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What Causes Red Spots On Legs?

Angelica Giron, MD Skin & Hair problems

There are many possible causes of red spots on the legs. Insect bites are a common cause, as well as allergic rashes and dermatitis. Depending on the underlying cause, various symptoms may accompany the appearance of red spots. If the spots are few and localized, they are probably not harmful

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Primary Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstruation)

Dr Pranay Aryal, MD Women's Health

Definition Primary dysmenorrhea is defined by recurrent, crampy lower abdominal pain that occurs during menstruation in the absence of any other disease. Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, or back pain. Background For dysmenorrhea to occur, the menstrual

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Ruptured Ovarian Cyst

Dr Pranay Aryal, MD Women's Health

What Are The Symptoms Of Ruptured Ovarian Cyst? Let's first define what a cyst is. A cyst is an abnormal collection of fluid in a sac. So an ovarian cyst means that there is an abnormal cavity in the ovary which has an abnormal collection of fluid. The symptoms of a ruptured ovarian cyst are a

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Fluid Leaking From The Ears

Dhruv Gupta, MD Ear, Nose, Throat, and Dental problems

Any kind of fluid that leaks from the ear is referred to as otorrhea. Various conditions can cause this fluid discharge. Depending upon the underlying cause, the kind of fluid from the ears will also vary. The most common type of discharge is actually the wax that is built up inside the ear as a

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Side Effects Of Prenatal Vitamins

Angelica Giron, MD Nutrition & Dieting

Proper nutrition before and during pregnancy are important to ensure a healthy outcome, both for the mother and her baby. Mothers-to-be are often advised to eat a healthy balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrients to help optimize her health, promote proper growth and development of her

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What Causes Non-Cardiac Chest Discomfort?

Angelica Giron, MD Gastrointestinal Disorders

There are many symptoms to describe non-cardiac pain or discomfort and different people may experience them in various ways. Some may describe their condition as a pressure/pain in the chest, pressure/pain in the upper abdomen, pressure/pain in the ribs, and so on. Some people complain that their

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What Causes Muscle Cramps?

Angelica Giron, MD Gastrointestinal Disorders

Muscle cramps are very common among adults and even for some children. Any muscle that is under voluntary control (called skeletal muscles) can experience a cramp, but those of the extremities, especially the legs and feet, are most commonly involved. A muscle cramp occurs when a muscle experiences

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What Causes Throat Pain?

Angelica Giron, MD Ear, Nose, Throat, and Dental problems

Sore throats are a common ailment that can be painful and annoying, but seldom serious in nature. Most sore throats are caused by minor illnesses that go away with minimal treatment. There are several conditions that can cause a sore throat. These include: Viral infections, such as a common cold