STD Symptoms & Treatment: Syphilis Back in Rich Countries

January 4, 2011

The deadly sexual disease which was almost eliminated in the West is keeping doctors busy nowadays. The sexual transmitted disease (STD), Syphilis is causing concern mainly in the high income countries. In UK, in the year 1997, number of cases was 307, jumped to 3,702 in 2006, which signifies a jump of 1,200 percent. Syphilis [...]

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What sickness do you think I have; symptoms: stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, and trouble sleeping?

January 4, 2011

I am sick and my symptoms are stuffy nose, sore throat, and cough. I also can't fall asleep. if you know what I have can you tell me and also tell me if you know how long it usually lasts? thanks. (I think I have the common cold but I'm not sure.) sounds like a [...]

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What are the symptoms of cervical spine degenerative disc disease?

January 4, 2011

I've had and MRI and nerve conduction studies because I had severe sciatica type pain that radiated down my right arm and could not turn my head in either direction. unfortunately, it affects a few discs but I can't recall the "C" numbers. It is gonna hurt. a lot. Most of the time. It will [...]

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Drinking Alcohol During a Rich Meal Slows Down Digestion, but Doesn’t Increase Indigestion, Study Finds

January 3, 2011

ScienceDaily (Dec. 18, 2010) — People can be reassured that while alcohol may slow down digestion after a rich calorific meal, enjoyed by many during the Christmas season, it will not cause indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, belching and bloating, finds research in the Christmas issue published in the British Medical Journal. In order to [...]

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Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease in Dogs

January 3, 2011

Polycystic kidney disease in dogs is a geneticdisease that can eventually cause kidney failure. this condition progresses slowly and the damage it causes cannot be reversed. While this disease is not common in dogs, some breeds are more prone to it than others. Let’s learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of polycystic [...]

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Any woman out there who has had uterine ablation for severe perimenopause symptoms?

January 3, 2011

no sorry i can't help but go to your doctor good luck xxxx I am 40 and in perimenopause phase. I get severe cramps sometimes it is like your period is coming, and sometimes the hot flushes. I have never heard of a uterine ablation for this what is it? because I can ask my [...]

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Banner Estrella expert: Valley fever common in Arizona

January 3, 2011

Question: What exactly is valley fever and how is it transmitted? does it need to be treated? Answer: For people new to Arizona or who are unfamiliar with valley fever, it’s a fungal infection specific to the hot and dry climate of the Southwest. the fungus that causes valley fever thrives in the desert soil. [...]

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What are the chances of getting genital herpes from a cold sore?

January 3, 2011

By tgon1563 on January 1, 2011 Under Herpes Information When a primary breakout of genital herpes has subsided, your main indicators will have gone, but HSV is going to definitely contained in your nervous systom. It is likely that this virus may be started sometimes, moving back down the nerve fibres to your skin, leading [...]

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Holiday revelry injuries reach 794

January 3, 2011

BY GERARD NAVAL HEALTH officials yesterday called on those injured in the New Year revelry to immediately seek medical attention as they could develop tetanus infection. "It’s more dangerous than the ordinary wound," said Dr. Eric Tayag, head of the Department of Health-National Epidemiology Center. Tetanus is a type of bacteria that contaminates wounds and [...]

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Lyme Disease in Dogs Symptoms to Watch For

January 3, 2011

Early Symptoms and Long Term Effects Canine Lyme disease, compared to human Lyme disease, is an infection that is hard to detect early due to a lack of serious symptoms. Lyme disease in dogs usually causes a superficial rash around the site of the bite, which is difficult to see on dogs with average hair [...]

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