Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. This leads to an inadequate amount of water to carry out normal bodily functions. Dehydration can result from several factors, including excessive sweating, prolonged illness, diarrhea, vomiting, or simply not consuming enough fluids. We will explore the common symptoms and highlight what to
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Norovirus is an extremely infectious virus leading to gastroenteritis, characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines. People often call it the “stomach flu,” although it is not related to the influenza virus. Outbreaks often occur in crowded places like cruise ships, nursing homes, schools, and restaurants. What Are the Symptoms of Norovirus? Symptoms usually
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once an individual recovers from chickenpox, usually during their early years, the virus stays inactive within the nervous system. Later in life, it can reactivate, leading to shingles. In this blog we
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Most people affected with allergies start crossing their fingers and refreshing their medication the minute they get one whiff of Spring’s bounty of grasses, trees, and flowers. However, once cooler weather hits, there’s another segment of the population that prepares itself for Mother Nature’s mischief. The mayhem surprisingly can happen indoors too as people escape
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that primarily affects the respiratory system. Most individuals experience mild, cold-like symptoms from it. It can lead to more severe respiratory issues in infants, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In young children, RSV can lead to bronchitis and pneumonia, which are serious
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Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these injuries are due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, Runner’s Knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while Tennis Elbow is a form of repetitive motion injury
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The flu season is back again. People typically experience stuffy noses, fevers, body aches, and much more during the flu season. In this blog, we are going to dive into many topics about the flu so you can be as informed as possible this season. Knowing how to navigate the flu season is your best
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. The Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria cause it and make it highly contagious. In this blog, we are going to review the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment for Strep Throat. The more you know, the better you can fight against this nasty bug!
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Ear infections, also known as otitis, occur when the middle ear becomes inflamed, leading to symptoms such as earache, fever, and temporary hearing loss. There are several types of ear infections, including acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, and otitis externa (Swimmer’s ear). These infections can be caused by bacteria or viruses and are
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Summer certainly is one of the most fun times of the year. Although, all too common are bites and stings. You can be bitten by a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice, and ants and some people react worse to bites and stings than others. We are going to explore what some
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