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• How is Sinusitis Diagnosed?

  Sinus infection or sinusitis can be diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner after a series of tests and examinations. Most cases are actually diagnosed based on the medical history of the patient and the examination of the doctor. This is because the more effective procedures like the MRI and...

• The Difference Between Headaches & Migraines

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• If I Have Hemorrhoids Do I Need a Colonoscopy?

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