When Is It Time to See a Movement Disorders Neurologist About Tremor or Stiffness?
It is usually time to see a movement disorders neurologist when tremor or stiffness is new and slowly progressive, appears while the hand is…
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Acibadem Health Blog
4,180 plain-language articles across 62 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.
Cystectomy vs Oophorectomy: Removing the Cyst or the Ovary and How Surgeons Decide
A cystectomy removes only the cyst and leaves the ovary in place; an oophorectomy removes the whole ovary, sometimes with the fallopian tube. Surgeons…
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Does Bursitis Come Back? Why Flares Recur and What Long-Term Results Usually Look Like
Yes, bursitis can come back. Most flares settle within a few weeks with rest, ice and reduced pressure on the area, but recurrence is…
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How Removable Orthodontic Appliances Work: Retainers, Expansion Plates and Functional Devices
Removable orthodontic appliances are custom-made devices patients can take in and out. The main types are retainers (Hawley and clear vacuum-formed) that hold teeth…
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Living With Allergic Rhinitis: Dust Mite, Pollen and Pet Dander Habits That Reduce Exposure
People with allergic rhinitis can lower symptom triggers by targeting the allergen that affects them: washing bedding weekly in hot water and using allergen-proof…
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When Hives Come With Lip, Tongue or Throat Swelling: Why It Is Treated as Urgent
Hives with lip swelling mean the reaction has moved from the skin surface into deeper tissue, a process called angioedema. Most episodes settle on…
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Medication, Minimally Invasive Procedures or Surgery for BPH: How the Options Compare
For benign prostatic hyperplasia, medication is usually tried first for mild to moderate symptoms; it starts working within weeks to months and only helps…
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Gout Attacks That Keep Returning: What Your Doctor Reviews Before Changing the Plan
Gout attacks that keep coming back usually mean uric acid in the blood is still high enough for crystals to persist in the joints,…
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How to Choose Among Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures: Matching Concern to Treatment
Choosing among non-surgical cosmetic procedures starts with naming the specific concern rather than the treatment. Lines that appear with expression usually point toward botulinum…
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Does Metabolic Syndrome Change After Menopause? What Doctors Watch in Midlife Women
Yes. After menopause, the pattern of metabolic syndrome shifts even when weight stays steady: fat moves toward the waist, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides tend…
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Can Athletes and Swimmers Have Femto LASIK? Timing Training Around Recovery
Most healthy adult athletes and swimmers can be considered for femto LASIK, but timing matters more than eligibility. Typical guidance keeps water, dust and…
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Recovering After a Gastrointestinal Bleed: Anemia Checks, Diet Steps and Regaining Energy
Recovery after a GI bleed usually unfolds over weeks rather than days. The lining heals first, then the blood count and iron stores follow,…
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The FIT Test: Home Stool Screening That Actually Works
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a yearly at-home colorectal cancer screening that uses antibodies to detect hidden blood in a small stool sample.…
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Preparing for Cryoablation: Fasting, Blood Thinner Adjustments and the Anesthesia Review
Preparing for cryoablation usually involves three steps set by your treating team: fasting for a defined window before sedation or anesthesia, a planned review…
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BMI and Body Contouring: Why Surgeons Set Weight Criteria for Tummy Tucks and Lipo
Most plastic surgeons prefer a BMI below 30 for a standard tummy tuck, and many set an upper limit around 35 to 40, because…
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What PSA Monitoring After Prostate Cancer Treatment Can and Cannot Tell You
After prostate cancer treatment, PSA tracks whether prostate cells are still active, but the expected level depends on the treatment: close to zero after…
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When Compression Is No Longer Enough: How Doctors Decide Lymphedema Surgery Is the Next Step
Lymphedema surgery is usually considered only after months of consistent conservative care, including compression, decongestive therapy and skin care, has failed to control swelling,…
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When Does a Brain Lesion Need a Stereotactic Biopsy Instead of Open Surgery?
A brain lesion is usually sampled with a stereotactic needle biopsy when the tissue diagnosis will change treatment but removing the lesion is not…
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