GENERIC NAME(S): TRAMADOL-ACETAMINOPHEN Ultracet Uses: Ultracet is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 drugs: tramadol and acetaminophen. See also the Warning section. Tramadol is similar to opioid analgesics. It functions in the brain to alter the way your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain, […]
Overview: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that does not go away with rest and can’t be explained by an underlying medical illness. CFS may also be known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic effort intolerance disease (SEID). The causes of CFS are not completely understood yet. Some
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Overview: CBD vs. THC: As the legal use of hemp and other cannabis products develops, customers are getting more interested in their options. Including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), two natural compounds found in plants of the Cannabis genus. Legal hemp should contain 0.3 percent THC or less. CBD is sold in kinds of gels,
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Overview: What’s swine flu? Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is a relatively new breed of influenza virus which causes symptoms similar to normal influenza. It originated in cows but is dispersed mostly from person to person. Swine flu made headlines in 2009 as it was first found in humans and turned into
Overview: What’s food poisoning? Foodborne illness, more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is the end result of eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. The most frequent symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although it’s quite embarrassing, food poisoning isn’t unusual. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 Americans
Overview: Blood oxygen level is the amount of oxygen circulating in the blood. Most of the oxygen is carried by red blood cells, that accumulate oxygen from the lungs and deliver it to all areas of the body. The body tightly promotes blood oxygen levels to keep them within a specific range, so that there’s
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Overview: What are the basic functions of the liver? The liver can be found in the right upper part of the abdominal fascia just under the rib cage. The liver has several functions which are essential to life. Briefly, some of the important features of the human liver are: Detoxification of blood Generation of important
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Overview: The Breast Illustrations: The tissue overlying the chest (pectoral) muscles. Women’s breasts are made of specialized tissue that creates milk (glandular tissue) in addition to fatty tissue. The amount of fat determines how big the breast. Within each lobe are smaller constructions, called lobules, where milk is produced. View breast illustrations of the milk
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Review: Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time, instead of suddenly. Ulcerative colitis may be debilitating and can sometimes cause life-threatening complications. Though it has no known
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Overview: A muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of at least one of your muscles. If you have been awakened in the night or stopped in your tracks by a sudden charley horse, you are aware that muscle cramps can cause severe pain. Though generally harmless, muscle cramps can make it temporarily impossible
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