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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: What It’s For & How it Works

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment that promotes inhaling high concentrations of oxygen in an environment with a high atmospheric pressure. It is often recommend for the treatment of diabetes, severe anemia and gangrene. Learn more about what it’s for, how it works and who should not use one.

Diseases and Conditions

How to Get Water Out of Your Ear: 5 Simple Tips for Relief

Ear aches are often caused by water that gets trapped inside the ear canal after showering or swimming. Check out some simple ways to get the water out of your ear safely at home so that you can treat discomfort quickly, and see when you should go to a doctor for further assessment.

Diseases and Conditions

Enema: What Is It & How to Complete One At Home

An enema involves the injection of fluid through the rectum to cleanse the lower intestines. It is commonly recommended for the treatment of constipation or as a prep for certain procedures or diagnostic imaging. Learn more about how to perform an enema and when you should see a doctor.

Symptoms

11 Heart Disease Symptoms (You Shouldn’t Ignore)

Shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, ankle swelling and chest pain are some symptoms that may indicate a heart problem, like cardiac failure. Learn more the signs of heart disease that you shouldn’t ignore and complete our online quiz to assess your risk.

Diabetes

Diabetes Medications: Insulin, Oral Meds & Natural Options

Diabetes can be treated with oral medications, like metformin, or insulin, which is injected. Treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes are quite different due to different pathologies. Learn about the most common medications that are prescribed, as well as natural options that can help to manage blood sugars.

Diseases and Conditions

Enlarged Heart: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly, is a condition in which the heart increases in size. It can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue or weakness. Learn more about cardiomegaly, its symptoms, what causes it and how it is treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Loss of Smell: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Loss of smell, or anosmia, is classified as complete or partial. It can also be associated by a loss of taste. In most cases, it is temporary and resolves once the underlying illness, like a cold or flu, has been treated. Learn more about what causes a loss of smell, treatment options and whether it is common in COVID.

Baby Health

Newborn Eye Discharge: Causes & How to Clean Eyes

Newborn eye discharge that is yellow, thick and secreted in high quantities may be a sign of a cold, flu or conjunctivitis. Learn about what can cause newborn eye discharge and how to clean a baby’s eyes.

Psoriasis

Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of chronic arthritis that affects the joints of people with a history of psoriasis. It causes joint swelling and difficulty with movement. Learn more about symptoms and treatment of psoriatic arthritis, as well as the different types that can present.

Muscle Cramps

Muscle Spasms: 6 Common Causes & When They’re Serious

Generally, muscle spasms are not serious and last for less than 10 minutes. They are usually felt following intense physical exercise. However, twitches can happen during pregnancy or due to health conditions, like lack of minerals. Learn about what can cause muscle cramps and when to see a doctor.

Sore Throat

Get Rid of a Sore Throat Fast: Home Remedies & Medication

Warm water and salt gargles and lemon tea with lemon and ginger can both help to treat a sore throat. However, some cases of throat pain may require treatment with medication. Learn more about how to get rid of a sore throat faster using natural remedies at home.

Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes

Congestive heart failure is a cardiac illness in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively to the body. It is associated with symptoms like shortness of breath, increased heart rate and leg swelling. Learn more about congestive heart failure treatment and what causes it.

Meningitis

Meningococcal Meningitis: Symptoms & Treatment

Meningococcal meningitis is a rare type of meningitis that is associated with severe swelling of the lining of the brain. It causes symptoms like high fever, intense headache, and committing. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this meningococcal disease.

Warts

Home Remedies For Warts: 6 Treatment Options to Try

Home remedies for the removal of common warts can be as easy as applying apple cider vinegar, duct tape, tea tree oil, or clear nail polish directly on the wart. Learn about different treatment options for wart removal at home.

Back Pain

Left Side Back Pain: What It Means & What to Do

Left-sided back pain generally emerges from common, day-to-day occurrences, like carrying heavy objects or having bad posture. However, it can also be a sign of a more serious situation. Learn about the most common causes of back pain on the left side and what to do.

Hemorrhoids

6 Hemorrhoid Ointments & Home Remedies to Try

Hemorrhoid treatment aims to relieve symptoms like pain, swelling or bleeding. They contain anti-inflammatory and analgesic action which are indicated for the prevention or resolution of internal or external hemorrhoids. Learn about the most common hemorrhoid treatments and how to use them.

Dengue

Common Dengue Symptoms: Classic & Hemorrhagic

The initial symptoms of dengue are non-specific and can include high fever and general malaise. Symptoms can emerge overtime however, and you should see a doctor if you have joint pain, bleeding and rashes. Learn more about identifying dengue symptoms and about what you should do.

Tonsillitis

Tonsillectomy: Surgery, Recovery & What to Eat

Tonsil removal surgery, or a tonsillectomy, is only indicated when a patient presents with 3 intense tonsil infections within the past year or when treatment with antibiotics is not effective. Learn more about what this surgery entails, what recovery is like, and what to eat.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Constipation During Pregnancy: Symptoms & How to Treat

Constipation during pregnancy is normal, but it can be very uncomfortable. It is possible to prevent it by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and increasing your water intake. Learn more about what to do about constipation during pregnancy and what the main symptoms are.

Pharyngitis

Strep Throat: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as strep throat, is an infection of the pharynx that can cause intense sore throat, white patches on tonsils and difficulty swallowing. Learn how to identify strep throat symptoms, how it spreads and treatment options.