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Alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) consumption has a social aspect to it, but it is often abused. The effect of alcohol consumption on the body depends on how often it is consumed, how much, and the alcohol content of the drinks.
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Alcohol use involves drinking alcohol, which is produced by fermenting the starch or sugar in fruits and grains. See also: Alcohol and diet; Alcoholism; Alcohol withdrawal state.
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This report includes information on recognizing the symptoms of problem drinking, treatment techniques, coping with a loved one's drinking, and overcoming denial.
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Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have discovered that the herb kudzu can curb the urge to drink alcohol.
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Alcohol is considered a drug because it depresses the central nervous system and can disrupt mental and motor skills, as well as damage internal organs when used excessively.
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It helps to understand why and when you drink if you are going to successfully reduce the amount of alcohol you consume.
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As a woman, your body is much more sensitive to the effects of alcohol and more easily damaged than a man’s body. Because women have less water in their body than men, alcohol doesn't dilute as much and more of it gets absorbed into the blood. That’s why women suffer greater physical damage and often become more intoxicated than men when they drink identical amounts of alcohol.
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A Harvard Medical School physician answers your question about forsaking the potential health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption.
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Excessive drinking can cause potentially fatal conditions, not only high blood pressure, but also damage to the brain, heart or liver; diabetes and stroke.
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Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and alcohol consumption? Does a prior history of waterborne hepatitis predispose a person to RA?
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If you drink, you most likely want to drink reasonably and responsibly. But what are the factors that can help you keep a check on your blood-alcohol content so you don't embarrass yourself or, worse, hurt yourself or others?
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Tips for avoiding the worst consequence of holiday overindulgence.Drinking fluids may help with the morning-after misery from getting drunk.
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Alcohol-dependent employees incur twice the health care costs of the average employee, are more likely to steal from their employers, are more likely to be involved in workplace accidents and are five times more likely to file worker’s compensation claims.
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Bartter syndrome refers to a rare group of conditions that affect the kidneys. People with Bartter syndrome have a loss of potassium (hypokalemic alkalosis) and a rise in the hormone aldosterone. See also: Aldosterone test
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An eating disorder marked by episodes of binge eating followed by one or more behaviors to control weight, most commonly self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. Bulimia tends to appear in late adolescence or early adulthood, and most cases occur among middle- and upper-class females.
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Bulimia is an illness defined by food binges or recurrent episodes of significant overeating accompanied by a sense of loss of control. The affected person then uses various methods - such as vomiting or laxative abuse - to prevent weight gain. Many, but not all, people with bulimia may also have anorexia nervosa, another eating disorder.
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Detailed information on bulimia, including causes, characteristics, types, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention
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Bulimia nervosa is a serious and sometimes life-threatening eating disorder affecting mainly young women. People with bulimia, known as bulimics, consume large amounts of food (binge) and then try to rid themselves of the food and calories (purge) through fasting , excessive exercise, vomiting , or use of laxatives.
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Bulimia nervosa is a disorder in which food intake gets out of control. Having this eating disorder is nothing to be ashamed of. Talk to your doctor or another person you trust. You may find it’s a relief just to tell someone.
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and engaging in inappropriate ways of counteracting the bingeing (using laxatives, for example) in order to prevent weight gain. The word "bulimia" is the Latin form of the Greek word boulimia , which means "extreme hunger.
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Detailed information on bulimia, including causes, characteristics, types, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention
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Bulimia nervosa is a serious and sometimes life-threatening eating disorder affecting mainly young women. People with bulimia, known as bulimics, consume large amounts of food (binge) and then try to rid themselves of the food and calories (purge) by fasting, excessive exercise, vomiting , or using laxatives .
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Detailed information on bulimia, including causes, characteristics, types, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention
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Bulimia nervosa is a serious and sometimes life-threatening eating disorder affecting mainly young women. People with bulimia, known as bulimics, consume large amounts of food (binge) and then try to rid themselves of the food and calories (purge) by fasting , excessive exercise , vomiting, or using laxatives .
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Detailed information on bulimia, including causes, characteristics, types, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating, which are followed by purging to prevent weight gain. During these incidents, unusually large portions of food are consumed in secret, followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or diuretic and laxative abuse.
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Detailed information on bulimia, including causes, characteristics, types, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention
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Diuretics are medicines that help reduce the amount of water in the body. Purpose Diuretics are used to treat the buildup of excess fluid in the body that occurs with some medical conditions such as congestive heart failure , liver disease, and kidney disease.
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Diuretics help your blood pressure go down by helping your body to get rid of extra water and salt by producing more urine.
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The purpose of a diuretic, or “water pill” is to help your body get rid of excess water and salt. Diuretics can help you feel better and have more energy. They may also help lower blood pressure.
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I had to take hydrochlorothiazide and Lasix together. After an electrolyte imbalance, my doctors told me never to take these medications again. I recently had my aortic valve replaced, and am retaining water. Are there any diuretics I can safely take?
