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How to Get Water Out of Your Ear: 5 Simple Tips for Relief

Ear aches are often caused by water that gets trapped inside the ear canal after showering or swimming. Check out some simple ways to get the water out of your ear safely at home so that you can treat discomfort quickly, and see when you should go to a doctor for further assessment.

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Enema: What Is It & How to Complete One At Home

An enema involves the injection of fluid through the rectum to cleanse the lower intestines. It is commonly recommended for the treatment of constipation or as a prep for certain procedures or diagnostic imaging. Learn more about how to perform an enema and when you should see a doctor.

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Enlarged Heart: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly, is a condition in which the heart increases in size. It can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue or weakness. Learn more about cardiomegaly, its symptoms, what causes it and how it is treated .

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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.

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Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of chronic arthritis that affects the joints of people with a history of psoriasis. It causes joint swelling and difficulty with movement. Learn more about symptoms and treatment of psoriatic arthritis, as well as the different types that can present .

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Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by a burning sensation felt in any part of the mouth, a metallic taste, and decreased saliva production. Learn more about what burning mouth syndrome is, its symptoms and how it is treated.

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Shingles: Symptoms, Causes, Transmission & Treatment

Shingles is a skin infection, also known as herpes zoster, that occurs in people who have had chickenpox at some point in their life. It causes the development of water blisters, that tend to appear along the chest or back. Learn more about how to identify shingles, what causes it and treatment options.

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Bell's Palsy: What Is It, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bell’s Palsy (also known as acute peripheral facial paralysis) is a condition in which the facial nerve becomes inflamed leading to a loss of control of the muscles on one side of the face. Learn what can cause this condition, what the main symptoms are and the treatment options available.

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6 Effective Tricks to Relieve a Toothache at Home

Mild toothache normally happens due to the accumulation of food residue between the teeth, but it can also appear as a sign of more serious problems, such as tooth decay. Learn some simple tricks that can help alleviate a toothache at home .

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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological condition characterized by compression of the trigeminal nerve, which causes pain, mainly in the lower face. Pain can last for seconds, minutes or days. Learn more about what causes this condition, the symptoms associated with it and how it is treated.

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Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease: Symptoms, Transmission Stage & Treatment

Hand foot and mouth disease is a contagious illness that most frequently occurs in children under the age of 5 (although adults can also become infected). It is caused by the coxsackievirus, and can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. Learn more about this illness and how it is treated.

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8 Best Stretches for Lower Back Pain

Lower back stretches can help to relax and strengthen the muscles in the back, legs, hamstrings and abs, as well as improve mobility, flexibility and posture, Learn about the lower back stretches you can do at home to help reduce muscle-related discomfort.

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Parosmia: What It Is, Treatment & How Long it Lasts

Parosmia is a condition that is characterized by a distortion in your sense of smell. It can be caused by a common cold, sinusitis or even COVID-19. Learn more about parosmia, what can cause it, and how it is treated.

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8 Common Autoimmune Diseases: Symptoms & Treatment

Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system cells start to attack otherwise healthy cells in your body. Examples of autoimmune diseases include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. See the list below of the most common autoimmune diseases .

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How to Unclog Ears in 5 Simple Ways

The sensation of pressure in the ear is relatively common. It can happen when traveling by plane, when diving into water, or when hiking up a mountain. Learn the simple things you can do to unclog your ears.