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PixelsEffect / Getty Images What Does Endometriosis Feel Like? Endometriosis feels different for each person who has it. Some people experience severe symptoms, while others may have no noticeable symptoms. PixelsEffect / Getty Images This can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal pain, and digestive problems. This can reduce blood flow to the intestines and can be life-threatening. Bowel obstruction triggered by endometriosis typically requires anemergency surgical procedureto remove the blockage....

Treatment for bow legs is different for children. Bow legs in children usually resolve as a child grows. This article discusses the challenges and benefits of exercise when you have bow legs. Maridav / Getty Images It also covers tips for how to exercise safely, and what other treatment options might be available. Exercise is also an important part of maintaining your overall health. Exercise can help you manage your weight, which can help prevent joint problems....

You may feel tired due to many health conditions, includingdiabetes. Both mental and physical aspects of diabetes can cause fatigue. This article will explore what fatigue looks like and why it might happen in a person with diabetes. Tetra Images / Getty Images Tetra Images / Getty Images What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is more than sleepiness, an occasional lack of energy, or an uncontrollable need to sleep. When you have fatigue, it may appear as an overwhelming lack of physical and emotional energy or motivation....

These flying insects, sometimes called “filth flies,” are divided into two groups. Fly Biology House flies can be identified by four lengthwise stripes on the upper or middle body. House flies don’t bite with their mouthparts. Martin Deja / Getty Images Instead, the mouthparts are used to suck up liquids. House flies are only able to eat liquid foods. Because house flies need to make a lot of saliva, they need water....

This can cause excessive thirst and frequent urination. Diabetes is not the only cause of frequent urination. There are many potential reasons you may be peeing more often than usual. Chakrapong Worathat / EyeEm / Getty Images Chakrapong Worathat / EyeEm / Getty Images What Is Frequent Urination? Frequent urination (polyuria) is when you gotta pee many times throughout the day. Incomplete emptying of the bladder, spine issues, or an enlarged prostate can also contribute to frequent urination....

Matthew Leete / Getty Images There is some evidence that garlic may help lower blood pressure. How Does Garlic Affect Blood Pressure? Research indicates that garlic can lower blood pressure. Matthew Leete / Getty Images Garlic can help support a 16% to 40% reduction in the risk of having a cardiovascular event. In addition, garlic use showed fewer side effects than standard medications. While research suggests garlic can help lower your blood pressure....

When active, the virus uses nerve pathways to travel to the skin’s surface, where it multiplies. nebari / Getty Images What Does Genital Herpes Look Like? Not everyone with genital herpes will have visible signs of the infection. nebari / Getty Images Some people may acquire the virus and not even know it. They may be bumps that are discolored or white. They may also have the appearance of a fluid-filled blister....

The stomach is full of acidic fluid that helps break down food contents. Sometimes the acidic fluid in the stomach refluxes, or moves back up into the esophagus. Verywell / Jessica Olah In most cases, the pain from GERD is most noticeable after a meal. Verywell / Jessica Olah Certain treatments and medications can help reduce symptoms of GERD and provide relief. This article discusses GERD and the sensation of heart palpitations in more detail....

As odd as this may sound, many people swear by it. Are gin-soaked raisins the natural cure that some people claim, or simply a myth? The news soon hit media outlets across the country. How to Make Gin-Soaked Raisins It is unclear why golden raisins are used instead of black raisins. There is also no real understanding as to why nine raisins are called for. Although some experts will recommend more or fewer raisins, nine seems to be the general consensus....

Grape seed extract (Vitis vinifera,GSE) is a natural substance available in capsule and tablet form. However, evidence to support GSE supplementation for any health condition is lacking. Due to possible blood-thinning effects, those who have hypertension or awaiting surgery shouldn’t take GSE. Illustration by Anastasia Tretiak for Verywell Health Likewise, some formulations include peanut skin extract, so those with peanut allergies should avoid the supplement. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says....

Menopause and hair loss go hand in hand for many people. Studies show slightly more than half of all females experience some degree of menopause-relatedhair thinningor loss. By definition,menopauseoccurs when menstrual periods have stopped for at least 12 months. EyeEm / Getty Images This article provides an overview of menopause and hair loss. It discusses the hormones that can cause hair to fall out and strategies for combating menopausal hair loss....

Some people experience headaches as a symptom ofdiabeteswhen theirblood sugaris too high or too low. Headaches are not always a symptom of diabetes. However, a few studies suggest that there is an association between diabetes andmigraine headaches. What Is a Migraine? A migraine is a recurring, often severe headache that causes pulsing and/or throbbing pain. Migraines may also cause nausea and light sensitivity. High Blood Pressure Many people with diabetes also have hypertension, orhigh blood pressure....

High blood pressure can also be linked to tiredness in other ways, such as sleep disturbances. This article will discuss the association between high blood pressure and feeling tired. Verywell / Dennis Madamba What Is Normal Blood Pressure? Verywell / Dennis Madamba High blood pressure is defined by the following stages: Does High Blood Pressure Make You Tired? High blood pressure typically causes no physical symptoms. Some health-tracking devices can also tell you if your blood pressure is high....