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Things to know about chest pain Readers Comments 8 Share Your Story There are many causes of chest pain, and while many are not serious, it may be difficult to distinguish a heart attack, pulmonary embolus, or aortic dissection, from another diagnosis that is not life-threatening, like heartburn. Chest pain is one of the most...

Performing self-examinations of your mouth, tongue, and cheeks is one of the best ways to routinely detect oral cancer. One of the best ways to routinely detect mouth cancer at home is to examine your: Tongue Inside of your cheeks Floor of your mouth Lips Roof of your mouth Gums Oral cancer, also known as...

If you have an ingrown toenail without significant pain, redness, or pus discharge, you can get rid of it with a few simple home remedies If you have an ingrown toenail without significant pain, redness, or pus discharge, you can get rid of it with a few simple home remedies: Soak your feet in warm...

What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and what are they used for? Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. Acid is necessary for the formation of most ulcers in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, and the reduction of acid with...

What is cystic acne? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Cystic acne may cause scarring, giving the skin a pitted look. Cystic acne is a form of acne associated with long-standing, painful nodules of the face, back of neck, chest, and back. Adolescent acne goes through certain stages, each of which requires specific therapy. It...

Picture of Molluscum Contagiosum a Contagious Skin Disease There are contagious and noncontagious skin rashes. To make this broad topic more manageable, the following is a list of general categories of rashes that are considered noncontagious: Seborrheic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Contact dermatitis Stasis dermatitis Psoriasis Nummular eczema Drug eruptions Hives Heat rash (miliaria) Diaper rash...

Things to know about atrial fibrillation (AFib) medications Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Medications to treat AFib include beta-blockers, blood thinners, and heart rhythm drugs. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) from chaotic electric signals generated in the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation medications are used to treat and...

What should you know about spider bites? Pictures Black Widow Spider and Brown Recluse Spider Most spiders in the US are harmless. However, black widow and brown recluse spider bites are dangerous, and sometimes life-threatening. Black widow and brown recluse spider bites need immediate medical treatment. What are the signs and symptoms of spiders that...

What is angina? What does it feel like? Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story Angina is a condition characterized by chest pain, sometimes severe, that is caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart. Angina (angina pectoris) describes the pain, discomfort, ache, or other associated symptoms that occur when blood flow to heart muscle...

Types of body aches  Most body aches are musculoskeletal. Relieve body aches with hot and cold packs and OTC pain medications. If you have body aches, such as muscle pain or joint pain, there are different ways to deal with them at home. Although medications are often the first line of defense for people, you might...