Sarah Edwards
Aphasia: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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In the United States, there are at least two million people with aphasia. Despite the prevalence of the condition, it’s relatively unknown to the majority of the American population. Aphasia is a disorder where you have trouble speaking or understanding others because of damage to …
Vertigo: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Vertigo and dizziness are among the most common reasons for seeking medical care; these symptoms account for 2% to 3% of all consultations in emergency departments. Women are slightly more likely to have vertigo, a condition that causes someone to feel like they’re spinning or …
Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
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Sepsis is a serious reaction your body has to an infection, and it’s a condition that at least 1.7 million adults in America develop each year. When you have an infection, your immune system jumps into action to stop it. But in some cases …
Staph Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
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We know there are both good and bad bacteria, but did you know a quarter of people carry a type of bacteria called staphylococcus and aren’t aware of it? Staphylococcus, or staph for short, is a type of bacteria that 25% of people carry in …
Skin Lesions: What They Are, Types, Causes & Treatment
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A skin lesion is a part of your skin that looks or feels abnormal compared to the skin around it. They are common conditions and can be as simple as a result of an injury or damage to your skin, like a sunburn, or they can …
Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
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Ectopic pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized outside the uterus. For most people, ectopic pregnancy happens when egg fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes, not the uterus. Ectopic pregnancy can be very damaging to the individual and can cause harm to your internal organs.
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Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms, Treatment & Living With It & Diagnosis
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In the United States, 600,000 to 900,000 people live with ulcerative colitis (UC). Ulcerative colitis is a chronic illness that causes irritation and open sores in the lining of the large intestine. This disease belongs to a group of conditions called irritable bowel disease …
Stye (Sty): What Is It, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
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A stye is a red bump on the edge of your eyelid that is painful and looks somewhat similar to an acne pimple. It forms when an oil-producing gland in your eyelid or eyelash follicle gets blocked, attracting bacteria that cause an infection. Styes are very …
Hemorrhoids Treatment, Symptoms, Causes & Prevention
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Hemorrhoids are veins around your anus and inside of your rectum. Everyone has these veins, and they usually don’t cause any problems. But when the veins swell or become inflamed, they can cause pain, rectal bleeding, and itching. This condition, simply known as “hemorrhoids,” affects …
Celiac Disease: Symptoms & How It’s Treated
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that causes ingested gluten to damage the small intestine. Around the world, approximately one in 100 people have celiac disease, but most have not been diagnosed with it. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten — a protein in barley, rye, and …