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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNosebleedPeople at Higher RiskSelf-TreatmentWhen to See a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nosebleed People at Higher Risk Self-Treatment When to See a Provider Treatment Anosebleed, medically known asepistaxis, is a common problem that happens to most people at some point in their life. Experiencing a bloody nose can be inconvenient but is usually not something to worry about. Nosebleeds can occur from injury, dry air, irritants, or other conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauseDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Cause Diagnosis Treatment A seizure aura is a phenomenon that precedes aseizurein which you have abnormal sensations, feelings, or changes in vision, hearing, taste, or smell. The sensory disturbances can vary from one person to the next, and not everyone withepilepsyhas them.A seizure aura, sometimes described as thepre-ictal stage, is the early part of a seizure that gives way to theictal stagewhenconvulsionsoccur....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?TypesSymptomsWhen to Call 911Causes and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsOutlookPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Types Symptoms When to Call 911 Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Complications Outlook Prevention An aortic dissection is an uncommon emergency medical condition that occurs when there is a tear, or rupture, in the inner layer of the aorta. The aorta is the biggest artery in the human body, and it carries fresh, oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan Men Get Pregnant?Cisgender MenTransgender WomenTransgender Men and Gender Nonconforming PeopleFinding an LGBTQ-Friendly DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can Men Get Pregnant? Cisgender Men Transgender Women Transgender Men and Gender Nonconforming People Finding an LGBTQ-Friendly Doctor Frequently Asked Questions With so many cisgender females on the birth control pill, you might have found yourself wondering what happens if a cisgender man takes birth control?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectsWhat to DoIngredient SafetyTreatmentControl and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects What to Do Ingredient Safety Treatment Control and Prevention Rat poison is toxic to humans. Symptoms of rat poison ingestion include internal bleeding, organ failure,paralysis, and coma.The symptoms associated with ingesting, touching, or inhaling rat poison may not appear until hours or even days after exposure. Emergency treatment is needed if you mishandle or eat rat poison because it can lead to death....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for Risks Treatment Vaccine Benefits Flu Prevention Contractingthe flu(influenza) during pregnancy poses a number of health risks to both you and your fetus. During pregnancy, you’re more likely to catch the flu due to changes in the body’s immune system. Pregnancy also increases the risk of flu complications, such aspneumonia. In turn, the flu increases the chance of problems like preterm labor, pregnancy loss, and birth defects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTimingAmount of ChickenSelf-TreatmentWhen to Seek Medical CareOptimal Cook Temperature Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Timing Amount of Chicken Self-Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Optimal Cook Temperature Cooked chicken is safe to eat. However, raw chicken may contain bacteria that can lead to foodborne illness (food poisoning). About 1 million people in the United States get sick from contaminated poultry each year....

If you’re usingCOBRAhealth insurance, chances are you’velost (or left) your job, gotten a divorce, aged off a parent’s health plan, or your spouse transitioned to Medicare or passed away. Any of these situations can make your finances fragile and your bills harder than usual to pay. Likewise, the stressfulness of these situations can make you prone to lose track of details here or there. Although the deadline to pay yourCOBRA health insurance premiumis a bad detail to forget, you aren’t the first person to be late paying your COBRA premium....

Key Takeaways In 2023, there were over 30,000 measles cases reported across 40 member states in the WHO European Region compared to just 941 cases reported in all of 2022. The WHO believes the resurgence of measles is a result of fewer children being vaccinated against the disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have seen in the Region not only a 30-fold increase in measles cases, but also nearly 21,000 hospitalizations and five measles-related deaths....

Not using yourcontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machinefor one night isn’t likely to lead to any serious consequences. However, there are still risks associated with doing so.While you may experience some continuing benefits for a while from previous CPAP use, consistent use is better for your overall health. It prevents or reduces serious concerns associated withsleep apnea, such as heart disease andhigh blood pressure.This article discusses what happens if you don’t use your CPAP machine, including potential outcomes and risks....

An untreated yeast infection usually gets worse until treatment begins. The symptoms depend on the location. For example, a vaginal yeast infection can cause increased itching, redness, inflammation, and even cracked or raw skin in the vulva. An oral infection can cause white patches inside your mouth, redness, soreness, and loss of taste. If your untreated yeast infection is allowed to persist for too long, complications that require medical attention can occur....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Finish a Prescription?If You Miss a DoseDo Not Double Up On DosesAvoid Missing a Dose Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Finish a Prescription? If You Miss a Dose Do Not Double Up On Doses Avoid Missing a Dose Antibiotics are used to protect against and treat bacterial infections.Completing the entire course of treatment as prescribed is essential for eradicating the underlying condition completely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Is It Needed?What Happens During It?Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Is It Needed? What Happens During It? Recovery This article provides details about when episiotomies may be needed, along with how they are performed, and recovery details. Viorel Kurnosov / Getty Image Know Your RightsAn episiotomy is only performed on people giving birth. While this procedure used to be routine, it now is used less frequently because of the risks and possible long-term complications....