Under Tongue Pain: Causes and What to Do

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It FeelsCommon CausesUncommon CausesTreatmentWhen to Have a Dental Exam Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Feels Common Causes Uncommon Causes Treatment When to Have a Dental Exam Fly View Productions / Getty Images How Under Tongue Pain Feels Thetongueis a muscular organ in the mouth that aids indigestion, taste, speech, and breathing.Due to its many uses, when someone experiences tongue pain, it can greatly affect their well-being....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Craig Young

Understand Hypersexuality and Bipolar Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hypersexuality?Sexual AddictionMental Health and SexHow Hypersexuality FeelsTreatmentRelationship ConcernsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hypersexuality? Sexual Addiction Mental Health and Sex How Hypersexuality Feels Treatment Relationship Concerns Frequently Asked Questions Having an excessive desire for sexual activity or sexual activity that is extremely frequent, such as compulsively masturbating or watching pornography, can signal hypersexuality.You may have also heard the termnymphomania....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2113 words · Christina Peterson

Understanding a Fear of Holes and Small Bumps

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTriggersIs it Real?DiagnosisCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Triggers Is it Real? Diagnosis Causes Treatment Trypophobiais an intense fear of holes or disgust for things with clusters of small bumps.A person may feel anxiety along with physical symptoms such as goosebumps, itching, and nausea when they see objects such as a honeycomb or sponge. Snake-skin patterns or repeated bumps like those on fruit can also trigger the fear....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Laurie Buchanan

Understanding a Salicylate Allergy

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It an Allergy?SymptomsCausesThings to AvoidDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It an Allergy? Symptoms Causes Things to Avoid Diagnosis Treatment Salicylate allergy is not atrue allergybut a term informally used to describe an intolerance to salicylates found not only in aspirin but also in foods like strawberries, cauliflower, oats, corn, lentils, beans, and pickled vegetables. With salicylate intolerance (also known as salicylate sensitivity), a person may experience symptoms similar to a true allergy, including rash, breathing problems, and sometimes digestive problems....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1380 words · Ronald Hardy

Understanding a Stage 0 Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLung Cancer StagesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisScreeningPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lung Cancer Stages Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Screening Prevention Stage 0 lung cancer, referred to as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), means that abnormal cells have been found in the lining of the airways in a single, non-invasive growth. These cells have the potential to spread and develop into cancer. Stage 0 lung cancer is the earliest stage at which the disease can be detected....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Brianna Johnson

Understanding Acute and Chronic Pansinusitis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAcute and Chronic SymptomsTreatment OptionsAre Antibiotics Needed?ComplicationsRecovery Time Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Acute and Chronic Symptoms Treatment Options Are Antibiotics Needed? Complications Recovery Time Pansinusitisis a rare ailment that involves the infection of all four pairs of sinuses. The problem is a more intense version of a commonsinus infection, or sinusitis, which affects just one part of your four pairs of sinuses....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1911 words · Jeffrey Cox

Understanding Allergic Rhinitis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Allergic Rhinitis?SymptomsCausesTreatmentOutlookWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Allergic Rhinitis? Symptoms Causes Treatment Outlook When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions You’re outside enjoying nature or snuggling with your favorite pet when it hits: itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and a stuffy nose. All of these are symptoms ofallergic rhinitis, also known ashay fever....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Wendy Jensen

Understanding Amino Acids

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceFoodsMeal PlanningSupplementing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Foods Meal Planning Supplementing Sometimes known as the building blocks of organic matter, amino acids are organic compounds that come together to create proteins. After consuming and digestingproteins, your body breaks them down into amino acids. Amino acids serve many important purposes. This includes providing energy to boosting the immune response, aiding tissue growth and repair, and helping with muscle function and development....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1917 words · Angela Soto

Understanding Anaerobic Exercise

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?ExamplesBenefitsHow Much to DoGetting StartedFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Examples Benefits How Much to Do Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions Anaerobic exercise primarily strengthens your muscles. “Anaerobic” means “without oxygen” and involves more intense, short bursts of physical activity compared to aerobic exercise. Some of the benefits of anaerobic exercise are increased endurance, fat loss, and strengthened bones and muscles....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Barbara Huff

Understanding and Improving Your VO2 Max Is Key to Optimal Health

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What VO2 Max Means Measuring VO2 Max Improving VO2 Max The maximum volume of oxygen that your body can use during intense exercise, known as VO2 max, is a reflection of your overall health. A higher number means that your body has a higher ability to maximize your heart, lung, and muscle function for physical intensity and endurance. For most people, VO2 max naturally declines with age....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2420 words · Alexander Vance MD

Understanding and Managing Pain After Hernia Surgery

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Pain LastsRisk FactorsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Pain Lasts Risk Factors Treatment It is not uncommon to experience pain afterhernia surgeryas you might with any other surgery. Withinguinal herniasurgery of the groin, however, the pain may be due to the normal healing of the wound, an immune reaction to the mesh used to repair the hernia, or damage caused to local nerves (resulting in a pain condition known as post-herniorrhaphyneuralgia)....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1784 words · Kristen Pruitt

Understanding and Preventing Brown Spots on Teeth

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesOther SymptomsTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Other Symptoms Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider This article will discuss the causes of brown spots, treatment options, and how to prevent them. It will also cover when to contact a healthcare provider. Charday Penn / Getty Images What Causes Brown Spots on Teeth? Does Coconut Oil Whiten Yellow Teeth?...

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Joshua Rowe

Understanding and Recognizing Terminal Restlessness

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Terminal restlessness, also called terminal agitation or terminal delirium, occurs in the daysleading to death. People may beanxious, agitated, or show signs of cognitive decline. This syndrome has many causes and treatment may not be needed, depending on the individual. It can be distressing to watch your loved one go through this....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2688 words · Daniel Sanford