How Is IPF Diagnosed?
Receiving an early diagnosis for IPF is very important. That’s because IPF is a progressive disease — meaning it worsens…
Helpful Information About Living with IPF
As with other serious medical conditions, you may find being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to be a confusing and overwhelming experience...
Food Poisoning | Mushroom Poisoning
People are poisoned each year after eating mushrooms from their yard or outside locations. These mushrooms should not to be eaten. It’s difficult to tell which mushrooms can be eaten and which cannot.
Reflux/Acid Reflux (GERD)
The medical name for this condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s sometimes called acid reflux or heartburn. Reflux occurs when the acid from the food and liquid in your stomach backs up into your throat (esophagus).
Male Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in your breast(s). Men can get breast cancer, but it is more common in women. Because of this, men often don’t know they have breast cancer until it is advanced.
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are veins that are swollen and bulge above the surface of the skin. They may be twisted and are often blue or dark purple...
Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion happens when the spermatic cord becomes twisted. The spermatic cord supports the testes in the scrotum. When the cord twists, the blood supply to the testicle is cut off.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. People who have sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 to 30 seconds at a time while they are sleeping. These short stops in breathing can happen up to 400 times every night.
Raynaud’s Disease
Raynaud’s disease is a rare condition. It is a narrowing of your blood vessels. The condition affects the blood to your skin, mainly to your fingers and toes. It is sometimes called Raynaud’s phenomenon or syndrome.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. There are several types of psoriasis. The main type is plaque psoriasis. It occurs when skin cell overgrowth forms a type of rash on your skin.
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