MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name powder that’s mixed into a beverage and taken by mouth. It’s available over the counter and can be used for constipation or before a colonoscopy as a bowel preparation. MiraLAX can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common...

MiraLAX side effects: What you should know

Heavy or prolonged periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may impact periods, but this requires further research. Iron deficiency anemia occurs if people do not have enough iron in the body for it to make healthy red blood cells. Heavier or longer periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. This...

What to know about anemia and periods

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic or too alkaline. A doctor may recommend this test if they suspect kidney problems...

What to know about the anion gap blood test

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A MUM was left in agony when a rare condition made her allergic to her own period. Georgina Jelley, 28, was fitted with the contraceptive coil in April 2024 and just three weeks later, started experiencing strange symptoms. She had itchy and burning eyes, headaches and rashes. Her doctor prescribed...

I thought I was having a reaction to my fabric conditioner but it was a disorder that makes me allergic to my own period

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Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

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Fatigue is a common experience that everyone faces from time to time. However, when fatigue becomes persistent and overwhelming, it should not be taken lightly. It’s easy to dismiss constant tiredness as a byproduct of a busy lifestyle, but doing so can overlook serious underlying health conditions. The truth is, fatigue is not just an inconvenience; it’s a warning signal from your body that something might be wrong. This article will explore five compelling reasons why fatigue symptoms are a serious health issue that demands your attention.

5 reasons fatigue symptoms are a serious health issue

If nonsurgical treatments do not relieve a person’s thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms, a doctor may suggest surgery to relieve compression in the thoracic outlet. Surgery may include a first rib resection or balloon angioplasty. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that involve compression of the arteries,...

What to expect from thoracic outlet syndrome procedures

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Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MDMedically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MDLong COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to a range of symptoms that persist after a COVID-19 infection. These symptoms can vary widely and affect multiple organ systems. They can range from mild to disabling and may come and go. Long COVID symptoms can last weeks, months, or years, significantly affecting quality of life.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines long COVID as having at least one symptom for at least three months after a COVID infection. Healthcare providers have documented...

Signs and Symptoms of Long COVID

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in Australia. Wegovy is administered as a once-weekly injection and is approved specifically for weight management. It's intended to be used in combination with a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity. So how does Wegovy work and how much weight can you expect...

Ozempic vs Wegovy: The Risks And Side Effects of Semaglutide Drugs

MINNEAPOLIS – Migraines affect over one billion people worldwide, causing debilitating headaches and other symptoms that can severely impact quality of life. A new study suggests that taking medication at the earliest signs of an impending migraine – before the headache even begins – may help prevent symptoms and allow people to function normally.

New migraine drug stops symptoms before headache even begins

There are a lot of potential symptoms women can experience during perimenopause and menopause. Unfortunately, many aren't discussed, which can cause you to be alarmed if you happen to experience something like menopause flooding. If you find yourself suddenly soaking through tampons or pads at a rate you haven't experienced...

What Causes "Menopause Flooding"? 3 Ob-Gyns Explain

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Plus, learn about the pressure points you may be able to stimulate to ease dizziness

Experts Reveal How to Get Rid of Dizziness Using Home Remedies and Over the Counter Products

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It might be gas, but it could also be something more serious.

What's the Deal With That Pain Under My Right Ribcage? Experts Explain

Beta-blockers lower your heart rate and reduce your heart’s workload. If you have heart failure, they may help improve your cardiac function. Possible side effects include unusually slow heart rate and low blood pressure. Beta-blocker medications block the production of two stress hormones called epinephrine and norepinephrine. Doctors may...

Do Beta-Blockers Work for Heart Failure?

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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It’s not 5G exploding your brain, if that helps.

5 Types of Headache And What Causes Them

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Evidence suggests chronic pain can affect the mechanism that regulates blood pressure, causing blood pressure to become too high. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is when the pressure inside the blood vessels is consistently too high. Pain and hypertension often occur together. Blood pressure and pain. As a.

Can pain cause high blood pressure?

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Recently, the term "insulin resistance" has become a buzzword across health forums and social media. It's mentioned in discussions about the latest diabetes medications, debated by gym enthusiasts, and dissected by health influencers.

Insulin Resistance: The Silent Warning Signs You Need to Be Aware Of

Menopause is a major and inevitable health journey for every person with ovaries and a uterus -- about half of the population. Yet, most people transition through menopause without a clue that there are things you can do and treatments you can seek to improve your quality of life. When...

Perimenopause Starts Years Before Menopause: Here's What to Know

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Phexxi side effects: What you should know

Phexxi (lactic acid/citric acid/potassium bitartrate) is a brand-name vaginal gel that’s prescribed to prevent pregnancy. As with other drugs, Phexxi can cause side effects, such as...

Phexxi side effects: What you should know

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