Medical
Signs The Sore In Your Mouth Needs Medical Attention – Health Digest
Statistics within StatsPearl state that 1%-5% of cancers in the oral cavity are found in the hard palate. The most common cancer in the oral cavity is squamous cell carcinoma, accounting for 2% of diagnoses in the hard palate. Other common cancers include adenoid cystic carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and low-grade papillary adenocarcinomas. The most common symptom […]
Itchy Medical Conditions You Really Shouldn’t Scratch – Health Digest
You know how itchy hives can be if you’ve ever experienced an allergic reaction. Also called urticaria, hives are welts on your skin due to a virus, infection, or allergic reaction. The Allergy Institute also notes that hives can result from stress, exercise, or sunlight. The itch can be so intense that the urge to […]
Avoid Eating Popcorn If You Have These Medical Conditions – Health Digest
If you’ve ever chomped down on an unpopped kernel by accident, you know how painful it can be! Unfortunately, those hard kernels can fracture teeth, which can be a real pain (via Cleveland Clinic). And if you have braces, crowns, or dental implants, popcorn’s texture and the risk of kernels can be particularly challenging. It’s […]
Medical Conditions That Can Cause Loss Of Taste (That Aren’t Covid) – Health Digest
A cold isn’t nearly as debilitating as the flu, but it can be annoying. Caused by several different viruses, the common cold lasts for about a week and causes stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, and fatigue (via the Mayo Clinic). You might even run a low-grade fever, but it doesn’t knock you down like the […]