Lauren Keel PTA, ATC

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  Nausea and vomiting are medical conditions and terms that describe the symptoms of other underlying diseases and illnesses. Various conditions like stomach infections, food poisoning, motion sickness, migraines, intestinal infections and more could cause nausea or vomiting to occur. In some cases,...

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  Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a very common problem that many people encounter. Indigestion is the burning or pang sensation that is felt in the upper abdomen just below the breast bone. This condition occurs in about 20% of individuals in the United States alone. Indigestion is also a...

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• What Is Total Knee Arthroplasty?

  Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure in which parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts or prostheses.A normal knee usually functions as the hinge joint located between the lower leg bones (tibia) and the upper leg bone...

• What is Amenorrhea: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  Defined in very simple words, amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman during her reproductive age. Normal menstruation starts at the age of 12, but the range can vary. Amenorrhea may exist when a woman does not experience periods for three months in a row or her first period by...