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How to drain a blister? Although blisters most commonly form on feet, they can occur anywhere on the body. An excellent way to prevent blisters is to minimize chaffing, but if blisters have formed on your hands, there are some ways to get rid of them and prevent them in the future. If a blister is …

Athlete’s foot is a type of fungal skin infection that is typically mild and goes away within 2 weeks. However, in some cases recovery may take longer if the infection is serious or affects the toenails. For people with diabetes, athlete’s foot may take up to 4 weeks to clear up. However, even when treated with antifungal drugs, athlete’s foot …

Primary vs. secondary headaches Depending on their cause, headaches are categorized into two categories, primary and secondary headaches. Learn their differences below. Headache is a symptom that is widely encountered in clinical practice and is one of the common causes of functional impairment according to the WHO. Headache may be experienced in different ways, along with additional symptoms. Depending on …

If left untreated H pylori infection can cause abdominal symptoms, as well as lead to the following complications. If left untreated H pylori infection initially can cause abdominal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, pain, and diarrhea among others. Long-standing untreated infection can lead to the following complications: Inflammation of the stomach lining. H pylori infection can irritate the stomach, causing inflammation (gastritis). Ulcers. H …

5 signs of starting menopause Learn the five signs that may indicate a woman is starting menopause. As women age, the reproductive cycle begins to slow down and prepares to stop. Hormone levels (estrogen and progesterone) that influence various systems in women’s bodies drop. The decrease in the levels of hormones gives rise to the symptoms of menopause. Five signs …

COVID-19 headache may feel like a pulsing, pressing, or stabbing pain. Studies report that headache can be a prominent and early symptom of COVID-19. A survey study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain (Oct. 2020) reported that a COVID-19 headache may feel like pulsing, pressing, or stabbing pain, which is moderate to severe in nature. Additional features of …

A blood pressure reading of 110/60 mmHg is usually not considered a low blood pressure. A blood pressure reading of 110/60 mmHg is usually not considered a low blood pressure. Many people may have this reading without developing any signs and symptoms. The upper number (numerator) in the reading indicates the systolic pressure, whereas the lower number (denominator) represents the …

Lower back pain may be serious if the pain lasts for over a week, radiates to other parts of the body, or is accompanied by other symptoms Lower back pain is common, affecting over 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is usually caused by poor posture and tends to go away on its own. However, lower …

Snoring loudly is often caused by factors such as your weight, anatomy of your mouth, allergies, a cold, or anything that causes your airways to narrow Snoring loudly is often caused by factors such as your weight, anatomy of your mouth, allergies, a cold, or anything that causes your airways to narrow.  When you sleep, the muscles in your throat, …

End-of-life care for CHF patients involves ensuring proper nutrition, adequate rest, physical rehabilitation, and caring for physical, mental, and emotional needs End-of-life care for congestive heart failure (CHF) patients involves ensuring proper nutrition, adequate rest, physical rehabilitation, and caring for physical, mental, and emotional needs. Proper nutrition: End-stage CHF patients generally have a poor appetite, and lack of proper nutrition …