Common Primary-Care Problems

  • Cold vs Flu vs COVID-19: Symptoms and When to Test

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    Learn the differences between common cold, influenza and COVID-19 symptoms and when medical assessment or testing may be useful. Why Are They Difficult to Distinguish? Respiratory viruses can produce overlapping symptoms. Common symptoms may include: Because symptoms overlap, it may not always be possible to identify the virus based only on symptoms. When is testing…

  • UTI Symptoms: Causes, Treatment and When to See a Doctor

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    Learn common urinary tract infection symptoms, causes, warning signs, testing and why some UTIs require prompt medical treatment. What Is a UTI? A urinary tract infection occurs when microorganisms infect part of the urinary system. Common symptoms A UTI can cause: Fever, chills, back/flank pain or vomiting may indicate a more significant infection and require…

  • Acidity and GERD: Causes, Symptoms, Diet & Treatment

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    Learn why acidity and heartburn happen, GERD symptoms, lifestyle measures and when frequent acid reflux needs medical evaluation. What Is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when stomach contents repeatedly move back into the esophagus and cause troublesome symptoms or complications. Common symptoms Some people can experience throat or cough-related symptoms. Lifestyle factors Symptoms…

  • Migraine vs Headache: Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment

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    Learn the difference between migraine and ordinary headaches, common triggers, warning symptoms and when a headache needs medical evaluation. Not Every Headache Is a Migraine Headaches can have many causes. Migraine is a neurological disorder that can produce moderate to severe headache along with other symptoms. Common migraine features Migraine may involve: Some people experience…