Tag: Concerning Symptoms
Symptoms and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are rare, but they can have devastating consequences if not caught early. Learn how to recognize the signs of the disease — and how to prevent it.
How to Treat a Sinus Infection
You know how to treat a cold, but this seems like something else. That runny nose, facial pain, headache and sore throat just won’t go away — and you may also have bad breath and a cough. You go to the primary care provider and learn it’s not a cold; it’s a sinus infection. What does that mean and how do you treat it?
Prioritizing Women’s Health
Women experiencing undesirable symptoms have a number of care options. Learn which ones require immediate attention in the ER versus those that can benefit from an urgent care setting.
Diabetes and Hypertension
Two out of three people with diabetes also have hypertension, known as high blood pressure. Find out how to lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health.
What You Need to Know About Dry Drowning
Dry drowning and secondary drowning, although not medical terms, are sometimes used by the media and within the community to describe certain complications or scenarios related to drowning. But what are they really?
Know the Warning Signs of a Blood Clot
Around 900,000 people in the U.S. will experience a blood clot this year. One in nine of those people will die. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the warning signs of a blood clot, especially if you are at high risk.
How to Know if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction to Antibiotics
You’re under the weather with a bacterial infection. To get you back to feeling your best, your doctor prescribed an antibiotic. But now that you’ve started taking it, you’re experiencing other symptoms. How can you tell if it’s an allergic reaction to antibiotics?
Signs of Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer isn’t common, but it can have serious consequences. While only 1 in 250 boys or men will develop testicular cancer during their lifetime, the disease can lead to infertility or even death. Learning to spot the signs of testicular cancer early could give you the best chance for a favorable prognosis.
The Surprising Cause of Period Pain
Many women have painful periods, but don’t know what’s causing them. It may be adenomyosis.
All About Nebulizers
Ready to manage your COPD from the convenience of your own home? If the answer is “yes,” then it’s time to learn about nebulizers.