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What does bloating during ealry pregnancy mean?

To decrease bloating and gas during all stages of pregnancy, Babble suggests avoiding artificial sweeteners, carbonated drinks, fruit juice and other foods that typically cause gas, including beans, onions, cauliflower, asparagus, pears and prunes, among others. Eating smaller meals can allow the slowed-down digestive system time to process food adequately, and sitting with the feet elevated can take some pressure off the intestines.\nPregnancy Corner points out that eating foods rich in fiber helps the digestive system process the extra gas that causes bloating, as does drinking extra water a..

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How can you help prevent metastatic cancer?

After the removal of the tumor, the American Cancer Society indicates doctors often provide other treatments to prevent spreading of cancer cells. Depending on the location of the tumor, options include radiation therapy and chemotherapy. These therapies along with emerging treatments help to locate and treat cells that break away from the initial tumor.\nEven if an individual has the recommended tests, cancer may have metastasized before its discovery, indicates the American Cancer Society. There are no accurate early tests for some cancers, and others spread rapidly. However, having the scre..

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What can help bad kidneys?

Damaged kidneys are unable to filter wastes effectively, according to NKUDIC. Kidney damage also makes it difficult for the kidneys to produce hormones and red blood cells. Hemodialysis helps the body maintain normal mineral levels and keep blood pressure from getting too high. During dialysis, tubes carry blood into a special filter. After the filter cleans the blood, another set of tubes carries the filtered blood back to the body. Peritoneal dialysis also removes excess fluid and wastes from the body, but this technique uses the lining of the abdomen as a filter.\nKidney transplant is a sur..

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What are the symptoms of a shellfish allergy?

Signs of anaphylaxis include a swollen lump in the throat that causes airway constriction, a sudden drop in blood pressure, causing shock, and a rapid pulse, according to the Mayo Clinic. An allergy to shellfish is caused by an immune system overreaction, signaling the body to produce antibodies to the shellfish protein.\nShellfish are divided into two groups — crustaceans and mollusks. Crustaceans include crabs, lobster, crayfish, shrimp and prawns, while mollusks include squid, octopus, snails, clams and oysters. Some people with a shellfish allergy are able to eat one type of shellfish an..

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What is an eye stye?

Most styes don't require much treatment; however, applying a warm washcloth to the affected eye might provide some relief. A stye that doesn't improve within 48 hours usually requires medical care. Additionally, if the area around the affected eye begins to swell, medical treatment is necessary.A stye can be contagious, but contact with an infected person isn't always necessary, notes All About Vision. Most people have the stye-causing bacterium in their body.

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What are the symptoms of Saint Vitus Dance disease?

Most people develop Saint Vitus Dance disease following a streptococcal infection or rheumatic fever, and symptoms may appear one to six months after the initial infection. Parents may notice changes in children's handwriting, loss of fine motor control in fingers and hands, and inappropriate, uncontrollable laughing or crying, explains the National Organization for Rare Disorders. People may first experience rapid, uncontrollable movements during times of stress or fatigue, and the condition may only affect one side of the body.\nSaint Vitus Dance disease is an autoimmune disorder. The b..

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What are potential causes of abdominal pain on the right side of the body?

Several conditions are associated with mesenteric lymphadenopathy, according to WebMD. These include some types of cancer, pathogens and stomach flu. Patients who have HIV are also at risk for contracting mesenteric lymphadenopathy, as are people with appendicitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, pancreatitis and autoimmune diseases such as lupus.\nAppendicitis is an infection of the appendix, a wormlike tube that hangs down from the large intestine on the right side of the body, says WebMD. Medical experts do not know what the function of the appendix is, but if it is inflamed, it must be remove..

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What does a high absolute neutrophil count indicate?

The most common of the white blood cells, neutrophils account for 50 to 70 percent of the leukocytes and are one of the first immune cells to arrive at the site of inflamed or injured areas.\nArthritis, rheumatic fever, thyroiditis, acute kidney failure and eclampsia are listed as additional causes of high neutrophil counts by Med-Health.

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How do you get skin lice?

The microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei causes scabies, which is an itchy skin condition, notes WebMD. The condition may be so intense that it causes sleeplessness. The itching is an allergic reaction that results from toxins released by eggs laid by the female mite, which burrows into the skin. Small red bumps that look like pimples or bites are characteristic of scabies infestations.\nSymptoms of scabies may not appear for up to two months after an initial infestation, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nonetheless, the condition is transmissible during this stage, even if t..

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What are doTERRA oils?

doTerra oils are highly concentrated plant extracts and must be used with caution, according to doTerra. The company recommends consulting with someone who is knowledgeable about essential oils before using them for the first time. While generally considered to be safe, essential oils must not be used in or around the eyes, inside the ears or on open wounds. Only essential oils with "Nutritional Facts" printed on the label should ever be taken internally. Women who are pregnant or nursing are advised to consult a doctor before using essential oils.\ndoTerra essential oils are available as sing..

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