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Can Stress or Anxiety Cause Frequent Urination?
Stress and anxiety are two medical concerns that can negatively impact your physical and mental health. On top of their many well-known effects, you can also add their influence on the bladder and your need to pee. While it might seem unusual, both stress and anxiety can cause you to experience excessive urination and an… Continue reading Can Stress or Anxiety Cause Frequent Urination?
Jessica Guht Apr. 18, 2023
What To Do If You Don’t Have a Primary Care Doctor?
Access to a primary healthcare doctor has been proven to result in positive health and wellness outcomes. However, throughout their lives, there are many reasons that people find themselves without access to a primary care doctor. For example, it could be that you are moving home and have not found a new primary care provider,… Continue reading What To Do If You Don’t Have a Primary Care Doctor?
Jessica Guht Mar. 08, 2023
Can I Get a Doctor’s Note From Urgent Care?
Urgent care is for patients who experience sudden medical conditions and need treatment within a quick time frame, usually 24 hours. There will be times when you need to obtain a doctor’s note to excuse you from work or school, but when it comes to getting a doctor’s note from urgent care, there are some… Continue reading Can I Get a Doctor’s Note From Urgent Care?
Jessica Guht Feb. 27, 2023
Can Constipation Cause Back Pain?
Constipation is a common condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stool. It’s the most common gastrointestinal complaint and can cause symptoms that include painful bowel movements, bloating, and abdominal pain. Because of the significant area covered by the intestinal system, constipation may also cause another symptom, back pain. Continue reading to learn… Continue reading Can Constipation Cause Back Pain?
Jessica Guht Feb. 06, 2023
Weeping Eczema: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Eczema is a skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and red skin that often forms crusty patches. However, in some cases, a patch of eczema may begin leaking a clear fluid, a condition called weeping. This does not occur in all cases of eczema, so let’s take a closer look at why weeping eczema occurs,… Continue reading Weeping Eczema: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Jessica Guht Feb. 06, 2023
Over-the-Counter Diuretic Water Pills: All You Need to Know
Diuretics, commonly known as water pills, are medications designed to reduce excess fluid in the body. There are both OTC and prescription diuretics available, each with different purposes and methods of action. While prescription diuretics are primarily used for managing high blood pressure by reducing fluid in the blood vessels, OTC diuretics serve a different… Continue reading Over-the-Counter Diuretic Water Pills: All You Need to Know
Jessica Guht Jan. 31, 2023
Why Are There Black Spots In My Stool?
When observing your health in general, your stool can check your inner systems, specifically your bowels, which can be impacted in many ways. As any change can be distressing, it can be hard to identify if this is an indicator of a more serious issue. While these black spots can appear simply due to you… Continue reading Why Are There Black Spots In My Stool?
Jessica Guht Jan. 23, 2023
Why Is My Eyebrow Twitching?
At some point in our lives, we will likely experience eyebrow twitching. This occurs when the eyebrow muscle contracts on its own, which can become frustrating, especially when you are unsure what is causing it. While annoying, most cases of eyebrow twitching are not serious, and it is often a sign of something being off… Continue reading Why Is My Eyebrow Twitching?
Jessica Guht Oct. 05, 2022
Shortness of Breath After Drinking Alcohol – Causes & Treatment
Going out and enjoying alcohol is one of life’s great pleasures. Unfortunately, it comes with some nasty consequences. Most people are aware that alcohol causes cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver. However, fewer people understand the link between alcohol consumption and lung health. This post explores the link between alcohol consumption and breathing. We explain what… Continue reading Shortness of Breath After Drinking Alcohol – Causes & Treatment
Jessica Guht Sep. 13, 2022
Diarrhea After Drinking Alcohol: What’s the Cause?
Most people enjoy drinking from time to time. It is a way to relieve stress, socialize with friends, and end a busy week at work. Unfortunately, though, it can have some rather nasty side effects, including diarrhea. This post explores the causes of post-drink diarrhea, how to stop it, and when to see a doctor.… Continue reading Diarrhea After Drinking Alcohol: What’s the Cause?
Jessica Guht Sep. 12, 2022
Why Did My Toenail Fall Off Without Pain?
Nails are made from keratin, the same type of protein that is in your hair, skin, and other parts of your body. The visible part of your nail is already “dead” so you can cut it without pain, but nails need blood flow to grow. When a nail falls off, it can take you by… Continue reading Why Did My Toenail Fall Off Without Pain?
Jessica Guht Aug. 05, 2022
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