What Causes Sciatica (and Why the Buttock Hurts)
Sciatica is most often caused by a herniated (slipped) disc in the lower spine pressing on or irritating one of the nerve roots that…
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Acibadem Health Blog
1,881 plain-language articles across 61 topics, symptoms explained, nutrition, lab results, medical technology and everyday wellbeing, written by Dr. Şule Eren, published daily by the group behind 45 hospitals and clinics in Türkiye, Bulgaria, Serbia, Netherlands and North Macedonia. For clinical guidance on a condition or procedure, see the Patient Guides.
Regular Cleaning vs SRP Deep Cleaning: What Below-the-Gumline Treatment Adds
A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces above and just at the gumline, and is for people with healthy gums or…
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AI in Radiology: How Algorithms Read Mammograms and CT Scans, and Why a Radiologist Still Signs the Report
AI in radiology means software trained on large image datasets that flags suspicious areas on mammograms and CT scans, sorts urgent cases to the…
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How Long Does Gastroenteritis Usually Last? What Shapes Recovery From a Stomach Bug
Most gastroenteritis clears on its own within a few days. Vomiting typically settles in one to two days and diarrhea within five to seven…
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What to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal: A Day-by-Day Menu
For the first 24 hours after wisdom teeth removal, stick to cool liquids and smooth foods such as yogurt, applesauce, and lukewarm broth. Add…
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Blood Thinners and Supplements Before a Tummy Tuck: What Your Surgical Team Checks
Before a tummy tuck, surgical teams review every medicine and supplement that can affect bleeding or clotting, including prescription anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs such as…
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How Long Does Liquid Rhinoplasty Last? Filler Longevity in the Nose and Repeat Timing
Liquid rhinoplasty, which uses hyaluronic acid filler to reshape the nose without surgery, is temporary. Most people see results for roughly 6 to 18…
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Zirconium Crown Problems: A Bite That Feels High, Sensitivity and Gum Irritation Explained
Most zirconium crown problems fall into three groups: a bite that feels high because the crown sits a fraction too tall, sensitivity because the…
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How Long Botox Lasts (Including Masseter Botox)
Cosmetic botulinum toxin injections, commonly called Botox, typically start working within a few days, reach full effect in about two weeks, and last roughly…
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Why the Widening Part Guides Female Hair Transplant Planning in Female Pattern Hair Loss
A widening center part is the classic sign of female pattern hair loss, and it guides transplant planning because it shows where density is…
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Recovery: Intensive Care, Gradual Mobilization and the Weeks Beyond
After cardiothoracic surgery, most people spend about one to two days in intensive care, roughly a week in the hospital, and then recover at…
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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks: Honest Answers From Dermatology
Stretch marks cannot be completely removed, but they usually fade considerably on their own, shifting from red or purple to a pale silver over…
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How Food Poisoning Is Treated in Hospital: IV Fluids, Testing and Antibiotics Only When Needed
Hospitals treat food poisoning mainly by replacing lost fluid and salts, usually with oral rehydration and, when someone cannot keep fluids down or shows…
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What Happens in a Cognitive Assessment? Memory Tests, Imaging and Blood Work Explained
A cognitive assessment usually begins with a conversation about what has changed, a review of medicines and mood, and a short pencil-and-paper or verbal…
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How to Tell If You Have Insomnia, and Whether It Can Harm You
You likely have insomnia if you regularly struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake too early despite having enough time and a suitable…
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Blocked Tear Ducts in Babies: Massage, Watchful Waiting and When Probing Is Considered
A blocked tear duct in babies happens when the thin drainage channel from the eye to the nose has not fully opened at birth,…
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Recovery After Nipple Aesthetics Surgery: Sensitivity, Support Garments and Healing Days
Nipple surgery recovery is usually measured in weeks, not days. Most people feel the sharpest soreness in the first two to three days, wear…
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Artificial Hair Implants: The Risks Regulators Flag: an Evidence Review
Artificial hair transplants implant synthetic fibers into the scalp instead of relocating a person's own follicles. U.S. regulators banned prosthetic hair fibers in 1983…
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