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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… feel like I’m coming out of my skin,” she said. Although she felt tired all the time, she couldn’t fall asleep at night. She would…
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
A peptic ulcer is a raw area in the stomach or near the top of the small intestine. The lining… stomach. This is called an endoscopy. For this procedure, you’ll be given medicine to relax. The medicine may make you fall asleep. The doctor will…
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Genital Warts
Genital warts are small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)… This is called cryotherapy. The warts can also be taken off with a laser. A treatment called the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) can be used to…
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Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. It is a very common rash. Normally,… dry the skin. Try placing your baby on an open cloth diaper during naptime. (Check the diaper shortly after your baby falls asleep and replace…
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Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results
Cervical cancer screening is important and has saved lives… treatments include: Cryotherapy– Abnormal tissue is frozen off. Laser therapy– A focused beam of light destroys abnormal tissue. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)– A thin metal loop with an electric current removes abnormal tissue. Conization– Abnormal…
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Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health
Here are things to consider when evaluating your teen’s emotional health… about people and things Lack of motivation Fatigue, loss of energy, and lack of interest in activities Low self-esteem Trouble falling asleep Run-ins with the law What should I do if there is a…
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Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. This doesn’t mean you… needed. Instances of moderate or severe cervical dysplasia could require immediate treatment. Options include: Cryosurgery to freeze off the abnormal cervical tissue LEEP (loop electrosurgical…
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Hearing: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss normally occurs from regular exposure to loud noises… What is noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent hearing loss that is caused by being around loud noises over a long period of time. It also can occur after you are…
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