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Recent Articles by Daisy Oliveira

What does dry socket look like?

A dry socket can look like an empty tooth socket after an extraction, with the blood clot missing and white, yellow, or gray bone visible. It may also cause swollen gums, severe pain, bad breath, and a bad taste in the mouth.

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Exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers?

Needlestick and sharps injuries are the most common risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers, especially during or after procedures involving blood.

Diarrhea

Chronic Diarrhea: 11 Causes & How to Treat It

Chronic diarrhea is loose or frequent stools lasting 4 weeks or more. Causes include food intolerance, infections, IBS, Crohn’s disease, pancreatic disease, medication use, and SIBO. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve diet changes, hydration, or medication.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Mold Exposure (Respiratory, Skin, Eye & Systemic Signs)

Symptoms of mold exposure can include nasal congestion, cough, wheezing, eye irritation, skin rash, headache and worsening asthma. Mold can affect children and high-risk groups more, and care may be needed for severe or persistent symptoms.

Symptoms

Oily Hair: 9 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Oily hair can be linked to hormones, stress, greasy products, high-fat foods, hot water, dirty pillowcases, and habits that increase scalp oil buildup.

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Does having sex on your period make you bleed more?

Sex on your period usually does not increase total blood loss, but it may make bleeding look heavier for a short time as uterine contractions push out blood already present.

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Does sex help with period cramps?

Sex may ease period cramps for some people, but evidence is limited. Learn whether does sex help with period cramps, why orgasm may relieve pain, and when cramps need medical care.

Pregnancy by Week

Very Early Signs of Pregnancy (First Week): 8 Possible Signs

Very early signs of pregnancy 1 week can include a missed period, mild cramping, breast tenderness, fatigue, mood changes, light spotting, cervical mucus changes, bloating, and morning sickness.

Medicinal Plants

Muira Puama: Health Benefits, How to Use, Dosing & Tea Recipe

Muira puama is a medicinal plant used to increase vitality and libido, reduce fatigue, and support circulation. It can be prepared as tea or capsules and should be used with medical guidance.

Symptoms

Burning Eyes: 8 Main Causes (& Treatment)

Burning eyes may be caused by dust, wind, smoke, dry eye, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, photokeratitis, sinusitis, or vision problems, with itching, redness, swelling, or irritation.

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When is the best time to take magnesium glycinate?

Magnesium glycinate is often taken in the evening for sleep support, but the best time to take magnesium glycinate depends on the goal, dose, tolerance, and medical history.

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Why do I have mucus from my anus without stool?

Mucus from the anus without stool may happen when the rectum produces extra mucus due to irritation, inflammation, infection, hemorrhoids, fissures, or rectal disorders. Persistent mucus, bleeding, pain, or bowel changes should be checked by a doctor.

Symptoms

Swollen Foreskin: 9 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Swollen foreskin can be caused by infections, irritation, skin conditions, STIs, paraphimosis, medication reactions, trauma, or abscess. Treatment depends on the cause and may include hygiene care, creams, antibiotics, or urgent medical care.

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What should I expect after fallopian tube removal?

What to expect after fallopian tube removal includes mild pain, light bleeding, bloating and incision discomfort, with recovery time depending on the type of surgery and ovaries usually keeping hormones and periods normal.

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Why do you have to wait 7 days after a Depo shot?

Depo may take 7 days to become reliably protective if the shot is given late or outside the first days of a period. Learn why you have to wait 7 days after a Depo shot and when backup contraception may be needed.