Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesWhen to WorryScreening Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types When to Worry Screening Unexplained bumps and lumps can appear on different parts of your body. If the lump is soft and rolls easily under your fingers, it is probably benign. Still, you should see a healthcare provider any time you notice an unexplained growth or unusual swelling. triocean / Getty Images...
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHow to Treat Excessive GasWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes How to Treat Excessive Gas When to See a Provider Excessive gas in your digestive tract can lead to flatulence (farting) and can cause bloating and abdominal pain or cramping. Everyone passes gas, with most people doing so 10 to 20 times per day.Gas is often treatable with diet and lifestyle changes, or withover-the-counter remedies, but with excessive gas you may need to find out the cause....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBleeding in the EyeEye InfectionsEye InjuriesRetinal DetachmentUveitisVitreous DetachmentTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bleeding in the Eye Eye Infections Eye Injuries Retinal Detachment Uveitis Vitreous Detachment Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Eye floatersare small shapes that appear in your field of vision. They can look like cobwebs, spots, squiggly lines, or threads. Floaters can be harmless and a normal sign of aging....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhen to Seek CareComplicationsPreventionCausesDiagnosisManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms When to Seek Care Complications Prevention Causes Diagnosis Management Apremature ventricular complex(PVC, or premature ventricular contraction) is an extra electrical impulse arising from one of theheart’s ventricles. This extra impulse happens before the next normal heartbeat has a chance to occur. PVCs are very common and usually harmless. Most do not cause symptoms and resolve on their own without treatment....
Key TakeawaysBase-producing fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of heart disease and slow the progression of kidney disease in people with high blood pressure, according to a new study.Diet alone doesn’t drastically change the body’s pH balance.People with normal kidney function don’t need to avoid acid-producing foods, as the body effectively regulates pH. Key Takeaways Base-producing fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of heart disease and slow the progression of kidney disease in people with high blood pressure, according to a new study....
If you’re taking atumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockerforrheumatoid arthritis (RA)or another type ofinflammatory arthritisthat such a drug is indicated for, you should know that these medications all work a little differently. Try not to be discouraged if the first (or second) TNF blocker you take doesn’t do enough to alleviate your symptoms and improve your functionality. This is not uncommon. Luckily, there is an array of other TNF blockers that your healthcare provider can recommend....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Removal Needed?How it’s DoneRecoveryDangers of Home Removal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Removal Needed? How it’s Done Recovery Dangers of Home Removal Mostmolesdo not need to be removed. However, if you have a mole that has changed in shape, size, or color, then it needs to be evaluated for skin cancer. You should never attempt to get rid of a mole at home....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShould You Screen for Colorectal Cancer Earlier?What Other Factors Might Put You at Risk of Colorectal Cancer?What Are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?How Can You Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Should You Screen for Colorectal Cancer Earlier? What Other Factors Might Put You at Risk of Colorectal Cancer? What Are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer? How Can You Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk?...
Key TakeawaysThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that vaccinated people get tested between five and seven days after a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19. People who are unvaccinated should get tested immediately after being exposed to the virus.It’s important to get tested if you’ve been exposed—even if you don’t feel sick—as studies have suggested that up to 59% of COVID transmission comes from people who are asymptomatic....
Key TakeawaysThe symptoms of flu, COVID-19, and the common cold can overlap, making it difficult to diagnose a respiratory illness without a test.For people who are unvaccinated against the flu or live with chronic conditions, influenza infection can lead to adverse outcomes including hospitalization or death.There are different antiviral treatments available for COVID-19 and the flu. Getting a test can help you figure out which is right for you. Key Takeaways The symptoms of flu, COVID-19, and the common cold can overlap, making it difficult to diagnose a respiratory illness without a test....
Key TakeawaysIt’s best to get your second booster shot right away, especially for high-risk individuals.You can choose to delay the second booster shot if you’ve recently recovered from COVID-19, but it’s not necessary.Second booster shots remain effective against COVID-19.In March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for certain individuals who got their first booster dose more than four months prior, which includes:Adults aged 50 years and olderIndividuals aged 12 or older who are moderately or severely immunocompromisedRecipients of two doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccineThe second booster dose is intended to increase the protection levels for higher-risk individuals....
Key TakeawaysCholesterol is linked to serious health complications.Getting tested can inform you of potential cardiovascular health risks.Health officials recommend starting testing for cholesterol at age 20. Key Takeaways Cholesterol is linked to serious health complications.Getting tested can inform you of potential cardiovascular health risks.Health officials recommend starting testing for cholesterol at age 20. Cholesterol is an important component of cardiovascular health. But many people don’t know what their cholesterol levels are, how to get them checked, or even why they matter....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and CausesSerious SymptomsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Headache GuideWhat Is a Headache? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Causes Serious Symptoms Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Next in Headache Guide Mostheadachesare not a cause for alarm or unnecessary worry. That said, a severe headache, or a headache associated with specific symptoms like a high fever or a new neurologic deficit (alteration of brain, nerve, or muscle function), may be a sign of a potentially life-threatening condition like a brain infection or stroke....
