Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymmetryBordersColorDiameterEvolutionDysplastic Nevi Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symmetry Borders Color Diameter Evolution Dysplastic Nevi Identifying moles vs. skin cancer is not always easy. However, there are telltale signs that can help differentiate a benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion from potentially dangerousskin cancer. Benign molescome in various shapes, sizes, and colors (e.g., pink moles, brown moles, flat moles, raised moles, etc.), but are usually round with smooth edges....

Revealing agenital herpesdiagnosis to a romantic partner can feel like an extremely daunting challenge. Social stigma, fear of rejection, and a general misunderstanding of the condition may contribute to how uncomfortable this conversation can be, but it’s an important one to have.The most important thing you can do when you’re fretting about revealing your diagnosis is to educate yourself about genital herpes and its transmission. That way, you can answer any of your partner’s questions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTesting the Air for Carbon MonoxideDiagnosisFAQNext in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning GuideHow Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Testing the Air for Carbon Monoxide Diagnosis FAQ Next in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Guide Testing for carbon monoxide (CO) includes testing the person exposed and determining whether there is carbon monoxide in the home or location where exposure occurred. Methods for testing your home for carbon monoxide include having CO detectors installed and testing for combustion problems in heating systems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Should Be TestedSIBO Breath TestJejunal AspirationMedication Trial Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Should Be Tested SIBO Breath Test Jejunal Aspiration Medication Trial Research suggests SIBO is underdiagnosed. You should be tested for it if you have ongoing bloating and bowel problems.Treatments for SIBOare available, so identifying it can open the door to symptom relief. In this article, you’ll learn about each testing option, what to do before the test, and what to expect from the test itself....

Thickened liquids are a medical dietary adjustment that thickens the consistency of fluids in order to preventchoking. Thickened liquids are recommended for individuals who havedifficulty swallowing(dysphagia) and keeping food or liquid from entering their airway. You may need to have thickened liquids for dysphagia if you have a neurological condition such as astroke, a weakening of the muscles or nerves of the esophagus, or from an obstruction (blockage) in the throat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesFactors That Influence Loose SkinSide EffectsAt-Home TreatmentsMedical Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Factors That Influence Loose Skin Side Effects At-Home Treatments Medical Treatments You may be able to tighten loose skin after weight loss with a variety of lifestyle and medical treatments. Exercise and diet can help support muscles to fill out sagging skin while surgery can remove excess, and radiofrequency can shrink skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryGlucose MetabolismHow It WorksBenefitsSide EffectsTypes of DietsFasting Safely Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Glucose Metabolism How It Works Benefits Side Effects Types of Diets Fasting Safely Intermittent fasting(IF) for people with diabetes has the potential benefit of improving blood glucose—and possibly reversing diabetes or going into “remission.” The key is balancing these benefits with the safety concerns of following this eating plan when taking diabetes medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTravel TipsMedical KitsWho Shouldn’t FlyCan Airlines Refuse? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Travel Tips Medical Kits Who Shouldn’t Fly Can Airlines Refuse? Traveling with a sick child is often manageable with the right preparations. But if your child has or is suspected to have a serious contagious illness, likewhooping coughor COVID-19, or poses a health risk to others, you will need to delay your trip until your child’s condition is stabilized....

If you plan to travel to a foreign country, it is important that you provide for your medication needs before leaving. An illness in the middle of your trip can ruin your vacation and cost you money to get needed medications. Depending on the circumstances, buying medications in foreign countries can be expensive. Moreover, in some countries, you may be at risk of getting a counterfeit drug. By thinking ahead and packing smart, you can stay healthy and enjoy your time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsLinkOther CausesPreventionTreatmentFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Link Other Causes Prevention Treatment FAQs Thrushis a fungal infection that occurs inside the mouth, causing painful white patches on the tongue and cheeks. The fungus that causes thrush is calledcandidaand is commonly found on our skin and in the environment. Thrush is most likely to affect infants and small children and is rarer in adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceIdentifying the BiteBites at HomeWhen to See a ProviderRepelling Jumping Spiders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Identifying the Bite Bites at Home When to See a Provider Repelling Jumping Spiders Jumping spiders are common spiders worldwide. There are 300 species found in the United States. While they can bite—usually only when they feel threatened—jumping spiders do not generally pose harm to humans....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Treatment Needed?Treating at HomeMedicationsWhat to Expect While HealingWhat to AvoidWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Treatment Needed? Treating at Home Medications What to Expect While Healing What to Avoid When to Call a Provider If you look into the mirror and notice a bright red spot in the white of the eye, you may be alarmed and unsure what it means....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCool the BurnWhen to Call 911Using Burn OintmentBurn Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cool the Burn When to Call 911 Using Burn Ointment Burn Care Depending on theseverity of a burn, which is based on depth and size, you might need to see a doctor or call 911. Regardless of the severity of the injury, follow these steps to immediatelytreat a burn:...