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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

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.

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.

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.

Dengue

Aedes Aegypti (Dengue Mosquitoes): What They Look & Where They Bite

Aedes Aegypti is a mosquito that transmits dengue, zika and chikungunya. It has white stripes on its body and has clear wings. Learn more about what it looks like, where they usually bite and how to prevent bites.

Headache

Cluster Headaches: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A cluster headache is a type of headache that is short-lasting, one-sided and very severe. It can cause symptoms such as red eyes, facial swelling, runny nose, drooping eyelids, and decreased pupil size. Check out other cluster headache symptoms, how it's diagnosed, what causes them and how they are treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Sessile Polyp: Is It Cancer? (Types, Causes, & Treatment)

A sessile polyp is a type of flat, disc.shaped polyp that usually develops in the intestine. There are several types of sessile polyps that vary in their risk of becoming cancer. Learn more about the types of sessile polyps that can grow, what causes them and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Diseases and Conditions

COPD: Symptoms (w/ Online Quiz), Causes & Treatment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease of the lungs, mainly caused by chronic bronchitis or emphysema. It leads to symptoms such as shortness of breath, constant coughing and wheezing. Complete our online symptoms quiz and learn more about what causes COPD, and how it is treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Thyroid Nodules: Symptoms, When to Worry & Treatment Options

A thyroid nodule is a lump on the neck that is usually benign and does not require any treatment. However, in some cases, it is may be a sign of thyroid cancer nodule. Learn more about symptoms associated with thyroid nodules, when to worry, how they are diagnosed and the treatment options available.

Diseases and Conditions

Liver Hemangioma: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

A liver hemangioma is characterized by a nodule on the liver made-up of a cluster of blood vessels. It is usually a benign finding and does not cause symptoms. Learn more about what can cause a liver hemangioma, symptoms that it could present with, and how it can be treated with medical intervention and diet.

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Excessive Burping: 7 Causes & What to Do

Excessive burping can be a result of air accumulated in the stomach. Burping that does not resolve over time may be caused by a health condition, like GERD or lactose intolerance, or even by specific food. Learn more about what causes exces.