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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

Hernia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak muscle area, causing a bulge. Inguinal hernia is common and may cause groin swelling or pain. Hernia symptoms in men may also include scrotal swelling or discomfort, with treatment ranging from observation to surgery.

Diseases and Conditions

Hemorrhagic Fever: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hemorrhagic fever is a serious illness that can cause high fever, severe headache, skin spots, and internal or external bleeding. Causes may include dengue, Ebola, yellow fever, and other infections, with hospital treatment needed to prevent life-threatening complications.

Diseases and Conditions

Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen that may cause upper left abdominal discomfort, early fullness, fatigue, or no symptoms. Enlarged spleen symptoms pain may be linked to infections, liver disease, blood disorders, or cancer, and treatment depends on the cause.

Diseases and Conditions

Barotrauma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Barotrauma is an injury caused by pressure changes during flying, diving, or altitude changes. It can affect the ears, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as ear pain, dizziness, and breathing problems. Treatment depends on the affected area and symptom severity.

Hemorrhoids

Internal Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Grades, Causes & 7 Treatments

Internal hemorrhoids bleeding can appear as bright red blood in the stool or on toilet paper. Other symptoms may include anal itching, discomfort, and pain with bowel movements. Treatment depends on severity and may include fiber, fluids, medication, office procedures, or surgery.

Tonsillitis

Tonsillectomy: Procedure, Recovery & Risks

Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. It may be recommended for recurrent tonsillitis, enlarged tonsils that affect breathing, sleep apnea, or infections that do not improve with treatment.

Diseases and Conditions

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that causes sudden, electric shock-like facial pain. Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and common triggers, such as touching the face, chewing, or talking, are explained.

Headache

Headache on Top of Head: Causes, When to Worry & What Helps

Cramps but no period may happen with ovulation, early pregnancy or contraceptive use, but frequent or severe cramping can also indicate endometriosis, fibroids, PID or ectopic pregnancy.

Men's Health

STD Symptoms in Men: 12 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

STD symptoms in men can include itching, penile discharge, genital sores, pain or burning when urinating, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and mouth sores. Treatment depends on whether the STI is viral, bacterial, or parasitic.

Tests

How to Check Blood Sugar: Steps & Reference Values

How to test blood sugar with a fingerstick meter, including step-by-step testing, target reference values, signs of low blood sugar, and ways to help manage glucose levels.

Headache

How to Get Rid of Headaches: 7 Natural Remedies

How to get rid of headaches may include cold or warm compresses, coffee, head massage, sleep, ginger tea, water, and trigger foods to avoid. Medical care may be needed if symptoms persist or worsen.

Diseases and Conditions

Shingles: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful, fluid-filled blisters, burning skin, and sometimes fever or nerve pain. It is more common in people over 50 or with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms

Black Vomit: 9 Causes & What to Do

Black vomit may be a sign of bleeding in the digestive tract from gastritis, ulcers, reflux, esophageal varices, medications, or cancer, and can occur with stomach pain, dark stools, weakness, or weight loss.

Cancer

Peritoneal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Peritoneal cancer is a rare tumor affecting the abdominal lining that can cause bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and weight loss. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.

Tests

C-Reactive Protein (CRP): What Levels Mean

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a liver-made protein that rises with inflammation or infection. High or low CRP levels may help assess infections, chronic disease, and heart disease risk.