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Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAerobic: Oxygen-requiring. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen to grow. Aerobic exercise requires... See the entire definition of AerobicAerobic exercise: Brisk exercise that promotes the circulation of oxygen through the blood... See the entire definition of Aerobic exerciseAgoraphobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of public places or open areas, especially th... See the entire definition of AgoraphobiaAlprazolam: A benzodiazepine sedative that causes dose-related depression of the central n... See the entire definition of AlprazolamAntidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyAnxiety disorder: A chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense o... See the entire definition of Anxiety disorderApnea: The absence of breathing (respiration). Aspartame: A man-made sweetener with almost no calories used in place of sugar. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaBenzodiazepines: A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the t... See the entire definition of BenzodiazepinesBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCaffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCardiac: Having to do with the heart. Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsClinical depression: Depressed mood that meets the DSM-IV criteria for a depressive disord... See the entire definition of Clinical depressionClinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsCognitive: Having to do with thought, judgment, or knowledge. Cymbalta: Brand name for duloxetine hydrochloride, a drug approved by the FDA to treat maj... See the entire definition of CymbaltaDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDuloxetine: See: Cymbalta. ECG: Electrocardiogram. EEG: Electroencephalogram. Electroencephalogram: A technique for studying the electrical currents within the brain. E... See the entire definition of ElectroencephalogramEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndocrine: Pertaining to hormones and the glands that make and secrete them into the blood... See the entire definition of EndocrineFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFetus: An unborn offspring, from the embryo stage (the end of the eighth week after concep... See the entire definition of FetusGeneralized anxiety disorder: Abbreviated GAD. A condition characterized by 6 months or mo... See the entire definition of Generalized anxiety disorderHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateHerbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. Hot flashes: A sudden wave of mild or intense body heat caused by rushes of hormonal chang... See the entire definition of Hot flashesHyperventilation: Overbreathing. Hyperventilation causes dizziness, lightheadedness, a sen... See the entire definition of HyperventilationIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMagnesium: A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the... See the entire definition of MagnesiumMagnesium deficiency: Can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal absorption... See the entire definition of Magnesium deficiencyMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMitral valve: A valve in the heart that is situated between the left atrium and the left v... See the entire definition of Mitral valveMitral valve prolapse: A common heart valve anomaly affecting 5'10 percent of people that ... See the entire definition of Mitral valve prolapseMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalpitations: Unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. In ... See the entire definition of PalpitationsPanic: A sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought or action. The wor... See the entire definition of PanicPanic disorder: An anxiety disorder that is characterized by sudden attacks of fear and pa... See the entire definition of Panic disorderPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPlacebo: A "sugar pill" or any dummy medication or treatment. Placebo effect: Also called the placebo response. A remarkable phenomenon in which a place... See the entire definition of Placebo effectPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPsychiatric: Pertaining to or within the purview of psychiatry, the medical specialty conc... See the entire definition of PsychiatricPsychotherapy: The treatment of a behavior disorders, mental illness, or any other conditi... See the entire definition of PsychotherapyPTSD: Post-traumatic stress disorder. Random: Determined solely by chance. Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Reuptake: The reabsorption of a secreted substance by the cell that originally produced an... See the entire definition of ReuptakeSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureSerotonin: A neurotransmitter that is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. Sero... See the entire definition of SerotoninShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sleep apnea: The temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, often resulting in daytime ... See the entire definition of Sleep apneaSleep disorders: Any disorder that affects, disrupts, or involves sleep. The most common... See the entire definition of Sleep disordersStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Substance abuse: The excessive use of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug. (There is... See the entire definition of Substance abuseSuicidal: Pertaining to suicide. the taking of ones own life. As in a suicidal gesture, su... See the entire definition of SuicidalSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Trigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. Withdrawal symptoms: Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt di... See the entire definition of Withdrawal symptomsXanax: See: Alprazolam. Zinc: A mineral that is essential to the body and is a constituent of many enzymes that pe... See the entire definition of Zinc
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