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When to See a Doctor About Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, can be a pain in the butt. Jokes aside, these lumps have a variety of causes but are mainly due to excess pressure on these veins, such as straining to pass a bowel movement.

Hemorrhoids are quite common, affecting about 1 in 20 Americans, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Approximately half of adults over age 50 in the United States have hemorrhoids.

While they can be unpleasant, hemorrhoids are rarely dangerous. A number of effective treatment options exist that can alleviate symptoms.

Parrot Fever Surge Leads to 5 Deaths in Europe

A deadly outbreak of a bacterial disease that is common among birds and can cause serious pneumonia in humans has killed five people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The Mar

The Surprising Link Between Psoriasis and High Blood Pressure

Psoriasis, an inflammatory disease that causes scaly lesions on the skin, is associated with a host of other chronic health conditions, most notably psoriatic arthritis.But there’s a medical problem r

Is Working From Home Giving You a Headache or Migraine Attack?

For people with jobs that allow it, working from home has become mainstream in recent years. While most Americans don’t have a job that can be done remotely, among those who do have these jobs, 10 per

How Long Are You Contagious After Catching a Virus?

If there’s one positive that came out of the pandemic, it could be our heightened awareness of how viruses, particularly the respiratory kind, can spread from one person to another. The super-sick per

What Is Ovulation Pain (Mittelschmerz)?

Ovulation pain, also known as mittelschmerz, is discomfort in the lower belly during ovulation, when the ovaries release an egg. Mittelschmerz comes from the German word meaning "middle pain" because

What Is Eczema?

Eczema is not a specific disease, but rather a term that describes a group of inflammatory skin conditions that produce rashlike symptoms, such as irritated, itchy patches on the skin.Eczema can occur