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Recent Articles by Dr. Clarisse Bezerra

Aedes Aegypti (Dengue Mosquitoes): What They Look & Where They Bite

Aedes Aegypti is a mosquito that transmits dengue, zika and chikungunya. It has white stripes on its body and has clear wings. Learn more about what it looks like, where they usually bite and how to prevent bites.

Diseases and Conditions

Canker Sores in the Throat: 7 Causes & How to Treat

A canker sore in the throat, or a throat ulcer, is a small, round sore that can cause pain and discomfort when swallowing or speaking. Canker sores may appear in the throat after ingesting acidic food but it can also be a sign of a weakened immune system. Learn more about what causes canker sores in the throat .

Cold & Flu

Influenza A: Symptoms, H1N1 vs H3N2 & Treatment Options

Influenza A is caused by the H1N1 and H3N2 viruses, and can lead to intense symptoms like fever, muscle aches, headache and cough. Learn about the most common symptoms of influenza A, how to know if you have this virus, and how this infection is treated.

Headache

Headache on Top of the Head: 11 Causes (& What to Do)

Headache on top of the head is usually caused by lack of sleep, drinking cold water too quickly, or minor bumps or injuries. It may present with other symptoms such as a fever, fatigue, or a cough. Learn more about what causes a headache on top of the head and what to do to treat discomfort.

Headache

Cluster Headaches: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A cluster headache is a type of headache that is short-lasting, one-sided and very severe. It can cause symptoms such as red eyes, facial swelling, runny nose, drooping eyelids, and decreased pupil size. Check out other cluster headache symptoms, how it's diagnosed, what causes them and how they are treated.

Symptoms

Armpit Pain: 9 Common Causes (& How to Treat

Armpit pain can occur for many reasons, like a swollen lymph node, hidradenitis suppurativa or from a muscular injury to the pectoral chest muscles and, in more severe cases, lymphoma or breast cancer. Learn about what causes of armpit pain and the treatment options available.

Diseases and Conditions

Sessile Polyp: Is It Cancer? (Types, Causes, & Treatment)

A sessile polyp is a type of flat, disc.shaped polyp that usually develops in the intestine. There are several types of sessile polyps that vary in their risk of becoming cancer. Learn more about the types of sessile polyps that can grow, what causes them and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Tests

When to Worry About Creatinine Levels: 9 Causes & What to Do

High creatinine levels in the blood can occur from normal occurrences, like mild dehydration or eating more protein, but it can also be a sign of a more serious condition, like high blood pressure or a kidney infection. Learn about when to worry about high creatinine levels, what can cause them, and how they are treated.

Diseases and Conditions

COPD: Symptoms (w/ Online Quiz), Causes & Treatment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease of the lungs, mainly caused by chronic bronchitis or emphysema. It leads to symptoms such as shortness of breath, constant coughing and wheezing. Complete our online symptoms quiz and learn more about what causes COPD, and how it is treated.

H. pylori

H. Pylori Symptoms: 6 Most Common Signs You Have H Pylori

H. pylori symptoms may not be present in everyone, but as the bacteria grows in spreads, it can cause bloating, loss of appetite, heartburn and nausea. Learn more about the H. pylori symptoms to monitor for and how it can be treated.

Chest Pain

Lung Pain: Top 10 Causes (& What to Do)

Lung pain can be caused by respiratory infections, such as tuberculosis, pneumonia or COVID-19, or it may be related to pleurisy, asthma, emphysema or pulmonary embolism. It can also have a non-lung related reason, like anxiety. Read more about what causes lung pain and what to do to relieve discomfort.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain on Left Side: Top 6 Causes (& What to Do)

Chest pain on the left side can be a sign of a heart problem, but it can also be felt with less serious health conditions, like excess gas, reflux or an anxiety attack. Learn about 6 common causes of left side chest pain and what you can do to relieve discomfort.

Symptoms

Yellow Vomit: Top 5 Causes (& What to Do)

Yellow vomit is a symptom that can be caused by food poisoning, pregnancy, bile reflux and intestinal obstruction, for example. It can be accompanied by other symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, swollen belly and drowsiness. Learn more about what can cause yellow vomit and how to treat it.

Diseases and Conditions

Thyroid Nodules: Symptoms, When to Worry & Treatment Options

A thyroid nodule is a lump on the neck that is usually benign and does not require any treatment. However, in some cases, it is may be a sign of thyroid cancer nodule. Learn more about symptoms associated with thyroid nodules, when to worry, how they are diagnosed and the treatment options available.

Fever

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

A fever at night usually occurs due to the cyclic functioning of the hypothalamus, which is a part of the brain that regulates body temperature and becomes more active at night. .