
Stage 3 Kidney Disease (CKD): What It Means, Symptoms, Causes, and When You Should Go to the ER
If you were told you have stage 3 kidney disease (also called stage 3 chronic kidney disease or CKD stage 3), you’re not alone—and you’re
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If you were told you have stage 3 kidney disease (also called stage 3 chronic kidney disease or CKD stage 3), you’re not alone—and you’re

Quick overview Pain in the upper left side of the abdomen (also called left upper quadrant pain) can come from the stomach, spleen, pancreas, left

An armpit abscess (also called an axillary abscess or underarm abscess) is one of those problems that can go from “annoying bump” to “I can’t

Belly button pain (also called navel pain, a navel ache, or pain around the navel) is a symptom—not a diagnosis. Sometimes it is harmless (gas,

A burning sensation in the back can feel alarming—especially if it starts suddenly, spreads, or doesn’t match typical “sore muscle” pain. The most important thing

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