Family Medicine

Excessive daytime sleepiness in the elderly can be caused by medications and/or medical conditions (including but not limited to sleep disorders). A healthcare provider can provide a personalized medical assessment to determine the cause of these symptoms. The appropriate treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness will depend on what the healthcare provider identifies as the cause of these symptoms.

After vomiting, it's important to rest and rehydrate slowly to help your body recover. Avoid taking medications or vitamins that might upset your stomach further.

Women may feel tired all the time due to factors like pregnancy, changes after childbirth, or interrupted sleep while breastfeeding. These can affect energy levels and lead to persistent fatigue. Some health conditions (including depression and iron deficiency anemia) can affect both men and women, but are more likely to affect women.

Muscle fatigue can make it harder to keep your strength up during exercise, but it also something you have to face to get stronger.

Ginger ale can help with nausea, but its effectiveness depends on the ginger content, and it may not work for everyone.

Ginger candy can help reduce nausea, especially for motion sickness and after surgery. It's best to eat a small amount when you feel queasy.

Regular physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors can help reduce feelings of fatigue and increase energy levels.

If you are experiencing nausea, there are several immediate remedies you can try at home to help alleviate the discomfort quickly. These remedies can be effective for mild cases of nausea and can provide relief without the need for medication.

Nausea and vomiting in women can be caused by a wide range of factors, including gastrointestinal issues, hormonal changes, infections, and psychological factors. Understanding these potential causes is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A dull ache under your left armpit can stem from a number of causes, including muscle strain, slight inflammation of lymph nodes, or even referred pain from your chest or heart area. It usually isn’t serious, but you should see a doctor if the pain lasts or comes with other worrisome signs.

A dull ache in your armpit can be caused by minor issues like muscle tension or nerve irritation and is often not serious, but if it keeps happening or worsens, you should check with a doctor.

Changing your daily habits—like being more physically active, eating right, and managing stress—can help reduce pain on one side of your body.

After a workout, your muscles may feel sore or tired because they’re repairing themselves, and your body is slowly returning to normal. Gentle stretches, hydration, and rest can help you feel better.

Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is a commonly used over-the-counter medication for pain relief and fever reduction. It takes about 30-60 minutes to start working after taking it.

You can try a few methods like over-the-counter oral and topical pain medications, warm compresses, gentle stretching, and managing underlying conditions like infections or inflammation to help ease armpit pain.

Underarm pain can be caused by muscle strains, nerve irritation, or even swollen lymph nodes. It can also occur after surgery or from repetitive use of the arm.

Left armpit pain without a lump can be caused by muscle strain, irritated nerves, inflammation, or changes after surgery, among other reasons.

Sharp pain under your right armpit could come from swollen or irritated lymph nodes, infections, strained muscles, or skin issues that affect the sweat glands or nearby tissues.

Pain under both armpits without any lumps can be caused by shoulder problems, nerve issues, or muscle strains.

Pain under your right armpit that radiates to your back could be due to issues like inflammation near the shoulder blade (scapulothoracic bursitis), nerve irritation from surgery, or problems after lymph node removal.