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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory, allergic disease that occurs when certain white blood cells build up in your esophageal… What is eosinophilic esophagitis? Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory, allergic disease. It is newly accepted and may be confused for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…
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Paleo Diet
The paleo diet is sometimes nicknamed “the caveman diet,” as it is tied to the diets of our ancestors. It’s based on food sources for humans during the Paleolithic area — or the “Stone Age.” The staples of the paleo diet are lean meats…
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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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Breast Pain in Women
Breast pain in women can be caused by many factors, most of which are not serious health threats… What is breast pain in women? Breast pain is any level of discomfort or pain in one or both breasts. It’s more common in younger women…
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Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever
Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It shows up as repeated episodes of fever, headaches,… What is tick-borne relapsing fever? Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. The infection normally shows up as repeated episodes…
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Developing a Care Plan
Everybody has a health history. It’s important to record this history all in one place. This is done with complete… Everybody has a health history. Maybe you have a chronic (long-lasting) medical condition. Perhaps you take some prescription medicines on a regular basis. Or…
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Dysmenorrhea
What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often…
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Avoiding Burnout When You Have an Emotional Job
Some jobs are more stressful than others, but key strategies can help in every job… Not all jobs are created equal. Some jobs demand more physical labor. Other jobs take a greater emotional toll. For example, social workers, psychiatrists, pastors, and family therapists see and…
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Pain Control After Surgery: Pain Medicines
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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Pityriasis Rosea
Learn about the symptoms and causes of pityriasis rosea, and how it is diagnosed and treated… years old. Symptoms of pityriasis rosea In most cases, pityriasis rosea begins with cold-like symptoms. These may include sore throat, fever, aches, nausea, and fatigue. Then, a single, large…
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it… What is thalassemia? Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it needs. Hemoglobin is…
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain can be caused by multiple medical conditions, many of which can be treated or managed with proper… What is chronic pelvic pain? Chronic pelvic pain is pain in your pelvic region (the area below your belly button and above your hips)…
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Pets and Parasites
Pets carry diseases or parasites that can make human sick… A dog may be man’s best friend. However, household pets of all types can carry diseases or parasites (organisms living inside or on another organism) that make people sick. This includes dogs, cats, birds, and…
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Low Back Pain
Low back pain is common and has many causes, including injury, pregnancy, even poor posture… What is low back pain? Low back pain is a common problem for many people. Different things can cause it, including injuries and certain conditions. You can help prevent…
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Beta Blockers for Heart Problems
Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy… A beta blocker is a prescription medicine used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure. This kind of medicine blocks the harmful effects of your body’s stress hormones on your heart. (The stress hormone is epinephrine,…
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Influenza (Flu)
Our influenza health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… Influenza (Flu) Essential Information | Diagnosis | Risk Factors | Prevention | At-A-Glance Guides | Related Conditions | More Resources Influenza: A Brief Overview Influenza (also called…
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Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is a respiratory infection. It is also known as pertussis. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is most… What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a respiratory infection. It is also known as pertussis. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is most…
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Lead Poisoning in Children
Lead poisoning is serious. It happens after repeated exposure to things that contain high levels of lead. This could be… Lead poisoning is a serious matter. It happens after repeated exposure to things that contain high levels of lead. This could be old paint,…
