Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

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Why Do You Lose Your Appetite When You Have a Head Cold?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Carly Schuna

According to the National Institutes of Health, the three most common symptoms of a cold are sneezing, a runny nose and nasal congestion. Along with aches, sore throat and cough, however, loss of appetite is another frequent symptom.

Are Pancakes OK for an Acid Reflux Diet?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Carly Schuna

Acid reflux is a backflow of stomach acid into your esophagus, which runs from your throat to your stomach. It occurs when your lower esophageal sphincter, or LES muscle, irregularly relaxes or weakens.

Carly Schuna is a Wisconsin-based professional writer, editor and copy editor/proofreader. She has worked with hundreds of pieces of fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, feature stories and corporate content. Her expertise on food, cooking, nutrition and fitness information comes from a Level 1 personal training certification and years of in-depth study.