Dr. Janeen Lugo-rodriguez M.D.

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  OverviewMany people with gallstones are not aware of their condition. Gallstones are hard substances that are formed in the gallbladder. They are mainly composed of cholesterol, bilirubin, and bile salts. The stones are of different sizes ranging from a sand particle to a golf ball.Symptoms of...

• Holistic Treatments for Hypothyroidism

  Hypothyroidism is a very common condition in which the thyroid gland is unable to produce adequate hormones to maintain the metabolic levels of the body. Having a low amount of thyroid hormones in the blood affects the energy production in cells. A decrease in thyroid hormones leads to fatigue and...

• Does Type 2 Diabetes Occur in Adulthood?

  Does type 2 diabetes occur during childhood? The short answer is yes and no. The thought of type 2 diabetes can be very hard to understand. There used to be a lot of adults with type 2 diabetes in past generations. Now in the last 20 years, there are more and more children and teens with type 2...

• How Can I Tell the Difference Between the Flu and a Cold?

  With similar symptoms, these two conditions are often very difficult to distinguish from each other. Look closer and you can tell them apart with ease. Now, why should you know whether it is a cold or a flu? Understanding the condition would help you to take the right medications. Moreover, it will...

• Is Oral Thrush Contagious?

  Mouth ulcers are a common occurrence and normally get healed with time on their own. However, there could be times when you would notice a strange rash that is white in color inside your mouth. This condition is known as thrush. It is a condition that is triggered by an infection, which is a result...

• Can I Avoid the Flu?

  How do you know if you have a cold or the flu? It can be difficult to tell!The symptoms of both the cold and the flu are similar. However, the flu is more severe than a simple common cold.Is it the flu?The flu often comes suddenly. Most people develop some of these symptoms:...