Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSit ComfortablyChange Position on the ToiletTake a Sitz BathUse an Ice PackSoften Your StoolsGet Things MovingPractice Good Anal HygieneA Word From VerywellFAQNext in Hemorrhoids GuideWhat Are Hemorrhoids? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sit Comfortably Change Position on the Toilet Take a Sitz Bath Use an Ice Pack Soften Your Stools Get Things Moving Practice Good Anal Hygiene A Word From Verywell...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Narcissistic Parent How to Deal With a Narcissistic Parent Treatment Narcissistic parents may have a set of personality traits that include being self-centered and attention-seeking. If you suspect you have anarcissistic mother or father, you may be wondering how to deal with them in order to preserve both your well-being and your relationship with them. This article discusses how to tell if you have a narcissistic parent, ways to interact with them, and treatments that may help you cope....

When you’re a teen, acne is pretty much par for the course. Most teenagers have some amount of blackheads, pimples, and blemishes. Younger tweens, ages 8 to 12, get their fair share of blemishes, too.Many teenagers can keep their acne relatively under control with just the basics: good daily skincare and over-the-counter (OTC) acne products. But teen acne can quickly worsen into severe breakouts that can damage their skin, not to mention their self-esteem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMiliaClogged PoresSebaceous HyperplasiaSebaceous CystsSeborrheic KeratosesActinic KeratosesSkin CancerXanthelasmaWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Milia Clogged Pores Sebaceous Hyperplasia Sebaceous Cysts Seborrheic Keratoses Actinic Keratoses Skin Cancer Xanthelasma When to See a Provider White bumps on your face can appear under your eyes, on your cheek, forehead, chin, or nose. These facial bumps become more common with age and during pregnancy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHandwashing StepsHow Long to WashWhen to WashAntibacterial SoapHand SanitizerCan You Wash Too Much? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Handwashing Steps How Long to Wash When to Wash Antibacterial Soap Hand Sanitizer Can You Wash Too Much? Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and others from illness. Throughout the day, your hands come into contact with surfaces that can carry harmful germs, so it’s crucial to wash your hands multiple times—especially before preparing food and after using the bathroom....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeTypes of SurgeryGastric BypassAdjustable Gastric BandingSleeve GastrectomyBiliopancreatic DiversionSADI-SWeight Loss DevicesGastric BalloonVagal BlockadeHow to ChooseQualifyingOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Types of Surgery Gastric Bypass Adjustable Gastric Banding Sleeve Gastrectomy Biliopancreatic Diversion SADI-S Weight Loss Devices Gastric Balloon Vagal Blockade How to Choose Qualifying Outlook Many types of weight loss surgery are available for treating obesity and overweight. It’s estimated that 41....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLonger LifeMaintains Brain FunctionReduces StressRelax at BedtimeAccess Health InfoBoosts IntelligenceBuild Social SkillsWays to Read More Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Longer Life Maintains Brain Function Reduces Stress Relax at Bedtime Access Health Info Boosts Intelligence Build Social Skills Ways to Read More Reading has many positive health benefits. Reading every day may lead to a longer life, slower cognitive decline, improved sleep, reduced stress, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho It AffectsSymptomsCausesWhen to Call 911Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who It Affects Symptoms Causes When to Call 911 Frequently Asked Questions Peptic ulcerscan cause some discomfort but are rarely life-threatening. With that said, severe ulcers can sometimes lead toperforationand internal bleeding. These types of ulcers often require urgentendoscopyand/or emergency surgery to prevent serious illness or death. This article discusses the complications of peptic ulcers, warning signs, and when to get medical help....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKnow What Asthma DoesKnow Your MedicationMonitor Your AsthmaUnderstand Asthma ControlSet an Action PlanChoose Pets WiselyTake Medications Regularly Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Know What Asthma Does Know Your Medication Monitor Your Asthma Understand Asthma Control Set an Action Plan Choose Pets Wisely Take Medications Regularly Asthmais acomplicated condition with a number of causes. If you understand what triggers your symptoms, you can avoid the things that may make it worse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Several issues can cause your knees to give out. A ligament or meniscus tear are obvious ones, but knee instability can also be due to arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, nerve damage, injuries such as dislocation, or a few other causes. Knee weakness and instability may begin suddenly or develop slowly over time....

It seems that every day something new is implicated as a possible cause ofautism. Because there is so little solid information about exactlywhatdoescause autism, it’s easy to get caught up in every sensational theory. Could it be pesticides? Dog shampoo? Airplane contrails? All of these and much more have been suggested as possible causes for a rise in diagnoses. All we know is that, when the diagnostic criteria expanded, so did the number of people who qualified for diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStay Home and RestDrink Plenty of FluidsAvoid ExerciseTreat Your SymptomsDon’t Smoke or Drink AlcoholChoose Healthy Comfort FoodsKnow When to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stay Home and Rest Drink Plenty of Fluids Avoid Exercise Treat Your Symptoms Don’t Smoke or Drink Alcohol Choose Healthy Comfort Foods Know When to See a Healthcare Provider You may want to know what to do when you’re sick withcold symptomsor a stomach flu, so that you can focus on your health and what your body needs to heal and recover....

Grandparents may want to connect with their autistic grandchildren, but very often they are uncertain about what to do, what to say, or how to reach out. Luckily, there are ways. This article presents some simple tips that may help you, your parents, and your autistic child to build new relationships along with new skills. Sally Anscombe / Getty Images Forming a Bond With an Autistic Grandchild Some grandparents immerse themselves in information aboutautism....