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Flu Shot Side Effects
Anyone who has experienced the flu (influenza virus), understands how awful it can be. While most people can recover from the flu within 1 to 2-weeks, some individuals can develop life-threatening...
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Fever in Adults: When to Worry, Symptoms, and Causes
We’ve all had a fever at least once. It’s so uncomfortable, we sweat, feel hot but then get the chills and can’t seem to warm up. When we have a fever it might seem like our body is fighting against...
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Common Side Effects of Vaccines
Modern science is an amazing thing. With it, society has been able to combat serious infectious diseases. With the help of vaccines, of course. There are many vaccines out there, and whether they’re...
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The AAP Releases New Guidelines for Infants With Fevers: Here’s What You Need...
Adjusting to life with a newborn can be intimidating on its own, especially for first-time parents. But when you realize your baby is feeling unwell and develops a fever it can create all sorts of...
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C. Diff: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
The proper medical name for it is Clostridioides difficile (once called Clostridium difficile). But you may have heard about it as its simplified name: C. diff (or C. difficile.) Every year, it infects...
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Hepatitis A: Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Hepatitis A is “a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus,” explains the Mayo Clinic. Luckily, unlike hepatitis B or C, hepatitis A doesn’t lead to chronic liver disease. That...
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Symptoms of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 24,110 fatalities due to alcoholic-related liver disease (ARLD) in the U.S. This unfortunate statistic is the result of excessive...
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Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Some cases can be acute and resolve without treatment but unlike hepatitis A, hepatitis B can be chronic. In some...
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Osteomyelitis: Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Maintaining proper hygiene and diligently disinfecting communal exercise spaces is about more than being courteous. Stopping the potential spread of harmful germs and bacteria can save a lot of people...
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How to Choose the Right Medical Thermometer
You can be forgiven for thinking that all thermometers are the same. While they may all set out to accomplish the same end goal, not all thermometers are created equally. As with most medical gadgets,...
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Pancolitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Pan-ulcerative colitis (also known as pancolitis) is a condition that affects the entire large intestine. IBDRelief notes that this condition falls under the category of inflammatory bowel diseases...
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Signs of Poor Liver Health
Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. Not only does it help eliminate waste from your system through the production of bile, but it also helps to flush out potentially harmful...
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but very serious disorder that affects your skin and mucous membranes. The disorder causes some painful, and unsightly symptoms like a rash and blisters....
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Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Do you have a very sore throat? Perhaps you also have difficulty swallowing. If this is the case, you might be suffering from tonsillitis, an infection that causes the tonsils to become inflamed....
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Laryngitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Do you have a sore throat and hoarse voice? You might be suffering from laryngitis, a condition that occurs when the vocal cords or voice box become inflamed. Laryngitis is most often caused by...
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Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease: Symptoms, Similarities, Differences,...
Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are types of inflammatory bowel disease. While they may share some similarities, there are a few key differences that set them apart. Unfortunately, both...
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Monkeypox: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Monkeypox is a rare disease that causes an infection by the monkeypox virus which is classified as an orthopoxvirus (same virus that causes smallpox). Transmission is not easy, so public risk is low,...
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Gallbladder Disease: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
The gallbladder is responsible for storing bile and delivering it to the small intestine so that vitamins and nutrients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Most common symptoms of gallbladder disease...
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Vasculitis: Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Vasculitis is the inflammation of the body’s blood vessels. Symptoms will vary depending on which blood vessels are affected. If organs are affected you may experience additional symptoms. Some types...
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Spider Bites: Types, Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Identifying bug bites can be tricky, especially if you didn’t see what bit you. However, spider bites often look like red, inflamed bumps on your skin. Many spider bites are mild and can heal on their...
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