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Genital Problems in Infants (Male)
Any deformity or change in the genitals is of obvious concern to parents. Yet many of these changes can be… Any deformity or change in the genitals is of obvious concern to parents. Yet many of these changes can be corrected. Follow this chart for…
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Genital Problems in Women
Vaginal irritation and discharge are common problems for women. Find a possible diagnosis by answering a few simple questions using… Vaginal irritation and discharge are common problems for many women. Follow this chart for help in understanding and self-treating many of these problems…
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Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is any sudden injury to your brain. It could be from a bump, blow, or jolt… What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any sudden injury to your brain. It happens when a bump, blow,…
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Pressure Sores
Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re usually caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the… What are pressure sores? Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the time…
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Nosebleeds
A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It most often occurs in only one nostril,… What are nosebleeds? A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It can affect both nostrils, but most often occurs…
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Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disease in which your body has too much iron. This extra iron can damage your tissues… What is hereditary hemochromatosis? Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disease in which your body has high levels of iron. That means you have too much…
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Tooth Problems
A tooth that causes ongoing pain may be a sign of a serious problem. Use this chart to determine if… A tooth that causes ongoing pain may be a sign of a serious problem. Use this chart to determine if you need to see your…
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Throat Problems
Throat pain and mouth sores, along with other cold and flu symptoms, are common problems. This chart will direct you… Throat pain and mouth sores, along with other cold and flu symptoms, are common problems. This chart will direct you to the appropriate care…
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Skin Rashes & Other Skin Problems
Skin rashes cause a noticeable texture or color change. Use our trusted symptom checker to find a possible diagnosis by… The location, appearance and color of a rash will help your doctor make a diagnosis. Look for care suggestions on this chart for common rashes…
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Cold and Flu
Follow this chart for information about how to treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and how to… Follow this chart for information about how to treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and how to know when to see a…
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Breast Problems in Men
Although many people only associate breast problems with women, men can also be affected. If you have noticed changes in… Although many people only associate breast problems with women, men can also be affected. If you have noticed changes in your breasts or nipples, follow…
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Ankle Problems
Follow this chart for more information about problems that can cause ankle pain… Follow this chart for more information about problems that can cause ankle pain…
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Medical Review Panel
This Medical Review Panel, consisting of American Academy of Family Physician members, reviews each article for accuracy… …
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Added Sugar: What You Need To Know
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types… Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types: Natural sugar is found in whole,…
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Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that… What is rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever is a rare inflammatory disease. It mostly happens in areas that don’t have access to health care. It…
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Your Baby's Development: The First Trimester
From conception to delivery, your baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called… From the moment of conception to the time of delivery, your growing baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called…
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of female reproductive organs. It can make it hard to get pregnant and cause… What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. This includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Left…
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Your Baby's Development: The Third Trimester
The third trimester is the final part of your pregnancy in which your baby grows and matures. It lasts from… From the moment of conception to the time of delivery, your growing baby goes through several stages of development. By the end of the second trimester, all…
