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JOINT INJECTIONS for FAST PAIN RELIEF

JOINT INJECTIONS for FAST PAIN RELIEF

Joint injection for fast pain relief. A complete plan for managing pain and arthritis includes injections with pain-relieving or joint-lubricating medications. Injection therapy is often requested after oral medicine or topical creams do not reduce the pain.

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EARLY DETECTION of CANCER American Cancer Society (ACS)

EARLY DETECTION of CANCER American Cancer Society (ACS)

Screening tests can find cancer at an early stage, prior to you noticing any symptoms. When the pre-cancer or the cancer is found early, it is generally much easier, less costly, and more comfortable to cure or treat. Breast, cervical, and colon (or colorectal), and some lung cancers when found early often result in successful treatment or cure! At your scheduled Pap test (Papanicolaou test) or physical exam, is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to discuss your cancer screening risk and options. This articles discusses: BREAST cancer, COLON and rectal cancer and polyps; CERVICAL cancer; ENDOMETRIAL cancer; LUNG cancer, and PROSTATE cancer.

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When to be worried about a HEADACHE…

When to be worried about a HEADACHE…

Everyone experiences headaches. They may occur from stress, dehydration, or your menstrual cycle. Another common reason is the result of an ongoing chronic medical issue, such as a migraine (or vascular headache). But, a headache may be a symptom or warning sign of a more serious or life-threatening problem. Read the article to learn about signs you should not ignore.

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Prostate Problems?

Prostate Problems?

Prostate enlargement affects the majority of men over the age of 50. The majority have BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, but the cause of their discomfort and urinary issues is an undiagnosed infection. BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and prostatitis both result in symptoms caused by an inflamed or swollen prostate gland. In males, the prostate gland surrounds the bladder neck. The prostate gland secretes the fluid that nourishes sperm. Normal prostate glands are about the size of ping-pong balls and can swell to the size of tennis balls. The urethra (tube) narrows as it expands. Urine flow is slowed or stopped when the narrowing is moderate or severe. The prostate swells in both infectious and inflammatory prostatitis and in BPH.

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Tired all the time? You might be deficient in B12

Tired all the time? You might be deficient in B12

Maybe you are suffering from Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia – a condition in which your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells, due to a lack (deficiency) of vitamin B12. This vitamin is needed to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Your tissues and organs don’t get enough oxygen if deficient in red blood cells. This may lead to fatigue and muscle weakness.

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What is Diabetes and what are the causes of Diabetes?

What is Diabetes and what are the causes of Diabetes?

Diabetes develops when insulin loses its ability to transport sugar from the bloodstream to the body’s cells. Insulin resistance occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to remove blood sugar from the body and transport it elsewhere. Type 1 diabetes develops when the immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes symptoms often appear gradually. Among the symptoms are increased thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, and slow healing.

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