I was diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism at age 21. I’m 48 now, so this has been part of my body for 27 years. What most people don’t realize is the thyroid and the stomach are closely linked in autoimmunity. When one is affected, the other often follows. There’s even a clinical name for it (thyrogastric syndrome) first described in the 1960s. A recent bidirectional endoscopy revealed autoimmune gastritis. It’s the same underlying autoimmune tendency I’ve lived with since 21, now showing u

Peri-Implantitis: Understanding the Condition & Treatment 🦷 Current Condition: Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the soft tissue and bone surrounding a dental implant. It presents with gum inflammation, bleeding, and progressive bone loss around the implant — if left untreated, it can lead to implant failure. ⚠️ Causes: Bacterial biofilm/plaque accumulation around the implant Residual cement left under the gumline after crown placement Poor oral hygiene Excessive occlusal

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has now affected more than 1,700 people and counting. More than two dozen states are investigating cases of the foodborne parasitic infection. While it’s not fatal, symptoms can include “frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The source of the outbreak is unknown; the cyclospora cayetanensis parasite can be hard to track as it can’t be reproduced in a lab and it is not always detected through food

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Vestibular Migraine Meds (Rated 0–10). Vestibular migraine patients are criminally underserved as they bounce between ENT, cardiology, and psychiatry for years before anyone said the word migraine. I go deeper on VM inside The Dark Room. #migraine #migrainerelief #rating #dizziness #vertigo

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