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Some medications taken by people with heart disease to counteract water buildup in the body can remove too much potassium from the body, while others can leave too much behind.
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Diuretics are medicines that help reduce the amount of water in the body. Purpose Diuretics are used to treat the buildup of excess fluid in the body that occurs with some medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
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A machine that extracts excess water and salt from blood may be a safer and more effective treatment option for those with excess fluid in their lungs due to heart failure.
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I was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. I was hoping that my doctor would prescribe a diuretic, but she said it would not be safe because I'm allergic to sulfa drugs. What do you think?
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New research on diuretics shows they remain one of the best treatments for high blood pressure.
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Among the many types of blood pressure medications available, some have a tendency to increase blood sugar levels, but this does not necessarily lead to a higher risk of diabetes.
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Fanconi ' s syndrome is a set of kidney malfunctions brought about by a variety of seemingly unrelated disorders. Kidney malfunction leads to excessive urine production and excessive thirst, resulting in deficits of water, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and other substances in the body.
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Fanconi syndrome is a disorder of the kidney tubes in which certain substances normally absorbed into the bloodstream by the kidneys are released into the urine instead.
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Hypomagnesemia means low levels of magnesium in the blood.
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Kidney disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include: Acute kidney failure; Acute nephritic syndrome; Analgesic nephropathy; Atheroembolic renal disease; Chronic kidney failure; Chronic nephritis; Congenital nephrotic syndrome; End-stage renal disease; Goodpasture syndrome; Interstitial nephritis; Kidney cancer; Kidney damage; Kidney infection; Kidney injury; Kidney stones; Lupus nephritis; Membranoproliferative GN I; Membranoproliferative GN II; Membranous nephropathy; Minimal change disease; Necrotizing glomerulonephritis; Nephroblastoma; Nephrocalcinosis; Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus; Nephropathy - IgA; Nephrosis (nephrotic syndrome; Polycystic kidney disease; Post-streptococcal GN; Reflux nephropathy; Renal artery embolism; Renal artery stenosis; Renal disorders; Renal papillary necrosis; Renal tubular acidosis type I; Renal tubular acidosis type II; Renal underperfusion; Renal vein thrombosis.
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This guide discusses ways to recognize, prevent, and treat the most common types of kidney disease, such as kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, and chronic kidney disease.
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Detailed information on kidney disorders
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Detailed information on kidney conditions, including kidney function, nephrology, kidney problem causes, kidney disease symptoms, and 1 labeled, full-color anatomical illustration
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"I thought my life was perfect," Sean Elliott says, "and then one day I went to see my doctor and he told me I had a rare form of kidney disease. Suddenly, I realized that I'd have to fight a battle to save my athletic career -- maybe even my life."
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Kidney disease is a stealth illness. It may often be silent for many years -- until it has reached an advanced stage.
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Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn’t have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease.
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Kidney ProblemsThe kidneys may fail due to problems with their blood vessels or filtering units. Such problems may be caused by an illness that affects the whole body.
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Detailed information on urology, the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both genders, and with the genital tract or reproductive system in the male
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What Are the Kidneys?Your kidneys are located near the back of your torso, about even with the lowest ribs.
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Three common signs of kidney disease are also strong risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
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Is there a correlation between kidney disease and loss of memory or ability to concentrate?
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A set of related cancers that form in the bone marrow and other blood-producing organs. Leukemia is named after the leukocytes, white blood cells which mutate before maturity and become cancerous.
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Detailed information on leukemia, including causes, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Leukemia is a cancer that starts in the organs that make blood, namely the bone marrow and the lymph system. Depending on specific characteristics, leukemia can be divided into two broad types: acute and chronic.
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Leukemia is a group of bone marrow diseases involving an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells (leukocytes. For information about a specific type of leukemia, see the following: Hairy cell leukemia; Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML; Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL; Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL; Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML. See also leukemia resources.
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Stages of LeukemiaLeukemia is different from other types of cancer. Most cancers begin as a tumor and spread to other parts of the body.
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What Is Leukemia?Cancer occurs when cells in the body begin changing in ways that aren't normal.
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The Types of LeukemiaThe cells that were removed for your biopsy are looked at more closely during special tests. These tests help tell what kind of leukemia you have.
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Leukemia SymptomsNormal white blood cells help the body fight infections. Because leukemia cells are abnormal, they do not function as normal cells do.
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Leukemia PreventionThere is no sure way to prevent leukemia. In fact, most people with leukemia have no known risk factors.
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Leukemia Risk FactorsCertain factors can make one person more likely to get leukemia than another person. These are called risk factors.
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I've Just Been Told I Have Leukemia You have just been told, "You have leukemia." With these 3 words, you may feel that your world has stopped.
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Detailed overview of leukemia, including types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Do What You Can to Ease Symptoms of Leukemia and Side Effects of Treatment You will likely have physical concerns since your leukemia may cause symptoms and you may have side effects from your treatment. In this section, you’ll learn more about ho...
