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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Knee PainUsing IceUsing HeatUsing Both Heat and IceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Knee Pain Using Ice Using Heat Using Both Heat and Ice Frequently Asked Questions Depending on the situation, both ice and heat can be effective and convenient options for easingknee pain. However, because each treatment works in different ways, it is essential to consider your specific condition before selecting one or the other....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDigestive EnzymesGingerPeppermintPrebiotics & ProbioticsPsylliumVitamin DOther RemediesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Digestive Enzymes Ginger Peppermint Prebiotics & Probiotics Psyllium Vitamin D Other Remedies Frequently Asked Questions Supplements can relieve bloating and improve gut health, depending on what’s in the supplement and the cause of your bloating. Research backs supplements like digestive enzymes and probiotics for bloating due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....

Walk through the aisles of your local pharmacy, and you’ll notice an array of over-the-counter antibiotics in the form of creams, salves, and ointments (think bacitracin and polysporin). However, just because you can freely purchase these products and apply themad libitumdoesn’t mean that they work well. Furthermore, the improper use of topical antibiotics can pose a public health hazard in the form of increased antibiotic resistance. Overall, topical antibiotics have very few appropriate (evidence-based) uses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCancer SymptomsBenign Breast LumpsWhen to Seek Medical CareNext StepsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Cancer Symptoms Benign Breast Lumps When to Seek Medical Care Next Steps Frequently Asked Questions It’s entirely natural to worry after finding a lump in your breast. Fortunately, though, finding a lump does not necessarily mean you havebreast cancer. Noncancerous masses can also form in the breast and do not pose the same threat to your health as cancerous ones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBleeding Won’t StopBleeding Is HeavySevere TraumaHigh Blood PressureYou Taste BloodBleeds Are FrequentYou Have Other Serious SymptomsWhat Not to DoMedical TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bleeding Won’t Stop Bleeding Is Heavy Severe Trauma High Blood Pressure You Taste Blood Bleeds Are Frequent You Have Other Serious Symptoms What Not to Do Medical Treatment Prevention Usually, you do not need to worry about a nosebleed (epistaxis)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmergency SymptomsHow to Tell What’s DangerousIn PregnancyWhen AnxiousAfter ConsultLiving WithAddressing Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emergency Symptoms How to Tell What’s Dangerous In Pregnancy When Anxious After Consult Living With Addressing Anxiety Heart palpitations are the perception or awareness of one’s heartbeat, which people often describe as a racing, pounding, skipping, fluttering, or flopping sensation within the chest. Understandably, palpitations can elicit fear and anxiety and be an unpleasant experience....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a High Count?DiagnosisWhen It May Be ConcerningLess Concerning CausesTreatmentOutlookWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a High Count? Diagnosis When It May Be Concerning Less Concerning Causes Treatment Outlook When to See a Provider Thrombocytosis, or a high platelet count, is diagnosed when platelet levels are greater than 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.It’s not always obvious when to worry about a high platelet count....

Angela Fitch, MD, is board-certified in obesity medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She is the president of the Obesity Medicine Association, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard University, and a board member of the Obesity Action Coalition. Am I a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Medications? It’s rare to find someone who is not a good candidate for weight loss medication or surgery if they meet current prescribing standards. To be eligible for the addition of medication to lifestyle interventions, you must have:...

Key Takeaways Currently, three COVID-19 vaccines are authorized for use in the U.S. But, while more than 128 million people have received a COVID-19 vaccine nationwide, most are adults. Experts say it’s important to keep children in mind for vaccination, too. “Getting our children vaccinated is absolutely critical, both for their own protection and for the community,”Thomas Russo, MD,professor and chief of infectious disease at the University at Buffalo in New York, tells Verywell....

Key TakeawaysA decades-long study found that stress in both the workplace and social life may put older women more at risk for coronary heart disease.Work and social stress, especially when prolonged, lead to high blood pressure and inflammation, which can lead to heart disease.Everything from work-life balance to policy changes can help. Key Takeaways A decades-long study found that stress in both the workplace and social life may put older women more at risk for coronary heart disease....

An emergency surgery is a one that must be performed immediately and without which a person might die or be permanently harmed. 1Intake Assessment BeginsJim Cummins / Getty ImagesUpon arriving at the emergency room, the emergency staff will begin to assess the person’s condition. This will include takingvital signs, reviewing symptoms, performing a physical exam, and taking a history of the person’s past and present illnesses, allergies, and medication use.If the patient is critically ill, treatment may begin immediately alongside the intake assessment....

Notwithstanding complications, you can usually have sex a couple of weeks after undergoingradiation therapyforprostate cancer,or a month or so after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer (known asradical prostatectomy). With that said, people who undergo prostate cancer treatment often experience sexual dysfunction, including the loss of libido (sex drive) anderectile dysfunction (ED). For these individuals, it can sometimes take a year or more before they can engage in satisfying sex, during which time counseling, ED medications, and other treatments may be needed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasonsHow Common Is It?OutcomesWhat to Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons How Common Is It? Outcomes What to Do Medical conditions can be difficult to diagnose for a number of reasons. For example, you may have overlapping conditions or a rare disease that isn’t on your healthcare provider’s radar. When your doctor can’t diagnose you, it may help to ask questions about additional testing, seek a referral to a specialist, or get a second opinion....