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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShort-Term CausesLong-Term ConditionsRisks of Chronic DiarrheaTreatment and PreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Short-Term Causes Long-Term Conditions Risks of Chronic Diarrhea Treatment and Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Occasional morning diarrhea (watery or loose stool) is completely normal and usually not something to worry about. However, if diarrhea is happening frequently or consistently (which is calledchronic diarrhea), there could be something more going on....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat the FDA SaysCurrent EvidencePossible Adverse ReactionsWho Is at Risk?MSG or Something Else?When to LimitCommon Foods With MSG Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What the FDA Says Current Evidence Possible Adverse Reactions Who Is at Risk? MSG or Something Else? When to Limit Common Foods With MSG Monosodium glutamate(MSG) is a flavor enhancer that has been used for more than a century....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of MS PainPain FrequencyPain SeverityManaging MS PainFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of MS Pain Pain Frequency Pain Severity Managing MS Pain Frequently Asked Questions Pain is a potential symptom ofmultiple sclerosis (MS)that can significantly interfere with a person’s ability to function and enjoy life. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the sheath that protects nerve fibers in the central nervous system (CNS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Problem With MS Genetic TestingIs MS Hereditary?MS CausesWhat You Can DoFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Problem With MS Genetic Testing Is MS Hereditary? MS Causes What You Can Do Frequently Asked Questions Multiple sclerosis (MS)runs in families, and genetic changes that increase the risk for it are passed from parents to children. No genetic test can yet reveal whether you or your child will develop the condition,but researchers are making strides in learning about the contributing factors of MS, including the role of genetics and environmental factors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Muscle Rigidity Feels LikeWhat Causes Muscle Rigidity?When to Contact a Healthcare ProviderHow Is Muscle Rigidity Diagnosed?How Is Muscle Rigidity Treated?Home Remedies for Muscle Rigidity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Muscle Rigidity Feels Like What Causes Muscle Rigidity? When to Contact a Healthcare Provider How Is Muscle Rigidity Diagnosed? How Is Muscle Rigidity Treated? Home Remedies for Muscle Rigidity Muscle rigidity is very common, and it can be uncomfortable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Pain in your hip may be scary, but cancer is only one reason you may feel this pain. Common reasons for sharp,burning, or aching pain can be conditions like arthritis and bursitis, injuries, or severe causes like joint infections or fractures. Knowing thesigns of hip cancercan help you determine when to see your healthcare provider and what to expect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBack Pain and CancerSpinal TumorOther CancersWhat Does Cancer-Related Back Pain Feel Like?When to See a DoctorDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Back Pain and Cancer Spinal Tumor Other Cancers What Does Cancer-Related Back Pain Feel Like? When to See a Doctor Diagnosis Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for people to see their primary healthcare provider.In rare cases,lower back painmay be a symptom of a spinal tumor, or it’s related to other cancers including lung, breast, blood, andgastrointestinal cancers(like colon cancer)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationRight-Sided PainWhen to Seek Medical CareRecoveryNot All Cysts Rupture Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location Right-Sided Pain When to Seek Medical Care Recovery Not All Cysts Rupture Ovarian cystsdon’t always cause symptoms and are usually not dangerous. But when an ovarian cyst ruptures, the pain is similar to that ofacute appendicitis. Your right ovary and your appendix are close neighbors in the abdomen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?The ResearchBalancing Your HormonesCommon Hormonal ImbalancesBenefits of NHRTSupplements for NHRTSide Effects and RisksSupportive Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy? The Research Balancing Your Hormones Common Hormonal Imbalances Benefits of NHRT Supplements for NHRT Side Effects and Risks Supportive Strategies Natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT) is considered an alternative approach to conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes Neem Ease Eczema?Possible Side EffectsWhat to Look ForApplication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does Neem Ease Eczema? Possible Side Effects What to Look For Application Neem oil is used for eczema to ease symptoms such as redness, itchiness, and irritation. It is a rich source of antioxidants used in alternative medicine practices likeAyurveda, a holistic form of medicine focused on balancing the mind, body, and spirit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsTransmissionSymptomsInfectiousnessDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsReinfectionPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Transmission Symptoms Infectiousness Diagnosis Treatment Complications Reinfection Prevention By far, the most common cause ischlamydia. Although other bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites can also cause urethral inflammation, NGU is transmitted almost exclusively throughvaginal,anal, andoral sex. NGU is more common in males than females, causing symptoms like itching, pain when urinating, and a discharge from the penis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Notalgia paresthetica(NP) is the presence of an intense burning, itching, or tingling feeling between the shoulder blades (along the spine). This part of the back is an inconvenient place to have an itch because it’s unreachable to all but the most flexible people. In scratching to satisfy the itch, a discolored patch of skin often develops....

Key TakeawaysHershey’s is launching plant-based chocolate made from oat milk.While having vegan-friendly and lactose-free chocolate will give more options to people who have specific dietary needs, nutrition experts point out that plant-based options are not necessarily better for you than the originals.The plant-based Reeses’s cups contain more saturated fat and the same amount of calories as the original. Key Takeaways Hershey’s is launching plant-based chocolate made from oat milk.While having vegan-friendly and lactose-free chocolate will give more options to people who have specific dietary needs, nutrition experts point out that plant-based options are not necessarily better for you than the originals....