Vaginal dryness is common after menopause, but you could experience vaginal dryness at any age. Dryness can lead to other symptoms like itching and burning, all of which can make sex painful. The situation can also result in having to urinate more often. Matt Meadows / Stockbyte / Getty Images Vaginal Dryness Causes In most cases,vaginal drynessresults from lower estrogen levels. As you age, less estrogen also means less moisture in your vaginal walls....
Inflammatory biomarkers can give an indication of disease activity and the body’s response to certain treatments. Complementaryand alternative medicines (CAM) will not cure ulcerative colitis, and they should not replace conventional therapies. Herbs Some herbal remedies may be beneficial for those with ulcerative colitis. Brooke Pelczynski / Verywell Herbal medicine is a traditional Chinese practice that utilizes plants or plant extracts to treat medical conditions. Aloe Vera Thealoe veraplant is commonly used in skin care but may also benefit people with UC....
The pH of the vagina is essential for vaginal health. Normalvaginal flora, the healthy bacteria in the vagina, thrive when the pH level is balanced. However, medications, diet, and lifestyle factors all impact vaginal health. Bluering Media / Getty Images Bluering Media / Getty Images Healthy Vaginal pH The pH is important for several reasons. A lower pH is more acidic, which is ideal for optimal vaginal health. Your vagina should be slightly acidic, between 3....
Magnesium, dandelion, and vitamins C and E may all be beneficial in preventing gallbladder disease. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. GMVozd / Getty Images What Is Gallbladder Disease? GMVozd / Getty Images The gallbladder sits just under the liver. There are many types ofgallbladder disease. Types of gallbladder disease include: Symptoms of gallbladder disease vary and may depend on the diagnosis. The most common symptom of gallbladder disease is pain....
When a tick bites you, it inserts a feeding tube into your skin to withdraw blood. Some tick-borne illnesses can be serious. That raises the risk of atick biteand the diseases they can carry. Jaromir / Getty Images Clothing and Other Barriers What you wear can reduce the chance of a tick being able to bite you. Keep the yard free of debris that can harbor ticks. The research may also be insufficient to determine how effective they actually are....
Epilepsyis a brain disorder that causesseizures. Typically, doctors treat epilepsy withanti-seizure medicines. However, some people dont respond to medications or dont want to deal with the side effects. Songsak rohprasit / Getty Images They may wonder whether natural and alternative therapies may be a way to complement or replace traditional medications. Songsak rohprasit / Getty Images How Many People With Epilepsy Fail to Respond to Medicines? Studies show about 32% of people with epilepsy are drug-resistant, meaning they don’t respond to medication....
There are two types ofinflammation: acute and chronic. With chronic inflammation, the immune system is overstimulated for a long time. Several approaches aim to reduce inflammation naturally using certain natural substances and alternative therapies. Westend61 / Getty Images Most of these interventions have not been studied in isolation, and their impact on health is not evidence-based. That said, studies suggest that diet and exercise play an important role in metabolic and immune health....
Nauseaanddiarrheaoften occur together, particularly withgastroenteritisandfood poisoning. A rotavirus vaccine is available to help protect kids against this condition. Other symptoms of gastroenteritis may include: Symptoms from viral gastroenteritis typically start to improve within 24 hours. Enes Evren / Getty Images An upset stomach fromfood poisoningcan last from 12 to 48 hours. Medications Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, often cause nausea. Lactose intolerance (sensitivity to foods and beverages containing milk products) commonly causes diarrhea....
It also describes the signs and symptoms that warrant an immediate call to your surgeon or ER department. Even so, many people rate PONV as being worse than even postoperative pain. Definitions Nauseais the unpleasant, queasy sensation in which a person feels like vomiting. Verywell / JR Bee Vomitingis the forceful expulsion of the contents of the uppergastrointestinal tractthrough the mouth. It can be normal for nausea to last anywhere from a few hours to a few days after surgery....
Nausea is a common symptom of a variety of conditions. The diagnosis will help guide treatment. Nausea at night can occur for a variety of reasons. Catherine McQueen/Getty Images Knowing the underlying cause can help guide the treatment. Some people never have nausea, and some have it for their entire pregnancy. This causes acidic stomach fluids to flow back into the esophagus. GERD can cause nausea, tooespecially when youre lying down at night....
It comes up whenever hormonal changes during menstrual cycles trigger the release of inflammatory compounds calledprostaglandins. These chemicals not only induce nausea but also cause menstrual cramps. Left untreated, these can lead to potentially severe complications. Hiraman / Getty Images It can sometimes be hard to tell if nausea during periods is “normal” or “abnormal.” What Causes of Nausea During Periods? Nausea is common during the onset of PMS, which some people describe as “period flu....
When you are managing metastatic breast cancer, planning for the future is both daunting and necessary. Understanding your care options through your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis is essential to navigating metastatic breast cancer. During this phase, your disease may change rapidly. SDI Productions / Getty Images You may be having more symptoms, and your cancer may be spreading rapidly. Your care team will carefully monitor your disease, overall health, and symptoms....
Headaches and neck pain are two very common symptoms. When they happen together, it may indicate certain medical issues. But its important for you to know that all the causes of headaches with neck pain are treatable. FG Trade / Getty Images So if youre having headaches with neck pain, see a healthcare provider immediately. You might need emergency treatment, or you may need to get started on long-term therapy....
