Dr. Joel A Perlson D.O.

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• Heel Spurs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

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• Arthritis: What Occurs Besides Joint Pain?

  For some people, the only symptom associated with arthritis is painful and swollen joints. But is that all. However, arthritis is a condition that consists of 100 different types, and there are definitely more than just one or two symptoms. So, what are these other symptoms? What is arthritis?...

• UTI Treatments

  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection that can affect the body and the most common nosocomial infection. Given the prevalence of such a condition, you would also expect that there would be more than a few ways to treat them.Treatments for UTIs are available...

• How is Arthritis Diagnosed?

  Arthritis is the common term used to describe over a hundred types of ailments that affect the joints. There are several causes of arthritis including physical wear and tear, autoimmunity, infections, and faulty metabolism, among others. Arthritis is a progressive disease with no known cure.Common...

• Is There an Association Between Your Sleep and Testosterone Levels?

  Among older males, less sleep is associated with low levels of testosterone, according to a recent study. Normally, the levels of the male hormone decreases with age, and in some men, this may result in a lack of energy or libido. Researchers noted that some men manage to maintain normal levels of...

• What Is Mupirocin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and Interactions

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