Dr. Mark Edward Silver MD

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  Diarrhea is the frequent flow of loose, watery stool through the intestines causing muscle contraction and abdominal pain. Stool follows its path through the anus and gets watery when the digestive system consumes too much fluid or gets infected with viruses, bacteria, or parasites. A loose stool...

• Is Vaccination an Old Method or Another Achievement of the Modern Era?

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• Symptoms or Signs of Arthritis

  Arthritis is one of the oldest diseases known to humans. Arthritis can affect people and children of all ages. The pain and stiffness of the joints are serious symptoms indicating that the person may have some serious type of arthritis that needs urgent treatment. If the person delays the visit to...

• Why Do Some Vaccines Have to Be Injected Twice?

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