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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that develops in five characteristic stages. Pornpak Khunatorn / Getty Images What Is Genital Herpes? While theimmune systemcan usually keep the virus under control, it cannot eradicate them. Pornpak Khunatorn / Getty Images If they do, you may not recognize anything is wrong until the blisters develop. As such, the blisters are more prone to rupture than merging. This phase can also last from one to three days....

A Common but Harmless Condition Geographic tongue is a harmless condition affecting the tongue’smucous membrane. This condition is also called benignmigratory glossitis. This article explains what geographic tongue is and how to tell if you have it. angelsimon / Getty Images It explains how geographic tongue is diagnosed and what you’re free to do to manage symptoms. Symptoms Geographic tongue is fairly common, though you may be alarmed by how your tongue appears....

Effective treatments are available for GERD. A bundle of muscles called theesophageal sphincternormally prevents stomach acid from entering the esophagus (food tube). Acid backing up into the throat can causeacid reflux,or gastroesophageal reflux (GER), symptoms. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health Most adultshave acid reflux on occasion. WithGERD, the esophageal sphincter is weakened and does not work as it should to hold acid back. Causes and Risk Factors Many different factors can weaken the esophageal sphincter....

LPR is considered a subtype of GERD. Both conditions can lead to symptoms that affect the throat and other organs. Understanding GERD and LPR LPR is an inflammatory condition that affects the upper esophagus. LPR is a challenging condition to manage, and there are no standards for diagnosis or treatment. It is sometimes called “silent reflux” because the symptoms differ fromheartburnorGERD. It is common and often treated with lifestyle changes and medication....

When this ring relaxes acid can move from the stomach upward. Be sure to keep your healthcare provider informed of how you’re feelingbetter or worse. 2014;10(11):729-736. Roy Morsch / Corbis / Getty Kahrilas PJ.Regurgitation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2013;9(1):37-39. Gaude GS.Pulmonary manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease.Ann Thorac Med. 2023;15(8):e44341. Published 2023 Aug 29. doi:10.7759/cureus.44341 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Patient Information.Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

They protect against foreign substances that you inhale or ingest through the nose or mouth. Tonsil enlargement is not always considered a problem. This is called atonsillectomy. Hero Images / Getty Images There are two types of tonsillectomies: complete removal and partial removal. At one time, physicians removed tonsils after just one or two infections. That said, tonsillectomy still is frequently performed in the United States, and complications are rare....

key in 1 heart attacks are due to a ruptured plaque in the coronary arteries. When there is less flu, there is less incidence of pop in 1 heart attacks. It also reduces their risk of dying from other causes by 28%. Simarik / Getty Images The CDC recommends that everyone age six months and older receive an annual flu vaccination. Garcia-Lledo A, Rodriguez-Martin S, Tobias A, et. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

Symptoms can includeirregular or missed menstrual periods, acne, and/or excess hair on your face. PCOS is often undiagnosed even though it impacts up to 10% of females of childbearing age. Not knowing you have PCOS can threaten your long-term health. Photo composite by Zack Angeline for Verywell Health / Getty Images This article describes PCOS symptoms, how to get a diagnosis, and what happens after a diagnosis. Many symptoms are related tohigherandrogenlevelsliketestosterone....

The ultrasound can be also be used to help perform a biopsy of the prostate. The earlier you catch your prostate cancer, the better your chance of successful treatment. If your prostate is enlarged without any other characteristics of cancer, you may just have benign prostate hyperplasia. Theo Heimann / Getty Images As you age, your prostate increases in size. Ultrasound is also used very frequently during aprostate biopsyto guide the healthcare provider to biopsy exactly where needed....

Key Takeaways Getting ashingles vaccinemay do more than just prevent you from getting the illness. Shingles is a viral infection resulting from the reactivation of the varicella zoster virusthe same virus that causes chickenpox. The infection causes a painful rash that develops on one side of the body. Samara Heisz / Getty Images. He said that any acute illness, like shingles, can create a heightened inflammatory state in the body....

You may also need an MRI at some point to diagnose an injury or a different illness. Several effects of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome can make an MRI, especially of the brain, difficult. What Is an MRI? Cultura RM Exclusive/Sigrid Gombert / Getty Images An MRI scan is used for a lot of different things. The sides of the opening are padded and designed to hold you snugly in place....

No one will argue thatcontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)is good for everyone withsleep apnea. Oral appliances are a good and effective alternative to CPAP in treating mild to moderate sleep apnea. What is the experience of getting and using an oral or dental appliance like? Ben Richardson / Getty Images What side effects should be avoided? There are more than 100 different models available on the market. With the mail-order appliances, the plastic can be heated in boiling water and molded to fit your bite....

That includes minor burns, too. It is this inflammation that manifests as the warmth and redness of a sunburn. Does Age Matter? Photo Illustration by Zack Angeline for Verywell Health; Getty Images. However, they sustained sun damage in their younger years that is persisting in their skin cells. As they age, their immune systems start to weaken. This sets the stage for skin cancer to grow. Healthy immune systems and young cells support optimal repair of UV damage within our skin cells....