Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) isn't a pleasant diagnosis, but it can be a relief to finally know what is wrong if you have been dealing with the stomach upset and pain associated with this condition. If you have recently been diagnosed with IBS and you are a vegetarian, you may be wondering what dietary changes you will need to make. The following guide can help.
Understanding the diagnosis
First, it is important to understand what IBS is and isn't.
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Are you trying to come up with a way to prevent your eyes from watering up so much? It is possible that your watery eyes are a symptom of allergic rhinitis, which is also commonly referred to as hay fever. Basically, allergic rhinitis can develop when allergens enter your nose and from consuming foods that that you are allergic to. Allergic rhinitis can also cause a sinus infection. Take a look at this article to find out more information about allergic rhinitis.
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Pompholyx, also called dyshidrotic eczema, is a skin condition that affects the hands and feet. This condition can be frustrating for sufferers. Here are four things you need to know about pompholyx.
What are the signs of pompholyx?
Pompholyx develops suddenly and presents as deep vesicles—blisters—on the palms of the hands, the backs of the fingers and sometimes the soles of the feet. Four-fifths of sufferers only have blisters on their hands, while 10% have blisters on only their feet or both their hands and feet.
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As spring and summer start to roll around, that means the weather is going to start getting hotter. For seniors, excessive heat can be deadly. The elderly are generally more sensitive to extreme heat than their younger counterparts. Here are a few precautions to keep in mind as you work as a caregiver to seniors in order to help them stay safe and avoid complications such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
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Days after a minor car accident, you may begin to have severe headaches. You didn't notice anything unusual at the time of accident except for a stiff neck. Headaches and a stiff neck are typical symptoms of a whiplash injury and are something that an auto accident chiropractor is trained to treat. Here is what you need to know about this pain and how your local chiropractor can relieve those headaches.
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