Plus, help for morning reflux.
| Is Loneliness Making You Sick? | | It’s more than just an emotion: Loneliness can affect your physical health, too, and people with chronic illnesses are more at risk. Thankfully, there are simple steps you can take to start feeling more socially connected. |
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| | | | | We have the answer! This rare but potentially serious condition, also called esophageal food impaction or food bolus impaction, occurs when a piece of food becomes stuck in the esophagus. The stuck food sometimes passes through on its own, but if it doesn’t, medical intervention is needed. |
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| | | | | Average number of weeks of postpartum bleeding after giving birth, with the flow heaviest during the first two weeks. Called lochia, the bleeding contains a combination of blood, mucus, uterine tissue, and other “leftover” contents of the uterus from pregnancy. |
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| #Let’s Get Social | | If you’re living with ulcerative colitis, it’s important to be aware of the subtle signs that the condition is worsening—which in turn probably means your treatment regimen needs a tune-up. Check out this Instagram reel to learn three important clues that UC is worsening, and follow HealthCentral’s social channels to learn more about living your best life with IBD and 150+ other chronic conditions. | | Facebook Pinterest Twitter | | | | |
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