Dr. Thomas Shaughnessy M.D.

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• Leukocytes in Urine: What Does Leukocyte Esterase in Urine Mean?

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• Polydipsia: Excessive Thirst Causes and Symptoms

  What is polydipsia?Polydipsia is the medical term for excessive thirst. It is usually regarded as one of the initial symptoms of diabetes.It is normal to feel thirsty, especially after workouts and strenuous activities. It is quite important for people to drink the recommended amount of water per...

• What Is Atherosclerosis: Types, Symptoms, and Home Remedies

  What is atherosclerosis?Atherosclerosis is also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD. It is a particular type of arteriosclerosis in which an artery wall gets thickened as an effect of attack and accumulation of white blood cells and rupture of the intimal smooth muscle cell producing...

• What Is a Renal Ultrasound Used For?

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• What Could Swollen Feet Mean?

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