Hemorrhoids(sometimes called piles) are swollen or dilated veins that form in the rectum or anus. Symptoms may include itching, pain, and swelling. Some people with hemorrhoids are asymptomatic. Damircudic / Getty Images Damircudic / Getty Images What Are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are a collection of swollen veins found under the skin of the anus or in the rectum lining. External hemorrhoids form under the skin near the anus andcan be itchyand painful....
Hops, the flower of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), are commonly used to make beer. This means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. However, many of these claims are unsubstantiated. Verywell / Getty Images It’s also important to note that no supplement should replace standard medical care for any health condition. Here is a look at some of the current research. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease....
Sometimes, they might even be filled withpusjust like pimples that can appear on your face. Lumps and bumps in the genital area can happen for various reasons. Hormonal fluctuations, clogged pores, and other common causes of pimples can drive pimples in the genital area. Kamonwan Wankaew / EyeEm / Getty Images Each has a different treatment. Kamonwan Wankaew / EyeEm / Getty Images What Are Genital Warts? Genital wartsis a sexually transmitted infection (STI) sparked by the human papillomavirus (HPV)....
Understanding Their Similarities and Differences COVID-19 and the common cold share similar symptoms. How then can you tell if you haveCOVID-19or the common cold? Common Cold vs. COVID-19 Thecommon coldand COVID-19 share symptoms. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health The common cold is most often because of rhinoviruses, while SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19. Some coronaviruses other than SARS-CoV2 can cause the common cold. For the common cold, the incubation period is relatively short, usually one to three days....
The two have several overlapping symptoms, such as headache and runny nose. But there are some differences, too. Verywell / Dennis Madamba Symptoms of Allergies vs. COVID-19 Allergies and COVID-19 do have some overlapping symptoms. Verywell / Dennis Madamba These can include: The presence of other symptoms may be what helps you sort one from the other. Likewise, itchy eyes and nose are allergy symptoms, but not COVID-19 symptoms. That said, you don’t have to have every possible symptom to suspect COVID-19 or allergies....
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental health condition characterized by two or more distinct personalities. It was once known as multiple personality disorder. What Is DID? Johner Images / Getty Images They should also have symptoms that significantly impair social functioning at work and in other environments. The disturbance should not be related to cultural or religious practices or to substance abuse or other mental disorders. What is the history of dissociative disorder?...
confirm totake care of the wounduntil you’re free to get professional help. It also lists reasons to contact your healthcare provider whether or not you have a wound sewn up. Uses of Sutures This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Simon Battensby / Getty Images Stitches are used for two reasons: Let’s look at the second reason first. These are the types of wounds that may require stitches....
The brace serves to stabilize your knee and allow your ACL to be protected while it heals properly. However, there has been increased scrutiny as to the effectiveness of using a knee brace after ACL surgery. What Does the Knee Brace Do? Brett Sears, PT This is thought to help decrease force through the ACL graft and protect it while it heals. What Does the Evidence Show? What if My Surgeon Prescribes a Bledsoe Brace for Me?...
Essential oils, like peppermint or lavender, may help alleviate a migraine or tension headache. Almost half of peppermint oil is composed of menthol, which may also reduce the intensity of acute migraines. Lavenderoil may help alleviate migraines. Hero Images / Getty Images Consult your healthcare provider before starting the use of essential oils. They should not be directly applied or ingested. It’s been used for thousands of years for various health conditions....
What Is HRT for Men? HRT for males is also known astestosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, HRT is often marketed and prescribed for a broader range of off-label (not FDA-approved) uses. andreswd / Getty Images Research shows that much of the dramatic increase in testosterone prescriptions is due to these off-label uses. Some testosterone products are specially formulated with a prescription at compounding pharmacies. These products are sometimes called “bioidentical” or “natural” hormones....
MS patients may experience symptoms that fluctuate, with some worse at night and others worse during the day. For example, musclespasmsand stiffness tend to get worse at night, while heat-related symptoms worsen during the day. Learn more about symptoms of MS, how they shift from day to night, and more. Mark Hunt / Getty Images Mark Hunt / Getty Images Do MS Symptoms Fluctuate Throughout the Day? There is no standard set ofMS symptomsthat people with the disease experience during the day and at night....
That said, the research evidence to support this use is limited. Vitamin D, magnesium, and other nutrients remain under study for these benefits. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Illustration by Laura Porter for Verywell Health It also may interact with blood thinner medications. Dietary sources include meat (especially red meat), tuna, and dark leafy greens. High doses of iron may decrease zinc absorption....
When taken orally as a pill or tablet, NSAIDs produce systemic (whole body) effects. While it is possible that NSAIDsmayaffect your thyroid, scientific evidence in favor of this is scant. This article presents the research on whether or not NSAIDs influence thyroid function. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images It also discusses what this research means for you. Most people tolerate NSAIDs well, but side effectssuch as stomach irritation and headachescan occur....
