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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPelvic TiltKnee to ChestBoth Knees to ChestInner Thigh SqueezeOuter Hip StretchSpinal TwistQuad StretchBridgeCat-Cow StretchStanding TriangleLow-Impact AerobicsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pelvic Tilt Knee to Chest Both Knees to Chest Inner Thigh Squeeze Outer Hip Stretch Spinal Twist Quad Stretch Bridge Cat-Cow Stretch Standing Triangle Low-Impact Aerobics When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents SIBO Overview How Common Is SIBO? Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Early Detection Thegut microbiotais the bacteria, viruses, and other organisms that normally live inside the digestive tract. When the amount of bacteria in the small intestine grows too large, or an abnormal type of bacteria grows there, it is calledsmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). FG Trade / Getty Images SIBO Overview SIBO may occur in people who have had surgery on their bowels, take certain medications, or live with certain medical conditions affecting the digestive system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntibioticsDietTreating Underlying IssuesFuture SIBO TreatmentsPreventing Relapse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antibiotics Diet Treating Underlying Issues Future SIBO Treatments Preventing Relapse Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) treatment may involve multiple approaches. SIBO antibiotics help reduce bacterial overgrowth, while vitamin, calcium, and magnesium supplements help address nutritional deficiencies. Specific diets, such as theelemental dietand the low-FODMAP diet, may also be used to help individuals avoid symptom-triggering foods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSBS OverviewRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents SBS Overview Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Sick building syndrome (SBS) happens when people feel unwell in a specific building, usually due to factors like poor air quality or inadequate ventilation. Common symptoms include headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and difficulty concentrating. The symptoms often improve when the person leaves the building, but the exact trigger can’t always be pinpointed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSickle Cell TraitHistoryHow It ProtectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sickle Cell Trait History How It Protects Frequently Asked Questions Over time, some red blood cell disorders have evolved to help reduce the severity of malaria. One of these red blood cell disorders issickle cell trait, in which a person produces both normal hemoglobin and abnormal hemoglobin.Hemoglobinis the molecule that carries oxygen in red blood cells (RBCs)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTrait vs. DiseaseDiagnosisComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Trait vs. Disease Diagnosis Complications Frequently Asked Questions Sickle cell trait is the condition of carrying only one copy of the gene that causessickle cell disease. Having only one copy of the gene does not cause the disease. Sickle cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder that affects people who have genes coding for an abnormal formation of thehemoglobin molecule, which carries oxygen in red blood cells....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Side EffectsWhen They AppearDurationHow Common Are They?Rare Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Side Effects When They Appear Duration How Common Are They? Rare Complications It is not uncommon to experience side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, most of which are relatively mild and short-lived. These commonly include side effects you might experience with other vaccines, such as injection site pain, fatigue, and flu-like symptoms....

Bisphosphonate medications have become acommon treatmentfor patients withosteoporosis. Bisphosphonate medications have been found to increase bone strength and lead to a lower chance of fracture in the first 5 years after starting the medication. Many patients have been prescribed a bisphosphonate medication (such as Fosamax, Reclast, or Actonel), and these patients should be aware of possible side effects of these drugs.JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty ImagesUpset Stomach/Esophageal InflammationOne of the most common side effects of bisphosphonate medications is stomach upset....

Among the medications to treathypertension (high blood pressure), Edarbi (azilsartan) is categorized as anangiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)and is used alone or concurrently with other medications to treat high blood pressure.It is used for adults 18 years or older. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the United States, it affects at least 1 in 3 adults and can lead to the death of 1 in every 7 individuals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Systemic Steroids?Systemic Side EffectsManaging Side EffectsAlternativesFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Systemic Steroids? Systemic Side Effects Managing Side Effects Alternatives FAQs Corticosteroids(steroid drugs) are often necessary and sometimes even life-saving treatments, but they can have short-termside effects. For instance, steroids can sometimes cause a flushed face for a few days.They also can lead to long-term side effects, some of them serious....

spxChrome / Getty Images Possible Side Effects Most patients will experience a sandy, gritty feeling in the eyes the first few days following a LASIK procedure. Some may also have blurred vision, mild pain, and tearing for the first 48 to 72 hours. Some patients state that they are slightly light sensitive for a few days. During the first few weeks, patients usually complain about halos or glare when driving at night....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Menopause?Side Effects and SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Menopause? Side Effects and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Frequently Asked Questions About 1.3 million women enter menopause each year. Every woman will reach this phase at some point—usually around age 51. You have reached menopause if it has been one year since your final menstrual period. The hormonal shifts that take place around this time cause a variety of symptoms, with hot flashes, night sweats, and difficulty sleeping ranking among the most common....

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of drugs whose purpose it is to reduce stomach acid. They have been used to treat a wide of gastric acid-related illnesses for more than 30 years and are known to be safe and effective—so much so that they’ve largely supplanted H2 blockers as the drug of choice. Tassii / Getty Images This is not to say that PPIs aren’t without their challenges or limitations....