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Introduction Whiplash is a common neck injury that often occurs during rear-end automobile collisions, when your head suddenly moves backward and then forward — similar to the motion of someone cracking a whip. These extreme motions push your neck muscles and ligaments beyond their normal range of motion. Whiplash injuries can be mild or severe. [...]

Introduction Primary liver cancer begins in the cells of the liver itself. Although many cancers are declining in the United States, new cases of primary liver cancer are increasing. In the United States, cancer affecting the liver is more commonly metastatic cancer, which occurs when tumors from other parts of the body spread (metastasize) to [...]

Introduction Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that causes signs and symptoms ranging from rash and flu-like fever and body aches to more serious ones including joint swelling, weakness, fatigue and temporary paralysis. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Deer ticks, which feed on the blood of animals and humans, can harbor [...]

Introduction With adenomyosis, the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrium) grows within the uterus’ muscular outer walls. This is most likely to happen late in your childbearing years and after you’ve had children. Adenomyosis isn’t the same as endometriosis, a condition in which the uterine lining becomes implanted outside the uterus. Although the cause of [...]

Introduction Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences. Common causes of dehydration include intense bouts of diarrhea, vomiting, fever or excessive sweating. Inadequate intake of [...]

<h2>Introduction</h2> A fever isn’t an illness itself, but it’s usually a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. Fevers aren’t necessarily bad. In fact, fevers seem to play a key role in helping your body fight off a number of infections. If you’re an adult, a fever may be [...]

Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder that affects millions of American children, and it can persist into adulthood. Problems generally associated with ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. They can affect nearly every aspect of life. Children and adults with ADHD often struggle with low self-esteem, troubled personal relationships and poor performance [...]

Introduction Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin disorder that causes small, acne-like bumps. Although it isn’t serious, keratosis pilaris can be frustrating because it’s difficult to treat. Keratosis pilaris results from a buildup of protein called keratin in the openings of hair follicles in the skin. This produces small, rough patches, usually on the arms [...]

Introduction Many people experience a broken bone (fracture) at some point in their lives. A broken ankle or broken foot is common. After all, you have 26 bones in each foot and three bones in each ankle joint. And these bones are susceptible to stress, stubbing, twisting and trauma. The seriousness of a broken ankle [...]