Jean K Brannan LCSW

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• Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Combat Pain with a Proper Diet

  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints, which may be acute in some cases. There are diets that can reduce the inflammation and control the symptoms. These diets, which include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish, will also improve the...

• Recovery from Hydrocelectomy

  Repair of the hydrocele is referred to as hydrocelectomy in medical terms. This hydrocele is an accumulation of fluid in the membrane that covers the male testes to the sides and front. This fluid is known as peritoneal fluid whereas the membrane is known as lunica vaginalis.Occurrence of these...

• Laparoscopic Appendectomy

  To start you off, an appendectomy is a procedure to remove the appendix. if it is inflamed or if it ruptures. The appendix is a small, almost cylindrical organ that is attached to the large intestines. When the appendix becomes inflamed, it has to be removed immediately and this is usually done...

• Is it Strep Throat?

  Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by streptococcal bacteria of Group A. it is a non-invasive infection, meaning it’s not very severe, but should not be ignored because it may lead to further complications. Strep throat is easily recognized from its symptoms. ...

• Absence Epilepsy

  Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system that causes seizures. Absence seizures, also called petit mal seizures, are brief seizures which usually last for 15 seconds or less. These seizures are so short that symptoms may not even be noticed. However, if an absence seizure is accompanied by loss...

• Is Asthma Allergy-Induced?

  The allergens which cause sneezing and watery eyes in many people, are the ones responsible for asthma attacks in few others. It can be stated without the shred of a doubt that allergies trigger the most commonly suffered chronic conditions in the United States. The connection between allergies and...