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Detailed information on leukemia in childhood, including symptoms, staging, diagnosis, and treatment
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What to Know About Targeted Therapies for LeukemiaTargeted therapy is a new type of treatment for some types of leukemia. It’s designed to "see" a certain change in a cancer cell.
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How Your Doctor Does a Biopsy to Check for LeukemiaIf your doctor thinks you might have leukemia, you will have a special kind of biopsy. For it, your doctor needs a small sample of bone marrow and bone.
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What to Know About Radiation Therapy for LeukemiaThis treatment uses strong X-rays to kill leukemia cells. For leukemia, this treatment is most often used after a hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
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Leukemia Screening/Early DetectionNo standard screening process exists for detecting early stage leukemia. Doctors often detect chronic leukemia during routine blood count checks or screening tests, such as those conducted when a person seeks empl...
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Understanding the Goals of Treatment for LeukemiaLeukemia can be treated. Your treatment depends on all these things.The type of leukemia you haveThe phase or stage of your leukemiaYour age and general healthTreatment can control the leukemia.
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Detailed information on leukemia in childhood, including symptoms, staging, diagnosis, and treatment
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What Tests Help My Doctor Find Leukemia?To find out whether you have leukemia, your doctor does a physical examination and other tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LeukemiaListed below are some frequently asked questions about leukemia.Q: What is leukemia?A:Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells.
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Can I Bem Cured of Leukemia?It’s normal to worry about what leukemia will mean for you and your family.
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Tips for Telling Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for LeukemiaTreating your leukemia to get the best results is important. But your quality of life also matters.
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Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for LeukemiaWhen you are being treated for leukemia, you will likely have side effects from that treatment and also, perhaps, symptoms of the disease itself. For instance, the leukemia itself can cause s...
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Common Side Effects After Targeted Therapy for LeukemiaIf you are having targeted therapy, your healthcare team will explain its side effects and help you manage them.Potential Side Effects of Monoclonal TherapyHere are the main side effects of mo...
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How You Take Targeted Therapy for LeukemiaHow you get targeted therapy depends on the kind you get.How You Take Monoclonal TherapyYou get monoclonal therapy by intravenous (IV) needle or under the skin 3 times a week. You won’t need to stay in a h...
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How You Can Get Radiation Therapy for LeukemiaOnce your radiation oncologist has mapped out your treatment plan, aradiation therapisttreats you. There are a few ways to do that.External radiation to your whole body.This is calledtotal body irradia...
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Understanding Clinical Trials for LeukemiaA clinical trial is when a new treatment is tested. It tests treatments that may work better or cause fewer problems than current treatments.
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What to Know About Surgery for LeukemiaSurgery can do little to treat leukemia. For chronic leukemia, though, it is helpful in some cases.
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What Happens to Your Blood When You Have LeukemiaThe hallmark of leukemia is often an increase in the number of white blood cells. It’s ironic that mass production of white blood cells--your body’s infection fighters--actually causes you harm.
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Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have LeukemiaOnce you know you have leukemia, your doctor will likely do more tests. Most people need more than one.What the Tests Show Your DoctorHere’s what your doctor is trying to learn from these tests.Con...
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Statistics About LeukemiaSome people use statistics to try to figure out their chances of getting cancer or of being cured. Statistics show what happens with large groups of people.
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Leukemia: Supportive Care for Acute PatientsWhen many people think of cancer care, they may think of traditional treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. These treatments are used to get rid of cancer cells in the body.
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Common Side Effects After a Stem Cell Transplant for LeukemiaYou and your doctor will talk all about stem cell transplants and their side effects before you have it done. After this treatment, you will have a weakened immune system.
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Where to Find Support for LeukemiaDealing with these feelings is often easier as you learn more about your disease and get support. Doctors, nurses, and other members of your healthcare team can answer questions about your concerns.
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Follow-Up Appointments Matter During Treatment for LeukemiaMany side effects of treatment are not serious. They end once the treatment ends.
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Common Side Effects After Radiation Therapy for LeukemiaRadiation affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. It may cause side effects.
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Common Side Effects After Chemotherapy for LeukemiaSide effects of chemotherapy depend upon the type and amount of drugs you take. They vary from person to person.
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What to Know About Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Care for LeukemiaYou may have heard a lot about alternative or complementary care. These are a group of practices and products that are not yet thought of as a part of standard medicin...
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Fasting is voluntarily not eating food for varying lengths of time. Fasting is used as a medical therapy for many conditions.
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Fasting is voluntarily not eating food for varying lengths of time. Fasting is used as a medical therapy for many conditions.
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The term fasting refers to voluntarily or involuntarily going without food. A person may fast voluntarily because of an eating disorder , as a dietary practice related to religious proscriptions , or for health reasons, such as weight loss or internal cleansing.
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Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks.
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Detailed information on diarrhea, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Vomiting is the forceful discharge of stomach contents through the mouth. Vomiting, also called emesis, is a symptomatic response to any number of harmful triggers.
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Nausea and vomiting are recognized as two separate and distinct conditions. Nausea is the subjective, unpleasant feeling or urge to vomit, which may or may not result in vomiting.
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