Category,
PAIN CARE
Fibromyalgia Trigger Points
When you have fibromyalgia, you have chronic pain in your muscles, tendons, and connective tissues. Doctors call fibromyalgia trigger points tender points.
Category,
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CARE
Clogged Tear Duct
A clogged tear duct causes an irritated, watery eye and can lead to infection. But with medical care, a blocked tear duct is almost always correctable.
Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment
Take the AssessmentCervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death among women in the U.S., but today many cases of cervical cancer are prevented through widespread use of the Pap test.
Category,
BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
What Is Short Term Memory Loss?
What is short term memory loss? Can’t recall? Seriously, short term memory loss may be temporary if it arises from a particular event. Learn more here.
Category,
DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
What Is Sickle Cell Anemia?
Learn what is sickle cell anemia, how sickle cell anemia symptoms develop — and what it means for you and your family if you carry the sickle cell trait.
Category,
DIGESTIVE CARE
Gallbladder Attack Symptoms
Gallbladder attack symptoms can be extremely painful and, if untreated, can return repeatedly. Learn what to do if you have signs of gallbladder problems.
Category,
DIGESTIVE CARE
Do You Get Stomach Pains After Eating?
If you get stomach pains after eating, you may need to ditch baked beans, ripe bananas and other gassy foods. Another remedy is a particular kind of hypnosis.
Category,
HEART CARE
High Blood Pressure Symptoms
No list of high blood pressure symptoms will show you you’re in trouble. Instead, keep track of your numbers and follow medical advice on diet and exercise.
Category,
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Sadness, extreme fatigue, and coughing are common rheumatoid arthritis symptoms that could indicate complications requiring medical care. Learn more.
Category,
MEN'S CARE
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms
Any symptoms of enlarged prostate need evaluation for cancer. But benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms are often a non-cancer cause of prostate woes as men age.
Category,
COLON CANCER
Bowel Cancer Symptoms
Bowel cancer can be deadly if caught late. Regular screenings and seeing your doctor ASAP if you recognize any bowel cancer symptoms can save your life.
Category,
TYPE 2 DIABETES
What Causes Diabetes?
All forms of diabetes, whether type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes, impact blood sugar levels. But what causes diabetes varies, depending on the type.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Listeria Symptoms in Adults
When listeria, a foodbourne germ, spreads beyond your intestines, it can be dangerous. Listeria symptoms in adults range from headaches to miscarriages.
Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
Low Estrogen Symptoms
When estrogen decreases due to menopause, surgery, or other conditions, low estrogen symptoms can affect weight, mood, sexual desire, bone health, and more.
What Do You Know About Anemia?
Anemia is a condition that affects the number of red blood cells in your body. A number of diseases and conditions can cause anemia. Find out more by taking the following quiz.
1. Anemia is a common condition. What happens when a person has anemia?
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These cells carry oxygen to all the cells in the body. Anemia isn't a single disease but a condition that has many different causes.