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Baking sodais used for a lot of at-home remedies. These range from whitening your teeth to calming an upset stomach. Some research shows baking soda may also decreasearthritis-related inflammation. Michelle Arnold / EyeEm / Getty Images And it may help reduce autoimmune activity. So it could be useful against diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) andlupus. But you’ve got the option to also find it in capsules and various solutions. Baking soda is inexpensive and available at grocery stores....

A number ofsurgical weight-loss proceduresare available for the treatment ofobesity. Bariatric surgery can also have effects on mental health. These includegastric bypass,gastric banding, andgastric sleeve(sleeve gastrectomy) procedures, among others. Portra / Getty Images The patients who had mental health symptoms were also less likely to have lost sufficient weight after surgery. Furthermore, the researchers found that cognitive behavioral therapy did not help prevent mental health symptoms. Weight Bias Internalization Specific approaches to therapy could potentially benefit mental health after bariatric surgery....

The cycle begins with menstruation, the phase when the uterus sheds its lining. FSH tells the ovaries to make immature eggs, calledfollicles. These follicles secrete the hormoneestrogen, which has effects throughout the body. imagenavi / Getty Images During ovulation the mature egg is released from the most dominant follicle and travels through thefallopian tubesto the uterus. The leftover follicle becomes a hormone-secreting cluster of cells called thecorpus luteum, meaning yellow body in Latin....

This is likely due to the increasingsize of the uteruspressing against the abdominal wall. During the second trimester, you may start to notice more prominent changes. During this time, the skin on your abdomen stretches and might feel tight, uncomfortable, or itchy. FreshSplash / Getty Images Itchy, dry, or tight skin on the abdomen and around the belly button can occur during pregnancy. This happens as the skin on the abdomen stretches, temporarily irritating the area....

There are several problems that can occur with the biceps tendon that may lead to the development ofshoulder pain. In the elbow, there’s only one tendon; it passes under the crease of the elbow joint. The most common biceps tendon problem of the distal biceps tendon isruptured distal biceps. Tetra Images / Getty Images Proximal Biceps Tendon Problems Most proximal biceps tendon problems occur on the long head of the biceps....

This article covers how binge eating disorder is diagnosed. The provider will use a number of tools to make a diagnosis and determine next steps. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. Verywell / Jessica Olah An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following: 2 . Binge-eating episodes are associated with three (or more) of the following: 3 . Marked distress regarding binge eating is present. The binge eating occurs, on average, at least one day a week for three months....

As a result, some people using hormonal birth control may develop dry and irritated skin. Isabel Pavia / Getty Images Can Birth Control Cause Eczema? The week before amenstrual period, estrogen levels drop. Isabel Pavia / Getty Images In some people, the effects of estrogen and progestin in birth control can lead tohormonal rashes. Sometimes dyes or other ingredients in birth control can also cause a rash. Environmental factors, genetics, and having an overactive immune system are all believed to play a role....

Birth control pills may not be a safe option if you have or are at risk forlupus. This is the time considered the childbearing years. Those pills can increase the severity of the disease and lead toblood clots. Peter Dazeley/ Getty Images However, people with lupus now have safe alternatives to the pill. These are calledantiphospholipid(APL) antibodies. The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies changes the risks of hormonal birth control options....

For some, these aftereffects are more embarrassing than any public belches could be. Why cant some people burp? The culprit is an esophageal muscle called the cricopharyngeus, which lies below the Adams apple. Anna Efetova / Getty Images This muscle normally is shut tight, opening only to allow swallowing. In most people, it also opens to allow burps to escape. Bastian has noticed that not only do his RCP-D patients find vomiting uncomfortable but most also find hiccuping painful....

Immediate medical attention is needed. What Is Botulism? Botulism poisoning is a serious illness that can occur when you are exposed to botulinum toxin. The toxin is produced by a bacterium calledClostridium botulinum,thoughClostridium butyricumandClostridium baratiialso produce this toxin. Botulism bacteria create spores, which help them survive in extreme conditions. botulinumincrease growth and toxin production at temperatures as low as 38 degrees F (3.3 degrees C). This prevents the nerve from sending a message to the corresponding muscle....

Mastectomy Amastectomyinvolves surgical removal of the entire breast. A bilateral or doublemastectomyis when both breasts are removed. Sometimes other tissues, such as the muscle lying behind the breast, are removed as well. Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions. Whether this is needed is debatable. The resection may be performed as part of breast cancer surgery or on its own. Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstructionis used by many women to restore the breasts appearance after breast cancer surgery....

If the cancer cells enter the lymphatic system, they can spread to other parts of the body. “Metastasis” is the term for the spread of cancer. Yet for others, the disease is metastatic at the time of diagnosis or later recurs. STEVE GSCHMEISSNER / Getty Images For roughly 20% of women, breast cancer is diagnosed at the very earliest stage. It’s important that every person who has had breast cancer be knowledgeable about their expectations....

Treatment foracute bronchitisusually involves a different approach, including rest and symptomatic treatment. When a bacterial infection is thecause, antibiotics may be prescribed as well. You may be able to get over bronchitis more quickly by following these guidelines. Verywell / Lara Antal In general, these medications are more effective for short-term use if you have acute bronchitis. Antibiotics If you have acute bronchitis sparked by abacterial infection, you may need to takeprescription antibiotics....