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Food allergies are common, with 4% to 6% of children and 4% of adults having one. A food allergy is a response from your immune system to eating a particular food or additive. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most food allergies are caused by milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy and wheat. Allergic reactions to these foods can vary from a tingling around the mouth to hives to difficulty breathing and even death.

Despite increased focus on the importance of mental health, many myths still exist about what mental illness is and what it looks like.    

Something was wrong. The technician at the doctor’s office in Charlotte, N.C., was performing the ultrasound, when her entire demeanor changed. She said excuse me, placed her ultrasound wand back on the machine and left the room.

One of the many decisions pregnant women have to be make is whether they will breastfeed their newborn. Breastfeeding provides many physical and emotional benefits to both baby and mom, but for moms who have a current diagnosis of breast cancer, or who have received breast cancer treatment, the decision is even more complicated.

If you have frequent headaches, dizziness, seizures or pain or weakness in your hand, your doctor may arrange for you to have neurodiagnostic testing. These outpatient tests can help diagnose a variety of disorders of the brain and nervous system.

One of the things I love most about my job as a surgical technologist at Orlando Health is the variety of surgical procedures I get to be a part of from one day to the next. While my responsibilities during each surgery are very similar, it’s still an exciting, fascinating job because every single day is different.

Navigating the complex world of patient care can be a stressful and difficult experience. When you or a loved one is recovering from any medical issue, getting back to health should be the main focus. You shouldn’t be confused about what services are needed or where to go to find them. That’s where Orlando Health’s dedicated team of Patient Care Coordinators come in. Each Patient Care Coordinator is trained to help assist with any questions a patient may have – whether that’s over the phone, via email or in person. They make sure that care plans are initiated and followed, and can help patients better understand medical conditions, medications and instructions, both in the hospital and at home.

If you have a pain in your chest, you may wonder — is it your heart? Or could it be GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common conditions in the United States, affecting more than 20 million people. Some symptoms of GERD overlap with symptoms of a heart issue, so it is important to know the difference.

The flashing lights and booming sounds of fireworks can be delightful to ooh and ahh at. But when people try to replicate fireworks at home, too often, those sounds of delight can turn into cries of pain from fireworks injuries.

In any game, sport or exercise, when you use certain muscles or move in ways your body isn’t used to, you’re going to feel sore. Beyond typical soreness, you can develop specific ailments from frequent or repetitive motions. Tennis players can develop tennis elbow. Golfers can develop golfer’s elbow. Video gamers are no different, and with the rise in popularity of video gaming, people are coming in to see their doctors with new ailments.