Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, RN-BC

Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes. At first, you might wake up with sore or stiff fingers, notice discomfort after using your fingers a lot, or experience changes in grip strength. These early symptoms can be easy […]

Palmar erythema, sometimes called liver palms, is when both of your palms turn red. This redness usually doesn’t hurt or itch, but your hands might feel warm. Palmar erythema sometimes has no clear cause, but it can also occur due

Fatigue is more than just feeling tired. About 1 in 4 people report fatigue to their primary care provider. It affects women more often than men, with one study finding that about 18% of women experience it, compared to about

Nail psoriasis symptoms Nail fungus symptoms Color Ivory spots or yellow patches, oil discoloration, or red or brown streaks Widespread yellowing or browning, sometimes with brown or black spots Pitting Yes No Shape Uneven thickening, grooves, or misshapen nails Uniform

Menopause is the point in time when your period has stopped for 12 months in a row. It’s characterized by decreased production of the hormone estrogen, which can cause hot flashes and night sweats, mood swings, or trouble sleeping. Menopause

A retroverted uterus, also called a tilted or tipped uterus, happens when your uterus (womb) tilts backward toward your spine instead of forward over your bladder. It occurs in about 20% of people with a uterus. Most people don’t know

Heavy periods can cause major blood loss and, in turn, iron loss. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the protein that helps your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. About 30% of people with heavy periods have

A douche is a bottle or a bag that holds water or other fluids to clean an internal body cavity. Vaginal douching involves using a douche to clean the vagina, while anal douching cleans out the rectum. Some people douche

The navel, also known as the belly button or umbilicus, is a small, round, or oval indentation or bump in the middle of the abdomen (belly). It marks where the umbilical cord once connected a baby to the parent in

Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that happens when bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus) infect your throat and tonsils. Your immune system responds to the infection, causing symptoms like a red, sore throat, fever,