Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked and painfully inflamed. The key is the surgical removal of the organ before it bursts, which can lead to a fatal infection spreading throughout the abdomen. We look into the 11 most common symptoms leading up to appendicitis.
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Most of us are aware that what we put into our bodies will have an effect on our health, but there is more and more evidence that links gut health to other health problems. Here are 12 signs the bacteria in your gut are unhappy.
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How do you know if you have a health problem related to heart disease? The answer involves being on the lookout for a number of critically important symptoms that, if addressed early enough, could help save your life. Identifying these signs is particularly important if you have a family history of heart disease.
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Combine age with certain prescription medications (i.e., for heartburn) and a lack of meat in your diet (i.e., especially for vegetarians or vegans) and you could find yourself sorely lacking vitamin B12. Thankfully, there are a number of steps that you can take to deal with a diagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Recognizing that you’re suffering a heart attack early can help you get the medical help you need to limit the damage. Here are 13 more subtle signs that could indicate you’re either having a heart attack or one may be on the way.
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If you find yourself suffering from the pains of a stomach ache, try eating any of these 8 foods that are known to naturally soothe a troublesome tummy.
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