Going into the doctor's office for a routine medical exam is supposed to keep you healthy. Checkups can catch diseases or other health problems early and allow you to escape intrusive treatments. Unfortunately, the doctor's office is also a fabulous place to pick up a virus. After all, sick people are there coughing, blowing their noses, and touching everything. If you take a few precautions while you are waiting to see your doctor, you may avoid catching a bug.
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If you have a plantar wart on your foot, it may eventually go away on its own. However, it may take several months for that to happen, so if the wart bothers you when you walk, you should see a foot doctor for treatment. The problem with plantar warts is that they form on the ball or heel of your foot, where you apply pressure as you walk. This can make them painful.
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If you suffer from post nasal drip and funky breath, it is normal for you to wonder if there is a connection between the two. While post nasal drip isn't known to cause bad breath, the two do have a connection. In fact, here is everything you need to know about the connection and what you can do to prevent and/or cure bad breath.
It's Not the Drip, but the Infection
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Obstetric cholestasis is also sometimes called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). In the United States, approximately seven out of every thousand pregnant women are affected by this liver disorder annually. The cause of the disorder is currently unknown, but it usually occurs during the last trimester, though it can occur before that time.
What is Obstetric Cholestasis?
The liver is responsible for making the dark green to yellow fluid called bile.
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Recovering from cataract surgery usually doesn't take very long, and it normally isn't that painful. Other than some soreness for a day or two after the surgery, you should feel fine. In fact, you can return to most of your normal activities as long as you feel like you can do them without placing strain or undo pressure on your eyes. Your doctor, such as from Tri State Ophthalmology, will give you a complete list of the activities you should avoid after surgery.
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