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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealing TimeCauses of FatigueWhy You Should RestDuration of FatigueSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Healing Time Causes of Fatigue Why You Should Rest Duration of Fatigue Seeking Medical Care Fatigueafter a cardiac ablation (also called catheter or radiofrequency ablation) is normal and can be expected for two days up to two weeks. Cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat (e....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDirect CausesOther CausesDurationCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Direct Causes Other Causes Duration Coping Diverticulitisis an intestinal disease, and fatigue is a major symptom for many people. It can be hard to treat, as diverticulitis fatigue comes from many possible causes. The fatigue of diverticulitis often lingers long after the condition is successfully treated. This article examines why diverticulitis is so tiring, the complications that can add to the fatigue, and how long you can expect fatigue to last after treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Spotting?CausesSpotting vs. Your PeriodManagementTreatmentSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Spotting? Causes Spotting vs. Your Period Management Treatment Seeking Medical Care Spotting before your period can happen for many reasons. Most, like mild hormonal fluctuations and early pregnancy, are usually harmless. However, spotting sometimes occurs due to infection, fibroids, or thyroid problems, requiring treatment. Spottingis when you have light bleeding, not due to a regularperiod....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhen to See a ProviderHome RemediesDiagnosisMedicationPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes When to See a Provider Home Remedies Diagnosis Medication Prevention Lingering coughs afterupper respiratory infectionslike the common cold or flu are called post-infectious or post-viral coughs. A lingering cough is mostly dry and is often referred to as “sub-acute,” meaning it persists for more than three weeks after the infection, but less than eight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep TimingCircadian RhythmSleep CyclesOther Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Timing Circadian Rhythm Sleep Cycles Other Factors Other factors can cause you to awaken regularly at night, such as stress, temperature, sleep habits, and medical conditions likesleep apnea. Over time, these sleep patterns can affect your health and require medical treatment and/or improvements in yoursleep hygiene, If you wake up at the same time in the morning or at the same time in the middle of the night, it may be because you go to sleep at roughly the same time every night....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon ReasonsHow to Prevent ItMedical ReasonsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Reasons How to Prevent It Medical Reasons When to See a Provider “Zoning out” or “spacing out” refers to a short period of feeling disconnected from your senses or things happening around you. When you zone out, you might momentarily forget where you are or what you are doing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentOther Side EffectsOverdose WarningWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Other Side Effects Overdose Warning When to See a Provider Amlodipine is acalcium channel blocker, a medication used to treathypertension(high blood pressure) andangina(heart-related chest pain). It relaxes blood vessels and decreases blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump blood throughout the body.Its effects also make it easier for the swelling to occur....

If your scalp is frequently dry and itchy, you might wonder if a scalp detox might help. Scalp detoxing treatments come in different forms, but most aim to nourish your scalp and remove buildup, including from hair care products, debris, and dead skin cells. A scalp detox is not a medical treatment, and there is limited research on its benefits. Even so, it is possible to safely do one at home or in a salon....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They Work5-HT3A Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work 5-HT3 A Word From Verywell In their 2021 guidelines, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) strongly recommended tricyclic antidepressants for treatingirritable bowel syndrome(IBS).Antidepressants can often easeIBS symptomsbecause some of the chemicals that regulate your mood also regulate yourdigestive system. This article discusses how antidepressants help treat IBS and which ones are effective....

Key Takeaways Despite being nearly four times as likely to be hospitalized for a severe case of COVID-19,Black Americans’ vaccination rates are significantly lower than that of White Americans, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis. Several state reports show a stark racial disparity in vaccine distribution. In Indiana, 86.2% of the vaccinated population were White, but only 4.0% were Black.Tennessee’s vaccination rates also exhibit this contrast with more White people—69....

Key TakeawaysThousands of cases of whole cantaloupes were recently recalled because of potentialSalmonellacontamination.Salmonellais the most common pathogen that can be found in cantaloupes and melons, but it’s hard to trace a single contamination point.Salmonellacan cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases, it can lead to hospitalizations or deaths. Key Takeaways Thousands of cases of whole cantaloupes were recently recalled because of potentialSalmonellacontamination.Salmonellais the most common pathogen that can be found in cantaloupes and melons, but it’s hard to trace a single contamination point....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCarbs and NutritionDo Carbs Build Muscle?Their ImportanceComplex CarbsSimple CarbsCounting Carbs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Carbs and Nutrition Do Carbs Build Muscle? Their Importance Complex Carbs Simple Carbs Counting Carbs Carbohydrates (carbs) are sugar molecules that provide your brain and body with energy. Carbs have been blamed for causingobesity,diabetes, and other health problems. While certain types of carbs can contribute to weight gain and disease development, all carbs are not created equal....

Key Takeaways David Skoog credits COVID-19 with making him allergic to his own car. The 2013 Chevy Sonic used to serve as his respite from cramped New York subways. Now—four months after contracting COVID-19—Skoog is struck with an onslaught of symptoms every time he steps inside it. His lungs react first, with fits of wheezing and coughing, while his skin erupts in itchy red hives all over his limbs. “There is an unknown airborne perfume or substance in my car that causes immediate respiratory distress,” Skoog tells Verywell....