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What is hip pain a symptom of?

Hip pain may be felt in the inside or outside of the joint or in the buttocks, thigh or groin, according to WebMD. If hip pain is caused by arthritis, the pain usually increases with activity. Doctors may treat arthritic hip pain with a combination of over-the-counter pain relievers and physical therapy. If the pain becomes intense or is resistant to conservative treatment, doctors may recommend total hip replacement surgery.

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What are some types of blood collection tubes?

Laboratory technicians invert the tubes immediately after drawing blood to prevent coagulation, notes Mayo Medical Laboratories. Some of the tubes contain a particular component that acts as an anticoagulant. For example, the green-top tube has sodium heparin and the light blue-top tube has sodium citrate. The red-top Tube has no anticoagulant, and doctors use it to collect serum. Doctors use the yellow-top tube to collect whole blood for special tests.

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What are some free phone dating options?

Phone Applications such as OkCupid and Tinder require the user to make a profile with pictures and information. Hinge uses Facebook data to match the user with friends of friends. Coffee Meets Bagel gives a single match every day. Hitch allows Facebook friends to match the user up with others.\nPhone dating allows users to talk with and get to know each other before they meet. Many of these services charge by the minute, but some are free to join and try for a certain period.

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What diet is good for gallstone sufferers?

For people who are not at risk of developing gallstones, maintaining healthy weight levels and eating a diet low in cholesterol and fat, high in fiber and moderate in calories is ideal. Fresh fruits and vegetables are high in fiber. Whole grains are high in soluble fiber, which soaks up fats and cholesterol in the digestive tract and carries them through the bowel and out of the body. Other foods that may help reduce repeated instances of gallstones include peanuts and peanut butter. Drinking caffeine and alcohol moderately may also reduce the likelihood of gallstones, notes WebMD.\nSome studi..

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How does nutrition affect blood pressure?

Nuts, seeds poultry, lean meats and legumes are good sources of magnesium, states WebMD. Selecting a variety of whole fruits, such as apples, bananas, grapes, melons and strawberries, as well as vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, potatoes, squash and spinach, provides the essential nutrients required to manage blood pressure levels. Fruit juice is not as nutrient-rich as whole fruits, as the fiber has been removed through the juicing process.\nAn eating plan known as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, helps people manage blood pressure more effectively than the standard America..

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Does acetaminophen reduce swelling?

MedicineNet explains that acetaminophen comes in various forms, including liquids, solution/suspensions, chewable tablets, tablets, gelcaps, geltabs and caplets. Immediate release and extended release formulations are available as well. The recommended dose for adults is 325 to 650 milligrams every four hours although 500 milligrams of the immediate release formulation can be taken every eight hours, and 1,300 milligrams of the extended release formula can also be taken at eight-hour intervals. No more than 4 grams of acetaminophen should be taken each day.\nExcessive doses can cause liver dam..

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What is a normal range for your HDL cholesterol level?

HDL cholesterol is considered to be good cholesterol because it has the ability to remove bad cholesterol, or LDL cholesterol, from a patient's bloodstream, according to WebMD. HDL cholesterol reduces the amount of LDL cholesterol in the blood by transporting it to the patient's liver instead of his arteries and veins. High levels of HDL cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and strokes.

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What are different treatment options for fluid on the lungs?

Pneumonia is often treated with antibiotics, states WebMD. The fluid goes away as the infection improves. If water collects in the lungs due to heart failure, diuretics help the body remove it through the urine.\nTo address the condition more quickly, a doctor sticks a needle through the chest wall into the area around the lungs -- the pleural space -- and fluid is sucked out, MedlinePlus explains. If a more long-term solution is needed, a chest tube is inserted into the pleural space and connected to suction, says WebMD. With this procedure, fluid is often drawn out for several days.\nPleurod..

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What is an endovenous ablation of the left greater saphenous vein?

Chronic venous disorders, or CVDs, are a result of venous hypertension, which in turn is caused by venous reflux in one or more of the saphenous veins, which can include the great saphenous vein, states Medscape. This causes the twisting, engorged appearance of varicose veins.\nEndovenous ablation can be performed under two methods: endovenous laser ablation (ELA) and endovenous radiofrequency closure (RFA). ELA entails the utilization of diode lasers, allowing for the application of sufficient thermal heat to the affected area of the greater saphenous vein to seal it and eliminate the malfunc..

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What are the symptoms and causes of dry mouth?

Individuals with dry mouths may also experience symptoms such as cracked lips, tongue roughness, oral infections and swallowing difficulties, explains the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. In certain cases, the condition can occur following head and neck injuries, as the injuries can lead to nerve damage that hinders communication to the salivary glands, causing them to produce less saliva.\nHome remedies that may help to relieve symptoms of dry mouth include chewing on sugarless gum or sucking on sugarless candies to increase salivary production, avoiding medications suc..

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