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Dizziness is typically resolved by treating the underlying medical condition and by following these simple steps. Dizziness is an impairment of spatial orientation that resolves by treating the underlying medical condition. Following these simple steps can help relieve dizziness: Lie down immediately or hold your head between your legs Close your eyes until you feel...

What causes a leg muscle strain? A muscle strain usually results when it is overly stretched, and the muscle fibers tear. A mild or grade I strain may need ten days to three weeks to heal where a severe strain to the hamstrings may take up to six months. A muscle strain usually results when...

What causes chest wall pain? Breast pain can have a lot of causes and is not always associated with breast cancer. A pulled chest muscle may be due to angina, gall stones, costochondritis, and other things. Breast pain can have a lot of causes and is not always associated with breast cancer. Sometimes, it can...

Recently, the FDA has authorized several other medications for emergency use for COVID-19 in addition to the drug Veklury (remdesivir) Until recently, there was only one FDA-approved drug for COVID-19, a type of antiviral medication called Veklury (remdesivir). The FDA approved Veklury on October 22, 2020 for use in adults and certain pediatric patients ages...

The central and peripheral nervous systems Damage to nerves can be severe. Because of their structure and function, nerves do not heal as quickly as some body parts do, but sometimes nerve damage can heal on its own. Nerves are the communication system of the body. They carry messages between the brain and spinal cord...

Recent studies have found that COVID-19 can affect multiple organs. Learn more about potential eye problems associated with COVID-19 Recent studies have found that COVID-19 can affect multiple organs, including the eyes.  In some cases, the virus can enter the body through the eyes when rubbed with infected hands or if respiratory droplets from an...

What is mastitis? Mastitis is breast inflammation that occurs in some women who are breastfeeding. Mastitis is defined as the inflammation of the breast that may be associated with an infection. Mastitis is commonly seen in breastfeeding women. Mastitis generally develops in the first 6-12 weeks of starting breastfeeding (lactation). The inflammation can cause fever...

If tongue-tie is left alone, it will often resolve itself as the baby’s mouth grows. However, in some cases, surgery for tongue-tie may be required. Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition present since birth that limits the movement of the tongue. The condition may not cause any problem, and the tightness may subside as the baby...

While hemiplegic migraine symptoms are typically temporary, they can sometimes cause lasting problems and even death In rare cases, hemiplegic migraine can cause permanent brain damage, infarction, intellectual disability, and cardiovascular events that increase the risk of death. What is a hemiplegic migraine? Hemiplegic migraine is a rare, serious type of migraine that is characterized...

Things to know about stomach cancer pain and survival rates A classic stomach cancer pain is felt as a dull ache in the middle of the stomach. The pain may have certain aggravating and relieving factors. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, develops in the lining of the stomach. Stomach cancer tends to develop...