Conditions

Celiac Disease: Symptoms & How It’s Treated

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October 11, 2023

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that causes ingested gluten to damage the small intestine. Around the world, approximately one in 100 people have celiac disease, but most have not been diagnosed with it. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten — a protein in barley, rye, and …

Crohn’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Management & Treatment

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October 04, 2023

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Crohn’s disease is a condition that leads to chronic inflammation of the small intestine, large intestine, and/or colon. This disease impacts the health of the digestive tract, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Over time, Crohn’s can take …

Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Symptoms & Treatment

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September 27, 2023

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In the United States, an average of 1 million people get shingles every year. If you’ve ever had chickenpox, there’s a good chance you’ll get shingles. This viral condition causes a rash and blisters on the skin, often in bands along one side …

Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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September 26, 2023

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Pneumonia is one of the most common respiratory diseases, affecting millions worldwide each year. Although pneumonia generally falls into three broad categories, there are more than 30 causes of the disease. Identifying the cause of pneumonia is especially important for getting the proper treatment.

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Hernia: What It Is, Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

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September 25, 2023

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Healthcare providers worldwide repair more than 20 million hernias each year, but many more go undiagnosed and untreated. A hernia is when an organ pushes through the tissue or muscle that contains it. The most common types of hernias occur in the abdominal area. Many hernias …

Tonsil Stones (Tonsillolith): Causes, Symptoms, Removal & Treatment

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September 20, 2023

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Tonsil stones (tonsillolith) are one of the body’s most unique defense systems: by isolating infections into these stones, bacteria stuck in the tonsils can’t migrate through the body. Tonsil stones are largely compromised of minerals (calcium) and are often visible to the naked eye …

Signs and Symptoms of Huntington’s Disease

By coloradotha
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September 18, 2023

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Symptoms of HD appear between ages 30 and 50 but can be as early as age 2. These symptoms include unwanted choreatic movements, decline in thinking skills, psychiatric changes, and other symptoms.

Genetic testing can be done to see if you have inherited the …

Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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September 18, 2023

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The large gland behind your stomach is called your pancreas. The pancreas has two essential functions; the first is to make insulin, and the second is to make juices that
help you digest your food. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, you may develop
a condition called …

Chickenpox: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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September 13, 2023

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Before the introduction of a vaccine in 1995, almost every American child caught a case of chickenpox. Since most people develop immunity after one round of infection, parents would even group together their healthy children and sick children to expose them to the illness in one …

Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

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September 12, 2023

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Anyone who has experienced a kidney stone understands the frustration of waiting for it to pass. Kidney stones are solid deposits that form when crystalizing substances in the urine are too high or are not properly absorbed by the kidneys. These stones don’t always have …