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Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a red blood cell infection caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. Most infections happen in the… occur, they are often similar to symptoms of the flu: Fever (as high as 104°F) Chills Sweating Weakness Fatigue Joint and muscle aches Loss of…
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Splenectomy
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of your spleen… ruptured or enlarged spleen A cyst or abscess A blood clot Cirrhosis of the liver Cancer that affects the spleen Sickle cell anemia Some diseases or disorders of blood cells Trauma How is the spleen removed?…
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Stomach Virus (Gastroenteritis)
Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone… death. Symptoms of a stomach virus Common symptoms include: Stomach pain Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Diarrhea Fever Headache and body aches What causes…
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Colds and the Flu
Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu… symptoms include: Fever up to 102°F Runny or stuffy nose Green or yellow nasal discharge Sore throat Cough Sneezing Feeling tired Muscle aches Headache Watery eyes Symptoms develop slowly Symptoms are mild Flu…
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young and middle-aged white men, but it can be treated… The most common sign of testicular cancer is a hard, painless lump on the testicle. Other symptoms include: Pain or a dull ache in your…
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Circumcision
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually… part of a religious or cultural ceremony. During the procedure, the doctor will numb the area around the penis with a local anesthetic (medicine that…
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Talking to Your Doctor about Alzheimer’s Disease
something more serious, like Alzheimer’s disease (the most common type of dementia). Early detection can: Provide you or your loved one access to medications that may help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease Allow you time to plan for the future Offer you…
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High Blood Pressure Medicines
There are many medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to help figure out which one… to treat high blood pressure. Your doctor will decide which type of medicine is right for you. These are the most common: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting…
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Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that usually effects children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can be… have other symptoms, such as: Chills Swollen tongue, tonsils, or glands White coating or red bumps on tongue Stomach pain Headache Muscle aches Vomiting Diarrhea…
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Vasectomy: What to Expect
A vasectomy is a procedure that makes a man permanently unable to get a woman pregnant… A vasectomy is a procedure that makes a man permanently unable to get a woman pregnant. It involves cutting or blocking two tubes, called the vas deferens inside the…
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain cannot often be cured but it can be treated with lifestyle changes and other means… What is chronic pain? There are 2 types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain lets you know that your body is injured. It usually doesn’t last long. It…
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Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that most people are exposed to as infants. It rarely causes symptoms, but sometimes… What is cytomegalovirus? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus. Most people are exposed to the virus as infants. It is that believed most adults…
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count test measures the different cells and platelets in your blood to give a doctor a picture… A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets (cells that help your blood…
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Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are… An analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that people from racial and ethnic minority groups face a higher risk…
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into… What is acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. These are the airways that carry…
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Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is the condition that occurs when inflammation in your shoulder eventually leads to difficulty moving… What is adhesive capsulitis? Adhesive capsulitis is commonly called frozen shoulder. This occurs when the joints in your shoulder are inflamed. The inflammation leads…
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that happens when they become infected by a virus or bacteria. It is… What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an inflammatory disease. It occurs when your tonsils become infected by a virus or bacteria. Tonsils are the oval-shaped areas…
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Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines you can buy at a store, without a prescription from your doctor. They can… Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines you can buy at a store, without a prescription from your doctor. They can decrease or stop pain…
