General Medical Information : How to Control Heartburn

Control heartburn by sitting up straight, drinking water, taking a tablespoon of vinegar or ingesting something with mint in it. Try conventional heartburn medicine or seek the advice of a doctor to control heartburn with tips from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Expert: Ken Savage
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Medical Conditions & Treatments : Ringworm & Diaper Rash Symptoms

Ringworm and diaper rash are both caused by types of fungi, and ringworm can cause the spreading of a ring-like lesion with a clearing in the center. Find out how diaper rash can cause redness, bumps and a cheesy substance with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ringworm.
Expert: David Hill
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General Medical Information : How Does Smoking Cause Strokes?

Smoking can cause a stroke when chemical exposure to nicotine leads to a hardening and narrowing of the arteries, which in turn causes decreased blood flow and oxygen. Identify stroke symptoms caused by smoking, including changes in vision, dizziness and numbness in the arms and legs, with tips from a family practitioner in this free [...]

General Medical Information : How to Relieve Heartburn

Relieve heartburn by avoiding alcohol, tobacco and certain foods, while treating symptoms by sitting up straight, drinking water or ingesting vinegar. Get rid of heartburn symptoms with antacids or other medications using information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Expert: Ken Savage
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General Medical Information : About Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is a medical condition that causes stomach acid to migrate up into the esophagus, causing a painful, burning feeling in the chest. Find out how acid reflux is caused when the sphincter that closes off food in the stomach stays open, with information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical [...]

Medical Conditions & Treatments : About the Immune System & Allergies

Allergies, in whatever form they occur, are an immune-mediated condition, and the part of the immune system that causes allergies seems to evolve from fighting off parasites. Discover how allergies are immune reactions that can occur in different parts of the body with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on allergies.
Expert: David [...]

Medical Conditions & Treatments : What’s the Best Way to Disinfect for Ringworm?

The best way to disinfect for ringworm is to use special detergents that are intended to be used to kill fungi. Use an anti-fungal medicine to get rid of ringworm on the body with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ringworm.
Expert: David Hill
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General Medical Information : Causes of DVT

DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, can be caused by cancer, cigarette smoking or stasis from a long drive, plane flight or being bedridden. Avoid developing DVT, which occurs primarily in larger veins in the extremities, with insight from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Expert: Ken Savage
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Medical Conditions & Treatments : How Does a Tick Attach?

A tick attaches to a host by brushing up against someone’s body and using its legs to climb into a warm area before hooking on with their fangs. Discover how ticks can use saliva to form a type of cement with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ticks.
Expert: David Hill
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General Medical Information : How Is a Staph Infection Transmitted?

Staph infections are transmitted when staph bacteria are exposed to open wounds, the skin, mouth, eyes and other places where an infection can develop. Identify staph infection symptoms, which include recurring infections or infections that do not go away, with information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Expert: Ken Savage
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