American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Short-term
Just about everyone has had a “stomachache” at one time or another. But sudden severe abdominal pain (stomach pain), also…
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Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a way for patients to receive access to medical care without leaving their homes by using technology to…
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Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Long-term
Ongoing or recurrent abdominal pain (stomach pain), also called chronic pain, may be difficult to diagnose, causing frustration for both…
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You Don’t Have to Handle Dementia Care Alone
When a loved one has dementia, your family doctor can be a trusted resource and partner in their care.
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Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection. It used to be more common and severe, but now is treatable. It can…
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Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection that makes a rash shaped like a ring. The rash can occur different places on…
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West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is a disease usually spread by mosquitos that can cause flu-like symptoms. Most people infected with the…
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Poisoning
Poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You could breathe it in, swallow it, or absorb it…
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Plasma Viral Load Testing
A plasma viral load (PVL) test measures how much human immunodeficiency virus is in your blood. That amount of HIV…
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Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is a type of toxic plant. It is common in most parts of the United States. Poison ivy…
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling in your heel.
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Medical Errors: Tips to Help Prevent Them
Medical errors are one of the nation’s leading causes of death and injury. Help prevent errors by becoming an active…
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Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a joint problem that usually affects the hip or knee. It also can occur in the…
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Menopause
Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…
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Mallet Finger
Mallet finger is an injury to your fingertip that prevents you from straightening it. It is common in sports, especially…
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Leprosy
Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by bacteria. It can affect the skin, nerves of the hands and feet, eyes,…
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Intoeing
Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…
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Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin of…
