Okay. The title is somewhat misleading. But, since 1) there are over 300 symptoms associated with celiac disease; 2) people can have celiac without symptoms…AND 3) 97% of people with celiac disease are undiagnosed–you’ll forgive me. What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder with no cure. According to the...
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It’s hard to know when to go see a doctor. Even if you are worried about odd symptoms you may wonder, am I being a hypochondriac? Hypochondriasis According to the University of Maryland Medical School, the definition of hypochondriasis is “an overwhelming fear that you have a serious disease, even though health care providers can find no...
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Sweets People with diabetes deal with many myths. One of them is that sugar causes diabetes. This is not true for Type 1 diabetes. For those with Type 2 diabetes, obesity is a contributing factor to its development. However, the calories that lead to obesity can come from any source. The only link that research has confirmed with regards to sugar,...
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While writing “Not My Problem” Healthcare: Cultural and Societal Ethics, many questions about healthcare and the experiences of patients and caregivers who advocate arose. Like.. Why are derisive adjectives, (like “difficult” and “demanding”) used to label patients and caregivers who ask hard questions? Why is shunning of...
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If you feel “crummy in the tummy,” you may assume you have a 24-hour stomach bug. Staying by the bathroom and “living through it” may be okay for most people, but it’s not that simple for people with chronic conditions. Vigilance with hand washing should be part of your routine but you can also be alert to a preventable source of...
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