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9 Signs and Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

Susan Kent | Apr 2, 2025
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It's one of the two main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the other being Crohn’s disease. In people...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It's one of the two main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the other being Crohn’s disease. In people with UC, the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and...

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How to Diagnose and Treat Prostate Cancer

Cassidy Anthony | Jan 23, 2025
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. While the disease is often slow-growing, early detection is crucial for effective treatment and management. This article explores the early symptoms of...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. While the disease is often slow-growing, early detection is crucial for effective treatment and management. This article explores the early symptoms of prostate cancer, treatment options available and strategies for managing symptoms....

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Common Signs of Schizophrenia

Jack Laird | Nov 18, 2024

Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that can affect how someone thinks, feels and behaves. Understanding the typical signs of schizophrenia is critical in ensuring that timely treatment is received. Recognizing early schizophrenia symptoms is critical for timely intervention....

Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that can affect how someone thinks, feels and behaves. Understanding the typical signs of schizophrenia is critical in ensuring that timely treatment is received. Recognizing early schizophrenia symptoms is critical for timely intervention. The first indicator tends to be social withdrawal. An affected person may start avoiding social activities and become more isolated in their day-to-day routine. Other behaviors include neglecting personal hygiene and having sudden mood swings. The affected individual is also...

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EoE Uncovered: Recognizing the Signs

Caitlin Iles | Nov 18, 2024

Eosinophilic esophagitis occurs when a type of white blood cell, called eosinophils, builds up in the esophagus. This can cause inflammation and make it hard to eat or swallow. One of the most common symptoms of EoE is difficulty...

Eosinophilic esophagitis occurs when a type of white blood cell, called eosinophils, builds up in the esophagus. This can cause inflammation and make it hard to eat or swallow. One of the most common symptoms of EoE is difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia. People with EoE may feel like food is getting stuck in their throat or chest. This is because the esophagus becomes inflamed and narrowed, making it harder for food to pass through. In severe cases, food...