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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentBelly Button Care TipsWhen to Call a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Belly Button Care Tips When to Call a Healthcare Provider If you notice belly button discharge, you may have a bacterial, fungal, or yeast infection. But other things, such as cysts and poor hygiene, can also cause your belly button to leak fluid.Obesitycan lead to extra skin folds that trap bacteria, or diabetes might increase the risk of infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Fever?CausesTaking a TemperatureTreatmentCall the PediatricianGo to the ER Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Fever? Causes Taking a Temperature Treatment Call the Pediatrician Go to the ER Parents often worry when their child gets a fever—and understandably so. A fever is a symptom, much like a cough, runny nose, or a sore throat. So it can be an indication that your child may need medical attention....

Key TakeawaysSevere weather has canceled or delayed COVID-19 vaccinations across the country.Some areas impacted have closed vaccination sites; others face supply issues.If your appointment has been delayed or canceled, contacting your vaccination center as soon as possible is crucial.Many areas of the U.S. are currently experiencing poor weather conditions, leading to the cancellation and delay of COVID-19 vaccine appointments in multiple counties.COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Tracker: Week of Feb. 8"Due to the severe winter weather currently impacting a large swath of the country, the U....

Key TakeawaysNovo Nordisk is discontinuing one of its discounted insulin brands, Levemir, because of manufacturing issues, decreasing patient coverage, and the availability of alternative treatments.Levemir is a long-acting insulin that’s used to control high blood sugar levels in adults and children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.There are alternative insulins that could replace Levemir; however, endocrinologists and doctors advise patients to check in with their healthcare provider before making a switch....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewGathering EvidenceRecording Your SymptomsOther Health ConditionsAssistive DevicesYour Family and FriendsFinding a LawyerReapplyingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Gathering Evidence Recording Your Symptoms Other Health Conditions Assistive Devices Your Family and Friends Finding a Lawyer Reapplying Frequently Asked Questions Getting disability benefits if you havemultiple sclerosis (MS)can be a difficult task because it’s hard to quantify the disease. Everyone with MS experiences the symptoms differently....

Many women enjoy the convenience of usingNuvaRing. Thishormonal contraceptiveis an effective method of birth control that you only need to insert once a month. BSIP / Getty Images But, as with anybirth control method, how well NuvaRing works at preventing pregnancy directly relies on you using it properly. So, if you use NuvaRing (or plan to), it is important that you know how to use it correctly and what to do in case your NuvaRing falls out or if youforgot to take it out....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It SpreadsRiskPreventionTestingVaccinationSymptomsWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Spreads Risk Prevention Testing Vaccination Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Hepatitis B can be acute or chronic. “Acute” means a sudden onset that occurs within six months of exposure. Some people recover from an acute infection on their own or through treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatment AssessmentActivities That May Worsen RA SymptomsQuestions to AskMedicationsOther TipsConsidering Surgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Assessment Activities That May Worsen RA Symptoms Questions to Ask Medications Other Tips Considering Surgery Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints but can also cause damage in other parts of the body. There is currentlyno cure for RA, but medication is often recommended as part of an overall treatment plan to help control symptoms....

Biting down on your lip ortongueusually happens unexpectedly. For example, you might just be chewing, and you bite wrong and end up hurting yourself. You might also bite yourself in the course of falling or another accident. While biting your tongue can result in quite a bit of bleeding, these wounds heal reasonably quickly because the tongue has an excellent blood supply. But there are instances where biting down on your lip or tongue requires medical attention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSteps After ExposureMinimize SymptomsStrengthen ImmunityWhat Makes a Cold Linger? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Steps After Exposure Minimize Symptoms Strengthen Immunity What Makes a Cold Linger? More than 200 viruses can cause respiratory infections, collectively known as “the common cold.” Adults typically develop between two and four colds each year, while children can have as many as 10 colds a year.If you feel a cold coming on, consider treatments and behaviors to help you manage symptoms....

Think you have the “stomach flu”? In reality, it’s probably not the flu at all. The flu (or more accurately, influenza) is a respiratory virus that causes fever, body aches, and fatigue—but rarely stomach problems. Instead it’s most likely agastroenteritis—a nasty virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. 1 Check Your Symptoms Woman with an upset stomach.Image Source/Getty Images Symptoms of the stomach flu may include: Signs of Stomach Flu and When to See a Healthcare Provider...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentRecoveryCauses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Recovery Causes Dried blood under the fingernail can happen when an injury causes bleeding under the nail. This is medically known assubungual hematoma. These bleeds can result indarkened discoloration, such as black spots, and pressure and pain. This article will explore the treatment options for a subungual hematoma. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesManagementInjectionsSurgeryComplicationsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Management Injections Surgery Complications Coping When you have no cartilage in your knee, simple movements can be painful.Cartilage—a type of connective tissue that lines the end of bones—provides cushioning for joints and prevents bones from rubbing together. Severe knee cartilage loss makes walking, sitting, standing, squatting, and going up and down stairs extremely painful....