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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About a UTI by Kristen King
By CPR Memphis at December 29, 2013 | 4:16 pm | 0 Comment
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by bacteria that affects any part of your urinary system including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. A urinary tract infection can be called something different depending on where the infection is along the urinary track. If it is located in the kidneys it is called pyelonephritis or kidney infection. If more...
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) / Heartburn / Acid Reflux
By CPR Memphis at December 28, 2013 | 2:35 pm | 0 Comment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is when Heartburn occurs more than twice a week over a period of time. When acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus it erodes the lining causing problems. Do you have heartburn and are not sure what to do? Avoid alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, etc Avoid overeating Eat small meals Lose weight, if overweight Wear more...
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9 Things You Must Know About Hepatitis C by Jillian Thornton
By CPR Memphis at December 26, 2013 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment
Hepatitis A, B, C, D, what is this all about? What exactly is Hepatitis C? Many people are uneducated about this disease and may get them confused with the various types. Well simply put here are nine things you should know about Hepatitis C and then maybe you won’t be as confused. What exactly is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis in general is inflammation of the more...
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9 Things You Must Know About Ectopic Pregnancy by Sarah J. Dalton
By CPR Memphis at December 25, 2013 | 1:51 pm | 0 Comment
Ectopic pregnancy is when an embryo has implanted itself outside of the uterine walls. This usually occurs in a fallopian tube but it is possible to have it occur in other parts of the female reproductive system or in the abdominal cavity. Before medical advances, ectopic pregnancies proved fatal in over 50 % of cases. Thanks to developments in medical science, and more...
9 Things You Must Know About Ovarian Cysts by Tarik Kavazovic
By CPR Memphis at December 24, 2013 | 2:27 pm | 0 Comment
You may have never heard of ovarian cysts but believe it or not, most women have them sometimes in their lives. Ovarian cysts are similar to blisters. They are sac or pocket like and usually form on top of or within the tissue of the ovary. Usually they are harmless and go away without any treatment within a menstrual cycle or two but sometimes, and especially if they are more...
