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June 23, 2022/Women's Health

Do Uterine Fibroids Cause Fatigue? What You Can Do About It

… Clots during menstruation.Bleeding or spotting between your periods.Low back pain.Frequent urination and difficulty urinating.Constipation.Chronic vaginal discharge.Pain during sex.In addition to these, fatigue is a common symptom you may …

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What to Do If Your Overactive Bladder Medication Isn’t Working

… results they were hoping for. Others have trouble tolerating side effects, which include dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, and confusion.Unfortunately, patients often don’t realize that there are several other options, Dr. Slopnick says …

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June 7, 2019/Digestive

How You Can Deal With Anal Fissures

… themAnal fissures can happen to just about anyone, but there are definitely factors that raise your risk. Constipation is a major one, Dr. Zutshi says. Hard stool and straining on the toilet can put stress …

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March 19, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Meatless ‘Chicken’ Salad Lettuce Wraps

… but can’t make on its own. Chickpeas are also rich in fiber, which can help keep constipation at bay, and are a good source of polyunsaturated fats that support your heart health. All with …

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April 23, 2024/Children's Health

When Your Baby Can Have Honey

… can cause serious health problems in babies,” Dr. Churbock warns. Symptoms of botulism in infants may include:Constipation.Difficulty sucking.Droopy eyelids.A weakened cry.Muscle weakness or floppiness.Breathing trouble.It’s important to …

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January 8, 2020/Digestive

What to Do When Your Stomach Bug Won’t Go Away

… usually less severe than the original infection and may include:Abdominal cramping.Diarrhea.Nausea.In some cases, constipation.“Over time people do tend to get better,” he says. “For most of them, this is not …

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May 30, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Zesty Corn Salad With Red Peppers and Shallots

… your heart, eyes, muscles and bones. Corn is high in insoluble fiber as well, which helps prevent constipation. Corn fiber specifically also acts as a prebiotic, which feeds the good bacteria in your gut. And …

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March 7, 2025/Digestive

4 Reasons Your Poop Is Sticky

… This gel-like substance lubricates the lining of your intestines and stool, making it easier to poop. Constipation, hemorrhoids and inflammation can cause your intestines to make more mucus than usual. You may notice jelly …

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January 10, 2025/Primary Care

Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: What’s the Difference?

… pain and/or loss of function at the site or source.Common side effects of ibuprofen include:ConstipationHeartburnNauseaStomach pain (so it’s important to take with food)Taking ibuprofen for a long time or at …

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September 13, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Friedreich’s Ataxia and Nutrition: Should You Modify What You Eat?

… you have FA.In some cases, certain changes may help. For example, if someone with FA experiences constipation, adding more fiber may be beneficial. But overall, there’s no need to eliminate or avoid certain …

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