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Health

Lip Tie: What Are the Symptoms and How to Treat It?

In a person’s mouth, the upper lip is attached to the gums by connective tissue. In some people, however, this tissue can be too tight and short, restricting the lip’s ability to move normally.  When this happens, it is called a lip tie. Lip ties can cause issues for breastfeeding babies and can lead to… Continue reading Lip Tie: What Are the Symptoms and How to Treat It?

Emily Maeve Milord Jul. 24, 2022

Lip Tie: What Are the Symptoms and How to Treat It?
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Allergies

Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?

To answer this question, let’s first review some basic anatomy and physiology. The human body has several systems that work together so that your body can function and carry out everyday activities.  One of those systems is the lymphatic system, which is a major part of the immune system. The lymphatic system and the immune… Continue reading Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Victoria Fanslau Jul. 22, 2022

Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?
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UTI

Can Saliva Cause a UTI? Everything You Should Know!

A UTI is an acronym for a urinary tract infection. UTIs can cause great discomfort and if not treated can lead to more serious infections including sepsis. Unfortunately, UTIs can happen to anyone at any time and are very common. Many healthcare professionals consider them the most common type of infection. This leads people to… Continue reading Can Saliva Cause a UTI? Everything You Should Know!

Victoria Fanslau Jul. 22, 2022

Can Saliva Cause a UTI? Everything You Should Know!
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Women's Health

Stabbing Pain When Pooping During Period?

Have you ever experienced a pain or sensation and thought “do other people get this” but you are too embarrassed to ask? You are not alone. There are many medical subjects that some people like to keep private such as menstrual periods, bowel movements, sex, and more.  There is nothing wrong with being modest and… Continue reading Stabbing Pain When Pooping During Period?

Victoria Fanslau Jul. 22, 2022

Stabbing Pain When Pooping During Period?
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Health

Calcification of Arteries: What Is It and How to Treat It?

Artery calcification is present in 90% of men and 67% of women older than 70. The term ‘calcification of arteries’ can sound intimidating. Or maybe you’ve never heard the term before now. To understand more about artery calcification, let’s first review some anatomy and physiology vocabulary.  Arteries are blood vessels in the body that carry… Continue reading Calcification of Arteries: What Is It and How to Treat It?

Victoria Fanslau Jul. 22, 2022

Calcification of Arteries: What Is It and How to Treat It?
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Acne

Does Vaping Cause Acne? Everything You Need To Know!

Vaping is considered a safer alternative to cigarettes. However, vaping still introduces nicotine to your body, and research shows that vaping raises blood pressure and increases someone’s risk of a heart attack. Beyond its effects on the cardiovascular system, though, vaping can also impact your skin, causing acne and wrinkles.  The connection between vaping and… Continue reading Does Vaping Cause Acne? Everything You Need To Know!

Jessica Guht Jul. 18, 2022

Does Vaping Cause Acne? Everything You Need To Know!
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Headache

TMJ Headache: Symptoms, Causes, Relief, and Treatment

Do you have a headache that won’t go away, or one that keeps coming back? If this headache is accompanied by a clicking in your jaw or difficulty extending your jaw completely, a TMJ disorder might be the culprit behind your headache.  Headaches due to TMJ disorders are very common, but they are also very… Continue reading TMJ Headache: Symptoms, Causes, Relief, and Treatment

Jessica Guht Jul. 18, 2022

TMJ Headache: Symptoms, Causes, Relief, and Treatment
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Health

Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Cough?

When you have an irritant in your throat, your body naturally reacts by coughing, trying to remove it. However, some coughs can be pretty forceful, hurting your chest and abdomen. Even more, coughing can cause already existing conditions to become more painful.  There are many health conditions that cause abdominal pain as one of the… Continue reading Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Cough?

Jessica Guht Jul. 18, 2022

Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Cough?
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Hernia

Why Is My Stomach Bigger After Hernia Surgery?

Hernia surgery is a way to return a part of the gut and abdominal contents to the spot they should be in. While it is a common surgery, it does require cutting through layers of skin and muscle. As a response to the incisions, the body promotes the spread of healing fluids to the surgical… Continue reading Why Is My Stomach Bigger After Hernia Surgery?

Jessica Guht Jul. 18, 2022

Why Is My Stomach Bigger After Hernia Surgery?
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Health

How to Cure TMJ Permanently?

TMJ is a disorder affecting the temporomandibular joint that can cause pain, clicking, and swelling in the jaw and side of the face. It is an unpleasant feeling, which can lead many in search of a cure.  The good news about TMJ is that many people find relief through at-home treatments, which are currently the… Continue reading How to Cure TMJ Permanently?

Jessica Guht Jul. 18, 2022

How to Cure TMJ Permanently?
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Hernia

Can Coughing Cause a Hernia?

The body likes to compartmentalize and keep each of its components in its own areas. However, in some cases, a tissue may protrude somewhere that it doesn’t belong, which is called a hernia.  Hernias develop due to muscle weakness and strain, with a common cause of strain to the abdomen being coughing. Coughing can not… Continue reading Can Coughing Cause a Hernia?

Jessica Guht Jul. 18, 2022

Can Coughing Cause a Hernia?