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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

Tingling in Head: 10 Common Causes & What It Means

Tingling in the head can stem from migraines, anxiety, sinusitis, dental issues, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis. Often brief and harmless, it may come with dizziness or blurred vision. Persistent, intense, or lasting over 3 days warrants medical evaluation.

Phlegm

Blood in Phlegm: Causes & When to Worry

Blood in phlegm is often from prolonged coughing or dried airways, and may occur with anticoagulants. With shortness of breath, fever, or green/yellow/frothy mucus, it can signal infection, bronchitis, or pulmonary edema and needs medical evaluation.

Anemia

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia occurs when antibodies destroy red blood cells, causing fatigue, jaundice, and dark urine. Covers common triggers, diagnostic blood tests (Coombs), warm vs cold types, and treatment options like corticosteroids, transfusion, and splenectomy.

Diseases and Conditions

Splenectomy: Indications, Procedure & Recovery

Splenectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the spleen. Covers when it’s recommended, how laparoscopic and open procedures are done, typical recovery, possible risks, and key infection-prevention steps like vaccines and preventive antibiotics.

Diseases and Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Medications, Therapies & Latest Options

Multiple sclerosis treatment options include relapse corticosteroids, disease-modifying therapies, symptom-control meds, rehab therapies, exercise, plasmapheresis, and autologous stem cell transplant in severe cases, plus supportive diet and vitamin D guidance.

Diseases and Conditions

Inguinal Hernia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Inguinal hernia causes a groin lump, pain, heaviness or burning that can worsen with exertion. Often due to abdominal wall weakness, it is common in young children and older men. Diagnosis is clinical; repair surgery helps prevent strangulation.

Diseases and Conditions

Abdominal Hernia: Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment

An abdominal hernia occurs when muscle weakness allows internal tissue to protrude, often creating a lump near the navel or groin. While many are asymptomatic, some cause pain or strangulation. Diagnosis involves physical exams or imaging, and surgery is the primary repair method for recovery.

Spots on the Skin

Bumps on Skin: Causes & Treatment Options

Bumps on the skin can affect adults and children and are usually linked to mild conditions like keratosis pilaris, acne, folliculitis or allergies. In some cases, they may signal gluten intolerance or shingles. Diagnosis is based on symptoms and appearance to guide treatment.

Diseases and Conditions

Sarcopenia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Sarcopenia is age-related loss of muscle mass and strength that can affect balance and daily function. Covers symptoms, diagnosis tests, common causes, treatment options, and prevention with exercise and protein-rich nutrition.

Symptoms

Numbness in Fingers: 14 Possible Causes (& How to Treat)

Numbness in fingers can result from carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, vitamin B12 deficiency, autoimmune disease, nerve compression or medication use. It may also signal serious conditions like stroke when one side is affected with speech or facial changes.

Diseases and Conditions

Pleural Effusion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pleural effusion is the buildup of fluid in the space around the lungs, causing chest pain and shortness of breath. It may be linked to heart, lung, kidney, or autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis includes imaging and thoracentesis, and treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Headache

Headache on Top of the Head: 11 Causes & Treatment

A headache on top of the head often results from lack of sleep, brain freeze, trauma, or a cold. Symptoms like fever, coughing, and nausea can occur. While usually not serious, pain involving seizures or vision loss may indicate tumors or severe injury requiring urgent medical care.

Diseases and Conditions

Dry Drowning: Symptoms, What to Do & Causes

Dry drowning and secondary drowning are serious complications that can develop hours after a near-drowning event. This article covers essential symptoms like difficulty breathing and extreme fatigue, along with medical causes, diagnostic tests, and urgent care protocols for these conditions.

Diseases and Conditions

Blown Vein: Symptoms, Causes & Red Flags

Blown vein causes sudden bruising or brief bleeding after bumps, scratches, blood draws, or IVs. Common signs include redness, tenderness, itching, swelling, and warmth. Severe pain, spreading redness, or nonstop bleeding may signal DVT or pulmonary embolism.

Symptoms

Tongue Pain: Common Causes & When to See a Doctor

Tongue pain is often caused by visible issues like wounds, burns, or infections, but it can also signal nutritional deficiencies, geographic tongue, burning mouth syndrome, or tongue cancer. Persistent tongue pain lasting over a week should be medically evaluated.