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Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of HPV
HPV, commonly known as genital warts, is the most common sexually transmitted disease. Do you think you may be infected? Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for this STD.
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The Single Best Way to Avoid the Flu
The most efficient way to protect yourself from the flu is by taking the flu shot! Anyone can take the flu vaccine, except for babies under 6-months-old and an individual who may be allergic to one, or many, of the ingredients used in the vaccine. It is best to take your flu vaccination in the beginning of the flu season, to receive the best protection.
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Can I Avoid the Flu?
Influenza is one of the most common contagious conditions that can hinder your ability to carry out everyday tasks. The flu can be easily avoided by getting a flu shot, simple hygienic measures such as washing hands frequently, and avoiding contact with people who are sick.
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Flu: Symptoms and Treatment
Although the symptoms of the flu are more severe, both the flu and the cold have similar traits. Your doctor may prescribe you anti-virals to shorten the duration of the disease.
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The Common Cold: Symptoms and Management
A common cold is caused by viruses and therefore does not need any antibiotics. It will resolve on its own within a few days. However, if your cold has been persisting for more than two weeks or if you had a continuous fever, visit your physician for further assessment. A common cold can be eased with the use of nasal decongestants, anti-histamines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Acetaminophen.
Managing Hay Fever
Allergic rhinitis, is the formal name for Hay Fever. Patients with allergic rhinitis may also have other allergic conditions including asthma. Allergic rhinitis can at times be debilitating because of its symptoms such as fatigue can lead to impaired work and school performance. Learn more here.
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Cold Vs. Flu: Can You Tell the Difference?
It is really difficult to determine if you have a cold or the flu. Both conditions have the same symptoms, but compared to a common cold, the flu tends to be more severe. Moreover, the flu can sprout a multitude of complications, especially in children, the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. Only a doctor can really tell if you have a cold or the flu after conducting a rapid test on your throat.
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Managing COPD
COPD cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medications to reduce the progression of the disease and improve an individual's quality of life. Management of COPD includes cessation of smoking, medications, inhalers, lung rehabilitation, and surgical interventions.
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How to Avoid Crohn's Flare-Ups
There is no cure for Crohn's disease, but for those living with it, there are ways to manage it and avoid painful flare-ups. Here are some tips to keep your Crohn's under wraps.
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The Truth About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease
While numerous methods have been developed to treat Chron's disease, no drug or surgical procedure has been curative. Learn about what treatment options are available, and what side effects they entail.
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Crohn’s Disease: What You Should Eat
Living with Crohn's disease is a difficult feat, especially since you have to consciously manage your diet to manage any symptoms from surfacing, in addition to preventing the rise of more serious complications. Learn what foods can benefit you, and what foods you should steer clear of if you have Chron's disease.
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Is it Crohn's Disease or Just an Upset Stomach?
Have you been experiencing frequent abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue? While many of these symptoms are signs of an upset stomach, it could be something more serious, like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Learn the differences, signs, symptoms, and tests for Crohn's disease.
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Why is Irritable Bowel Syndrome More Prevalent in Women?
Just when you thought your menstrual cycle and child birth were the only curse women had to bare, medical research shows that more women than men suffer from IBS. In addition these studies demonstrate that certain gynecologic disorders accompany IBS in women. Understand why your risks are higher and what to symptoms to look out for.
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How to Diagnose Crohn's Disease and Colitis Through Blood Tests
While blood tests alone can not ultimately determine if an individual has Crohn’s disease or colitis, they still play a large role to indicate the potential diagnosis, screening, and management of these conditions. Find out how blood tests can help determine a true diagnosis.
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Crohn's Disease and Other Gastrointestinal Issues
Crohn’s disease patients suffer from a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). They may also experience weight loss and abdominal pain. Crohns' disease can often be confused with other gastrointestinal issues. Learn the difference.
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Managing Crohn’s Disease
Crohn's is a painful and debilitating disease, caused by an inflammation of the gastrointestinal system. Living with Crohn’s disease is not easy, especially when diarrhea, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding or anal tears are frequent. Learn how to manage your symptoms.
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What is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the bowels. The inflammation can involve different areas of the digestive tract, and it often spreads deep into the layers of the intestinal tissue. Read more to learn about Chron's disease.
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Diagnosing COPD
COPD is diagnosed using a quick and painless method, called spirometry, which is used to assess your lung functions. The values produced from the spirometer are compared with the normal values of a healthy adult of the same age, gender, height, and ethnicity. Early detection of COPD can slow down or prevent the progression of this disease and allow you to live a fairly normal life.
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COPD: Know the Signs and Symptoms – Pink Puffers and Blue Bloaters
The signs and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease do not develop until the later stages of this disease. In mild COPD, there may be no symptoms at all, or an individual will have a quiet wheezing in the chest. In severe cases, patients may have difficulty breathing, a persisting cough, wheezing, and recurrent infections.
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COPD Pathophysiology - How Do You Develop COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the lungs. COPD has two types: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both types affect different areas of your lungs, however both causes a patient to have difficulty breathing. Heavy smokers are more vulnerable to develop this disease. Learn more about why COPD can occur.
