Dr. Shirley P Pigott MD

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• How to Help Someone Who Has Binge Eating Disorder

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• What This New Therapeutic Drug Trial Means for Cystic Fibrosis

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• What Is Pyrexia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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• Anemia Symptoms

  What is anemia?Anemia occurs when there are low levels of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. Red blood cells are the ones that carry oxygen all over the body. So when a person's RBC count is lower than normal, it means that there is not enough oxygen in the blood, causing symptoms of anemia, such...

• Questions You Should Be Asking Your Doctor

  IntroductionAlthough doctors have the best intentions, it does not always mean that they will perfectly recognize their patient’s greatest need. For this reason, patients also need to take an active role when it comes to communicating with their doctor.One of the best ways to make sure that...