Cassandra Marie Ortiz

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• How Can I Manage Heartburn?

  The burning sensation that heartburn causes can be more than just an inconvenience once in a while. It can keep you awake during the night, and affect your day-to-day activities. Heartburn relief relies on an individual's understanding to avoid the basic triggers for heartburn in his or her diet....

• Croup vs. RSV: How Are They Different?

  Childhood illnesses are very common and can strike at any moment. Croup and RSV are among the most common illnesses that can harm children.CroupCroup is a mild condition, usually nothing to worry about, but it can be scary for parents to witness. This common childhood illness often occurs during the...

• Is It Food Poisoning or Do I Have Gastroenteritis?

  Food poisoning is different from gastro. It is more prevalent than gastroenteritis. In fact, it is estimated that about 1 in every 6 Americans experiences food poisoning daily.Gastro: The SymptomsThe following are the common signs and symptoms of gastro:• Watery stool (diarrhea)• Some stomach...

• What Medications Are Used to Treat Arthritis?

  Arthritis is a disease that causes an inflammation of the joints. Affecting one or multiple joints, Arthritis is a disease that attacks the human bones. It is most commonly found in older people, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be diagnosed in the younger population. When Arthritis affects...

• What is Morgellons Disease?

  Morgellons disease, or fiber disease, is a mysterious skin disorder characterized by strange crawling or biting feeling on or under the skin and the presence of fibers under the skin. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Morgellons disease is considered to be a...

• The Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis A

  Hepatitis A is a virus or infection which leads to liver disease or inflammation of the liver.Generally, the symptoms of Hepatitis A, also known as HAV develop after four weeks upon being infected. Not everyone will experience the symptoms, especially children. Look at your GP if you think that you...