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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

How to Cure the Flu Fast: 12 Tips for a Quicker Recovery

Understanding how to cure the flu fast involves a combination of rest, hydration, and targeted home remedies. Managing symptoms like fever and muscle aches is possible through medical advice, saline nasal irrigation, or warm baths. Teas, vitamin C, and immunity-boosting foods also support a quick recovery.

Fever

Fever at Night (Gone in the Morning): Causes & Treatment

A fever at night gone in the morning is often due to natural hypothalamus cycles or infections. While rarely severe, persistent daily spikes may signal conditions like lupus or tuberculosis. Doctors should assess symptoms lasting over three days to identify the specific cause and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Diseases and Conditions

Gallbladder Removal: Indications, Procedure & Recovery

Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a procedure that is primarily indicated in the case of gallstones. It is performed under general anesthesia. The two types of surgery are conventional (open) and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) cholecystectomy. Recovery takes 1 to 2 weeks. Read about preparing for surgery.

Fatty Liver

What Causes Fatty Liver? 8 Common Causes & Treatment

Learn what causes fatty liver, from obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and poor diet to alcohol use, hepatitis, medications, Wilson’s disease, and malnutrition. Discover symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and lifestyle changes that help reduce fat buildup in the liver.

Diseases and Conditions

Unexplained Weight Loss: 9 Causes and When to Worry

Unexplained weight loss may be a cause for concern when it happens rapidly and without trying. In general, it is considered normal for a person to lose weight during times of stress. Other causes include GI and endocrine disorders. Read more about what to do about unexplained weight loss and when to worry.

Symptoms

Lump in Armpit: 10 Causes (w/ Pictures) & When to Worry

A lump in armpit can be caused by allergies, infections, swollen lymph nodes, cysts, lipomas, or more serious conditions like breast cancer or lymphoma. Learn the main causes, symptoms that may occur, and the recommended treatments for each situation.

Back Pain

Stomach and Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Warning Signs

Stomach and back pain felt together may be caused by a muscle knot or changes to the spine, which can happen due to bad posture throughout the day, However, if you experience stomach pain at the same time, this pain may be related to another cause. Learn about what can cause stomach and back pain and how to treat it.

Symptoms

Bright Red Blood in Stool: 9 Causes & When to See a Doctor

Bright red blood in stool may come from hemorrhoids, anal fissures, diverticula, or angiodysplasia, and can occur after colonoscopy. It may also be linked to Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colorectal cancer, with pain, belly discomfort, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, or urgency. Evaluation guides care.

Headache

Waking Up with Headaches: Why It Happens (10 Common Causes)

Waking up with headaches often stems from insomnia, sleep apnea, bruxism, or an unsupportive pillow. Factors like dehydration, stress, and sinusitis also trigger morning pain. These issues are frequently resolved through better sleep habits, yet persistent symptoms or fatigue require a professional medical evaluation.

Symptoms

Neck Swelling: Common Causes & What to Do

Neck swelling can follow inflammation or infections such as the flu, common cold, mononucleosis, ear infection, or tonsillitis, but may also point to thyroid changes or lymphoma. Possible signs include warmth, pain, redness, tenderness, pus, or fever. Swelling lasting over 3 days needs medical evaluation.

Diseases and Conditions

Uremia, Symptoms, Causes, Normal Levels & Treatment

Uremia involves high levels of urea in the blood typically caused by chronic kidney failure. Symptoms range from nausea and fatigue to confusion. Doctors diagnose the condition using blood urea nitrogen tests, and treatment often requires dialysis or kidney transplantation to restore filtration and remove toxins.

Symptoms

Body Aches: Common Causes & When to See a Doctor

Body aches can be caused by stress, anxiety, poor sleep, intense exercise, or infections like the flu, dengue, or fibromyalgia. Because they may signal more serious conditions, especially when accompanied by fever or stiffness, medical assessment may be needed.

Diseases and Conditions

Cervical Lymphadenitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cervical lymphadenitis is inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck, commonly linked to viral or bacterial infections and, in some cases, autoimmune diseases. This article covers symptoms, possible causes, how cervical lymphadenitis is diagnosed, and treatment options based on the underlying condition.

Diseases and Conditions

Hemophilia: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by low clotting factor levels, leading to frequent or prolonged bleeding. Learn about types of hemophilia, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options like factor replacement and medications, and key care recommendations.

Diseases and Conditions

Ecchymosis: 9 Possible Causes & What to Do

Ecchymosis is the medical term for a skin bruise caused by blood leaking from ruptured vessels. Common causes include contusions, fractures, surgeries, and low platelet counts. While most spots fade naturally within weeks, frequent bruising for no clear reason may signal underlying health issues like clotting disorders.