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Genital wartsandgenital herpesare sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They are due to different viruses but may appear in similar parts of the body. Both STIs may go unnoticed, as they don’t always cause symptoms. Business / Getty Images Both are also highly contagious. Genital Warts Genital warts are a form of sexually transmitted infection. They are triggered by a virus calledhuman papillomavirus (HPV). It is commonly passed between people during vaginal or anal sex....

He is board certified in Neurology and UCNS-certified in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. Education Dr. Naasan has a medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. We reach more than 300 million readers annually. Verywell Health content is fact checked and reviewed by ourMedical Expert Boardfor accuracy and integrity. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Acid refluxcan cause coughing when stomach acid irritates the throat or is breathed in. Your esophagus is sometimes also called your food pipe. This article looks at GERD symptoms, including chronic cough. Michael Krasowitz / Getty Images It also reviews some potential treatments for GERD. Signs of a GERD Cough Apersistent coughcan have many possible causes. It’s important to have this symptom evaluated by a healthcare provider. Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

Acid backs up from the stomach and into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. Treating GERD will reduce symptoms and help avoid potential complications. Medicationmight not always be needed iflifestyle and dietary changesoffer enough relief from symptoms. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Drugs used for GERD are available both over the counter and by prescription. Surgery is reserved for people who do not find relief through less invasive treatments....

Learn about the types of physical therapy that can benefit older adults. aldomurillo / Getty Images What Is Geriatric Physical Therapy? Exercises typically include: Geriatric physical therapy includes body weight exercises to help improve your mobility. aldomurillo / Getty Images Performing exercises that improve strength, balance, and flexibility should be done at least two days a week. Attending geriatric physical therapy can help jump-start you into a more active lifestyle....

German chamomile is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak Some clinical trials suggest German chamomile may be beneficial forsleepdisorders, anxiety, and wound healing. Here’s a look at the scientific evidence. A study was conducted in older adults in nursing homes. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak...

Most people withgestational diabeteshave uncomplicated, full-term births. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar during pregnancy in a person who did not have diabetes before pregnancy. Its also important to remember many pregnant people with gestational diabetes can control their blood sugar levels. Fly View Productions / Getty Images They may not experience complicationseveryone is different. If you have questions or concerns about potential risks or complications, talk with your maternity healthcare provider....

It also may defy common practice. A sleepy child is soon asleep. When the desire for sleep comes, no matter the timing, it is quickly indulged. Tara Moore / Getty Images As people get older, sleep becomes complicated by behaviors. You may choose to stay awake, even fight sleepiness, to pursue pastimes. You may stop listening to your body’s natural cues. Sleepiness or drowsiness is a cue to get ready to sleep....

You may not need to do anything to get rid of razor bumps. In fact, these pimple-like bumps, known aspseudofolliculitis barbae, often go away on their own. However, it’s possible for you to reduce irritation with a compress or try topical creams. Lock Stock / Getty Images You don’t need to treat this area. Do not use medication for your face or other areas to get rid of razor bumps down there....

To get rid of scabies, a prescription anti-mite medication is essential to treatment. However, adding home remedies can help alleviate the symptoms as well as speed healing. Common on the wrists, fingers, armpits, waist, and genitals, scabies is intensely itchy. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health If a person isdiagnosedwith scabies, their household and intimate partners should betreatedas well. When To Seek Medical Care To get rid of scabies, treatment is essential....

Your healthcare provider uses the biopsy results to determine the best treatment options. Maskot / Getty Images Your Provider Ordered a Biopsy: What Does It Mean? They can perform many biopsies as same-day, outpatient procedures. Maskot / Getty Images There are different methods for performing a biopsy: Are Biopsies for Cancer Only? Stress Management Techniques Anxiety is a common feeling for many people who are anticipating an upcoming biopsy. For most biopsies, bleeding or bruising at the biopsy site is expected....

This may confuse some patients, as many people associate the need for a chest tube with breathing problems. Why a Chest Tube Is Placed A chest tube is placed for a variety of reasons. One reason is to help the lung re-inflate when someone has a collapsed lung, also known as apneumothorax. Tempura / Getty Images Chest tubes drain fluid in the space between the lung and the chest wall....

That’s because IBD affects the immune system, and medications used to treat IBDlike Humiraweaken the immune system. Since 1976, flu death totals in the US have ranged from 3,000 and 49,000 a year. Most of the fatalities are people over the age of 65. Blend Images / Getty Images Complications From the Flu The flu can lead to complications, which can be life threatening. This is thought to keep the inflammation from IBD in check....