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According to the Diabetes Research Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 37.3 million Americans – 11.3 percent of the population – have diabetes. Of those, approximately
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If you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, or nausea, your primary care physician (PCP) will likely refer you to a gastroenterologist for diagnosis of your
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If you are experiencing certain thyroid dysfunction symptoms, such as gaining or losing weight, having trouble sleeping, feeling unusually fatigued, and having unusually strong sensitivity to heat or cold, it
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When unusual medical symptoms develop, it is always better to see a specialist earlier rather than later. Take, for example, the signs and symptoms associated with a kidney disorder or
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Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related diseases? Of these, several kinds of arthritis are the most common and can cause debilitating pain
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