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Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system with a special emphasis on the spine, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in […]
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Charleston LASIK Info LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A knife, called a […]
What is inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two related but different diseases: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. These diseases cause chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract, which leads to a variety of symptoms. The inflammation can also lead to involvement of organs other than the intestines. IBD is a lifelong disease with […]
Bilary Tract Disorders, Gallbladder Disorders & Gallstone Pancreatitis – Gallstones & Gallstones Disease What are Gallstones? Gallstones are collections of cholesterol, bile pigment or a combination of the two, which can form in the gallbladder or within the bile ducts of the liver. In the United States, the most common type of gallstones is made […]
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. Every year in the United States, on average: […]
The esophagus is a tube of smooth muscle that transports food from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus starts immediately after the epiglottis, a tissue flap that prevents food from entering the lungs, and ends at the gastroesophageal junction, where the esophagus meets the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter prevents acidic stomach contents from […]