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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsSymptomsEar InfectionDiagnosisDurationTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Symptoms Ear Infection Diagnosis Duration Treatment Summary Serous otitis media (SOM) is when liquid or mucus in the middle ear blocks theeustachian tube, a channel that would otherwise be able to drain fluid and equalize pressure in the ear. The fluid build-up can cause discomfort or hearing loss. If it doesn’t resolve, ear tubes may be needed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms and StagesCausesContagiousnessDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionOutlookNext in Shingles GuideWhat Does Shingles Feel Like? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms and Stages Causes Contagiousness Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook Next in Shingles Guide Although shingles is incurable, antiviral medications may speed healing and reduce pain. In addition, a vaccine can help protect against shingles andpostherpetic neuralgia, a common complication of shingles. This article will review essential facts about shingles, including its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is SBS?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentLifestyle ChangesComplicationsOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is SBS? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Lifestyle Changes Complications Outlook Short bowel syndrome (SBS), which is also called short gut syndrome, is when the small intestine is not absorbing the right amounts of nutrients and fluids. It can happen because too much of the small intestine is missing or because it is not working as well as it should....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsAt-Home TreatmentMedical TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms At-Home Treatment Medical Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Skin fissures are areas of dried, cracked skin that thicken over time. They look like tiny cuts or cracks in the skin. The skin around the cracks is usually thickened and calloused. Skin fissures most often occur on dry areas of the skin like the heels, fingertips, and between the toes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesActive IngredientsOTC vs. PrescriptionHow to ApplySide EffectsSerious ReactionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Active Ingredients OTC vs. Prescription How to Apply Side Effects Serious Reactions Frequently Asked Questions The creams are used for a wide variety of purposes, such as before minor medical procedures or cosmetic procedures. They can also be used to treat pain from minor injuries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Sleep myoclonus is defined as a “brief, involuntary twitching or jerking of a muscle or group of muscles.”It typically occurs as a person is falling asleep or during sleep. It’s more common in childhood but can linger through adulthood.Newborn hiccupsare a form of myoclonus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRIskComplicationsFrequently Asked QuestionsHow to Stay Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents RIsk Complications Frequently Asked Questions How to Stay Safe Smoking cigarettes is a known risk factor for severe disease and death from many lung conditions. It is also a significant risk factor for both viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory system, with smokers being five times as likely to developinfluenzaand twice as likely to havepneumonia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Solar purpurais a skin condition that causes purple spots orbruiseswhen small blood vessels leak under the skin. It is common in adults over 50. Excessive sunlight exposure is the main cause, so exposed areas like the limbs are most often affected. While solar purpura is usually harmless, it can sometimes indicate a more serious condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCaregiving for a ChildOutlookSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Caregiving for a Child Outlook Support This article will discuss spinal muscular atrophy, its different types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and caring for a child with the condition. New treatments are offering hope of altering the progress of SMA. picture alliance / Contributor / Getty Images Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Types Several types have other names that can be used to define them, including:...

Nasal steroid spraysare used to treat chronicsinusitisand allergies that affect your breathing, likehay fever. They can also be used to treat snoring andnasal polyps, noncancerous growths in the nasal passages. Both the short-term and long-term use of nasal steroid sprays are thought to largely be safe forchildrenand adults alike. However, they are not without side effects. This article reviews possible side effects of steroid nasal sprays—some of which overlap with the very condition you may be trying to treat—and why they occur....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are They Serious? Role of Endoscopy Treatment to Remove Polyps Dietary Considerations Monitoring Stomach polyps, also called gastricpolyps, are abnormal tissue growths that develop in your stomach lining. Over 85% of stomach polyps are benign (noncancerous), and many don’t cause any symptoms. However, some stomach polyps are a sign ofgastric cancer. PonyWang / Getty Images Are Stomach Polyps Serious or Benign? Most stomach polyps are benign and asymptomatic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment A subdural hematoma describes a type of bleeding that causes irritation and pressure in the brain. It is sometimes also called a subdural hemorrhage. Subdural hematomas happen in a region called the subdural space. The subdural space is the area between the surface of the brain and the dura, a layer of protective tissue located between the brain and the skull....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSupport Group vs. Therapy GroupWhat Support Groups Can Help WithTypes of Support GroupsHow to PrepareBenefits of Support Groups Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Support Group vs. Therapy Group What Support Groups Can Help With Types of Support Groups How to Prepare Benefits of Support Groups A support group, or social support group, is a group of people who come together with a goal of overcoming or coping with a shared problem....