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Heavy periods during perimenopause in people with PCOS can be caused by hormonal changes, irregular ovulation, and the thickening of the uterine lining.

Hoarseness in the evening can be caused by laryngopharyngeal reflux, where stomach acid irritates the throat, especially after meals.

Twitching of legs during sleep can be caused by restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements, which are often related to neurological factors and can be more common in older adults.

Early menstruation at age 9 in someone with PCOS can be influenced by body weight, genetics, and psychosocial factors like family stress or environment.

When experiencing diarrhea and vomiting, eating foods like green bananas and honey can be helpful in managing symptoms.

Salmonella food poisoning is often linked to foods like raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, and sometimes contaminated fruits and vegetables.

For elderly individuals with diarrhea, it's important to focus on foods that are easy to digest and help maintain hydration.

If you have diarrhea from antibiotics, eating probiotic foods like yogurt and kefir can help improve gut health.

After recovering from diarrhea, it's helpful to eat simple, easy-to-digest foods like rice, bananas, and toast. Drinking plenty of fluids and gradually reintroducing dairy products can also support recovery.

To prevent worsening diarrhea, avoid sugary foods, high fat foods and spicy foods

Certain herbs, such as those used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, are known to help treat diarrhea.

Some home remedies for restless leg syndrome include regular exercise, good sleep habits, and possibly using warm baths or massages.

Drinking rice water and peppermint tea can help soothe an upset stomach and diarrhea. A sugar-salt solution can also help replace lost fluids and electrolytes.

For diarrhea related to COVID-19, probiotics and home-based treatments can help manage symptoms effectively. Telemedicine can support these treatments by providing guidance from healthcare professionals.

When you have a headache, try resting in a quiet, dark room and drink water. If it persists, consider over-the-counter pain relief or consult a healthcare provider.

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are problems with the sleep-wake cycle, making it hard to sleep at normal times. Treatments include light therapy, melatonin, and good sleep habits.

There is no clearly defined ‘dangerously low testosterone level’. Low testosterone is generally considered to be well below the normal range for a range defined by biological sex (male vs. female), not gender identity. Often under about 200 ng/dL on repeated morning tests is considered low, especially when combined with significant symptoms.

A migraine aura is a set of sensory disturbances that often occur before a migraine headache, such as seeing flashing lights or feeling tingling in the hands or face.

A narcolepsy sleep attack is when someone suddenly falls asleep at any time. Managing these attacks involves medication and lifestyle changes.

Double voiding is a technique where you urinate, wait a little, and then try to go again to help empty your bladder completely.

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a condition where a person feels very sleepy during the day, even after a good night's sleep. It is diagnosed by a doctor who will ask questions about sleep habits and may do special sleep tests.

Excessive daytime sleepiness disorder is when someone feels very sleepy during the day, even after a good night's sleep. It can be treated with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication.

Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic disorder that causes severe sleep problems and eventually leads to death. It affects the brain and results in symptoms like trouble sleeping, confusion, and memory loss.

Frothy urine is urine that looks bubbly or foamy and can be different from normal urine, which is usually clear and not bubbly. This can sometimes mean there is a problem, like too much protein in the urine.

Hirsutism is when women have too much hair in places where men usually do, like the face or chest, and it is often linked to a condition called PCOS.

Izervay is used to slow the progression of geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration.

Neovascular AMD, also called wet AMD, is a type of eye disease that happens when new, abnormal blood vessels grow under the part of your eye that helps you see fine details.

Nonexudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), often called “dry AMD,” is a slow, progressive disease that affects the center of the retina called the macula, leading to gradual loss of vision. It is the most common form of AMD and involves the build-up of small deposits called drusen.

Porn induced erectile dysfunction is a term used when watching too much pornography is thought to make it harder for some men to initiate or maintain an erection in real-life situations.

RBD sleep disorder is a condition where people act out their dreams during REM sleep, often with movements or sounds. Symptoms include talking, shouting, or moving violently while asleep.