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Constant Nausea: 14 Causes & When to See a Doctor

Constant nausea is ongoing stomach discomfort that can occur with dizziness, weakness, vomiting, or excessive saliva. Possible causes include reflux, pregnancy, migraine, anxiety, medications, food intolerance, ulcers, and other conditions.

Diseases and Conditions

Hyperplastic Polyp: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

A hyperplastic polyp is usually a benign growth found in the colon, rectum or stomach. It often causes no symptoms, but may be linked to bleeding, anemia or digestive discomfort and may need biopsy, removal or follow-up.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Mold Exposure (Respiratory, Skin, Eye & Systemic Signs)

Symptoms of mold exposure can include nasal congestion, cough, wheezing, eye irritation, skin rash, headache and worsening asthma. Mold can affect children and high-risk groups more, and care may be needed for severe or persistent symptoms.

Diseases and Conditions

Neoplasm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Neoplasm is abnormal cell growth that can be benign or malignant. Symptoms may include fatigue, weight changes, lumps, fever, and night sweats, with diagnosis and treatment depending on the tumor type, location, stage, and spread.

Diseases and Conditions

Angular Cheilitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Angular cheilitis causes sores, redness, flaking, and cracks at the corners of the mouth, often linked to fungal or bacterial growth, saliva buildup, dentures, poor dental alignment, or weakened immunity.

Diseases and Conditions

Bacillus Anthracis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax, a serious infection linked to contaminated soil, animals, meat, or injectable drugs. Symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications vary by type.

Medications

Silymarin: Uses, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Silymarin, a milk thistle extract, is used to support liver health, help protect liver cells from toxins, and ease digestive symptoms related to liver conditions, but it is not FDA-approved to treat liver disease.

Medications

Monoclonal Antibodies: Uses, Types & Contraindications

Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made proteins used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, transplant rejection, and COVID-19 prevention by targeting specific cells, proteins, viruses, or bacteria.

Symptoms

Oily Hair: 9 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Oily hair can be linked to hormones, stress, greasy products, high-fat foods, hot water, dirty pillowcases, and habits that increase scalp oil buildup.

Menstruation

Does having sex on your period make you bleed more?

Sex on your period usually does not increase total blood loss, but it may make bleeding look heavier for a short time as uterine contractions push out blood already present.

Menstruation

Does sex help with period cramps?

Sex may ease period cramps for some people, but evidence is limited. Learn whether does sex help with period cramps, why orgasm may relieve pain, and when cramps need medical care.

Well-Being

Ionic Foot Bath: Does It Work, Benefits, How It's Done & Risks

An ionic foot bath has not been proven to remove toxins, but it may feel relaxing as a warm foot soak. See how it works, why the water changes color, possible risks and when to seek medical care.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Scalp Detox: Does It Work, How To Do It & Possible Risks

A scalp detox may help remove product buildup, excess oil, and dead skin from the scalp. It may ease mild oiliness, itchiness, or flaking, but it is not a cure for dandruff or scalp conditions.

Pregnancy by Week

How many months is 20 weeks?

How many months is 20 weeks? At 20 weeks pregnant, this equals about 5 months and is still part of the second trimester. Learn why pregnancy is usually tracked by weeks and why the anatomy scan is commonly done around this stage to check the baby’s development.

Acne

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars: 10 Effective Treatments

How to get rid of acne scars may involve creams, chemical peels, microneedling, laser therapy, fillers, or surgery, depending on skin type and scar depth.

Diseases and Conditions

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that causes a burning sensation in the mouth without visible signs, along with pain, dry mouth, or taste changes. It is more common after menopause and may be linked to health conditions, medications, or nutritional deficiencies.

Heart Attack

What Causes a Heart Attack: 9 Causes & Risk Factors

What causes a heart attack includes untreated atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking, substance use, arrhythmias, embolism, and some medications that affect blood flow to the heart.

Diseases and Conditions

Scurvy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency and can lead to fatigue, easy bleeding, bruising, poor wound healing, tooth loss, and bone or joint pain. Treatment includes vitamin C supplements and vitamin C-rich foods.

Tests

SPECT Scan: What It Is & How It Works

SPECT brain imaging helps assess blood flow and brain function, supporting the diagnosis or monitoring of neurological conditions like dementia, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease.

Diseases and Conditions

Kallmann Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Kallmann syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that can cause delayed puberty, reduced sense of smell, infertility, cleft palate, and low sex hormone levels.