Marilyn Shieh

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• The Difference Between Headaches & Migraines

  Is A Migraine Another Word For A Headache?When a headache is recurrent, it is usually referred to as a migraine. A migraine is a throbbing headache that remains on one side of the head, but it can be experienced throughout the head as well. Pain can also be experienced around the inner eyes and...

• Is Meningitis Contagious?

  Caused by bacteria and viruses, meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. The inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can develop as a result of injury,...

• Is Gout Serious?

  Gout is serious both in the short-term as well as the long term. The gout attack as the stand-alone episode of pain can be very severe. The pain and the discomfort experienced by the individual are debilitating. It is unbearable to move the joint or even to touch it. Although, it may subside...

• What Could Swollen Feet Mean?

  Swollen feet can be easily linked to pregnancy, standing for long hours, or injury by most people. These cases are often temporary and not a cause for concern. However, swollen feet can also be experienced by people without these factors and can be a sign of an underlying medical condition,...

• Recovering From Hernia Surgery

  There are various types of Hernia and depending on which type you have been affected by, recovery from surgery is dependent on that, among other factors.For hernias, the usual treatment option that most patients go through is a conventional hernia repair surgery which is known as a herniorrhaphy....

• Treatments for Mononucleosis

  There exist many symptoms that make the mononucleosis disease similar to other diseases, which makes it very difficult to distinguish it from other infections. Doctors administer treatment of the patient by giving him or her a physical test. This annual test checks out the patient's medical history....