Burnout: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Burnout: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Burnout is a feeling of constant tiredness or weakness, which can cause physical or mental symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, memory failure, lack of sexual appetite or body aches. Burnout can be caused by factors such as stress, anemia, use of certain medications, depression or sleep apnea, for example, and can occur in adults and […]

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Trypophobia: what it is, main symptoms and treatment (with online test)

Trypophobia: what it is, main symptoms and treatment (with online test)

Trypophobia is the irrational fear of images or objects that have holes or irregular patterns, such as honeycombs, lotus seeds, plants or sponges, for example. Thus, when faced with these patterns, the person may experience symptoms such as itching, tremors, tingling and repulsion, as well as increased heart rate and panic attacks, in the most […]

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Rotavirus: what it is, symptoms, transmission and treatment

Rotavirus: what it is, symptoms, transmission and treatment

Rotavirus is an intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, especially in babies and young children between 6 months and 2 years of age. Rotavirus infection is called rotavirus and symptoms usually appear suddenly and last about 8 to 10 days. It is important that rotavirus infection is identified and treated quickly, as severe […]

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STIs in women: 11 symptoms, causes (and what to do)

STIs in women: 11 symptoms, causes (and what to do)

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women, such as chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonorrhea, can cause symptoms such as genital itching, burning, bad smell, vaginal discharge, bad smell, wounds in the intimate area or pain when urinating, for example. These STIs are caused by microorganisms transmitted during intimate contact without the use of a condom with the […]

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Ovarian inflammation: symptoms, causes and treatment

Ovarian inflammation: symptoms, causes and treatment

Inflammation in the ovaries can cause symptoms such as pain in the lower part of the belly, pain when urinating, pain during sexual intercourse, nausea, constant fever, bleeding outside the vaginal period and vomiting. Inflammation in the ovaries, also known as oophoritis or ovariitis, in most cases occurs when infectious agents multiply in the ovaries, […]

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Bexiga caída - saiba o que é, sintomas, tratamento e como prevenir

Sagging bladder what it is, possible symptoms and treatment

Despite the suggestive name, a sagging bladder is a health problem that not only affects the bladder, but also health as a whole. Also known as cystocele, bladder prolapse or low bladder, a dropped bladder is more common and likely to occur in women over the age of 40 who have already become pregnant. This […]

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Follicular cyst: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Follicular cyst: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

A follicular cyst, also called a benign ovarian cyst or functional cyst, is a small fluid-filled sac located in the ovary, which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, a feeling of pressure in the belly and changes in menstruation. This cyst is a type of ovarian cyst that appears when the ovarian follicle does […]

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Conduct disorder: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Conduct disorder: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Conduct disorder is a psychological disorder that can be diagnosed in childhood in which the child presents selfish, violent and manipulative attitudes that can directly interfere with their performance at school and their relationships with family and friends, in addition to the possibility of problems with the authorities. Conduct disorder can be mild, moderate or […]

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Sleep apnea: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Sleep apnea: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes momentary cessation of breathing due to obstruction of the airways due to relaxation of the pharyngeal muscles. People with sleep apnea often snore and are unable to have restful sleep, and may also have difficulty concentrating, headache and/or impotence. Sleep apnea is typically treated with changes in lifestyle […]

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Respiratory syncytial virus: what it is, symptoms and treatment

Respiratory syncytial virus: what it is, symptoms and treatment

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes respiratory infection leading to symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, cough, fever or difficulty breathing. This infection can affect people at any age, but it is more serious in babies under 6 months of age, children and the elderly, as their immune systems are […]

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