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Digestive Health: When To See Your Doctor About Chronic Gut Problems

Center for Family Medicine

Unexplained weight loss could also signal chronic conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Early evaluation prevents complications like malnutrition or aspiration. Chronic heartburn While occasional heartburn is common, frequent or severe heartburn that occurs more than twice a week may mean GERD is at play.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

This article delineates the salient clinical features, associated complications, cost considerations, and risk profiles for each virus, thereby providing a framework for informed clinical decision-making. Common Complications : Otitis media : Diagnosis is supported by the presence of a bulging tympanic membrane with purulent effusion.

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Is it an Urinary Tract Infection or Something Else?

Dr. Michael Bazel

Other conditions, ranging from mild to severe, may mimic the symptoms of a UTI. Knowing the difference can help you seek the right treatment and avoid unnecessary complications. Let’s explore the signs of a UTI, how to differentiate it from other conditions, and when to seek medical advice. What is a UTI?

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Tertiary Prevention and Long-Term Health In some cases, patients already living with chronic illness can still benefit from what’s called tertiary prevention —steps taken to reduce complications or improve quality of life. For instance, someone with heart disease may receive guidance on diet, medication, and exercise.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. Patients who have a trusted primary care doctor are more likely to follow medical advice, manage their chronic conditions effectively, and ultimately enjoy better health outcomes.

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

The ER is open 24/7 and has the equipment and staff to handle life-threatening conditions at any time. Infections or allergic reactions can block your airway and lead to life-threatening complications. Weakened immune systems increase the risk of complications — seek care sooner. Do you have a weak immune system (e.g.,

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

GeriPal

And so the patients who had been admitted there to die, essentially most, if not all, got better and HIV became much more of a chronic condition. Some age related chronic conditions seem to develop earlier in people with HIV and also geriatric syndromes can be common even amongst people in their 50s.