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10 Essential FAQs About Fever: Understanding the Heat-Part 1

Rao Doctor

This occurs due to the body reacting to medication as if it were a harmful pathogen, thus activating the immune system and raising body temperature. Heat Exhaustion: Exposure to excessive heat, whether environmental or due to physical exertion, results in heat exhaustion.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home.

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Perimenopause vs. Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

Dr. Michael Bazel

As women approach midlife, they experience a range of physical and hormonal changes. Hormonal Fluctuations: As estrogen levels rise and fall, you might experience physical and emotional changes. Hormone Levels : Perimenopause : Hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably, which can lead to various physical and emotional changes.

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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. Fever is a common indication that the body is fighting off infection.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

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. You get timely prescriptions and treatments, allowing you to recover at home instead of enduring long waits at a medical center.

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Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

GeriPal

How you actually physically started doing this and built up so many followers over time and why are you doing it? Eric: I guess another question I’d be worried about, I’m going to turn to you first on this, Matt, is do patients ask you or family members ask you for medical advice? And how do you deal with that?

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Is Candida a Sexually Transmitted Disease? The Truth About Transmission

AMMD

When to Seek Professional Medical Advice If you’ve recently developed a vaginal yeast infection, you’re not alone. How Is Candida Diagnosed? Healthcare providers typically diagnose candidiasis through a combination of medical history, symptom evaluation, and laboratory tests.

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