Red Eye: Allergy, Infection or an Eye Emergency?
Redness can come from allergy, viral or bacterial conjunctivitis, dryness, injury, contact-lens problems or inflammation deeper inside the eye. Discharge.
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Wisdom Tooth Pain: Signs of Impaction, Infection and When Removal Is Considered
Wisdom teeth may hurt when they partly erupt, trap food beneath a gum flap, decay, press against a neighbouring tooth…
Missing Teeth: Dental Implants, Bridges or Dentures—How to Compare Options
Missing teeth can affect chewing, speech, appearance and the stability of remaining teeth. Implants, bridges and removable dentures solve the…
Persistent Acidity and Acid Reflux: Triggers, Treatment and Alarm Symptoms
Acid reflux occurs when stomach contents move upward into the food pipe, causing burning behind the breastbone, sour fluid, belching…
Constipation: How Long Is Too Long and Which Symptoms Need a Doctor?
Constipation can mean hard stools, infrequent bowel movements, straining or a feeling of incomplete emptying. Normal frequency varies, so a…
Frozen Shoulder: Stages, Exercises and When Shoulder Pain Needs Assessment
Frozen shoulder causes progressive pain and restriction of both active and passive shoulder movement. It usually passes through painful, stiff…
Enlarged Prostate Symptoms: Urine Flow Changes, Tests and Treatment Choices
Benign prostate enlargement can narrow the urinary channel as men age, causing a weak stream, hesitancy, stopping and starting, urgency,…
Gallstones: Symptoms After Eating, Ultrasound Findings and Surgery Decisions
Gallstones are hardened material in the gallbladder. Many cause no symptoms, but a stone blocking the gallbladder outlet can cause…
Adult Vaccination: Which Vaccines May Be Needed After Childhood?
Vaccination does not end in childhood. Adults may need boosters, seasonal vaccines, catch-up doses or protection based on pregnancy, age,…