. Metabolic changes sometimes cause restlessness, confusion and agitation. Kidney function also slows down causing decreased urine production or darkening of urine.\nDecreased circulation, particularly to the extremities, can cause a dying person's skin to become cool to the touch and take on a bluish color, reports AgingCare.com. Patients usually don't experience being cold even if the skin feels cool. Decreased cir..

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What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?

In people with osteoporosis, the rate of bone tissue growth is too slow to balance bone loss, Mayo Clinic states. The bones become weak and brittle, but symptoms may not manifest until the person suffers a collapsed vertebra or fracture. Possible symptoms include back pain, a stooped posture and gradual height loss. The spine, hips and wrists are common fracture sites, as ongoing deterioration makes the bones so vulnerable that they may break from minor falls or strain, such as coughing or bending.\nDoctors often use conservative treatments, such as exercise programs, to stop the progression o..

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What are the dosages for raspberry ketones?

Raspberry ketones work by altering the normal metabolic pathways by increasing the levels of adiponectin, a hormone that regulates sugar and fat in the body. The increased adiponectin levels cause an increased availability of glucose, which is utilized for energy. Raspberry ketones aid in weight loss by availing energy for use during exercise, which results in more efficient fat breakdown, according to Raspberry Supplement Guide.

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What are some effective remedies for feminine itching?

Vaginal itching is an extremely uncomfortable irritation on the female genital area, explains WebMD. While most irritation is not worrisome and gets better on its own, in some cases it is due to an infection. The most common causes of vaginal itching include vaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, sexually transmitted diseases, chemical irritants and menopause.

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What type of insect bite appears in clusters and spreads?

Bed bug bites appear similar to other insect bites, such as mosquito bites. Bed bugs are the likely culprit if the bites occur at night on the arms, legs, neck or face and form clusters or lines on the skin. Bed bug bites can be treated with hydrocortisone cream or oral antihistamines to relieve the itchy symptoms, states Mayo Clinic. Individuals who experience an allergic reaction or develop an infection from scratching the bites must seek treatment from a qualified medical professional.\nBed bugs usually hide in mattresses, box springs and bed frames, and they spread easily through clothing ..

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How is a slow heart rate treated?

A slow heart rate with no other symptoms is typically not treated, WebMD states. A slow heart rate that develops as a side effects of taking certain medicine may be treated by using another medicine or, if this is not possible, receiving a pacemaker. A pacemaker is generally necessary for patients who have suffered damage to the electrical system of the heart. Patients over 65 are likely to be in this group. Medical conditions that may cause slow heart rate include electrolyte imbalance and hypothyroidism; treating these conditions is likely to improve heart rate.\nChanging lifestyle and eatin..

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How long should you have pain after dental extractions?

Dry socket is a common complication of dental extractions, according to The Merck Manual Home Edition. With dry socket, the pain seems to improve for a few days but becomes much worse suddenly. This pain gets better in about two weeks, but a dentist is able to reduce the patient's suffering by packing the socket with gauze soaked in anesthetic.

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What is inhomogeneous uterus texture?

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of muscular or fibrous tissue that develop on the outer endometrial uterine wall, states NCBI. Adenomyosis is a noncancerous condition whereby the inner lining of the uterus gland grows through to the muscular outer wall. Often, adenomyosis mimics symptoms of fibroids. Inhomogeneous uterus is very common and affects 50 to 70 percent of women by age 50. Mild-to-moderate fibroids and adenomyosis generally do not affect a woman’s ability to have a child, and the majority of women with these conditions do not have symptoms.\nWomen presenting symptoms can experi..

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What causes fluid in the middle ear?

The eustachian tubes connect the middle ear to the back of the throat, states Mayo Clinic. When they become blocked because of swelling, inflammation, an accumulation of mucous, or the swelling of nearby adenoids, it causes fluid to build up in the middle ear, states the CDC. This fluid can then become infected by bacteria or viruses, but isn't otherwise painful and usually goes away without treatment. Fluid that is the by-product of an ear infection may remain over a month after the initial infection clears, states the CDC, or remain from three to six months, according to Group Health.\n..

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