Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentSide EffectsPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Side Effects Prevention Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for oral syphilis. Martin Barraud / Getty Images Syphilis Symptoms Oral syphilis occurs when someone contracts the infection orally. When this happens, the initial symptom is one or multiple sores, known aschancres. As the disease progresses, it can go through other stages, including secondary, latency, and tertiary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCystsIrregular PeriodsHirsutismInfertilityWeight GainFatigueMood SwingsAcneMigrainesHair LossSweet CravingsDarkening of the SkinFeeling SickDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cysts Irregular Periods Hirsutism Infertility Weight Gain Fatigue Mood Swings Acne Migraines Hair Loss Sweet Cravings Darkening of the Skin Feeling Sick Diagnosis You might have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) if you experience symptoms like irregular periods, hair loss, acne breakouts, and unusual hair growth on the face or body....

Key Takeaways Many of the automatic hand sanitizer dispensers in the United States either dispense too much or too little sanitizer to be fully effective, according to a study presented at the IDWeek conference this month. Researchers tested five dispenser systems and found a high variability between each dose. James W. Arbogast, PhD, a co-author of the study, said two dispenser systems occasionally had an output of less than 0.5 ml per use....

HFA-based metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) contain a propellant to deliver the medication that will continue to spray even after the medication has run out. Therefore, when the medication is gone from the inhaler, it is possible to continue to inhale only propellant and no medicine.This can be dangerous, especially in the case of rescue inhalers that are used to treat asthma symptoms in an emergency. Seb Oliver / Getty Images Dose-Counters If your inhaler has a dose counter, this eliminates all the guesswork and uncertainty about how much medicine is left in an inhaler....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProne to InfectionsIndicationsBenefitsRisksPrevention of Ear Infections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prone to Infections Indications Benefits Risks Prevention of Ear Infections Fortunately, most kids only get a few ear infections (called otitis media), if any, per year. But if your child gets recurrent infections, your pediatrician may recommend inserting ear tubes. Here’s what to know about how many infections warrant tubes, what your healthcare provider will take into consideration when suggesting them, and how to weigh the benefits and risks of this surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPast Trauma Side EffectsWhat Is Traumatic?Why Letting Go Is HardHow to Let Go of Past TraumaTalking to SomeoneResources for Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Past Trauma Side Effects What Is Traumatic? Why Letting Go Is Hard How to Let Go of Past Trauma Talking to Someone Resources for Help Traumais an emotional response to an overwhelming and threatening event. Part of the process of healing the emotional and physical pain associated with these events is knowing how to let go of past trauma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBehaviors for LongevityHow to Live LongerSteps to Take Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Behaviors for Longevity How to Live Longer Steps to Take Do you want to live to age 90 (or even longer)? You have far more control over your longevity andlife expectancythan you may think. Sure, your genetics and family history factor into how long you will live (and if your parents lived long, healthy lives, that increases your odds)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to LocateWhy You May Need ItWhat the Codes MeanHow They Are Used Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Locate Why You May Need It What the Codes Mean How They Are Used Looking up ICD-10 codes can help you understand your medical bills. You may need to look up an ICD-10 code if you’re trying to sort out amedical pre-approvalor billing issue with your health insurance provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes At-Home Removal Work?Detecting SymptomsSteps to TakeTreatment When SevereOngoing Bowel Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does At-Home Removal Work? Detecting Symptoms Steps to Take Treatment When Severe Ongoing Bowel Symptoms A partialbowel blockage, or bowel obstruction, occurs when stool (the solid or semisolid remains to food eaten) gets stuck and can’t move through your intestines. The problem causes a buildup of food, gas, and fluids behind the blockage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWeight LossExercisesProceduresSurgical Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Weight Loss Exercises Procedures Surgical Recovery The desire to lose fat in the upper pubic area (FUPA) is common. Reducing the size and improving the appearance of FUPA can typically be achieved with a combination of diet and exercise, but can sometimes involve cosmetic procedures. This area is also called themons pubisorpanniculus. Men and women both have a mons pubis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Reduce ItCommon CausesHow to Tell You Have ItHow Long It LastsWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Reduce It Common Causes How to Tell You Have It How Long It Lasts When to Seek Medical Care Persistent signs of water retention may include swollen feet, ankles, and legs, which could indicate a serious health condition....

You may think it’s impossible to lose weight aftermenopause. You may also feel like weight gain is unavoidable in middle age. Research, however, shows it is possible to change your weight at any age. Cultura/JAG IMAGES / Getty Images If you’re overweight or at risk for heart disease, losing weight is an important step to take. As we get older, health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, and diabetes, become more common....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLow-FODMAP ProduceProteinHealthy FatsLimiting Simple CarbsFocusing on Whole FoodsIBS-Friendly SnacksHydration Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Low-FODMAP Produce Protein Healthy Fats Limiting Simple Carbs Focusing on Whole Foods IBS-Friendly Snacks Hydration It may seem harder to lose weight when you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). That’s because some of the foods associated with a healthful diet—such as those high in fiber—may aggravate symptoms of the condition....