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Hepatitis C is spread by contact with infected human blood. It is the most common blood-borne infection in the country. Until blood screening began in 1990, the hepatitis C virus was primarily transmitted through blood transfusions. Now, hepatitis C is transmitted mainly through intravenous drug use and sharing needles. Recent studies estimate that nearly half of people infected with HCV have a history of injecting drugs. People who received a blood transfusion before 1992 are also at...

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Causes and Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...medical conditions, including low blood iron stores (anemia), neuropathy (a nerve disease) which... Read more »

2/11/08 #8 - High elevations, Topamax, caffeine?

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...Migraine and headache expert who also is familiar with sleep disorders. Good luck,John Claude... Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions: Diagnosing ADHD

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Hearing Impairment, Hypothyroidism, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, lead Toxicity, Mental Retardation,... Read more »

Anemia Part 1: Iron Deficiency

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies. It occurs when the... Read more »

Beginner's Guide to MS: My fingers are numb, should I call the doctor?

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...pressure palsies.Do you have diabetes? Pernicious anemia? Hypothyroidism? Peripheral... Read more »

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Restless Leg Syndrome- The Basics

...secondary form related to an underlying condition such as kidney failure, pregnancy, or iron deficiency anemia. It may also be caused or made worse by certain medications. This is considered... Read more »

10 Medical Conditions That Share Symptoms with ADD/ADHD

...symptom inability to concentrate, and forgetfulness can be mistaken for memory loss. Iron Deficiency Anemia Iron Deficiency in adults causes lethargy, feeling exhausted and irritability. In... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis

...suggestive of sleep-disordered breathing. Patient should seek medical advice.Diagnosing Iron Deficiency Anemia and Its CausesBecause of the high association between restless legs syndrome and iron... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis

...diseases, both benign and serious, can fully explain prolonged or chronic fatigue, including hepatitis, anemia, hemochromatosis (a hereditary disease caused by iron overload) infections, various... Read more »

Premenstrual Syndrome: Diagnosis

...or anxiety that persists suggests serious mood disorders that are unrelated to PMS)Eating disordersAnemiaThyroid disordersDiabetesEndometriosisChronic fatigue syndromeSide effects of oral... Read more »

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