Back Pain Red Flags: When It Is More Than a Muscle Strain
Most back pain is not caused by a dangerous condition, but new bladder or bowel difficulty, numbness around the genitals or buttocks, rapidly worsening leg.
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Ear Pain in Adults and Children: Common Causes and When to See an ENT
Ear pain can come from an ear infection, wax, pressure change, a foreign object, throat illness, jaw problems or dental…
Sinus Infection or Common Cold? How to Tell When Symptoms Need Care
A cold often causes congestion, sore throat and cough that gradually improve. Sinusitis commonly follows a cold and adds facial…
Kidney Stone Symptoms: Where the Pain Occurs and When It Is Urgent
Kidney-stone pain often starts in the side or back below the ribs and can move toward the lower abdomen or…
How to Prepare for an Ultrasound: Fasting, Water and What to Bring
Ultrasound preparation depends on the body area. Some abdominal scans require several hours of fasting; pelvic, kidney or bladder scans…
Abdomen, Pelvic and KUB Ultrasound: What Is the Difference?
An abdominal ultrasound surveys organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and kidneys. A pelvic scan focuses on pelvic…
Which Blood Tests Require Fasting? A Patient Preparation Guide
Many routine blood tests do not require fasting. Some glucose, lipid or specialized tests may require a period without food,…
CBC, HbA1c and Thyroid Tests: What These Common Blood Tests Check
A CBC measures blood-cell components, HbA1c reflects average glucose exposure over roughly the previous two to three months, and thyroid…
Bleeding Gums: Common Causes, Home Care and When to Visit a Dentist
Gums commonly bleed because plaque irritates the gumline, causing gingivitis. Brushing too hard, pregnancy, smoking, diabetes, some medicines and less.