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Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis

How is gastroparesis diagnosed? The most common method for diagnosing gastroparesis is a nuclear medicine test called a gastric emptying study, which measures the emptying of food from the stomach. For this study, a patient eats a meal in which the solid food, liquid food, or both contain a small amount of radioactive material. A […]

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FDA Approves Oxbryta for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease

FDA Approves Oxbryta for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease

Latest Chronic Pain News TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Oxbryta (voxelotor) has been granted accelerated approval for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients ages 12 years and older, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday. Oxbryta is the first approved treatment for sickle cell disease that directly inhibits the root […]

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Switching Mammograms to Once Every 2 Years Could Come With Risks

Switching Mammograms to Once Every 2 Years Could Come With Risks

Latest Cancer News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Women who get mammograms every two years instead of annually might face a greater risk of being diagnosed with larger, later-stage breast tumors, a new, preliminary study suggests. Researchers found that among 232 breast cancer patients at their hospital, those who’d […]

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Trigger finger: 7 home remedies

Trigger finger: 7 home remedies

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Trigger finger is a condition in which a person’s finger locks or catches if they try to straighten or bend it. Depending on the condition’s severity, doctors will recommend either surgical treatments, medications, or some home […]

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What to know about muscle soreness

What to know about muscle soreness

Any physical activity that places too much or unusual strain on the muscles can lead to soreness. Everyone can experience muscle soreness, even people who exercise regularly and have good physical fitness. Muscle soreness can be uncomfortable and disruptive. However, the pain typically disappears within a few days. This article outlines the causes of muscle […]

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What to know about proctitis

What to know about proctitis

Proctitis refers to inflammation of the lining of the rectum. The rectum is a muscular tube at the lowest part of the large intestine. Waste passes here from the colon just before exiting through the anus. Inflammation of the rectal lining can cause pain, discharge, and other unusual symptoms. This inflammation has a range of […]

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What to know about thoracic outlet syndrome

What to know about thoracic outlet syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions characterized by the compression of the nerves, arteries, and veins that pass through the space between the collarbone and the first rib. This space is known as the thoracic outlet. Anything that narrows the space inside the thoracic outlet can put pressure on the blood vessels […]

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What to know about sharp lower back pain

What to know about sharp lower back pain

Sharp lower back pain is a common source of discomfort for many people. It can cause concern to some people, especially when it appears without a known cause. Lower back pain is a widespread problem. About 80 percent of adults will experience lower back pain at some point. In most cases, people develop back pain […]

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Lazy bowel: What to know

Lazy bowel: What to know

Some people use the term “lazy bowel” to refer to slowed digestion. Slowed digestion is a symptom of a condition rather than a condition in itself. A person who has slowed digestion may experience other symptoms, such as infrequent bowel movements, constipation, and straining. Read on to find out the causes of a lazy bowel […]