Dr. Michael Nguyen M.D.

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• What Could Swollen Feet Mean?

  Swollen feet can be easily linked to pregnancy, standing for long hours, or injury by most people. These cases are often temporary and not a cause for concern. However, swollen feet can also be experienced by people without these factors and can be a sign of an underlying medical condition,...

• Restless Legs Syndrome: Get the basics

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• Croup in Adults

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• Decoding Facts About the Strep Throat Infection

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• Floating Poop: Reasons

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