Sarah Hudgens

Dry eye occurs when the eyes don’t produce enough tears or when tears evaporate (dry up) too quickly. Your eyes may become red and irritated, and your vision may blur. Research suggests that dry eye and headaches often occur together. […]

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin’s surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance. You may feel aching, redness, itching, or burning near them. In severe cases, varicose veins can

The incubation period for a viral illness like COVID-19 is the time between exposure to the virus and when symptoms first appear. The COVID incubation period typically ranges from about two to 14 days. About two days before your symptoms

Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to harmless substances, like pollen or pet dander. Allergies to substances like pollen commonly cause sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. Chronic symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, and coughing can sometimes lead

Stress does not directly cause hemorrhoids, but its health effects may put you at a higher risk of developing the hard, painful lumps in your anus or rectum. Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the anus or

Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) occurs when an immune response to an allergen, like pollen, causes inflammation. This can lead to congestion in your sinuses. Because your sinuses are connected to your ears, inflammation can also lead to ear pain. Both

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is an advanced form of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD occurs when fat builds up in the liver, causing hepatitis (inflammation) and fibrosis (scarring) over time. At that stage, the condition has become MASH.

Symptoms of strep throat Symptoms of a cold Sore throat Yes, severe Yes Oral signs Yes: Red and swollen tonsils, often with white patches; petechiae (tiny red dots on the roof of the mouth) No Nasal signs No Yes: Sneezing

Skin flushing is a common reaction that causes the skin to redden or darken. Flushing, also called blushing, happens due to increased blood flow to the reddened area. Flushing most often occurs on the face, neck, or upper torso. Depending

Congestive heart failure (CHF), often called heart failure, occurs when the heart is too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body. Damage to the heart muscle from a heart condition, chronic illness, or injury can cause