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Chlamydia Symptoms, Prevention And Treatment

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:48:53 CST

Chlamydia (kluh-MID-ee-uh) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia can be treated relatively easily. However, if timely treatment is not provided, it can give rise to more serious disorders such as impotency and infertility. The most concerning aspect of the disease is the lack of any obvious symptoms. For this reason, it is often called the silent STD.

If this infection is untreated the damages are serious health problems and repr
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Crohn's disease Information

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:43:06 CST

The most common type of Crohn’s is Ileocolitis, which affects the ileum, or lower part of the small intestine, and colon. Common symptoms experienced with this type is pain or cramping in the lower right part or middle of the abdomen, as well as diarrhea and weight loss. As with the other forms, as a result of inflammation, damage to the intestinal wall is common and may cause additional complications.

Certain diets are being advertised as being effective in treating Crohn’s disease, such
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ACL Injury Information

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:14:11 CST

An anterior cruciate ligament injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete.ACL injuries are common, costly and potentially debilitating. It is estimated that 95,000 new ACL injuries occur each year (1 in every 3000 persons). Those individuals who suffer an ACL injury and undergo surgical intervention face a lengthy rehabilitation process ranging from 6 to 36 months. Unfortunately, surgical intervention does not ens
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Acid Reflux Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:03:32 CST

Commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease is an uncomfortable condition where the liquid that is in a person’s stomach backs up or “refluxes” into the esophagus. Causing inflammation and damage to the esophagus lining in some patients, this can range from mild and uncomfortable to a very serious problem. Since this liquid is filled with both pepsin and acid and even bile, the reflux can cause pain and burning sensations.

Although acid reflux can be con
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Osteoporosis Causes, Effects & Cure

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:09:51 CST

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a progressive disease where the bones become more porous and weaker over time. Untreated, osteoporosis will weaken, disable and kill both women and men. Almost half of the women in the United States will fracture a hip, forearm or spine sometime in their lifetime. 20% of women who fracture their hip will die within one year. And it is not just a disease of the elderly. Osteoporosis regularly begins its destructive process for women in their 30's.

In osteo
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Heartburn Causes, Effects And Prevention

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:08:33 CST

Most people have stomach acid reflux at some time in their lives, either as heartburn or acid regurgitation. When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn. The burning, pressure, or pain of heartburn can last as long as 2 hours and is often worse after eating.

Almost everyone gets heartburn sometimes, but persistent heartburn or chronic heartburn may be cause for concern. What works best to treat heartburn
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