Dr. Ali Hassan MD

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• What Causes Fatigue?

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• What Could an Itchy Vulva Mean?

  The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia, which includes the skin between the anus and the vagina, and the lips of the vagina. An itchy vulva is medically called pruritus vulvae. It is normal for women to experience a slight vulvar itch, but if you have an uncomfortable and persistent...

• What Are the Treatment Options Available for Bronchitis?

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• Preventing Dehydration

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• Is Syphilis an STD?

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