Sometimes you are not sure if you have a sore throat or strep throat. The difference between strep throat and a sore throat lies in their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and contagiousness. Recognizing these differences can help in determining the appropriate course of action if you experience throat pain. Symptoms of a Sore Throat: Symptoms
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Bug bites and stings usually occur when an insect pierces the skin to feed on blood or injects venom. Many insect bites can cause mild discomfort. However, they can also lead to allergic reactions or spread diseases. Let’s learn how to treat bug bites and stings at home. What Are Bug Bite and Sting Symptoms?
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People commonly refer to a stomach virus as viral gastroenteritis. Many people also call it the “Stomach Flu.” This is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Various viruses, including norovirus and rotavirus, typically cause it. How Do You Catch A Stomach Virus? Stomach viruses spread easily. Contaminated food or water can
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Foodborne illness happens when contaminated food or beverages are consumed. This contamination can result from bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins, often found in food that is mishandled or undercooked. Common sources of food poisoning include undercooked meat, unwashed fruits and vegetables, contaminated water, and dairy products. Let’s explore the symptoms, duration, and when to seek
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Earaches and ear infections are common health problems. They can affect people of all ages, but they are especially common in children. People typically experience discomfort or pain in the ear during an earache. Various factors, including allergies, sinus infections, or changes in pressure, can cause this. On the other hand, an ear infection, also
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Burns are wounds to the skin or other tissues resulting from heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. We categorize them into three main degrees based on the severity of the damage. Doctors categorize burns in degrees. We label a minor burn as a first-degree burn. People typically treat these at home and do not require
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Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. This leads to an inadequate amount of water to carry out normal bodily functions. Dehydration can result from several factors, including excessive sweating, prolonged illness, diarrhea, vomiting, or simply not consuming enough fluids. We will explore the common symptoms and highlight what to
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Norovirus is an extremely infectious virus leading to gastroenteritis, characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines. People often call it the “stomach flu,” although it is not related to the influenza virus. Outbreaks often occur in crowded places like cruise ships, nursing homes, schools, and restaurants. What Are the Symptoms of Norovirus? Symptoms usually
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Stomach bloating is a condition characterized by an uncomfortable sensation of fullness, tightness, or swelling in the abdomen. It often happens after eating and can accompany visible abdominal distention. Bloating can result from various factors, including overeating, gas buildup, digestive disorders, and certain food intolerances. In this blog, we are going to provide you with
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once an individual recovers from chickenpox, usually during their early years, the virus stays inactive within the nervous system. Later in life, it can reactivate, leading to shingles. In this blog we
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