8 different types of migraines and how to know which is causing your symptoms
Madeline Kennedy,Ilan DananJan 12, 2021, 04:19 IST
Migraines can come with symptoms like head pain, nausea, or vision loss.Westend61/Getty Images
Common migraine types include retinal
migraines, menstrual migraines, or vestibular migraines.
You can also have a migraine with or without aura, which is when there are visual symptoms like flashing lights or brightly colored lines.
Migraines can also be chronic, meaning you have
headaches at least 15 days per month, and migraines make up 8 or more of them.
A migraine is a neurological condition that can be much worse than a bad headache. There are many different types of migraines and each can cause different symptoms.
How to know if you re nearsighted or farsighted and the best ways to treat it
How to know if you re nearsighted or farsighted and the best ways to treat it
Madeline Kennedy,Benjamin BertJan 12, 2021, 04:19 IST
Visiting an eye doctor can help you diagnose any vision problems like being nearsighted or farsighted.andresr/Getty Images
Nearsighted means you can see objects nearby, but far away objects are difficult to see.
Farsighted means you can see objects far away, but it s more difficult to see objects close to you.
Both nearsighted and farsighted vision can be treated with
glasses, contact lenses, or
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Herpes isn t curable, but you can manage it with medication - here s what treatment options are available
Herpes isn t curable, but you can manage it with medication - here s what treatment options are available
Tabitha Britt,Lauren DemosthenesJan 8, 2021, 04:19 IST
Herpes is an incurable condition, however, certain medications can help reduce herpes outbreaks.BSIP/UIG/ Getty Images
Herpes is an incurable, though common, virus that affects the mouth and/or genital area and is characterized by periodic outbreaks of sores or blisters.
Oral herpes is contracted through mouth to mouth contact and genital herpes is transmitted via sexual activity.
However, if you have herpes, you can take antiviral medication to prevent outbreaks and reduce the chances of spreading it to others.
Some causes of a weakened immune system are out of our control, like age and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn s. However, there are
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A fever is rarely a reason to go to the hospital - here s what to do if you or your child has a fever
A fever is rarely a reason to go to the hospital - here s what to do if you or your child has a fever
Nicky LaMarco,Dipesh NavsariaDec 30, 2020, 04:22 IST
Infants 3 months or younger should be taken to a healthcare professional if they have a temperature of 100.4 °F or higher.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty Images
The hospital is not the first place you should consider going if you have a
fever.
Adults and children 3 years, and older, typically can recover from a fever on their own without medical aid, but you should consider taking children to their primary care provider if they ve had a fever of 102 °F for two or more days.