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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… pelvis, and hips. The job of supporting your growing belly puts stress on your back. Your hips and pelvis may begin to ache as pregnancy hormones relax…
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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… ibuprofen (two brand names: Advil, Motrin), aspirin, or naproxen (one brand name: Aleve) to help relieve your pain. You can also take acetaminophen (one brand…
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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… tips to relieve your child’s discomfort: Take over-the-counter pain relievers to treat fever and sore throat. These could include acetaminophen (one brand name: Tylenol) or…
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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… is delayed due to a hearing loss, hearing aids or cochlear implants may help your child hear speech. Once your child has access to sound (and…
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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… perform other tests, such as: Allergy testing. Tests to rule out other conditions with symptoms similar to asthma. These could include sleep apnea or reflux disease…
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Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast, usually caused by an infection. It can cause breast pain, tenderness, and flu-like… But make sure you take all the antibiotics your doctor prescribes to prevent antibiotic resistance. Over-the-counter pain medicines such as acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) or…
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Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS) and are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor beforehand… may need a cesarean section (C-section). You may also need a C-section if you become overly tired during labor. Taking anesthesia during labor is no riskier for women…
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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, means your thyroid gland makes too much hormone. This can cause weight loss, tremors, and… What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is known as overactive thyroid. It occurs when your thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland…
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Balancing Your Food Plate
Creating a nutritional balance for every meal is essential for good health… The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides dietary guidance to Americans to help them eat healthy. For a long time, the USDA displayed its recommendations using a food pyramid. In 2011, it switched…
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus. In most women, abnormal uterine bleeding is caused… What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any…
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is… What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…
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Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy is common and varies in severity… According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), low back pain is the fifth most common reason for doctor visits. Most women who are pregnant have some degree of back pain. Women who had…
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Only 1% of women experience multiple miscarriages. They can be caused by health conditions including chromosome defects and uterus… What is recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent pregnancy loss is when you have 2 or more pregnancy losses, or miscarriages. Miscarriage is when your pregnancy ends…
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Infertility
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… What is infertility? Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women…
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Somatic Symptom Disorder
Somatic symptom and related disorders represents the physical pain and symptoms a person feels from psychological factors… What is somatic symptom and related disorders? Somatic symptom and related disorders is the name for a group of conditions in which the physical pain and symptoms a…
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Depression Is Common and Treatable
When a patient is diagnosed with depression, I’m trained to provide care that ranges from prescribing antidepressants to helping them… Depression is a medical illness that affects people of all ages. It can make it hard for people to take care of themselves or…
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Teens and Sexting
Sexting is the dangerous practice of sending sexual photos, videos, or messages from a cell phone or computer. It is… Sexting is the sending of sexual photos, videos, or messages from a cell phone or computer. The images can be of nudity or of a…
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The DASH Diet: Healthy Eating to Control Your Blood Pressure
Eating healthier foods improves many health problems, including high blood pressure (hypertension)… Wellness starts with a healthy diet. In fact, eating healthier foods improves many health problems. This includes high blood pressure (hypertension). The right foods can lower your blood pressure. Your doctor may recommend…
