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             R   E   F   L   U   X Reflux - also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms and potentially damaging the esophagus. *SYMPTOMS* 1. *Heartburn*: A burning sensation in the chest, usually behind the breastbone. 2. *Regurgitation*: Food or sour liquid returns to the mouth. 3. *Difficulty swallowing*: Trouble swallowing or feeling like food is stuck in the throat. 4. *Chest pain*: Pain in the chest or arm, which can be mistaken for a heart attack. 5. *Coughing*: Chronic coughing or wheezing. 6. *Hoarseness*: A raspy or strained voice. *CAUSES* 1. *Weakened lower esophageal sphincter (LES)*: The muscle that separates the esophagus and stomach is weakened, allowing stomach acid to flow back up. 2. *Hiatal hernia*: A condition where the stomach bulges up into the ch...

WHAT IS SHINGLES? Shingles (herpes zoster) is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes Chickenpox.  After you have chickenpox, the virus stays in your body. It may not cause problems for many years. But as you get older, the virus may become active again and cause shingles. IS SHINGLES CONTAGIOUS? Shingles is not contagious. You cannot get shingles from someone else. But you can catch chickenpox from someone with shingles if you have direct contact with fluid from their shingles rash. The risk of spreading the virus is low if the shingles rash is kept covered. People with shingles cannot spread the virus before their rash blisters appear or after the rash crusts. WHO IS AT RISK FOR SHINGLES? Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles. But the risk of shingles goes up as you get older. Shingles is most common in people over the age of 50. People with weakened immune ...