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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Bile Is Made OfWhat It DoesWhere It’s FoundFunctionsAssociated Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Bile Is Made Of What It Does Where It’s Found Functions Associated Conditions Bile also gets rid of certain waste products from your body, such ashemoglobin, a protein that comes from destroyed red blood cells and excesscholesterol. This article discusses the various functions of bile in your body—how it’s made, what it does, and why your body needs it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAppearanceTreatmentWhen to See an ENTAt-Home RemovalRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Appearance Treatment When to See an ENT At-Home Removal Risks The color of your earwax, otherwise known as cerumen, can vary depending on several factors, including how old it is, whether there’s an infection present, or if there is debris or dust in the ear. Earwax can sometimes be black....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrom FoodGI IssuesMedical CausesWhen to Seek TreatmentTesting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents From Food GI Issues Medical Causes When to Seek Treatment Testing Findingblack specks in your stoolcan cause concern, but, in most cases, black specks in the stool are simply harmless, small remnants of undigested dark blue or black foods. Often, these specks are pieces of food that remain intact through the digestive process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauseRisksDiagnosisTreatmentLifestyle Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cause Risks Diagnosis Treatment Lifestyle Changes Hypertension(high blood pressure) is a modifiable risk factor for stroke. Approximately 30% of all U.S. adults have hypertension; however, less than half manage it with an appropriate medication regimen. This article discusses the relationship between blood pressure level and stroke risk, how to tell if you have stroke-level blood pressure, and available treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAlternativesGetting an Eye ExamFinding an Eye Health Expert Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Alternatives Getting an Eye Exam Finding an Eye Health Expert You may have heard that you should avoid blue light emanating from electronic screens. Some people use special blue spectrum glasses or coatings for lenses that can block it. However, research has not shown that blue light damages your eyes or that blue light–filtering glasses reduce eye strain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLife StagesLifestyle FactorsMedicationsHealth Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Life Stages Lifestyle Factors Medications Health Conditions Factors like pregnancy and breastfeeding cause changes inmenstruationthat you anticipate coming. But other things that can affect your period, such asmedicationuse, certain health conditions, and stress, may cause changes that are less expected.Knowing what can affect you period can help you know when a change may just be a natural part of life and when you need to contact your healthcare provider....

Key Takeaways Have you ever wondered if you had COVID in the early days of the pandemic, long before you could secure a test to confirm your case? Or are you curious about whether your ongoing fatigue is actually a symptom of something more serious, like Lyme disease? Aiming to help patients better understand their health, biotech companies are developing commercial testing services that check for antibodies from a host of infections and conditions including herpes, COVID, Epstein-Barr, and Lyme disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShingles vs. Other ConditionsPsoriasisEczemaAllergic RashRingwormFolliculitisMeaslesChickenpoxWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Shingles vs. Other Conditions Psoriasis Eczema Allergic Rash Ringworm Folliculitis Measles Chickenpox When to See a Healthcare Provider Conditions that can be mistaken forshinglesinclude: If you have a rash that suddenly occurs, it’s important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine what’s causing it. Shingles and conditions that can be mistaken for it have very different causes and, thus, require very different treatments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAtopic DermatitisContact DermatitisSeborrheic BlepharitisPsoriasisCellulitisLupusSeeing a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Atopic Dermatitis Contact Dermatitis Seborrheic Blepharitis Psoriasis Cellulitis Lupus Seeing a Provider A skin rash around your eyes, oreyelid dermatitis, can signify various conditions. Allergies, irritation, skin conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (eczema), infections, and autoimmune diseases are among the causes of patches of red, irritated skin that can impact your self-image and quality of life....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cradle Cap Newborn Acne Infantile Acne Slapped Cheek Syndrome When to Contact a Healthcare Provider This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See PhotoDermNet /CC BY-NC-ND This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See Photo This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. DermNet /CC BY-NC-ND Treatment delectus/Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExerciseTraumaAngiomyolipomaKidney DiseasesCancerWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Exercise Trauma Angiomyolipoma Kidney Diseases Cancer When to Contact a Healthcare Provider You can have blood in your urine (hematuria) without any pain due to excessive exercise, trauma, or certain diseases.Since urine typically does not contain red blood cells, blood in your urine should prompt follow-up with a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions If you feel like you or the room you are in is spinning, you are experiencingvertigo.Feeling imbalanced or as if you are leaning to one side is known as disequilibrium. Getty Images / VioletaStoimenova Causes of Dizziness and Sweating There are many different reasons for feeling dizzy or weak and sweating at the same time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenign Causes of Facial FlushingMalignant Causes of Facial FlushingSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benign Causes of Facial Flushing Malignant Causes of Facial Flushing Summary There are many possible causes for red, hot cheeks in adults, commonly known as facial flushing. Physiologically, it occurs when blood vessels just below the surface of the skin, calledcapillaries, widen and fill with blood. This article looks at seven possible causes of facial flushing, bothbenign(harmless) andmalignant(cancerous)....