Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesGetting Rid of Dark CirclesLimit Sun ExposureMedical OptionsSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Getting Rid of Dark Circles Limit Sun Exposure Medical Options Seeking Medical Care Dark circles under the eyes can surface for various reasons, from tiredness to aging or underlying conditions like allergies or eczema. While they’re often harmless, these shadows can impact self-confidence. Here is everything you need to know about how to help reduce these pesky under-eye shadows....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Eczemaon the lips can cause itchiness, redness, and scaling on or around your lips. It causes much more severe chapping than other causes of chapped lips and tends to be long-term. This article looks at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of lip eczema. Elena Slepitskaya / Getty Images Eczema on the lips can cause symptoms such as:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCold CompressTea BagsHemorrhoid CreamsApply an Eye CreamUse RetinolSunscreenCaffeineElevate Your Head as You SleepStay HydratedVisit the DermatologistWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cold Compress Tea Bags Hemorrhoid Creams Apply an Eye Cream Use Retinol Sunscreen Caffeine Elevate Your Head as You Sleep Stay Hydrated Visit the Dermatologist When to Seek Medical Care Having bags under your eyes is more likely a harmless cosmetic concern than a medical problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Eye Floaters?Causes of Eye FloatersDiagnosing Eye FloatersHow To Get Rid of Eye Floaters Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Eye Floaters? Causes of Eye Floaters Diagnosing Eye Floaters How To Get Rid of Eye Floaters If you see small dark spots or lines across your vision, you may haveeye floaters. Eye floaters are harmless substances that form naturally during the aging process, and generally don’t require treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescription DrugsOTC DrugsSurgeries and ProceduresAlternative RemediesPregnancyFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescription Drugs OTC Drugs Surgeries and Procedures Alternative Remedies Pregnancy Frequently Asked Questions Fibroids, also calledmyomas, are benign (noncancerous) tumors of theuterus. The exact cause of fibroids is unknown; however, certain hormones can contribute to their formation. Although many people with uterine fibroids do not have symptoms, others can experienceheavy menstrual bleeding, abnormal uterine bleeding,anemia, pelvic pain, reproductive problems, andpainful sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAdjust Your DietAvoid Carbonated DrinksAddress ConstipationReduce Swallowed AirDo Not Hold Back GasWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Adjust Your Diet Avoid Carbonated Drinks Address Constipation Reduce Swallowed Air Do Not Hold Back Gas When to See a Healthcare Provider Here are five things you can do to help get rid of foul-smelling gas and bloating. BSIP/UIG / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWill They Pass?How They DissolvePreventionSurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Will They Pass? How They Dissolve Prevention Surgery Gallstones are solid lumps that form in the gallbladder when stored bile crystallizes.They are pebble-like and can be the size of a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. Most of the time,gallstonesdo not cause symptoms, and you don’t necessarily need treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home CareSeeing ImprovementWhen to See a Dentist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Care Seeing Improvement When to See a Dentist You may be able to get rid of mild, early-stagegingivitis(gum inflammation) on your own. You could even start to see improvement within a week, but preventing gingivitis requires a commitment. It’s also important to schedule a professional dental cleaning to get proper care....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMethods to TryHow Long They LastPreventing RecurrenceWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Methods to Try How Long They Last Preventing Recurrence When to Seek Medical Care Common ways to stop hiccups fast are to try deep breathing or to hold your breath.If these tactics don’t work, there are even more ways to stop hiccups. This article explains methods to make hiccups disappear, how long they could last, how to keep them from recurring, and when to see a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTopical TreatmentsSide EffectsEffectivenessPrecautionsOther Treatment OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Topical Treatments Side Effects Effectiveness Precautions Other Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions Hives, known medically asurticaria, are red, itchybumpsthat appear on the skin.They often go away on their own but sometimes require medications to provide relief as they can be very uncomfortable. Additionally, hives can be long-term orchronic, coming and going for months or even years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMenopause and Belly FatBloatingWeight GainRisks of Gaining WeightHow Do You Get Rid of It?Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Menopause and Belly Fat Bloating Weight Gain Risks of Gaining Weight How Do You Get Rid of It? Prevention Menopausebelly can be part of the many bodily changes that happen during this transition in life, one of which is weight gain, particularly in the midsection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAppearanceTreatmentPreventionWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Appearance Treatment Prevention When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Mosquito bitesare itchy and irritating and trigger a minor reaction in most people that usually fades within days. However, for those who are sensitive or allergic to substances found in mosquito saliva, it can cause a more severe reaction and even scarring....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents7 Home TreatmentsWhat Not to DoMedical Therapies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 7 Home Treatments What Not to Do Medical Therapies Neck painis a common health complaint. Many factors can cause neck pain, including something as simple as sleeping the wrong way or, for another example, having consistently poor posture when working or using electronics. To address neck pain, you can explore options such as icing or heating, neck stretches, and resting....