Dr. Nirav A. Shah MD

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• 5 Tips on Living with Hypothyroidism

  Hyperthyroidism is a health condition in which the body’s metabolism becomes slow, leading to the feeling of fatigue. This is caused by an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormone in the blood. This deficiency is caused by an impaired functioning of the thyroid gland. People may develop this...

• Dehydration: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

  Dehydration is the term used to describe the state of the human body when it is loses more body fluid than you take in. Body fluid, mainly water, is lost through sweat, tears, vomiting, urine and diarrhea. Dehydration could vary from mild to severe based on a number of factors, such as weather...

• What is Ischemia?

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• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers?

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• Pain Management for Fibro Patients During Surgery

  Surgery is necessary. But surgery can also cause a lot of pain and stress for a patient, especially if they have fibromyalgia.Fibromyalgia, or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a health condition characterized by chronic musculoskeletal pain. Someone with fibromyalgia typically experiences general...