Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Anal Fissures: Painful Tears and How to Heal Them

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Anal fissures cause sharp pain during bowel movements but often heal with diet and simple home care. Learn what triggers them, how to treat them with proven methods, and when to see a doctor.

Perforated Eardrum: Healing Timelines and How to Protect Your Ear

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A perforated eardrum can heal on its own in weeks, but only if you protect it properly. Learn the timeline, what to avoid, and when to see a doctor to prevent permanent damage.

Barrett’s Esophagus: Understanding Dysplasia Risk and Effective Ablation Treatments

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Barrett’s esophagus increases cancer risk, but modern ablation techniques like RFA and cryoablation can prevent progression. Learn who’s at risk, how dysplasia is diagnosed, and which treatments work best.

Chronic Back Pain: How Physical Therapy, Medications, and Self-Management Work Together

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Chronic back pain lasting over 12 weeks requires a combined approach: physical therapy to rebuild movement, smart medication use for relief, and daily self-management to maintain progress. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to make it stick.

Athlete Anti-Doping Rules: Prescription Medications and Side Effects to Consider

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Athletes on prescription meds must navigate strict anti-doping rules to avoid sanctions. Learn how to check banned substances, apply for TUEs, manage side effects, and stay compliant with WADA's 2024 guidelines.

Hydrocortisone for Post‑Surgery Recovery: How to Cut Swelling & Discomfort

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Learn how hydrocortisone can ease post‑surgery swelling and discomfort, when to use it, proper application steps, side effects, and how it stacks up against oral NSAIDs.

How Yoga Helps Osteoarthritis: Science-Backed Benefits Explained

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Explore the science behind how yoga can ease osteoarthritis pain, improve joint function, and lower inflammation, with practical poses, research evidence, and safety tips.

How a Plant-Based Diet Improves Type 2 Diabetes Management

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Discover how switching to a plant‑based diet can lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce medication needs for type 2 diabetes management.

Elderly Dizziness & Motion Sickness: Causes, Diagnosis & Management

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Learn why seniors experience dizziness and motion sickness, uncover common medical and lifestyle causes, and get practical management tips to stay steady and safe.

Heel Burning Sensation: Causes, Relief & When to See a Doctor

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Learn why your heel feels like it's on fire, discover common causes, home remedies, stretches, and when to see a doctor for burning heel pain.