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Had Gallbladder Removed Still Having Attacks? Here’s What’s Really Going On
(img by WakeMed) Didn’t See This Coming Did you ever think life would finally just…chill out after your gallbladder surgery? No more racing to the bathroom, no more attacking upper-abdomen pain, or playing food roulette every time you saw a slice of pizza? I totally did. But, here’s the kicker—sometimes, even after getting your gallbladder […]
What Causes an Innie or Outie Belly Button?
Your navel is a scar left where the umbilical cord once connected you to your mother. How that area healed after the cord fell off determines the final look of your belly button. Although a belly button isn’t quite as distinctive as a fingerprint, there are still many varieties. The primary classification is whether the […]
Why This Blurry Vision After a Warm Compress to My Eyes?
Wait… Why Did Everything Just Get Fuzzy? Ever taken off a warm compress and—bam—everything’s fuzzy for a bit? The world looks like you wiped petroleum jelly across your eyes, but you know, you only did what so many health sites suggest to soothe those cranky dry eyes. If you’ve Googled “whyhis my vision blurry after […]
Can r Galbladder Grow Back Once It Has Been Removed Surgerical? Let’s Get Real
(img by WebMD) Wait…Why Is My Belly Still Acting Up? Okay, pause for a sec. Picture this: You walk out of the hospital minus one gallbladder, pretty sure you’ve sighed your last sigh over that stabbing pain on the right side. Fast forward a few months—or even years—and BAM. There’s that gnawing ache…again. What gives? […]
How to Stop Vaginal Itching: 9 Home Remedies
Baking soda, probiotics, and antifungal ointments are among the home strategies people use to ease vaginal itching, but they can cause irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals. Itching in the vaginal area can stem from numerous issues. It might be related to vaginal dryness or exposure to chemical irritants like fragranced soaps. Itching can […]
Everything You Should Know About Your Clitoral Hood
The clitoral hood is a fold of skin that envelopes and shields the glans clitoris. The glans often gets the spotlight when it comes to sexual sensation, but there’s much more to the clitoris than just the visible tip. Let’s be direct. If you’ve ever used a hand mirror to examine your vulva closely, you’ve […]
Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Steaming
Your vagina doesn’t require steaming to detox on its own. Vaginal steaming, sometimes called yoni steaming, might help promote relaxation and relieve cramps, but there’s no scientific proof it treats any particular medical issue. Between menstruation, sexual activity, and childbirth, the vagina goes through a lot. Combine that with shifting hormones and pelvic floor concerns, […]
What Do ‘Normal’ Labia Look Like?
Labia come in a range of looks because the inner and outer lips vary in size and form. Although there are many variations, every set of labia has features that make it distinct. Your labia are one of a kind Vaginas — more precisely, vulvas and their parts — present in different shapes, dimensions, and […]
What Happens If You Smoke While on Blood Thinners? (It’s Trickier Than You Think)
(img by HealthCentral) Let’s Get Real: Why This Even Matters At first, I thought it was nothing… just a couple of puffs to take the edge off, maybe help me sleep better or just chill out after a gnarly week. We’ve all seen those memes about “self-care,” right? But honestly, I never really stopped to […]
Can I Wear Deodorant Before a Colonoscopy? Let’s Get Real About Prep
(img by GI Physicians Inc) Nervous About Colonoscopy? Did you ever imagine you’d spend this much time obsessing over… deodorant? Me neither. Yet here we are. If you’re gearing up for a colonoscopy and feeling a little antsy about prep—especially about whether you can stick to your morning hygiene routine—you’re in good company. Everyone freaks […]
