Ease Sinus Congestion with At Home Treatments
Nasal congestion can be caused by viral infections such as the common cold or influenza as well as from allergies.
Nasal congestion can be caused by viral infections such as the common cold or influenza as well as from allergies.
Preeclampsia is a condition pregnant women develop and is marked by high blood pressure and a high level of protein in the urine. The women will often have swelling in the feet, legs and hands, a condition that appears in the second half of pregnancy. If undiagnosed, preeclampsia can develop into eclampsia, a serious condition that can put the woman and baby at risk, and in rare cases, cause death.
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Before your young athletes hit the soccer or football fields to practice for their upcoming fall season, you need to talk with them about concussions. Concussions are a brain injury and can cause long-term damage. While more people are paying attention to head injuries – such as former University of Wisconsin star Chris Borman’s retirement from the NFL at age 24 because of concerns about head injuries – not everyone still understands just how serious they can be.
John Hedtke of Bear Creek said he has his life back, thanks to two bilateral shoulder replacement surgeries. “I feel great,” said Hedtke, 67. “I can cut wood. Anything I want to do I can do.”
A pregnancy is filled with many questions and emotions. All those could get heightened if it becomes a high-risk pregnancy, which affects the health of mother and baby. Zachary Baeseman, MD, a family doctor at ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca, hopes to help put any fears and worries to rest and help mother-to-be achieve a healthy delivery.
I have been writing articles for the paper now for about two years. I have tried to provide accurate information about health related topics without bias toward the hospital and health care system where I work. However, since I was a recent patient at Berlin Hospital, I would like to share about my experience and the wonderful care I received.
Ticks are out so outdoor lovers need to keep a watchful eye. In the United States, some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease.
Summertime fun can mean bug bites and stings. But some stings can be dangerous. Bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, or fire ant stings most often trigger allergic reactions. However, most people are not allergic to insect stings but may mistake a normal sting reaction for an allergic reaction. Know the difference and prevent any unnecessary worry and visits to the doctor.
David Dunlavy of Clintonville does not like doctors, dentists or the like. Therefore, it took a lot of convincing from family, his family physician Kimberly Brown, MD, at ThedaCare Physicians-New London, and her nurse to get him to get a colonoscopy last August. “I probably wouldn’t have done it without some prodding,” said Dunlavy, 51. “I’m Irish and I’m stubborn.”
Recently there has been some concern raised about a possible outbreak of Fifth disease in the community. Fifth disease is a contagious illness that primarily affects school age children. It is generally a mild illness that resolves on its own and does not need any specific treatment.
Migraines are painful headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light.
Three weeks ago, Bonnie Ferg of Clintonville was able to hold her 3-year-old grandson. It was the first time since last December she was able to hold him properly.
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