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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

Skin Peeling: 9 Reasons Your Skin Is Peeling (with Pictures)

Skin peeling can occur with mild situations, like skin dryness. However it may be a sign of a more serious health condition, like dermatitis, a yeast infection or even lupus. Learn more about what causes skin peeling and be sure to check out our pictures of each condition to help you identify why your skin is peeling .

Anemia

Microcytic Anemia: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Microcytic anemia is characterized by a decrease in the size of red blood cells caused by anormal hemoglobin levels. This type of anemia can be divided into 3 types: iron-deficiency, thalassemia and sideroblastic. Learn more about microcytic anemia, its main types and the treatment options available.

Diseases and Conditions

Dilated Pupils: 7 Common Causes (& When to Worry)

Dilated pupils are usually associated with stressful, fearful or pain situations, however they may also be a sign of medication overdose or even a brain tumor, especially if they present with vomiting or confusion. Learn more about the different causes dilated pupils and what to do.

Diseases and Conditions

Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. It causes a dry cough that is associated with a high-pitched inhale, and is more commonly diagnosed in children who have not been vaccinated against this disease. Learn more about its symptoms and how it's treated.

Abdominal Pain

Lower Abdominal Pain: Top 15 Causes & What to Do

Lower abdominal pain can occur for many reasons, and may be a sign of pregnancy, indigestion, kidney stones, constipation or endometriosis. Learn about the most common causes of lower abdominal pain and what you can do to relieve discomfort.

Abdominal Pain

Liver Pain: 8 Common Causes & How to Treat (w/ Symptom Checker)

Liver pain is felt in the upper right abdomen and can of illnesses like infections, obesity, high cholesterol or cancer. Check out the main causes of liver pain and they are treated, and report your symptoms in our online symptoms checker to assess your risk for liver disease.

Diseases and Conditions

Canker Sores: 7 Common Causes, How to Treat & Home Remedies

What causes canker sores is not fully clear, but some conditions seem to promote their appearance, such as citric fruits (like pineapples), using braces or a tongue or mouth injury (from biting for example). Learn more about what causes canker sores, how to treat them and home remedies to get rid of them.

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Types, Causes & Treatment

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and yellow skin and eyes. It can be characterized as acute or chronic. Learn more what pancreatitis is, its symptoms, what causes it, and how it's treated.

Anemia

Megaloblastic Anemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia that occurs due to decreased levels of vitamin B12 or B9 in the body. It can cause symptoms like fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath, and can be diagnosed through a blood test. Learn more about the causes of megaloblastic anemia, other symptoms it causes and how to treat it.

Natural Treatments

Auriculotherapy: Uses, Health Benefits & Map of Points

Auriculotherapy is a technique similar to acupuncture. It involves applying pressure to specific points on the ear to help treat health problems such as osteoarthritis, migraines, muscle injuries and insomnia. Learn more about auriculotherapy, what it is for, and the points on the ear to apply pressure.

Symptoms

Urine Color Chart: What Clear, Yellow, Green or Red Urine Means

Urine color can change after eating certain foods or taking medication, and most times it is not of clinical concern. However, if you additionally experience symptoms like burning with urination or fever, you should see a doctor. Learn what clear, yellow, green, and other urine colors mean and what you should do.

Diseases and Conditions

Why Does My Pee Smell Like Fish? Causes & Treatment

Pee that smells like fish is generally a sign of trimethylaminuria, a condition in which the body is unable to breakdown trimethylamine that is consumed from diet or medications. This odor can be noted in the urine, sweat and breath. Learn more about why pee can smell like fish. what causes it and how to treat it.

Symptoms

Constant Throat Clearing: 8 Common Causes (& How to Treat)

Constant throat clearing is commonly caused by a cold or allergies, but it can also be related to a more serious health condition, like COVID-19, sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux and even laryngeal cancer. Learn more about what causes your to constantly clear your throat and how to treat this symptom.

Diseases and Conditions

Liver Inflammation: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Liver inflammation that is left untreated can lead to the formation of nodules and fibrous connective tissue within the liver, which can cause symptoms such as general malaise, nausea, and weight loss. Read more about what causes liver inflammation, the symptoms it causes and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Pulmonary Embolism: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A pulmonary embolism is the blockage of an artery in the lung, usually by a blood clot. It causes symptoms such as sudden shortness of breath, severe coughing and chest pain. Learn more about what a pulmonary embolism is, its symptoms, what causes it, who is most at risk and how it's treated.