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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

UTI Symptoms: 9 Common Signs & What They Mean

UTI symptoms include burning when urinating, urinary frequency, dark foul-smelling urine, fever, and lower back pain. Symptoms may vary depending on whether the infection affects the urethra, bladder, or kidneys, and can present differently in pregnancy and babies.

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Spots on Tongue: 6 Causes & What to Do

Spots on the tongue can be caused by poor oral hygiene, geographic tongue, burns, food, or oral bacteria and fungi. In some cases, persistent red or white spots may be linked to tongue cancer and should be checked by a dentist.

Diseases and Conditions

Hernia Repair: Indications, Procedure & Recovery

Hernia repair is surgery used to treat inguinal, umbilical, abdominal, and epigastric hernias. It may be done with open or laparoscopic surgery, and recovery, possible complications, and warning signs after the procedure should be monitored closely.

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Cold Hands and Feet: 10 Causes & When to Seek Medical Advice

Cold hands and feet can occur in cold weather but may also signal health issues like poor circulation, anemia, hypothyroidism, diabetes, or heart disease. Understand common causes, related symptoms, and when persistent cold extremities should be evaluated by a doctor.

Diseases and Conditions

Otitis Media: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Otitis media is a middle ear infection that can cause ear pain, fever, discharge, and hearing changes. This condition may happen after a cold or sinus infection and is treated with pain relief, watchful waiting, or antibiotics, depending on severity.

Diseases and Conditions

Lipedema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Lipedema is an abnormal accumulation of fat in the legs, hips, and ankles. Symptoms include difficulty walking and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. Diagnosis is made based on symptoms, a physical exam, and imaging. Possible causes include genetic factors. Learn about treatment options including compression therapy.

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Weakness in Legs: Common Causes & When to Worry

Weakness in legs can happen after exercise or from poor circulation, but ongoing symptoms may point to peripheral neuropathy, herniated disc, stroke, or other neurologic conditions, especially when paired with numbness, dizziness, or pain.

Diseases and Conditions

Sun Poisoning: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Sun poisoning is caused by a rapid rise in body temperature after prolonged sun exposure, hot environments, or intense activity, leading to headache, nausea, dehydration, fainting, and seizures. Prevention includes sunscreen, protective clothing, and limiting midday sun.

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Itchy Scalp: Common Causes & How to Treat It

An itchy scalp can be caused by stress, fungal infections, seborrheic dermatitis, lice, dry skin, or allergies, with symptoms like redness, flaking, and irritation. Treatment ranges from gentle hair care to medicated shampoos, depending on the cause.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: What It’s For & How to Prepare

Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a quick test that examines the rectum and lower colon to check for polyps, bleeding, colorectal cancer, and other changes. It may be done without sedation and usually requires only limited bowel prep.

Meningitis

Meningitis Symptoms: Online Quiz, Early Signs & Diagnosis

Meningitis symptoms include high fever, severe headache, neck pain, confusion, and light sensitivity. Causes include viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and noninfectious meningitis, with diagnosis confirmed by testing and treatment based on the cause.

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Yellow Nails: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Yellow nails are most often caused by fungal nail infection, but can also result from aging, smoking, vitamin deficiencies, psoriasis, liver disease, kidney disease, or excess beta-carotene intake, sometimes indicating an underlying health condition.

Anemia

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cell shape and oxygen flow, causing pain crises, anemia, and complications. Diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies are outlined.

Diseases and Conditions

Cutaneous Vasculitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cutaneous vasculitis is inflammation of small and medium blood vessels in the skin that can cause purple or red spots, petechiae, itching, ulcers, and rash. This article covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Bronchitis

Asthmatic Bronchitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Asthmatic bronchitis causes symptoms such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. This article explains possible causes, how diagnosis is confirmed, treatment options, and when long-term management may be needed.