Tag: Concerning Symptoms
Heart Fluid Retention
Imagine a jam-packed Interstate 95 at 5 pm on a weekday. With CHF and other forms of heart disease, this traffic jam is what’s happening inside your body. Learn what fluid retention is and how to reduce it.
Tips for How to Treat GERD and Reclaim Your Life from Acid Reflux
Occasional acid reflux isn’t cause for worry, but if it happens a lot, you could be dealing with a more concerning condition: gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Learn how to treat GERD—and restore your quality of life.
COPD Warning Signs
For COPD patients — managing your health at home includes self-checks to know if you are in the RED, YELLOW or GREEN zone and what to do.
How Injections for Back Pain Work & When They’re an Option
Most Americans have back pain at some time or another. It’s a common reason for missed work and trips to the doctor. If basic over-the-counter care isn’t helping your pain, could injections for back pain be the solution?
Questions To Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist About Your COPD Medications
When your doctor diagnosed you with COPD, you were most likely prescribed medications to help you manage your symptoms. Many of these medications are to help with your breathing and prevent your symptoms from getting worse. Asking your doctor and/or pharmacist the right questions can keep you on the right track.
What Does It Mean If You Have Fruity Breath?
You have a faint taste of fruit in your mouth, but you haven’t eaten fruit all day. What could be causing your fruity breath?
Contact Dermatitis: Is Your Laundry Detergent Causing a Skin Rash?
You recently started using a new brand of laundry detergent, and now you have an itchy rash. Could the laundry detergent be to blame? Yes. Your rash could be the result of contact dermatitis, a reaction to components in the detergent.
The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Beyond Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery and weight loss go hand in hand. But trimming down isn’t the only perk of this life-changing procedure.
Heart Disease Symptom Warning Signs
For heart disease patients — managing your health at home includes self-checks to know if you are in the RED, YELLOW OR GREEN zone and what to do.
Oral Cancer: The Top 11 Signs You Should Know
Oral cancer affects only a small portion of Americans, accounting for about 3 percent of the total number of cancer cases each year, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. But while it may be less common, it shares a key factor with other types of cancers—it’s most treatable when detected early. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye out for oral cancer signs.