diseases
Shingles
You can think of shingles as a one-two punch of infections. Anyone who gets it had a case of chickenpox first, often decades earlier. These two conditions come from the same virus, called varicella zoster.
Posted September 4, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is missing one or more periods. If you are older than 15 and haven’t gotten your first period (primary amenorrhea) or you’ve missed a period for a few months (secondary amenorrhea), talk to your healthcare provider.
Posted September 3, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Acute Kidney Failure
Acute kidney failure is when your kidneys stop working suddenly. Doctors sometimes call it acute renal failure. It can happen over just a few hours or days.
Posted September 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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Myopathy
Myopathy refers to diseases that affect skeletal muscles (muscles that connect to your bones). These diseases attack muscle fibers, making your muscles weak.
Posted August 31, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of your tonsils, two masses of tissue at the back of your throat. Your tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter your airways and cause infection.
Posted August 30, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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