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Are there drugs to dissolve kidney stones? - Source:Harold J. DeMonaco, M.S.Although there are no drugs that directly act on kidney stones to dissolve them, there are medications that can help prevent new kidney-stone formation.
Drug Resource Center->Q&A
Digestive->Digestive Disorders
Ask the Doc->Digestive Disorders
Ask the Doc->Medications
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Sorrel - Source:Natural StandardThe decision to use products containing or claiming to contain sorrel should be carefully considered.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine->Herbal Medicines And Supplements->Index Of Herbal Medicines And Supplements
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Grapefruit - Source:Natural StandardThe decision to use products containing or claiming to contain grapefruit should be carefully considered.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine->Herbal Medicines And Supplements->Index Of Herbal Medicines And Supplements
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Are sweats, flushing or a fever associated with passing a kidney stone? - Source:Howard LeWine, M.D.The pain from kidney stones can be so severe that it can easily cause a person to feel very hot, sweaty, and flushed. But simply passing a kidney stone should not cause a significant increase in measured body temperature.
Chronic Pain->Pain
Low Back Pain->Pain
Ask the Doc->Pain
Digestive->Digestive Disorders
Ask the Doc->Digestive Disorders
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Reflexology - Source:Natural StandardWhen deciding to begin a complementary therapy or to see a complementary practitioner, first speak with your primary health care provider.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine->Alternative Therapies And Modalities->Index Of Alternative Therapies And Modalities
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News Review From Harvard Medical School -- New Gout Drug Promising - Source:A Perspective From The Harvard Medical SchoolA new drug to treat gout reduced levels of uric acid better than a standard drug, researchers said December 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Uric acid accumulates in joints, causing pain. The study did not demonstrate whether the new drug, febuxostat, reduced pain better than the standard drug, allopurinol, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Two to three times as many participants achieved a low level of uric acid with febuxostat as with allopurinol, AP reported.
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Nutrients: Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? - Source:Harvard Medical School CommentaryWith all the pressure to do more for your health, it may be surprising to learn that there can be too much of a good thing, particularly "healthy" nutrients, whether in the diet or by taking supplements.
Harvard Commentaries->Medical Myths
Healthy Lifestyle->Basics->On The Medical Front->Medical Myths
Health News->News Archives->Expert Q&As News Archives
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Common Forms Of Arthritis - Source:InteliHealth Medical ContentAlthough there are more than 100 forms of arthritic conditions, the most common disorders include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and lupus.
Arthritis->Basics->Forms Of Arthritis
Osteoarthritis->Features
Rheumatoid Arthritis->Features
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Turmeric - Source:Natural StandardThe decision to use products containing or claiming to contain turmeric should be carefully considered.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine->Herbal Medicines And Supplements->Index Of Herbal Medicines And Supplements
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Is Being Male Hazardous to Your Health? - Source:Harvard Medical School CommentaryAsk any man, and he's sure to say that the male sex is the stronger one. But ask doctors of either gender, and they'll be likely to say that women are actually stronger, at least where health is concerned.
Harvard Commentaries->Man to Man
Health News->News Archives->Expert Q&As News Archives
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Can Nutritional Supplements Enhance Athletic Performance? (Part 1 of 2) - Source:Harvard Medical School CommentaryThe growth in the supplement industry has been astounding, with new products entering the market weekly. But there is little evidence that the billions of dollars spent on performance enhancers provide the advertised results.
Harvard Commentaries->Focus on Fitness
Health News->News Archives->Expert Q&As News Archives
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Coffee -- Grounds for Concern? - Source:Harvard Medical School CommentaryDo you find yourself looking forward to that first cup of coffee in the morning? If drinking coffee is part of your routine, you are not alone. You also have company when it comes to concerns about the health effects of coffee.
Harvard Commentaries->Medical Myths
Healthy Lifestyle->Basics->On The Medical Front->Medical Myths
Workplace Health->Basics->Your Work And Your Life
Workplace Health->Features
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Hypoparathyroidism - Source:InteliHealth Medical ContentHypoparathyroidism is a rare disorder in which the body produces too little or no parathyroid hormone.
Diseases and Conditions->H->Hypoparathyroidism
Women's Health->Just For Women->Your Health->Thyroid Disease
