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How to Get Rid of a Hangover at Home: 6 Natural Remedies

Updated in 04-05-2024

To get rid of a hangover, you can prepare natural home remedies such as ginger tea, pear juice and tomato juice. These provide the body with energy, help to hydrate you and promote toxin elimination through the liver to help treat symptoms like nausea and headaches. Learn more about how to get rid of a hangover at home.

How to Stop Sneezing: 6 Easy Tips & When to See a Doctor

Updated in 04-02-2024

Para parar de espirrar imediatamente existem algumas estratégias que podem ser eficazes, como ficar olhando para a luz acesa. Confira outras estratégias e os remédios indicados, além dos sinais de alerta para ir ao médico.

Endometrial Hyperplasia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Updated in 04-01-2024

Endometrial hyperplasia is an increase in thickness of the endometrium. This condition causes symptoms such as irregular periods and vaginal bleeding outside of the menstrual period or after menopause. Learn more about what causes endometrial hyperplasia, the symptoms associated with it, and how it's treated.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Updated in 03-27-2024

Low levels of B12 vitamin can cause symptoms like fatigue, loss of appetite, anemia, and tingling in the hands and feet. Learn more the other symptoms that can happen, what causes a deficiency in B12 and how it is treated.

Cervical Stenosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Updated in 03-22-2024

Cervical stenosis is a type of osteoarthritis caused by wear and tear of the cartilage between the cervical vertebrae in the neck region. It causes symptoms like neck pain, burning, or tingling in the arms. Learn more about what causes cervical stenosis, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.

Skin Tag: Common Causes & Treatment Options

Updated in 03-15-2024

Soft tags, also known as acrochordons, are a small mass that can appear on the skin. They do not usually cause symptoms and does not pose a health risk. Understand better what soft fibroma is and what treatment options can be used to eliminate it.

TMJ Treatment: 6 Ways to Treat Pain

Updated in 03-14-2024

TMJ treatment can involve the use of bite plates, physiotherapy, medication, psychotherapy or even surgery. The treatment approach depends on the underlying cause. See the main types of treatment for TMJ pain and when these are indicated.

How to Increase Serotonin: 9 Natural Methods

Updated in 03-13-2024

To increase serotonin levels, you arvised to exercise daily, to include foods with tryptophan in your diet, and to get sun for at least 15 minutes everyday. Check out other natural ways you can increase serotonin levels.

Keloid Removal: 7 Treatment Options Your Doctor May Consider

Updated in 03-13-2024

Keloid removal can be easy and effective. Your doctor may prescribe treatment with ointments and silicone dressings, which can also be combined with corticosteroid injections or laser therapy. Learn more about the different treatment option.

Naegleria Fowleri: Symptoms, Transmission & Diagnosis

Updated in 03-13-2024

Naegleria fowleri, also known as the brain-eating amoeba, is a parasite that lives in warm waters. It can enter the body through the nose and cause damage to brain tissue, leading to headaches, fever, hallucinations and loss of appetite. Learn more about the Naegleria fowleri infection and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Microalbuminuria: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Updated in 03-06-2024

Microalbuminuria is characterized by the presence of amounts 30 to 300 mg of albumin in a 24-hour urine collection. This finding is usually a sign of kidney damage. Learn more about what microalbuminuria is, what causes it, and how it is treated.

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Updated in 02-28-2024

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a neurodegenerative disease that destroys the motor neurons responsible for movement. It causes symptoms such as muscle weakness or loss of motor coordination. Learn more about what ALS is, the symptom.

Aphasia: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

Updated in 02-27-2024

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain damage from stroke, tumors or head trauma. It is characterized by difficulty understanding and/or expressing language. Learn more about aphasia, the symptoms it presents with, the types (Wernicke's and Broca's), what causes it and how it's treated.

Polyps in Stomach: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

Updated in 02-22-2024

Polyps in the stomach are masses of cells that arise due to the abnormal growth of tissue in the stomach mucosa. They normally do not cause symptoms, but large polyps can cause heartburn, abdominal pain or nausea. Learn about other symptoms of stomach polyps, the different types, what causes them and how to treat .

Bubonic Plague: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Updated in 02-20-2024

The bubonic plague is a serious infection caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria. It causes symptoms such as fever, headache, red skin, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath or chest pain. Learn more about the bubonic plague, its symptoms, and how it's transmitted and treated.