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Diarrhea can makebirth control pillsless effective. If you use oral birth control, even one episode ofdiarrheacan slightly increase your risk of becoming pregnant. This article explains how diarrhea can negatively affect birth control. PhotoAlto / Ale Ventura / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images It discusses when you should use backup contraception and what birth control options are available. How Diarrhea Interferes With the Pill Oral contraceptives work by changing your hormone levels....

The diagnosis of IBS-D is based on the exclusion of all other possible causes. This article explains the causes and symptoms of IBS-D, including how this disorder is diagnosed and treated. martin-dm / Getty Images How Are IBS-D Symptoms Different? martin-dm / Getty Images The primary symptoms of allthree subtypes of IBSare abdominal pain or discomfort. Some people with IBS-D will suddenly stop having diarrhea and meet the diagnostic criteria forconstipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C)....

Don’t ice a burn! Using something too cold can cause more damage to the skin’s tissues. you could use petroleum jelly or aloe vera to help cool a burn and ease the pain. Verywell / Cindy Chung Topical antibiotic ointments are okay if there’s no allergy to the product. Don’t use creams, lotions, or oils. Ignore the myths about applying butter or toothpastethey don’t help. In fact, they can trap heat inside the skin, and they invite infection....

Blocked blood flow can result in pain, numbness/tingling, swelling, and skin warmth. Blood clots in the lungs, heart, or brain cause serious effects and can lead to death. This article will discuss how different types of blood clots feel and when to seek medical attention. When Can You Feel a Blood Clot? You probably won’t feel a blood clot until it affects how blood flows through the circulatory system. Reduced blood flow results in decreased oxygen to tissues and organs....

This article will discuss what direct access is and how it is used for physical therapy services. What Is Direct Access? Direct access gives you the power to decide if you needphysical therapy. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Sometimes direct access is called self-referral. By having direct access, patients can see a physical therapist without needing a healthcare provider’s prescription first. Benefits of Direct Access Physical Therapy Health care is expensive....

Many children experience temper tantrums and periods of irritability. However, DMDD goes beyond that and becomes a condition that can greatly impact children’s lives. Learn more about the symptoms of DMDD, as well as how it’s diagnosed and treated. Verywell / Zoe Hansen Verywell / Zoe Hansen What Is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)? DMDD is a mental health diagnosis made in childhood and adolescence. It involves persistent anger, irritability, and many severe temper outbursts....

Diverticulitis is most commonly found in the S-shaped part of the intestines, known as thesigmoid colon. YakobchukOlena Understanding How the Colon Works Thecolonis a vital part of the digestive system. These sacs become inflamed and infected. YakobchukOlena Though diverticula can form throughout the intestines, they are most likely to develop in the sigmoid colon. Its only a problem when these sacs become inflamed. The symptoms and adverse health effects of diverticulitis can be severe....

That makes you vulnerable to illness and infection. FatCamera /E+/Getty Images How Does Cancer Treatment Affect the Immune System? Chemotherapy (chemo) and radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) kill cancer cells. FatCamera /E+/Getty Images The problem is, they also kill rapidly dividing healthy cells. Each treatment has its own effects. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment, meaning it affects your whole body. Many types of chemo are given as injections or infusions....

Are you really pumping the heart? However, the heart typically needs an electric shock to get to restart. It’s also deep in the chest. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Blood isn’t getting to their brain and other vital organs. Before beginning, be sure to call 911 or direct another person to do so. This is a portable gear that can be used by the public. You place its pads on the person’s chest....

Still, much remains to be learned. Among the questions researchers are trying to answer are: Verywell / Dennis Madamba What Is Lupus? A group of proteins called complement proteins have an important clean-up job after your immune system launches an attack. Verywell / Dennis Madamba Another monogenic cause is a mutation in a gene called PRKCD (for protein kinase C delta). A few other known mutations are believed to cause monogenic lupus....

They are available in drug stores across the country. This article discusses what MG217 products are, how effective they are for psoriasis, and their side effects. Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images What Is MG217? Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images Salicylic acid is akeratolytic agentthat dissolves the scales or plaques on the skin. Coal tar suppresses the bodys ability to produce skin cells in overabundance. These medicated lotions or creams apply topically, meaning directly onto the affected area of the skin....

A virus is a small infectious agent made up of genetic material, either DNA or RNA. They can only multiply inside the cells of other living things. The cell they multiply in is called the host cell. janiecbros / Getty Images As viruses move from person to person in search of survival, they can mutateor changeover time. janiecbros / Getty Images How Do Viruses Mutate? However, this can vary from virus to virus....

In fact, nearly 200 million Americans used disposable food storage containers in 2020. Thats because chemicals may contaminate the surface of the container, and thoroughly sanitizing it is difficult. If you overuse plastic containers, you risk transferring contaminants from previous use. Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images. Plus, an old, damaged container wont properly hold your food. If it does not properly seal, the container can leak or food may spoil....