This structure is a thin wall of cartilage and bone that divides your nose into two chambers. A bent or off-center septum that leans to one side of your nose is described as deviated. Adeviated septumcan block airflow to your nose and cause trouble breathing. Alona Siniehina / Getty Images Septoplasty resets the septum to the middle of your nose to improve breathing. A nasal obstruction typically affects the way your nose functions....
Theres a difference between calling 911 on a mobile phone and calling from a landline. The difference has to do with how the calls are routed and how theyre tracked. The tower that picks up your phones signal may be near or not. Verywell / Cindy Chung Thats not enough information for the dispatcher to find you. Its like playing Marco Polo in the pool when youre blindfolded and only have sound to guide you....
Belching is usually nothing to be worried about. Butexcessive belchingmay be a sign of a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. In these cases, you may want to see a healthcare provider to rule out an underlying condition. skynesher/ Getty Images This article explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment of belching. skynesher/ Getty Images What Are the Symptoms of Belching? Belching is pretty simple to identify. The main symptom is the expression of air from your stomach through your mouth....
Facial droop is also a hallmark trait of the asymmetricalsymptoms of a stroke. Called hemiplegia, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body is the quintessential stroke symptom. However, a stroke affects much more than facial muscle tone. Hispanolistic / Getty Images Both a stroke and Bell’s palsy can cause a facial droop. There are two distinct types of stroke: hemorrhagic and ischemic. Both types of stroke can lead to permanent disability....
Yeast infections can crop up in many places, including yourbelly button. A belly button yeast infection is afungal infectionthat affects the skin around your navel. Belly button yeast infections cause a bright red, itchy rash. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images The medical name for this infection isCandidiasis. It happens when yeast that usually lives on your skin grows out of control. This article discusses the symptoms of belly button yeast infection, its causes, and treatment options....
Belsomra (suvorexant) and Ambien (zolpidem) are both medications taken to treat insomnia or difficulty sleeping. These medications work differently, and one or the other may benefit certain people more or less. A couple of key differences include how fast they work as well as their addiction or dependency risks. Getty Images | Bloomberg / Contributor Getty Images | Bloomberg / Contributor Understanding Belsomra Belsomra is an orexin receptor antagonist. These receptors regulate sleep and wakefulness, stress responses, and appetite....
Benadryl is the brand name of the active drug diphenhydramine. It belongs to the class of drugs called antihistamines. It is commonly used to treat symptoms of allergies,common cold,andhay fever. Getty Images /Smith Collection/Gado/ Contributor Benadryl is an effective medicine and is easily available over-the-counter (OTC). Taking too much Benadryl, however, can lead to an overdose. When severe, a Benadryl overdose may cause hallucinations, seizures, coma, and even death. It should only be used as prescribed or as directed on the drug label....
Since they are in the same drug class, they share many similarities. It comes in two different forms: hydroxyzine hydrochloride and hydroxyzine pamoate. The main difference between hydrochloride and pamoate is the dosage form. Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is available as a: Hydroxyzine pamoate is available as a capsule. These are called off-label uses. Hydroxyzine is sometimes prescribed off-label for insomnia (trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep) andseasonal allergies. It is sometimes used until maintenance therapy starts to work....
While typically mild, the side effects of Benadryl may be more intense for some people. Benadryl can be dehydrating, and is known to cause side effects like dry mouth and eyes. It can also cause undesirable and possibly even unsafe side effects like drowsiness and blurred vision. Sam Edwards / Getty Images This article details the side effects of Benadryl. It also lists drugs that may interact with Benadryl, along with who Benadryl isand is notrecommended for....
This article explains bendopnea and its causes. It presents information about diagnosis and treatment of the underlying conditions that lead to bendopnea and related symptoms. Illustration by Theresa Chiechi for Verywell Health Bendopnea Symptoms Shortness of breathdyspneais the singular symptom of bendopnea. Ultimately, it’s seen in about half of people with decompensating heart failure. This extra fluid can contribute to pressure changes that lead to shortness of breath. A sense of abdominal fullness is common with bendopnea....
Ayurvedais a holistic approach to medicine that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means knowledge of life. The concept behind the practice is that disease comes from an imbalance in a persons consciousness. Verywell / Nez Riaz Verywell / Nez Riaz What Is Ayurveda? Ayurvedais an ancient healing system. Every person has these doshas, but one is more prevalent in each individual. An imbalanced dosha can cause stagnation of prana and further imbalances....
However, there are some potential downsides, like experiencing an upset stomach after a larger meal. Christopher Hopefitch / Getty Images Potential Benefits of Walking After Eating 1. These post-meal strolls were reported to be more effective than digestion medications. Christopher Hopefitch / Getty Images Improves Sleep Anafter-meal walkmay help you get morehigher-quality sleep. Lowers Blood Pressure Walking after eating may positively impactblood pressurein some situations. Reduces Heart Disease Risk Data shows that exercise may help reduce heart disease risk....
There are several species of boldo, each with varying effects when ingested. Boldo is commonly used fortherapeutic purposes. However, there is limited quality research supporting its purported health benefits beyond being a source of antioxidants. Alfribeiro / Getty Images As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label. Whenchoosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such asNSF,U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), orConsumerLab....
