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Stomach Flu (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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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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Injury Prevention: The Proper Way to Store Cleaning Supplies
Recent trends on social media of storing things in glass or plastic containers may look nice, but these containers could provide easier access for children, and might be confusing. In addition, changing containers also removes important information that’s featured on the original label. Never
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Vasectomy: What to Expect
A vasectomy is a procedure that makes a man permanently unable to get a woman pregnant… no scalpel” method. Each takes about 30 minutes. You’ll be awake during the procedure. Your doctor will give you a local anesthetic to numb your scrotum. All vasectomy procedures…
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain cannot often be cured but it can be treated with lifestyle changes and other means… of pain: Headaches Back pain Cancer pain Arthritis pain Pain resulting from nerve damage The pain can be described as: A dull ache Soreness Stiffness Stinging Squeezing Throbbing…
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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… People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu, according to an analysis from the…
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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…
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Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy if used within a short period of time after having sex… Emergency contraception is a form of birth control. It can help prevent pregnancy if used within 5 days of having unprotected sex. If you are pregnant,…
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Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects are birth defects affecting a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain… What are neural tube defects? Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects. They affect a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain. Very early in pregnancy, cells from the developing fetus gather…
