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Itching and cholestasis during pregnancy – Symptoms and Diagnosis
Itching is a very common symptoms that affects almost all of us on a daily basis. When itching, also known as pruritus, starts during pregnancy it may be persistent and last for a few weeks or months. For itching not related to pregnancy, please check my other article on pruritus to learn more about possible
Pruritus: reasons for itchy skin and unexplained itching all over body
Itchy skin or pruritus is a very common symptom that we all experience on a daily basis. It generally lasts just a few moments and goes away by itself, or it can be relieved with a gentle scratch. Scratching may be pleasurable and rewarding for some, but when itching is recurrent, lasts for longer periods
High uric acid levels: diet and high purine foods to avoid
The uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in blood or urine. Uric acid is a waste product from the metabolism of a class of chemicals known as purines which are found both in our own cells and in foods we eat. High levels of uric acid in blood may lead to the
Medications and supplements to lower triglycerides serum levels
If you have high triglycerides levels, you may be looking into medications and supplements that can help you lower serum triglycerides. First intervention to address this health concern is to change your diet and lifestyle, but sometimes and especially with high (<200 mg/dL) and very high lab values, medicine and supplements may be indicated or
How to lower triglycerides quickly? Diet and best foods to reduce triglycerides
Triglycerides are a form of fat that can be found in the bloodstream. All the calories that we ingest and don’t need are converted by the liver into triglycerides which are then stored in our fat cells. High levels of triglycerides can lead to clogged arteries and for this reason they increase the risk of
Breast implant removal guide – Reasons and Options
Breast implant removal procedures have been fairly common in plastic surgery. In the USA, about 300,000 patients request a breast augmentation every year, while around 10% of that number, about 30,000 patients, request implant removal. All women undergoing breast augmentation with implants will require at some point in their life a revision surgery: this is
What is breast implant illness (BII)? Symptoms and treatment
You may have heard of Breast Implant Illness, a term used by women with breast implants due to a cosmetic augmentation or due to reconstructive surgery who experience a wide range of symptoms following the procedure. Although breast implant illness is not an officially recognized medical diagnosis, its occurrence is being increasingly reported by patients
Ear pinned back surgery (Pinnaplasty or Otoplasty) for protruding ears
Ear pinning is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of ears that stick out. It is also known as pinnaplasty, ear setback, or as otoplasty, although the latter is a general term that refers to any surgical procedure that changes the shape or the position of the ears, not just for cosmetic reasons
Daily low dose aspirin therapy (81 mg baby aspirin)
Aspirin is the brand name of an acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) OTC medication produced by Bayer and commonly used to treat pain, fever and inflammation. It belongs to a class of drugs known as NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and besides its commonly known effect against inflammation, aspirin is also a blood thinner belonging to the class