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Chronic nausea happens when queasiness is constant or comes and goes for several days or longer. Chronic nausea during pregnancy (morning sickness) is also common. What Is Chronic Nausea? skynesher / Getty Images While you may feel like you are going to throw up, you may never vomit. In situations when vomiting does occur, it could cause dehydration or other potential complications. Constant vs. Acute Nausea Compared to chronic nausea, acute nausea is a short-term feeling....

A chronic sore throat can appear as a common symptom of aviral or bacterial infection. It can also be related to other causes like a fungal infection,allergies, pollution, or tumors. Treatment depends on the cause. skynesher / Getty Images You may be prescribed medication or use home treatments such as gargling or drinking warm or cool liquids. The virus uses these cells to multiply. Examples of viral infections that can cause chronic pharyngitis include the following:...

These treatments help remove scales and prevent skin cells from growing too fast. This article will go over the different treatment options for chronic plaque psoriasis. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealand www.dermnetnz.org 2023. Reproduced with permission from DermNet New Zealand www.dermnetnz.org 2023. However, since it is anautoimmune disorder, chronic plaque psoriasis may need more treatment than just steroids....

These conditions occur together because of chronic inflammation in the nasal and sinus membranes. If the symptoms have occurred for four weeks or less, it’s known as acute sinusitis. When symptoms are present for four to 12 weeks, it’s known as subacute sinusitis. Verywell / Jessica Olah However, when sinusitis persists at the 12-week mark and beyond, sinusitis is then called chronic rhinosinusitis. ACT scanmay also be needed to diagnose chronic rhinosinusitis....

This article will discuss chronic sciatica symptoms, treatment options, and when to see a healthcare provider. Severe nerve compression can progress to leg paralysis if the sciatic nerve is significantly damaged from chronic compression. Many cases of chronic and disabling sciatica are due to problems with the lumbar spine. Phynart Studio / Getty Images Compression of the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve can occur from bulging or herniated discs orspinal stenosis....

However, when it is chronic, it is most commonly not because of an infection. The top causes are chronictonsillitis, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although rare, a chronic sore throat can occasionally be a sign of throat cancer. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health This article will cover the different causes of chronic throat pain and treatment options. It will also cover the differences between a chronic and acute sore throat and each condition’s symptoms....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Many Black Americans experience high levels of stress. This article addresses how stress affectsheart disease risk in Black people. Zoe Hansen / Verywell Prevalence Race is a human-derived social construct used to categorize people. Why Stress Is a Risk Factor for Heart Disease The effect of stress is frequently underestimated. Stress can be brought on by financial troubles, divorce, loss of a loved one or chronic illness....

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that forms in the artery that brings oxygen-rich blood to your lungs. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images When Does Pulmonary Hypertension Become Chronic Thromboembolic Disease? Pulmonary hypertensionis an increase in the pressure in your lungs. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images Causes of CTEPH at Each Stage There are many contributing factors to pulmonary hypertension. In the case of chronic thromboembolic disease, the root cause is typically an acute pulmonary embolism....

Acute and chronic conditions typically differ in how they develop and how long they last. Chronic conditions, on the other hand, are long-lasting. They develop and potentially worsen over time (e.g., Crohn’s disease). Maskot / Getty Images These descriptions can vary somewhat, though, depending on who you speak to or what sources you reference. General Definitions Most illnesses can be categorized as acute or chronic. It simply means that symptoms have developed quickly and that some sort of medical intervention is needed....

Cialis and Viagra are the most common medications used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). While both work to increase blood flow to the penis to support an erection, there are significant differences. Cialis is also not affected by food intake and can be effective at treating benign hyperplasia (BPH). blackCAT / Getty Images Viagra, on the other hand, lasts four to five hours. But, the main difference between Cialis and Viagra is how long each lasts....

Health, hygiene, and appearance differ slightly between circumcised and uncircumcised penises. Circumcision makes cleaning easier and slightly lowers infection risk. However, it can also make thepenisvery sensitive and easily irritated. Cavan Images / Getty Images Appearance mostly comes down to cultural or personal preference. And, with proper washing, uncircumcised penises can be kept just as clean. Circumcision means surgically removing the foreskin, while an uncircumcised penis keeps it. Research studies sometimes don’t use the terminology in this way....

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of thepenis. The foreskin is the layer of skin that covers the glans (head of the penis). This procedure can be performed in newborns, older children, or adults. Brianna Gilmartin / Verywell Circumcision is one of the most common surgeries among males. Brianna Gilmartin / Verywell Why Are Circumcisions Performed? The purpose of circumcision is to surgically remove the foreskin of the penis....

Although cirrhosis is typically irreversible, the condition can be managed with treatment. Learn more about cirrhosis and how this condition is diagnosed and treated. This beginning stage of scarring is known asfibrosis. Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell Cirrhosis interferes with the circulatory flow to the liver and can disrupt essential liver functions. eranicle / Getty Images In some cases, the damage from cirrhosis can lead toliver failureand even death. Over one million people die each year of cirrhosis, including over 50,000 people in the United States....