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Treatment options for various causes of kidney pain

Treatment options for various causes of kidney pain

Unlike lower back pain, kidney pain is usually experienced as a pain around the kidney located in the upper abdomen. It can be due to several reasons. In some case, the pain may extend to flaks or the area around the groin. Primary causes of kidney pain : Kidney infection Hydronephrosis i.e., swelling in the kidney due to accumulation of urine caused by a blockage Kidney stones Polycystic kidney disease Bleeding in your kidney Bleeding in kidney veins Kidney cysts Kidney tumor or kidney cancer The treatment of kidney pain would depend o your diagnosis.
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Treatment and preventive measures for heel pain

Treatment and preventive measures for heel pain

Heel pain is usually mild and would gradually disappear on its own. But there are cases when the pain becomes severe and could even be responsible for disabilities. The cases in which the pain persists for a long time are termed as chronic. These heel pains are very common among foot problems, and usually, the sufferer feels pain under the heel or just behind the heel.
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Top 8 reasons behind joint pain

Top 8 reasons behind joint pain

We all know that joints are parts of the body where the bones meet. They are the reasons we can move around. Shoulder, elbows, and hips are joints and so are the wrists and ankles. Pain in the joints can cause discomfort, soreness, and aches. If pain persists for a long time, it is best to consult a doctor immediately.
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Treatment of metastatic lung cancer

Treatment of metastatic lung cancer

A person diagnosed with lung cancer is said to have reached stage IV or metastatic stage when the lung cancer cells breaks away from the tumor and travels to various parts of body through blood and lymph system. It is even possible that the lung cancer has reached the metastatic stage even before it is diagnosed.
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Top 10 heart attack symptoms

Top 10 heart attack symptoms

A heart attack is one of the most fatal attacks to happen to a human body. None of us are warned about a heart attack as it can occur at any given time, here are 10 heart attack symptoms: Chest pain The human heart is located to the left the chest; a chest discomfort could easily be one of the strongest symptoms of a heart attack if it stays for more than a few minutes.
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Top causes of swollen feet and ankles

Top causes of swollen feet and ankles

The cause of swollen feet and ankles cannot be restricted to a certain type of disease or symptom. Although it is a prevalent condition, it is not defined by one single reason. The cause of swollen feet and ankles is majorly because of, either a condition of fluid retention in the body or a condition of edema.
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Top 4 FAQs about cold sores

Top 4 FAQs about cold sores

Our body is equipped with mechanisms to combat whichever disease comes its way. However, there’s only how much the body can take, and when the immune system becomes weak, the disease begins wreaking havoc on the body. One such infection that causes great discomfort and unease are cold sores. What are cold sores?
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Treatments and cure of Bell’s palsy

Treatments and cure of Bell’s palsy

Bell’s palsy occurs when there is an inflammation or swelling in the nerve that controls the facial muscles of a person. There are no direct causes of Bell’s palsy but there are many factors that may lead to the inflammation or swelling of the nerve. Some of those factors include herpes simplex, HIV, lyme disease, neurosarcoidoisis, and some risks such as pregnancy, diabetes, lung infection or family history.
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