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Rh Incompatibility
Rh incompatibility is a mismatched blood type between a pregnant mother and the baby she is carrying… unless the mother received an Rh immunoglobulin injection). Without that preventive treatment, Rh incompatibility destroys your baby's red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) during pregnancy. Red blood cells are…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health… more likely to be a victim of violence. More Mental Health Resources Depression Keeping Your Emotional Health Nutrition and Mental Health Health Guides: Health is a State of Mind and Body Accessing Care in…
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Resources for Affordable Prescription Medicine
Medicines can be expensive, but there are several assistance programs that might help you to get the prescriptions you need… Family Physicians American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association Lupus Foundation of America NAACP National Alliance for Hispanic Health National Medical Association Together Rx Access Program The…
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Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,… therapy, or brachytherapy. It is more intense and only is given 1 time. Seed therapy requires a hospital stay since it involves anesthesia (medicine that…
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you… side effects will include soreness, redness and swelling around the injection area. Other less common side effects may include: All-over muscle aches Headache Fever Fatigue…
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Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement. It can be caused by changes… tests, including a blood test and X-ray. A more thorough test is a colonoscopy. This is an invasive procedure done with anesthesia. During this test,…
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Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder… doctor may tell you to change what you eat. You may need to avoid alcohol, acidic foods, and tobacco. Bladder distention. Under anesthesia, a doctor overfills your bladder with gas or fluid. This stretches the walls of the…
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Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip fractures… What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip…
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. This condition is associated with aging and mimics… What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. The condition affects the prostate gland…
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How to Treat Cold Sores
Cold sores are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They are caused by… Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They also may appear on…
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Lupus
Lupus is a disease that affects your immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells and tissue… What is lupus? Lupus is a disease that affects your immune system. An immune system that is functioning well has antibodies that fight off viruses, bacteria, and…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying… A person’s overall health is about much more than the absence of disease. It’s the state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Ultimately, it’s…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester
Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your… A woman’s body continues to change in the second trimester of her pregnancy. The second trimester is often defined as weeks 13 through 26…
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Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes pain or numbness in your buttocks, hip, or upper leg when the piriformis… What is piriformis syndrome? Your piriformis muscle runs from your lower spine to the top of your thigh bone. Piriformis syndrome occurs when this muscle…
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD)
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common, mild, contagious childhood illness. It causes sores inside and outside the mouth… What is hand, foot, and mouth disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness. It is caused by a virus…
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Speech and Language Delay
A speech and language delay is when your child doesn’t talk as much as most other children their age… Every child develops at his or her own pace. But if your child doesn’t talk as much as most children of the same age, the…
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to… What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to breathe. These are tubes…
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Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast usually caused by an infection… What is mastitis? Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast. It is usually caused by an infection. It often happens while a woman is breastfeeding, especially during the first 6-12 weeks. Having mastitis does not raise…
