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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

Intragastric Balloon: Indications, Procedure & Contraindications

The intragastric balloon procedure is a technique that involves placing a balloon inside the stomach to occupy space and promote a feeling of fullness. This can help decrease hunger and prevent overeating, leading to weight loss. Learn about indications for the procedure, risks, and contraindications.

Men's Health

Blood in Semen: 10 Causes (& How to Treat)

Blood in the semen is typically a symptom of direct trauma, anticoagulant use or recent penile biopsies or tests. However it can also be a sign of a more serious health condition, like a sexually transmitted infection (STI), prostatitis or cancer. Learn more about what causes bloody sperm and how to treat it.

Sweat

Night Sweats: 11 Common Causes (& How to Treat)

Night sweats are often caused by excessive sweat production in the sweat glands (also known as hyperhidrosis) but it can also be a sign of infection. It is especially important to investigate what is causing your night sweats if you are also experiencing fever, weight loss or chills. Learn about what causes night sweats.

Phlegm

Yellow Phlegm: 8 Causes, Symptoms & How to Treat

Yellow phlegm is usually a sign of a bacterial infection, like bronchitis, strep throat or pneumonia. Treatment for yellow phlegm depends on the underlying cause, and may involve the use of antibiotics or other medications. Learn about the most common causes of yellow phlegm and what it means.

Gastric Ulcer

Stomach Ulcer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Complications

A stomach ulcer, also know as gastric ulcer or peptic ulcer, is a wound that forms in the tissue that lines the stomach , causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn and nausea. Learn more about what a gastric ulcer is, as well as other symptoms it can cause, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Gastric Ulcer

What Do Stomach Ulcers Feel Like? 7 Signs (& Symptom Checker)

Stomach ulcer symptoms include pain and burning in the middle of your belly, bloating and weight loss. It is important to consult a gastroenterologist if you notice these symptoms to determine the cause and start treatment. Learn about other symptoms related to stomach ulcers and complete our online quiz.

Gas

Why Am I So Gassy? 6 Causes & What to Do

Feeling gassy is usually temporary and occurs due to the normal fermentation and digestion of food in the gut. It is usually not a sign of any health conditions, especially if the gas is not smelly. Smelly gas with bloating and abdominal pain may be a sign of slow digestion. Learn more about why excess can occur.

Symptoms

What Causes Hemoptysis? 8 Reasons for Spitting Up Blood

Spitting-up blood in your saliva or phlegm can occur for many reasons, like gingivitis, a respiratory infection or even from medication use. Regardless of the underlying cause, you should not ignore this symptom if it occurs frequently or does not improve over time. Learn more about what causes blood in spit or phlegm.

Migraine

9 Classic Migraine Symptoms (w/ Online Symptom Checker)

Migraine symptoms usually include a throbbing headache felt on one side of the head, sensitivity to light, nausea and blurred vision. Complete our online migraine symptoms checker to determine whether your symptoms are related to this condition, and learn more about how migraines can present.

Headache

Pressure in the Head: 10 Common Causes & What to Do

Pressure in the head can be a sign of stress or bad posture, but it can also indicate the presence of a health condition like migraines or sinusitis. Learn more about what pressure in the head can mean and what to do.

Abdominal Pain

Why Does My Stomach Hurt? 8 Common Causes

Your stomach can hurt due to conditions like intestinal infections, anxiety, IBS, or even intestinal cancer. All of these condition can present with various symptoms, including diarrhea, bloody stools or mucus in the stools. Learn more about what causes your stomach to hurt and what to do.

Symptoms

Cold Hands and Feet: 10 Causes (& When to Worry)

Cold hands and feet are a relatively common symptom, especially in the winter. If you notice cold extremities very frequently, even when not exposed to cold temperatures, it may be a sign of a more serious condition, like poor circulation, diabetes, or anemia. Learn about what causes cold hands and feet, and what to do.

Fever

Chills But No Fever: What It Means & 9 Causes

Chills but no fever refers to shivers and other fever-like symptoms while your body temperature remains within a normal range. This is often referred to as an “internal fever”. Learn more about what can cause chills without a fever and what to do to treat this condition.

Fever

Fever at Night (Gone in the Morning): Causes & Treatment

A fever at night that goes away in the morning usually occurs due to cyclic functioning of the hypothalamus, which is a part of the brain that regulates body temperature and becomes more active at night. They are often triggered by a viral or bacteria infection, auto-immune disease of vaccine or medication side effe.

Abdominal Pain

Belly Button Pain: 12 Reasons Why It Hurts (& How to Treat)

Belly button pain can be caused by gas, bloating, infections and other health conditions, like Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, or food poisoning. Read more about why you may have belly button pain and what to do to treat it.