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Orthostatic Headache: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Headaches are never pleasant, and when severe enough, they can leave us lying in bed wishing for relief. There are many types of headaches, differing based on their location or cause. An orthostatic headache is one type, and it occurs (or worsens) when standing up. There are many causes of orthostatic headaches, some of which… Continue reading Orthostatic Headache: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Jessica Guht Jul. 31, 2022
Butterfly Stitches: What Are They and How to Use Them?
You have likely seen butterfly stitches before, the small and narrow adhesives that are placed side by side to cover a cut. Compared to traditional stitches, they can be applied at home. However, butterfly stitches only work for a particular type of cut, one that is short, shallow, and has a clean edge. If this… Continue reading Butterfly Stitches: What Are They and How to Use Them?
Jessica Guht Jul. 26, 2022
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
Sinus infections are never pleasant. What starts as a runny nose soon leads to facial pain and a sore throat that consumes all your attention. Then, in addition to these symptoms you are experiencing, there is always a concern about passing the infection along to someone else. Most sinus infections result from a viral infection, and… Continue reading Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
Jessica Guht Jul. 25, 2022
Can You Get Strep Throat Without Tonsils?
If you are someone who has had your tonsils removed at some point in the past, you may be wondering if you can still get strep throat. The answer is yes. Although one of the main symptoms of strep throat is swelling of the tonsils, you can still get it even without tonsils. Read on… Continue reading Can You Get Strep Throat Without Tonsils?
Emily Maeve Milord Jul. 24, 2022
Do Probiotics Make You Poop?
Probiotic supplements are all the rage these days. Many people use them to help with digestive issues and to help treat constipation. But do they make you poop? No, at least not directly—probiotics are not laxatives. However, probiotics can increase how often you have a bowel movement, thus reducing constipation. Probiotics are strains of live… Continue reading Do Probiotics Make You Poop?
Emily Maeve Milord Jul. 24, 2022
Lump Behind the Ear: All You Need to Know!
If you feel a lump behind your ear, you may be wondering what it is. Lumps behind the ears have various causes, such as lymph node swelling, acne, infections, and in some cases cancer. This article will cover the possible causes of a lump behind your ear, and direct you to where you can get… Continue reading Lump Behind the Ear: All You Need to Know!
Emily Maeve Milord Jul. 24, 2022
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
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
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
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 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
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