Dr. Jacqueline S. Martin MD

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• Recognizing Dehydration Symptoms

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• What is Bone Density?

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• Can You Contract Cholera Through Other Means Besides Water?

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• Who is Likely to Become Obese?

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• Foods to Avoid If You Have Diarrhea

  Diarrhea is a condition characterized by loose or watery stools that occur more than three times a day. Typically, the condition lasts for about two to three days and then resolves on its own. The symptoms of diarrhea include watery stools, bloating, stomach cramps, gas, and nausea.Diarrhea can lead...