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Ulcer Symptoms and Helicobacter pylori
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
Before 1982, we used to think that ulcers were caused by spicy food, acid, stress and the "Type A" personality. Then a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori was discovered. Now we know...
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Do you suffer from migraines or severe headaches?
· Did you have migraines as a child?
· Did you have migraines as a teenager?
· Are you overweight?
· Do you take the Pill?
· Do you have flat...
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Low Back Pain — When is Imaging Needed?
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
Everyone gets an episode of low back pain once in awhile. The lower spinal cord is subject to strains, dislocations, injuries and diseases. Low back pain is difficult to treat and...
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Esophagitis refers to the inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that acts as a passage for the food in your mouth to transfer to your stomach. If esophagitis is left untreated...
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Top 3 Foot Pain Causes
The Mayo Clinic says that there are three causes that explain most foot pain. They are
· Overuse
· Improperly fitting footwear
· Injury
Foot pain can also sometimes be caused by medical conditions,...
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A Pain in the Rear-end – Hemorrhoids
A Pain in the Rear
Hemorrhoids, the proverbial pain in the you-know-where, are really a type of varicose vein. They occur when a vein or veins in or around the rectum and anus become swollen...
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Frederick R. Jelovsek MD, MS
" What causes a ripple in the colon? I have a problem trying to have a normal bowel movement. My doctor claims the rippling effect is causing blockage so the...
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Recurrent Mouth Sores and Burning Mouth Syndrome
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD, MS
"Why do we get mouth sores? I get them on my tongue and under as well as on the inside of my mouth."
"I am 40, normal menstrual history. Meds I'm...