Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgeries and Specialist-Driven ProceduresA Word from VeryWell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgeries and Specialist-Driven Procedures A Word from VeryWell Liver metastasis, also known as secondary liver cancer, refers to cancer that has spread tothe liverfrom the site of the original tumor—most often the colon or rectum, although it’s possible for cancer that originates anywhere in the body to spread to the liver....

Key Takeaways Even those who haven’t witnessed gun violence are constantly exposed to the horrific stories, photos, and videos that emerge in the wake of mass shootings. These shootings are recurring on a daily basis, leaving many in fear and anxiety. According to theGun Violence Archive, there have been at least 281 mass shootings so far in 2022, resulting in 1,190 injuries and 396 deaths. Experts say living in this reality is having detrimental health effects, both mental and physical, on countless people....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Timing Intense Headache vs. Ruptured Brain Aneurysm Headache Diganosis Risks Headache After Brain Aneurysm A brain aneurysm rupture can cause severe symptoms, such as an intense headache that comes on without warning. This type of headache quickly reaches peak pain in less than 60 seconds. It requires prompt medical care. mediaphotos / Getty Images Timing of Brain Aneurysm Headache Start of a Headache Before a Rupture The start of a headache before a rupture can occur anywhere from six to 20 days before the rupture....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Have to Wait to Bathe After SurgeryHow to Clean Your Body After SurgeryHow Long to Wait to BatheWhat About Other Water Activities?Summary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Have to Wait to Bathe After Surgery How to Clean Your Body After Surgery How Long to Wait to Bathe What About Other Water Activities? Summary If you’ve just had surgery, you may think nothing sounds better than a nice, relaxing bath....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When You Can Drink Alcohol After Taking Tylenol Is Having a Drink While Taking Tylenol Ok? Who Is More at Risk? How Do Tylenol and Alcohol Interact? Can You Take Tylenol for a Hangover? How Long Does Tylenol Last in the Body? Other Medications With Tylenol Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication.It’s available alone and as an ingredient in many combination products....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Are You Contagious?How Do Colds Spread?PreventionManaging SymptomsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Are You Contagious? How Do Colds Spread? Prevention Managing Symptoms When to See a Healthcare Provider If you have a cold, you’re usually the most contagious during the first four days of symptoms. However, some viral strains can continue to spread for up to a month....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre Blood Clots Fatal?Formation & Travel TimeSigns & SymptomsRisk FactorsGetting Immediate CareFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Pulmonary Embolism GuideBlood Clots in Lungs: Before and After Pulmonary Embolism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are Blood Clots Fatal? Formation & Travel Time Signs & Symptoms Risk Factors Getting Immediate Care Frequently Asked Questions Next in Pulmonary Embolism Guide However, a pulmonary embolism is considered a life-threatening emergency because the clot blocks blood flow into the lungs, causing pressure on theheart’s right ventricle(chamber), eventually leading to excessive heart strain and death....

On average, most people should stop drinking caffeine four to six hours before bed. People who are especially sensitive to this stimulant may want to stop earlier in the day or avoid caffeine altogether. Figuring out how long before bedyoushould stop drinking caffeine may take some trial and error. If, for example, you moved your last cup of coffee up to 4 p.m. but you are still having restless nights, you may need to push that up even more (or switch to decaffeinated)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurvival of HIVRisk of InfectionMisperceptionsHow to Prevent HIV Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Survival of HIV Risk of Infection Misperceptions How to Prevent HIV This article explains how long HIV can survive outside of the body, including the conditions in which the virus can persist. It also looks at what’s required for HIV infection to take place and why it is unlikely—if not impossible—to get HIV once it leaves the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifespan in MattressesTreating a MattressOther Contaminated ThingsScabies on SkinWhen to See a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifespan in Mattresses Treating a Mattress Other Contaminated Things Scabies on Skin When to See a Provider Treatment The scabies can live in a mattress or other types of furniture and clothing for a few days—just long enough to spread a scabies infestation to another person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTimelineInfluencing FactorsComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Timeline Influencing Factors Complications As long as you have access to water, experts believe you can live up to two months without food. The timeframe for survival without food is not exact, however. Aside from a lack of robust scientific data on the matter, every person is different. Personal factors like your starting body weight play a role....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIncubation PeriodTransmissionDormancy PeriodSymptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Incubation Period Transmission Dormancy Period Symptoms It’s possible for you to haveherpeswithout knowing it for a long time, even 30 years. Once contracted, the herpes virus never leaves the body, even with treatment. Herpes is a common contagious viral infection that can cause cold sores around the mouth or small, burningblistersand ulcers in the genital area....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overall Survival Factors Affecting Survival What You Can Do Congestive heart failure(CHF) occurs when the heart can’t pump enough blood out to the body. Despite advances in treatment, the outlook for people with CHF is generally poor. The survival rate of a person with CHF depends on how the well the heart functions, their age and CHF stage, whether they have other diseases, and more....