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If you have abdominal pain.

Abdominal pain. Everyone experiences abdominal pain from time to time. Other terms used to describe abdominal pain are abdominal pain, abdominal pain, bowel pain, and abdominal pain. Abdominal pain can be mild or severe. It can be continuous, or it can come and go. Abdominal pain can be short-term (severe) or last for weeks, months, or years (chronic). Call your doctor right away if your stomach pain is so bad that you can't move without causing more pain, or if you can't sit still or find a comfortable position. Symptoms of abdominal pain. ·          Severe pain ·          Fever ·          Bloody stools ·          Persistent nausea and vomiting ·          Weight loss ·          Skin that looks yellow ·          Extreme tenderness when you touch your stomach ·        Inflammation of the stomach Causes. There are many possible causes of abdominal pain. The most common causes, such as gas pains, indigestion, or muscle cramps, are usually not serious. Other situ

Psoriatic Arthritis

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How Psoriatic Arthritis Affects the Knee. Psoriatic arthritis can affect joints all over your body, including your knees. This can cause your knees to stiffen and swell, making it difficult to walk or bend. There is no cure for psoriatic arthritis, but treatment can help manage the pain in your knees and other symptoms. About 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Like rheumatoid arthritis, this form of chronic inflammatory arthritis occurs when the body's immune system accidentally attacks its healthy tissues. Although PsA only affects one joint in some people, it can affect any joint in the body. For many people, the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis develop in the knees, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. Basics of psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects both the joints and the skin. Prognosis. Psoriatic arthritis is usually a mild condition. With proper treatment and the help of others, you c

Causes of chest infections.

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Chest Infection: Infection of the lungs or airways is called chest infection. Bronchitis and Pneumonia are the common types of chest infections. Most cases of bronchitis are caused by viruses, while most cases of pneumonia are caused by bacteria. Chest infections can affect people of all ages. Young children and the elderly are most at risk, as are those who are sick and smoke. Chest infections can be serious for these people. However, sometimes you need antibiotics to help you recover. These infections usually spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some chest infections are mild and clear on their own, but others can be severe and fatal. The elderly and people with chronic conditions are advised to get the flu vaccine every year before the onset of winter and the pneumococcal vaccine every five years. Symptoms of a chest infection. The symptoms will depend on your age, the cause and severity of the infection and other medical issues. Cough with or without mucus productio