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  • Phlebitis in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Phlebitis What is superficial thrombophlebitis? Superficial thrombophlebitis (ST or SVT) is a condition in which inflammation causes a…

  • Pilonidal Cyst in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Pilonidal Cyst What is a pilonidal cyst? A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal saclike structure in the skin.…

  • Plantar Fasciitis in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Plantar Fasciitis What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the bottom of the foot…

  • Pleurisy in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Pleurisy What is pleurisy? Pleurisy is a type of chest pain you may have when the internal lining…

  • Pneumonia in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Pneumonia What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection and inflammation of the lungs. How does it occur? Pneumonia…

  • Poison Ivy in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Poison Ivy What is poison ivy, sumac, or oak? “Poisoning” from plants such as poison ivy, poison sumac,…

  • Prostatitis in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Prostatitis What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is swelling and tenderness of a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is…

  • Puncture Wound in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Puncture Wound What is a puncture wound? A puncture wound is any wound caused by something sharp and…

  • Rectal Bleeding in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Rectal Bleeding What is rectal bleeding? Rectal bleeding refers to the presence of bright red blood on or…

  • Running Injuries in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Running Injuries What are some common running injuries? Running injuries can affect different parts of the body. Here…

  • Scabies in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Scabies What is scabies? Scabies is a very contagious but treatable skin disease. A very small bug (mite)…

  • Sciatica in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Sciatica What is sciatica? Sciatica is pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. The irritated nerve causes…

  • Shingles in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Shingles What is shingles? Shingles is an infection of the nerves caused by the same virus that causes…

  • Sinus Headache in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Sinus Headache What is a sinus headache? A sinus headache is a headache that occurs because your sinuses…

  • Sinusitis in Athens, Georgia

    Athens, GA Sinusitis What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is swollen, infected linings of the sinuses. The sinuses are hollow spaces in…

CDC Health Topics A-Z 

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Nutrition Information

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Physical Fitness Information

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