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Posted on September 11, 2020 by Tracey Bankos

In the case of Cerebral Palsy there is no one cause of this severe illness.There are many things that may increase the chance of this condition but won't cause cerebral palsy all the time.In the majority of cases and average of seventy percent, it results from brain injury before the child is even born this is known as congenital cerebral palsy this would be present from birth but may take months even years to diagnose depending on how severe it illness is...

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Tracey Bankos

Prescription drugs can save your life.But interactions between prescription drugs and other drugs or with illnesses or conditions you have can lead to significant consequences.Drug interactions may make your drug less effective, cause unexpected side effects, or increase the action of a particular medication...

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Tracey Bankos

Irritable bowel syndrome is a debilitating and distressing condition, which affects 10-20% of the population.IBS is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel function such as constipation, diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation.Some people have occasional symptoms, which can be aggravated by stress or food intolerances...

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Tracey Bankos

With the latest front-page news about the possible hazards of pain medications, you may be taking a look at your over-the-counter (or OTC) pain medications with a wary eye.While all drugs, including those you do not need a prescription for, can be dangerous, some basic knowledge can help you avoid the pitfalls for the pain relief you require...

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Tracey Bankos

Hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide.In fact, there are over 600,000 hernia repair surgeries performed each year in the U.S.alone.A hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal muscles which can lead to the protrusion of tissue through an opening in the outer layers of the abdominal wall...

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Tracey Bankos

When you ask what arthritis is, professinals will tell you it's inflammation of one or more joints.However, you know it better as pain, swelling, stiffness, deformity, and/or a diminished range of motion of those joints! It is estimated that more than 50 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other related conditions...

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Tracey Bankos

Nail fungus, also known as Onychomycosis, is an organism that digests the keratin found in your fingernails and toenails.The fingernail and toenail are naturally built to be strong barriers, and resistant to parasites and other illnesses.But because of how powerful this barrier is, when the disease is present, it's sometimes quite difficult to eliminate...