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Tag: Dr. Erin Dahlke
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Ticks Are Back: First Aid for Bites and Prevention
Rest assured, most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health problems. However, promptly removing the tick will help you avoid diseases the tick may pass on during feeding.
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The “Silent Disease”—Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis
Because osteoporosis doesn't produce symptoms as bone loss occurs or vertebrae collapse, regular tests for bone density (DEXA scan) can identify it early!
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Just a UTI? Think again.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can affect anyone. Women get UTIs more frequently than men, and children are also susceptible to infection. UTIs are caused when bacteria enter through the urethra and multiply in the bladder.
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Facts About Lyme Disease
By Erin Dahlke, M.D., Family Medicine with Obstetrics We talk a lot about prevention because it is one of the most important steps in staying healthy. In regard to Lyme disease, you can help prevent the disease by avoiding ticks altogether. It is not always easy when we have adventurous pets and children, and we...
