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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

Sleep Paralysis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Sleep paralysis is a condition where a person is temporarily unable to move while falling asleep or waking up, often with symptoms like chest pressure, fear, or hallucinations. Learn what causes sleep paralysis, how it’s diagnosed, and ways to prevent and manage recurring episodes.

Diseases and Conditions

Graves' Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition that causes hyperthyroidism, leading to symptoms like weight loss, anxiety, and bulging eyes. Learn about its causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments including medication, radioactive iodine, surgery, and pregnancy care.

Diseases and Conditions

Bowel Obstruction: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the intestine that causes pain, swelling, and digestive issues. Learn about common symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and possible complications of a bowel obstruction, and when you should seek help.

Diseases and Conditions

Cherry Angioma: What It Looks Like, Causes & Treatment

A cherry angioma is characterized by a red, raised spot on the skin. They are usually found on the trunk in adults and are not associated with any symptoms. Learn about what causes them and what treatment options are available to get rid of cherry angiomas.

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Heavy diarrhea, loss of appetite, urgent need to poop and abdominal cramping can all be signs of Crohn's disease. Learn about the other symptoms of Crohn's disease and complete our online quiz to assess your risk for this disease. .

Gallstones

Gallstones: Symptoms (w/ Online Quiz), Causes & Treatment

One of the main symptoms of gallstones is strong pain felt on the right side of the abdomen one hour after eating. Assess your risk for gallstones with our online symptom checker and learn more about what causes gallstones and how they are treated.

Symptoms

How to Stop Burping: Home Remedies & Medications

To stop burping, medications like simethicone or antacids may be indicated to help relieve excess gas and neutralize stomach acid. Home remedies, such as boldo tea and chamomile tea, can also be used to help relieve gas with fewer side effects. Read about how to stop burping, including when to see a doctor.

Weight Loss

Intragastric Balloon: Indications, Procedure & Contraindications

The intragastric balloon procedure is a technique that involves placing a balloon inside the stomach to occupy space and promote a feeling of fullness. This can help decrease hunger and prevent overeating, leading to weight loss. Learn about indications for the procedure, risks, and contraindications.

Diseases and Conditions

Mucous Cyst: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A mucocele, or a mucous cyst, is a type of clear blister that can form on the lip, tongue, cheeks or roof of the mouth. They are often caused by injury to the area or a blocked salivary gland. Mucoceles usually resolve on their own. Learn more about what causes a mucocele, its symptoms, and how it's treated.

Fever

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

A fever at night that goes away in the morning usually occurs due to cyclic functioning of the hypothalamus, which is a part of the brain that regulates body temperature and becomes more active at night. They are often triggered by a viral or bacteria infection, auto-immune disease of vaccine or medication side effe.

Symptoms

Excessive Thirst: 14 Causes (& How to Treat)

Excessive thirst is a symptom that can emerge for many reasons, like pregnancy, intense exercise or a health condition, like diabetes or dehydration. It can occur with other symptoms, such as frequent urination and dry mouth. Learn more about what causes excessive thirst and what to do to treat this symptom.

Symptoms

Bump on Head: 9 Causes, Treatment & When to See a Doctor

A bump on the head can be caused from physical trauma, like a blow to the head, or a skin condition, like hives, folliculitis or dermatitis. Skin conditions that cause bumps on the head may be treated with topical medications, while head trauma requires urgent attention. Read about what causes bumps on the head.

Symptoms

11 Liver Disease Symptoms (Online Symptom Quiz)

The first symptoms of liver disease are usually right-sided abdominal pain and a swollen belly. Symptoms can vary, however, depending on the type of problem occurring. Learn more about the symptoms that can arise with liver problems and co.

Diseases and Conditions

Addison's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Addison's disease is characterized by a decrease in the production of cortisol and aldosterone hormones. It causes symptoms such as generalized fatigue, weakness and nausea. Learn more about Addison's disease, its symptoms, what causes it and how it's treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Ataxia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Ataxia is a group of neurological disorders that cause symptoms like lack of coordination, loss of balance and, slurred speech. Causes include neurodegenerative conditions, cerebral palsy, and infections. Treatment includes medications, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Learn about different types of ataxia.