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If symptoms persist or worsen, a healthcare provider can check fordehydrationand recommend treatment. In some cases, prescription medications may be needed to control nausea and help your body recover. Vomiting causes fluid loss, and without enough fluids, your body cannot function properly. Verywell / JR Bee Even mild dehydration can make nausea worse, leave you feeling weak ordizzy, and slow down your recovery. The best fluids for hydration are clear, non-acidic, and low in sugar....

You might feel a sharp pain or a persistent ache. It can cause problems when eating, disrupt your sleep, or bother you throughout the day. How bad your tooth pain isn’t necessarily a reflection of the severity of the problem, either. Verywell / Alexandra Gordon A toothache can be significant even if it is triggered by a relatively minor problem. It also covers how tooth pain is diagnosed and treated, and how it can be prevented....

The knee is the largest joint in the body that connects the shin and thigh bones. In some cases, knee pain and weakness can occur. Healthcare providers may recommend stretches and exercises to help with knee pain while strengthening the muscles around the joint. FG Trade / Getty Images While people of all ages can get knee pain, its typically found in those with arthritis or athletes. This article includes stretches and exercises to help with knee pain and provide more support....

Different types of abdominal surgery can treat a variety of conditions. People who haveinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)are often not strangers to abdominal surgery. About 80% of people withCrohns diseaseneed surgery to manage the disease. FatCamera / Getty Images Scheduling workouts at the same time of day will help you develop a routine. Safely Targeting Abdominal Muscles Reverseand regular crunches can be used to target abdominal muscles. To prevent straining back muscles, remember to keep the back flat against the floor....

Thehamstringsare a group of muscles that attach to the pelvis and the leg bones. They help you bend your knees and tilt your pelvis. This article looks at the importance of hamstring stretches. Take a Pix Media / Getty Images It includes instructions for these seven hamstring stretches and guidance on how to stretch effectively. Standing Toe Touch One way to stretch your hamstrings is by touching your toes. Here are a few tips to make this safer and more effective....

Supporting someone with bipolar disorder means offering stability, consistency, and practical help through mood shifts. In depressive phases, focus on gentle support. Remind your loved one to prioritizeself-care, like drinking water and maintaining regular sleep routines to support mood regulation. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Encourage them to discuss any side effects with their healthcare provider. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call911. Your support might look a little different depending on your loved one’s emotional state....

Over the past year and a half, everyone has been forced to navigate challenges due to the pandemic. Research has found the collective trauma of COVID-19 to be particularly hard on young people, Fenkel adds. Physical Health Experts say that during the pandemic, many kids didn’t attend their annual check-ups. Verywell / Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also offers avaccination schedule by age. Mental Health This school year may also be particularly challenging for your children emotionally....

One of them is called the COPD assessment test, also known as the CAT. It is comprised of eight questions in which patients rate both their symptoms and the relative level of impairment. Ultimately, it can help improve your patient-healthcare provider communication about the disease. svetikd / Getty Images By contrast, a person with moderate impairment may function more normally than diagnostic tests were able to suggest. The CAT helps quantify these factors based on a patient’s experience....

The only way to know for sure is to get tested. But testing for respiratory viruses at home has gotten a lot easier. This three-virus test is the only over-the-counter (OTC) test available for home use to detect the flu. Ekaterina Goncharova / Getty Images The test kit delivers results within 30 minutes. This is especially important if you or anyone youre in regular contact with is in a high-risk group....

People are increasingly opting for at-home rapid COVID tests because of their convenience and quick turnaround time. you’ve got the option to noweven order free testing kitsfrom the government. But the instructions for these at-home tests can be complex and tricky to navigate. Illustration by Laura Porter for Verywell Health Heres what you should keep in mind when swabbing your nose for at-home COVID-19 tests. Some of the more popular tests may have a demonstration video online to help....

But finding the right words to help friends and family understand whats happening to your vision can be difficult. Initially, you may not be too sure what to say. In part, this may be that youre not exactly clear on whats happening. luza studios / Getty Images One of the most common questions is, What exactly is macular degeneration? you could begin by explaining the nuts and bolts of the condition....

The best pop in of contraception for you depends on your medical history, lifestyle, and personal preferences. The following tips on talking to your healthcare provider about birth control can help. Research and Review Your Options There are so many different birth control options, bothhormonaland non-hormonal. AntonioGuillem / Getty Images While your healthcare provider may review them all with you, it’s helpful to do some research beforehand. This can help you prepare questions and get a sense of which you might want to consider....

This article helps you distinguish between pain caused bygallbladder diseaseandliver disease. The gallbladder receives and stores bile secreted from the liver through a series of small ducts. Bile works by breaking down fats into fatty acids, which can be absorbed and utilized by the body. Milos Dimic / Getty Images Even so, there can be overlapping symptoms that make it harder to tell one from the other. Location The size of the liver and gallbladder play a role in how pain is experienced....