It can be resulting from colds, allergies,gastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD), and other conditions. This article explains post-nasal drip and some common symptoms that occur. Verywell / Julie Bang What Is Post-Nasal Drip? Our bodies are constantly producing mucus, and not just in our airways. It’s found in the digestive tract and other organs where glands producemucin. Mucin is the substance that, along with water, makes up our mucus. In the airway, it traps germs and other debris to keep it out of the lungs....

Urinary retentionthe complete inability to urinatecan occur after surgery and may be chronic or acute. The condition may be caused byanesthesia, post-surgery medication, or certain types of surgery. Both types of retention can occur after surgery. Illustration by Emily Roberts for Verywell Health You should be able to urinate within about seven hours following surgery (although it may happen sooner). At this point, anesthesia should no longer affect your ability to pee....

Amigraineisn’t just any headache. The postdrome phase is not often discussed when considering the effects of migraines. However, it can be as debilitating as the migraine itself. Verywell / Jessica Olah This article will explore the symptoms, management, and prevention of the postdrome phase of a migraine. This phase usually lasts 2448 hours.For some, this phase can be more debilitating than the migraine itself. In some cases, postdrome symptoms can last for days after a migraine ends....

Posterior blepharitis affects the inner eyelid near the eye. Anterior blepharitis impacts the outside of your eyelid along the eyelash line. Both posterior and anterior blepharitis affect people of all ages. Andrei310 / iStock / Getty Images The conditions tend to occur more often in people with oily skin. It develops when oil glands in the inner eyelid allow bacteria to grow. This oil is designed to prevent tear film evaporation....

This article will detail the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of posterior ankle impingement syndrome. PeopleImages / Getty Images Who Is at Risk? Posterior ankle impingement syndrome is most commonly seen in athletes who participate in activities that involve repetitive ankleplantar flexion. PeopleImages / Getty Images Cross-country or trail runners who do high volumes of downhill running are also at a higher risk. The condition can also arise in nonathletes, though this is much less common....

Theanterior cruciate ligament (ACL), sits just in front of the PCL. The PCL is the ligament that prevents the tibia (shin bone) from sliding too far backward. PCL Tears The most common mechanism of injury of the PCL is the so-called “dashboard injury. gradyreese / Getty Images “This shows up when the knee is bent, and an object forcefully strikes the shin backward. PCL injuries are also commonly seen with severe trauma that can cause injury to many knee structures....

Posterior heel pain can come from one of severalcauses. Because of this, all of these diagnoses must be considered for effective treatment of posterior heel pain. Treatment Most patients with posterior heel pain can find effective treatment through simple, nonsurgical treatments. Henglein and Steets / Getty Images It is important to understand the cause of the symptoms of pain before initiating any treatment program. For this reason, treatment should only be initiated once the diagnosis has been made....

This can lead to foot and ankle pain, as well as other issues. Persons with posterior tibial tendonitis may have difficulty standing on their toes or turning their feet inward. What Is Posterior Tibial Tendonitis? Verywell / Cindy Chung Posterior tibial tendonitis pops up if the posterior tibial tendon becomes injured or inflamed. Posterior tibial tendon problems usually occur just underneath the inner side of the ankle, called themedial malleolus....

Postpartum acne is acne that appears after you have given birth. It happens because your hormone levels change after pregnancy. Stress and sleep deprivation can also contribute. Hero Images / Getty Images Postpartum acne is normal. It is usually mild and will disappear on its own within a few weeks of delivery. What Is Postpartum Acne? Postpartum acne describes the appearance (or reappearance) of pimples after pregnancy. Acne is common during pregnancy....

It’s also a time of intense physical and emotional changes. It is also common to experience emotional changes like feeling sad and overwhelmed. This article discusses postpartum care, what to expect, and how to care for yourself. Yoss Sabalet/ Getty Images Your focus is both on healing physically and caring for your newborn. It is important to see your healthcare provider during the postpartum period. Your provider can help keep you and your newborn healthy....

Being pregnant and giving birth can be a beautiful and emotionally fulfilling time in the life of a mother. That said, this time period can also be physically daunting. Fortunately, however, there may be an effective solution. FatCamera / Getty Images Many postpartum diagnoses can be successfully managed or treated with the help of a physical therapist. This article discusses postpartum conditions, physical therapy options, and treatment options. The trauma associated with childbirth can also cause further laxity or tearing in these structures....

Certain risk factors may help predict who is at an increased risk for developing postpartum thyroiditis. The hypothyroidism then resolves as your thyroid normalizes. For this reason, you should have your TSH level checked every year after the resolution of postpartum thyroiditis. Brooke Pelczynski / Verywell Symptoms during the thyrotoxic phase of postpartum thyroiditis are usually milder versions ofgeneral hyperthyroidism symptoms. The symptoms during the hypothyroid phase of postpartum thyroiditis are milder versions of general hypothyroidism symptoms....

Postprandialhypotensionoccurs when blood pressure significantly drops after eating. Postprandial hypotension is more common in older people and those with underlying health conditions, includingdiabetesandParkinson’s disease. This article explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment of postprandial hypotension. Vanessa Clara Ann Vokey / Getty Images Up to one in three older adults will have some degree of postprandial hypotension. For most of these individuals, the condition is mild and does not trigger symptoms....