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March 21, 2012 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Health Risks of Antibiotics

Antibiotics are most commonly used to treat bacterial infections.  Appropriately used, they significantly shorten the duration and severity of disease, and have dramatically helped increase life expectancy in the last century.  However, antibiotic use is not without risks.  These include (but are not limited to): Allergic Reactions: Allergic reactions such as hives (see picture) and swelling […]

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November 30, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Common Causes of Muscle Cramps

Muscle cramps (not to be confused with illness related stomach cramps) are very common and quite painful.  They usually happen suddenly and can involve any muscle, but most often the legs and frequently in the middle of the night.  Gently stretching the affected muscle usually relieves the cramp.  The following list gives the most common […]

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