Tag: medical evaluation
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When Back Pain Isn’t Just Back Pain: a Patient’s Fight Against Misdiagnosis
Introduction: A Patient’s Frightening Symptoms Back pain is common, but when it’s paired with rapid weight loss, persistent sleep disruption, and alarming noises from the spine, it’s a red flag. Too often, patients report being advised to rest, take over‑the‑counter painkillers, or perform stretches without a thorough evaluation. This piece examines the dangers of dismissal…
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A Persistent Cough: When Eight Weeks Signals More Than a Cold
Introduction: When a cough sticks around A cough that lasts more than eight weeks isn’t just a stubborn cold. Known as a chronic cough, it can be a symptom of several underlying conditions. While many cases improve with simple relief, others require a deeper medical evaluation to uncover issues like asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),…