Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFeverPainCongestionRunny NoseCoughPlacebo EffectOther Ways to Treat a Cold Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fever Pain Congestion Runny Nose Cough Placebo Effect Other Ways to Treat a Cold There’s no cure for the common cold, but certain medicines can make you more comfortable if you have one.As cold and flu season ramps up, having a few specific items in your medicine cabinet may be a good idea....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Constipation?SymptomsTreatmentsWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Constipation? Symptoms Treatments When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Constipation—when your bowel movements don’t happen as often as they should or are difficult to pass—is a common gastrointestinal symptom ofdiabetes.Experts estimate that it may affect up to 60% of people with diabetes. Constipation can arise from highblood sugar levelsthat lead to nerve damage in thedigestive system, a low-fiber diet, lack of exercise, and using certain medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Constipation?Is Constipation a Symptom of Hypothryoidism?Treatments and Management of ConstipationWhen to See Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Constipation? Is Constipation a Symptom of Hypothryoidism? Treatments and Management of Constipation When to See Your Healthcare Provider Constipation is a common symptom for people with an underactive thyroid, a condition called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidismslows down many of your body’s systems, including digestion and elimination....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider One of the more uncomfortable and unpleasant symptoms ofmultiple sclerosis (MS)isconstipation. Studies suggest that at least 50% of people living with MS experience constipation and that 25% have recurrent bouts. While constipation can affect anyone, the underlying causes can be different in people with MS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLinkTreatmentsRisks of StrainingGetting a Referral Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Link Treatments Risks of Straining Getting a Referral Because it’s possible to experience both conditions at the same time, people may wonder if constipation can cause acid reflux. Constipation and symptoms of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (such as heartburn) may occur together. Straining to pass a bowel movement may trigger acid reflux symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptoms of ConstipationHow It FeelsWhen to See a ProviderSelf-Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms of Constipation How It Feels When to See a Provider Self-Care Your aching back may not be a result of strain. Rather, it may be a symptom ofconstipation. Both of these conditions are very common. About 39% of adults experience low-back painand up to 27% of adults experience constipation each year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConstipation and FatigueCausesIBS and Chronic FatigueTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Constipation and Fatigue Causes IBS and Chronic Fatigue Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Constipationandfatigueoften go together. They don’t cause each other, but they can both be symptoms of many things. With constipation, bowel movements are more difficult or less frequent than usual....

Key takeawaysAt-home antigen tests can still detect new variants, experts say.Right now, the N protein—the part of the virus rapid tests detect—hasn’t changed enough to make antigen tests ineffective tools.In order to get the most accurate test results, experts say to test repeatedly and a few days in a row. Key takeaways At-home antigen tests can still detect new variants, experts say.Right now, the N protein—the part of the virus rapid tests detect—hasn’t changed enough to make antigen tests ineffective tools....

Key TakeawaysAccording to the CDC, there is no evidence that suggests that COVID-19 can be spread through the handling or consumption of food.Because COVID-19 is an enveloped virus, the virus will die outside of the body, making the transmission of COVID-19 through food highly unlikely.It’s best to avoid indoor dining, prepare your food at home, and wash your hands and produce. Key Takeaways According to the CDC, there is no evidence that suggests that COVID-19 can be spread through the handling or consumption of food....

Key TakeawaysWhile COVID-19 initially presents as a respiratory illness, it has wide-reaching effects.Many urologists report that vascular damage can lead to erectile dysfunction. Key Takeaways While COVID-19 initially presents as a respiratory illness, it has wide-reaching effects.Many urologists report that vascular damage can lead to erectile dysfunction. As COVID-19 has swept the world, researchers and doctors have primarily thought of it as a respiratory virus. Even its clinical name—severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)—addresses its most pressing impact: breathing....

Key TakeawaysCurrent testing methods (PCR and rapid-antigen) are still effective and useful for identifying COVID-19 infection.It’s typically not important for individuals to know which variant they currently are infected with.Testing multiple times over the course of a few days will give the most accurate results. Key Takeaways Current testing methods (PCR and rapid-antigen) are still effective and useful for identifying COVID-19 infection.It’s typically not important for individuals to know which variant they currently are infected with....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dehydration?Dehydration and DiabetesTreatmentWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dehydration? Dehydration and Diabetes Treatment When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions When you’redehydrated, you’re losing more fluid than you’re taking in, which affects how well your body functions. Dehydration is common in people with diabetes, a chronic condition of high blood sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPalpitations and DehydrationSymptomsTreatmentOther CausesDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Palpitations and Dehydration Symptoms Treatment Other Causes Diagnosis Heart palpitations are an unpleasant awareness of the heart beating, often described as a “racing” or “flopping” feeling in the chest.While common and not usually dangerous, heart palpitations have numerous different causes, one of them being dehydration. Dehydration is when a person loses more water than they take in....