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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that causes a burning sensation in the mouth without visible signs, along with pain, dry mouth, or taste changes. It is more common after menopause and may be linked to health conditions, medications, or nutritional deficiencies.

Tests

SPECT Scan: What It Is & How It Works

SPECT brain imaging helps assess blood flow and brain function, supporting the diagnosis or monitoring of neurological conditions like dementia, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease.

Diseases and Conditions

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is sudden shortness of breath during sleep. It may be linked to heart failure, asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, pneumonia, or pulmonary edema.

H. pylori

H. Pylori Symptoms: Top 6 Signs You May Have H. Pylori

H pylori symptoms can include bloating, loss of appetite, stomach burning, nausea, burping, excess gas, vomiting, and dark or bloody stools. Diagnosis and treatment help prevent gastritis, ulcers, and long-term complications.

Diseases and Conditions

Acute Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. Main causes include gallstones, alcohol use, high triglycerides, and some medications.

Headache

Constant Headache: 10 Causes & What to Do

Constant headache can be linked to stress, heat, vision problems, migraine, sinusitis, hormonal changes, COVID-19, or other health issues, and may require medical evaluation if severe or lasting over 3 days.

Symptoms

Drooling: 6 Common Causes & How to Treat It

Drooling can be caused by infections, reflux, cavities, pregnancy, medication use, toxins, or Parkinson’s disease. It may occur with fever, trouble swallowing, tremors, or throat burning.

Headache

Pain on Top of Skull: 5 Causes & What It Means

Pain on top of the skull can be caused by tension headaches, migraine, fatigue, occipital neuralgia or high blood pressure, especially when nausea, vision changes or frequent pain occur.

Symptoms

Throat Feels Tight: 7 Causes & What to Do

When your throat feels tight, it may be caused by acid reflux, an irritated throat, anxiety, allergies, goiter, or esophagitis. Other symptoms can include chest tightness, burning, hoarseness, or trouble swallowing.

Diseases and Conditions

Loss of Smell: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Loss of smell, or anosmia, is classified as complete or partial. It can also be associated by a loss of taste. In most cases, it is temporary and resolves once the underlying illness, like a cold or flu, has been treated. Learn more about what causes a loss of smell, treatment options and whether it is common in COVID.

Diseases and Conditions

Anosmia: Types, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Anosmia is the partial or total loss of smell. It may be temporary from colds, flu, allergies, sinusitis or COVID-19, or linked to nasal polyps, head trauma, tumors or nerve damage. Treatment depends on the cause.

Symptoms

Burning Sensation in Legs: 6 Main Causes & How to Treat

A burning sensation in legs can be caused by poor circulation, vitamin B12 deficiency, sciatica, diabetes, or deep vein thrombosis, and may occur with swelling, tingling, numbness, or skin color changes.

Anemia

8 Types of Anemia (& How to Treat)

Different types of anemia, like iron-deficiency, sickle cell, megaloblastic, and aplastic anemia, can develop from nutritional deficiencies, genetic conditions, or immune system changes, leading to symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, and shortness of breath.

Diseases and Conditions

Lipodystrophy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Lipodystrophy is a rare syndrome that changes how body fat is stored, causing fat buildup or loss. It may be linked to HIV treatment, genetics, insulin use, corticosteroids, or autoimmune diseases.

Diseases and Conditions

Anuria: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Anuria is a medical emergency marked by little or no urine output. It can be caused by urinary tract obstruction, acute kidney injury, uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, or cancer.