Learn> Symptoms> Head & Face> Swollen FaceRead about Causes of a Swollen or Puffy Face & How to Find Relief English Written by Emily Martin, MD. Resident in Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington Medically reviewed by Jeffrey M. Rothschild, MD, MPH. Associate Professor of Medicine...
Functional bowel disorders (FBDs) are a spectrum of disorders characterized by combinations of symptoms attributable to the lower gastrointestinal tract. Most current first-line therapies for IBS and other FBDs target the predominant symptom and mainly affect one symptom in the symptom complex. Additiona...
needle sharing, or from an infected mother to her baby. There may be no symptoms for years, but a blood test can tell if you have been infected. With appropriate treatment, many serious illnesses can be prevented.
Gallbladder pain may vary or feel different depending on the cause. In addition to severe pain in the upper-right abdominal area, gallbladder pain symptoms may include yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), nausea and vomiting, fever and chills, and changes instoolor urine...
for severe acute pain, but these don't work well for chronic pain. This type of medication comes with a risk of addiction. Before consenting to the prescription or taking the drug, it's important to consider the potential for addiction as well as other side effects (such as constipation)....
Indigestion and constipation often go together. Many people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will also have constipation. Getting relief for your indigestion may also help your constipation. Make sure you talk to your doctor about all your symptoms when you have chronic indigestion and...
For severe injuries, apply ice to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for the first few days after the injury. If ice doesn't help, try a heating pad. Eat foods high in fiber to soften stools and avoidconstipation. Drink lots of water too. ...
Contact your healthcare provider if your constipation does not improve with home remedies or if you have gone three days without having a bowel movement. Also see your provider if you develop severe symptoms of constipation, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or blood in the stool. They will ...
- The vomiting continues more or less constantly for more than 24 hours. - You have severe abdominal pain, which could suggest appendicitis. - You can't keep fluids down. You can see blood or brown speckles in your vomit, which could indicate a peptic ulcer. You're bringing up a green...
Learn the differences between PMS and PMDD, a more severe premenstrual disorder. Discover the symptoms of PMDD, like depression, along with treatment options.