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Upset stomach
Doc, Do I Have the “Stomach Flu”?
Two days before he came in for an office visit, my patient Jake (not his real name) started having stomach cramps and a low-grade fever (under 102°F). He also had a total of 9 episodes of vomiting ...
Seeing a Doctor
Deciding When to See a Doctor
Should I go to the doctor? Most of us have asked that question at one time or another. Whether it’s a bad cold, a funny-looking mole, or a nagging pain that just won’t go away, it can be hard to kn...
Anti-diarrhea meds
Anti-diarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea
Diarrhea is when you have frequent, watery bowel movements – three or more loose stools in a day. Many things can cause it, including: This is a common condition that most of the time does not requ...
newborn baby wrapped up in a blanket sleeping
Recognizing Newborn Illnesses
Bringing your baby home from the hospital is a very exciting time. But having a newborn around can be stressful for lots of reasons. One of these is concern about the new baby getting sick. How wil...