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Retained Placenta: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A retained placenta is when the placenta does not spontaneously expel following childbirth. It can be caused by weak contractions. Symptoms include heavy vaginal bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, and fever. Treatment may involve manual removal or surgery. Learn more about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS Symptoms: Top 10 Signs & Symptoms (w/ Online Quiz)

IBS symptoms include abdominal pain, excess gas, diarrhea, constipation, a swollen belly or mucus in the stool. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and find out your risk for IBS by completing our online symptoms quiz.

Cysts

Sebaceous Cyst: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

A sebaceous cyst is a small, round lump that forms under the skin filled with an oily substance called sebum. Inflamed sebaceous cysts can cause symptoms like pain, redness, and warmth. Treatment is not always required but may involve surgical removal. Learn more about causes of sebaceous cysts how they are treated.

Pregnancy

Low-lying Placenta: Definition, Symptoms & Management

A low-lying placenta is when the edge of the placenta is very close to the cervix, that is, between 1-20 mm from the internal os. While a low-lying placenta is not always concerning, it can increase the risk of bleeding. Learn more about the risks of low-lying placenta, as well as symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Nausea

Nausea Medicine: 7 Medications (& Natural Remedies to Take)

Nausea and vomiting medication is typically taken to control the intensity or frequency of the symptom, or to prevent its emergence. They can be used for nausea related to flying, food poisoning or infections. Learn about the medication commonly used for nausea and vomiting and the natural options also available.

Gas

Foods to Reduce Bloating: What to Eat and Avoid (Plus Meal Plan)

Foods that reduce bloating, like tomato, kefir, yogurt, and herbal teas aid in digestion and eliminate gas. When trying to get rid of bloating, you should avoid foods like beans, eggs, and artificial sweeteners. Learn more about what to eat and avoid to get rid of bloating and check out our sample 3 day meal plan.

Diseases and Conditions

Ocular Hypertension: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Ocular hypertension is when the pressure inside the eye is higher than 21 mmHg. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the eye. Ocular hypertension does not usually have symptoms, which is why it is important to have regular eye exams. This condition can be treated with eye drops, oral medications, and sometimes surgery.

Yeast Infection

Sitz Baths for Yeast Infection: Baking Soda Baths & More

Sitz baths for yeast infection, like baking soda baths or chamomile tea baths, generally contain antifungal and antimicrobial action that help to balance genital pH levels. They also help to relieve symptoms like itching, redness or swelling. Learn about the different sitz baths you can use to treat a yeast infection.

Phimosis

Phimosis: Symptoms, What It Looks Like, Causes & Treatment

Phimosis is a fairly common condition in infants, that results in the inability to expose the glans because of an excess of the covering foreskin. Understand better what this mean and what are the treatment options available.

Diseases and Conditions

Enthesophyte: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enthesophyte is a bony spur that forms where a tendon or ligament attaches to the bone. They most commonly occur in the heel. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness. It can be treated with rest and analgesics but may require surgery. Learn more about what an enthesophyte is and how to treat it.

Tests

High Testosterone: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

High testosterone refers to when testosterone levels are above the normal reference level in the blood. Symptoms can present differently in men and women. Learn more about other symptoms associated with high testosterone, what can cause it, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Stye

How to Get Rid of a Stye: 6 Home Remedies

To get rid of a stye, you can use aloe vera, warm compresses and chamomile tea. Styes usually develop due to a blockage within a gland in the eyelids. These methods can help to reduce swelling and inflammation to get rid of the stye and speed-up recovery. Learn more about home remedies for a stye and how to prepare them.

Men's Health

Frenulum Tear: First Aid, Prevention & When to See a Doctor

A frenulum tear is a rupture of the foreskin that commonly occurs in men with a short frenulum during erection. It can lead to heavy bleeding and intense pain, but can usually be treated at home. Learn more about the first aid and how to treat a frenulum tear, how to prevent a tear and when you should see a doctor.

Men's Health

Lump on Testicle: 7 Common Causes & How to Treat

A lump on the testicle can be caused by a hydrocele, varicocele or inguinal hernia. The palpable mass or nodule can present with symptoms like swelling, a feeling of pressure and pain or discomfort when sitting, standing or walking. Read more about what can cause a lump on the testicle and how it's treated.

Men's Health

Ruptured Testicle: Symptoms, Treatment & Post-Op Recovery

A ruptured testicle can occur as a result of a very strong blow to the area. It causes symptoms like intense pain, swelling and bruising, and requires immediate medical attention. Learn more about the symptoms of a ruptured testicle, how it's treated and what post-op recovery is like.

Men's Health

Retrograde Ejaculation: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Retrograde ejaculation is a condition in men in which sperm flows back into the bladder instead of out through the urethra. It can be caused by bladder or prostate surgery, neuropathic disorders or as a side effect of medication. Learn about the symptoms of retrograde ejaculation, what causes it and how it's treatment.

Men's Health

Kegel Exercises For Men: Health Benefits & How to Do Them

Kegel exercises for men are aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and the anal sphincter. They can be beneficial for preventing and combating urinary or fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, or an overactive bladder. Learn more about the benefits of kegel exercises, how to do them and when they're prescribed.

Nutritional Supplements

Creatine Benefits 101: How Long to Take It, Dose & Other FAQs

Creatine benefits, like gaining muscle mass and improving physical performance, can be achieved through regular supplementation. Read more about how to take creatine, the other benefits of creatine, how much to take, and other common questions.

Weight Loss

Fat-Burning Heart Rate (for Weight Loss): Based on Age & Sex

A fat-burning heart rate can be calculated to determine at which rate you should maintain your heart rate when exercising to achieve weight loss. This heart rate should be achieved at 60 to 75% of your maximum heart rate. Read more what your fat-burning zone is based on your age and sex.

Weight Loss

How Many Calories Do I Burn a Day? (Use Our Calculator to Find Out)

Knowing how many calories you burn a day is important for achieving specific health goals, like gaining weight and losing weight. The total amount is also referred to as your TDEE, or your total daily energy expenditure. Use our online TDEE calculator to find out the amount of calories your burn in one day.