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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

Here's what you should know about claudication before scheduling your consultation with the experts at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies. Contact us today to schedule your consultation. If you experience pain or discomfort whenever you walk or exercise, it may be a sign of a condition known as claudication. What is Claudication?

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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

PEMBlog

The most common presentation in children under 5 years of age is rectal bleeding, which may be intermittent or massive. Other complications include obstruction due to intussusception or volvulus, leading to bowel ischemia and shock. The bleeding is usually painless. Diverticulitis and umbilical fistula can also occur. ” An et.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. He initially presented to his pediatrician two months prior with 10 days of cough and unexplained fevers. This is the second of the four cases.

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Updates in ID and Nephrology: Lona Mody, Rasheeda Hall, Devika Nair, Sonali Advani

GeriPal

There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. It’s another article, another major article that has triggered the complicated UTI circuit. But what I did want to highlight is how we got to thinking about men that have UTIs have complicated UTIs.

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Is it an Urinary Tract Infection or Something Else?

Dr. Michael Bazel

Knowing the difference can help you seek the right treatment and avoid unnecessary complications. There’s no bacterial infection present in urine tests. Specialized Testing for STIs or IC: If an infection is not found, further tests may be necessary to diagnose underlying conditions like STIs or interstitial cystitis.

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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

One of the primary tools used in diagnosing fever is the thermometer, an instrument that measures body temperature. Fever can present alongside other symptoms, such as chills and fatigue, which may help in diagnosing the underlying cause. Consulting your doctor ensures proper treatment.

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Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

PEMBlog

In the case presented, the patients blood pressure was significantly elevated, and she exhibited symptoms indicative of end-organ involvement, including altered mental status, headache, and nausea. Additional lab testing can be completed to account for the broader differential diagnoses.