Herpes Gladiatorum: Causes and How to Get Rid of It Fast

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow You Get ItWhat It Looks LikeRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How You Get It What It Looks Like Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Herpes gladiatorum is common among athletes like wrestlers who come into close physical contact, earning it the nickname “mat herpes.” As with cold sores, herpes gladiatorum causes episodic outbreaks of blisters that break open, crust over, and eventually heal....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1708 words · Jeffrey Fowler

Herpes on Penis and Other HSV Symptoms in Men

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHow it SpreadsHerpes in MenDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms How it Spreads Herpes in Men Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Herpes on the penis looks like clusters of small, fluid-filled blisters. After the initial outbreak, the sores can recur during moments of illness, stress, or fatigue. This article discusses the signs and symptoms of genital herpes in males, including sex-specific risk factors and complications you may not be aware of....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2180 words · Edward Sanchez

Herpetic Whitlow Infection

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRecurring InfectionComplicationsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Recurring Infection Complications Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Herpetic whitlow is a rare complication of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection that leads to a painful rash in the finger or hand. Sometimes called whitlow finger, it occurs in 2.5 cases per 100,000 people per year. The HSV infection can be transmitted through direct contact with mouth or genital sores....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1930 words · Jamie Baker

Hesperidin: Uses, Benefits, Foods to Eat, and Side Effects

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Hesperidin from citrus fruits is generally safe to consume. However, hesperidin supplements have been associated with a few side effects, including nausea and diarrhea. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have been diagnosed with a blood disorder, hesperidin supplements may not be right for you....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2962 words · Erica Perkins

HHS Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to People 65 and Older

Key TakeawaysAnyone 65 and older is now eligible to get the vaccinePeople younger than 65 who have a documented health issue that increases their risk from COVID-19 are also now eligible.The timeline for second doses of the currently available vaccines—21 days after the first for the Pfizer vaccine; 28 days after the first for the Moderna vaccine—remain the same.States will have to add sites and healthcare staff to administer the additional doses the federal government will be releasing....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1724 words · John Fox

HHS vs. DKA: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)anddiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)are two serious diabetic complications. Both conditions cause very high blood sugar levels, but there are essential distinctions between the two. Learn more about the differences between HHS and DKA, including the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis. This article will also discuss HHS and DKA treatment and prevention....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Joshua Moyer

Hiatal Hernia Diet: What to Eat to Help Manage Symptoms

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods to EatFoods to AvoidLifestyle ChangesWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Lifestyle Changes When to Seek Care Diet modification is one of the cornerstones of hiatal hernia treatment. By knowing which foods to eat and which to avoid, you can help minimize many of the gastrointestinal (GI)symptoms of ahiatal hernia, includingacid refluxandheartburn....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2215 words · Alexis Wolfe

Hiatal Hernia Surgery: How to Prepare

Hiatal herniasurgery is indicated in difficult cases of hiatal hernia, in which the stomach pushes into the chest cavity due to weakness in the diaphragm.Typically a minimally-invasive procedure, the surgery is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes between two to four hours. It requires a hospital stay.Proper preparation is critical to a successful outcome. Not only must the medical team be ready, but the patient also needs a clear understanding of what they need to do—and of what will actually happen—in the run-up to hiatal hernia surgery....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2236 words · Dylan Diaz

Hiatal Hernia Surgery: Long-Term Care

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of SurgeryPossible Future SurgeriesLifestyle AdjustmentsNext in Hiatal Hernia Surgery GuideHiatal Hernia Surgery: Overview Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Surgery Possible Future Surgeries Lifestyle Adjustments Next in Hiatal Hernia Surgery Guide Recovery fromhiatal hernia surgerytakes some time and requires many lifestyle changes; however, most can return more or less to normal within six weeks, with complete return to activity expected at three months....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1663 words · Stephanie Barnes

Hiatal Hernia Surgery: Overview

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecoveryLong-Term CareNext in Hiatal Hernia Surgery GuideHiatal Hernia Surgery: How to Prepare Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery Long-Term Care Next in Hiatal Hernia Surgery Guide Hiatal herniasurgery (also known as “hiatal hernia repair”) is a procedure that treatshiatal hernia, a condition in which the stomach pushes into the chest cavity....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2388 words · Karen Pearson

Hiatal Hernia Surgery: Recovery

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recovery Timeline Coping Next in Hiatal Hernia Surgery Guide As with many surgeries,hiatal hernia surgeryrecovery requires rest and some temporary lifestyle changes in order for you to heal properly Hiatal hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to fix a hiatal hernia, a condition in which the stomach pushes into the chest cavity. The surgery is typically successful in relieving the most common symptoms of a hiatal hernia, includinggastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Michael Johnson

Hiccups

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Hiccupsare involuntary spasms of thediaphragm(the muscle under the lungs). Hiccups are usually short-lived, but they can be chronic (long-lasting) in rare cases.Men are more likely to get hiccups than women, but nearly everyone will experience hiccups in their lifetime....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1264 words · Madison Simmons

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa) Overview

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Hidradenitis Suppurativa GuideSigns of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Including Pimples on Groin, Armpit, and More Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Next in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Guide Hidradenitis suppurativais a chronic, scarring skin disease that affects the apocrine glands, also known as the sweat glands. It causes painful lumps and boils on the skin, especially in the armpit, groin, breast, and anus....

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 3108 words · Keith Thomas