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Diabetic Emergencies

Diabetes is a serious medical condition requiring daily vigilance lest the affected person's blood glucose become too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia). In either case, coma and even death are all too common consequences from being unp...
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Fungal Nail Infection

A fungal nail infection occurs when a fungus attacks a fingernail, a toenail, or the skin under the nail. Small cuts in the skin around your nail or through the opening between your nail and the nail bed can provide an opportunity for the fungi to...
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Facts About Stomach Pain

Stomach pain is usually associated with the necessity for a toilet visit but in a few cases, an emergency room visit is warranted instead. Dismissing severe stomach pain can be dangerous because it can be a symptom of a serious underlying medical c...
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Skin Infections: Boils

A boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. One of the first signs of a boil is the skin turns red in the area of the infection, which develops into a tender lump. After several days, the lump may start turning white due...
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Facts About Constipation

Constipation affects approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population with women and the elderly being more commonly affected. While constipation is rarely serious, it can still be a cause for concern. What is constipation? Constipation occurs...
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