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Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic red blood cell disorder… sickle cell and hemoglobin genes you inherit from your parents. HbSS is the most common form. It is known as sickle cell anemia. It also is the most severe form of SCD. People who…
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Joint and Soft Tissue Injections
A joint or soft tissue injection is a shot in either a joint, like your knee, or a soft tissue… term plan to treat your joint condition. Path to improved health Before the shot, your doctor will probably give you a local anesthetic. This helps…
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
The gallbladder helps your body digest fat. If it gets inflamed, your doctor may want to remove it. Fortunately, we… and your symptoms. Doctors call the surgery to remove the gallbladder a cholecystectomy. Before the procedure, your care team will give you anesthesia to put…
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Pain Management After Surgery
Recovering from surgery typically involves the use of prescription or over-the-counter pain medicine… get them in a shot near your incision, through a small tube, or as a cream applied to your skin. A doctor (anesthesiologist) or nurse (nurse anesthetist) will give you this medicine…
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Microscopic Hematuria
Microscopic hematuria is the presence of red blood cells in your urine… in a kidney A disease that runs in families, such as cystic kidney disease Some medicines A blood disease, like sickle cell anemia A tumor in your urinary tract (may or may not be cancer) When this is the…
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Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body to examine tissue or a… Brain Breast Stomach and intestines Liver Lung Lymph nodes Skin Thyroid When the biopsy is performed, it will either involve a local anesthetic (injected in…
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Occupational Respiratory Disease
Work can be a dangerous place if you are exposed to hazardous toxins. Certain substances put you at risk for… the flu, or allergies, such as: dry, scratchy, or sore throat runny nose cough fever tight chest chest pain muscle or body aches breathing problems,…
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What Should I do if I Get a Spider Bite?
Spiders are found everywhere. But each kind of spider is unique. Some tend to live outdoors. Some are common inside… reduce swelling. Take an antihistamine (one brand name: Benadryl) to help with swelling and itching. Take ibuprofen (one brand name: Advil) or acetaminophen (one brand…
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more… the mucus that drains down the back of your throat from the back of your nose) Certain medicines (blood pressure medicines called ACE inhibitors can cause a persistent cough.) Air pollution Asthma (a…
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Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a tick bite… What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is caused by a tick bite. It was first recognized in 1975 when large numbers of children around the town of Lyme, Connecticut, were being…
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe… What is asthma? Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood. Asthma makes it difficult for your child’s lungs to get air. That makes it…
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Body Piercing
Piercings should always be done in a clean environment using sterile (clean and germ-free) equipment. This is the best way… Body piercing is when a hole is made in your body so you can add a piece of jewelry for decoration. The earlobe is…
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Organic Foods: What You Need to Know
Description: Organic is a label, production and harvest term. It doesn’t guarantee better nutrition… Many consumers equate the word “organic” with foods being “healthier.” However, there is currently no link between eating organic foods and better overall health. Organic foods can lessen your exposure…
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Sore Throat
A sore throat can feel irritated or scratchy with mild to burning pain. Most sore throats are caused by viruses,… What is a sore throat? A sore throat means that your throat hurts. It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or a…
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Procedure
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus… What Is a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Procedure? Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus. It consists of manually dilating, or opening, your cervix. A…
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Common School-Age Illnesses/Infections
Childhood illnesses can be worrying for parents, but most common illnesses are relatively harmless and can be cared for at… Getting sick is part of being a kid. Their immune systems haven’t been exposed to as many germs as those of adults. So when…
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COVID-19 | Symptoms and Prevention
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and… Understanding COVID-19 symptoms and prevention strategies is essential for protecting yourself and those around you. From early signs of illness to proven ways to…
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Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,… What is food poisoning? Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful germs (bacteria, viruses, or…
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