Dr. Edgar G Handal MD

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• What Is a Charley Horse?

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• Symptoms or Signs of Arthritis

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• What Are the Different Types of Arthritis?

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• Is Osteoporosis Preventable?

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• What Causes Tingling in Feet?

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