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Earaches in Adults : What You Need to Know

Aug. 10, 2021 – Eden McCleskey
Been a while since you woke up with a sharp, stabbing earache? Such a distant memory you don’t even know where to find a heating pad like the one your mom used to carefully apply to the side of your face?

Consider yourself lucky — but not necessarily off the hook. Although ear infections are more common among children, some 20% occur in adults. Bad news for those of us who thought we had outgrown that phase for good. But the good news is, for the most part, there are easy ways to fix the problem, and even easier ways to avoid the common mistakes that can land even the most responsible adults in the reclining chair of an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT).

Luckily, Dr. Brian Wang, an ENT doctor at Houston Methodist, is here to answer all of our burning questions about the types of ear problems that most frequently occur in adults.

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Urinary Tract Infections: Fact vs. Fiction

For both men and women, if you have pain or burning when you urinate, it may be a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI occurs when bacteria gets into your urine and travels up into your bladder. Most UTIs can be easily taken care of. Because this tends to be an awkward subject to talk about, getting a straight answer can be difficult. So, here’s a look at four common UTI-related misconceptions:

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Conjunctivitis – Pink Eye

An inflammation of the conjunctiva, the delicate transparent tissue that covers the white of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids is known as conjunctivitis. A common nickname for it is “pink eye” because of the frequent reddening of the eyes. Conjunctivitis can be caused by various factors including viral or bacterial infections, allergies, irritants, or underlying medical conditions. The condition is highly contagious and can spread from person to person through direct contact, contaminated objects, or respiratory droplets. Conjunctivitis can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, excessive tearing, discharge, swollen eyelids, and sensitivity to light.

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Causes, Treatments, and Complications: Nausea and Vomiting

Infection (“stomach flu”), food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating, a clogged bowel, illness, a concussion or brain damage, appendicitis, and migraines are all potential causes of nausea and vomiting. Sometimes, nausea and vomiting indicate something more severe in the body, such as a heart attack, kidney or liver illness, central nervous system issue, brain tumor, or cancer. There are several options for treating nausea, which may affect both adults and children. Eating light, bland meals and drinking ice-cold drinks may help.

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Strep Throat: Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis & Self-Care Tips

Strep throat is a throat and tonsil infection caused by the bacteria group Streptococcus A, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. Since this bacteria is found in the nose and throat, you can contract the infection from someone who has strep A or is a carrier of it.

Strep throat, like other infections, spreads through direct contact. When infected people cough or sneeze, droplets of bacteria are released into the air. You can become infected if you touch something on which a person with strep has coughed or sneezed and then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose with the infected hand. You can also become ill if you share a glass or other personal item with someone who has strep throat. Strep throat is most common among children and teenagers. But adults are not immune to it either

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