Dr. Sriprintha Navarathinarajah MD

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• The History of Fibromyalgia

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• What Does Dark Stool Mean?

  A dark stool refers to a stool that is either black or dark red in color. You may pass dark bowel movements after consuming dark-colored foods or when an injury or bleeding is present in your gastrointestinal tract. If you pass dark or bloody stools, see your doctor immediately to rule out serious...

• Swollen Ankles, Feet, and Legs: Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment

  The swelling of the feet, legs, and ankles is also known as peripheral edema. This refers to a condition where there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. It is not a painful condition unless the underlying cause for it is an injury to that area. However, it is a very...

• Symptoms of Gout in Knee

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• Candida Overgrowth Syndrome: How to Treat Candida Overgrowth?

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