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Headaches can show up after starting citalopram, most often early on, and many people find they fade as the body adjusts. Headache is one of the most common “is this from the medicine?” questions after starting citalopram (often known as Celexa). The hard part is that headaches are common anyway—sleep changes, dehydration, caffeine shifts, and […]

Yes, severe heat stroke can turn fatal fast without rapid cooling and emergency care. Heat stroke isn’t “just feeling overheated.” It’s a body-system failure that can start with a hot afternoon, a hard workout, or a stuffy room, then spiral into confusion, collapse, and organ injury. When core temperature rises and the brain can’t keep

Yellow tomatoes can be a smart pick: they’re low-calorie, hydrating, and packed with vitamin C, potassium, and carotenoids like lutein. Yellow tomatoes don’t get the spotlight like deep-red slicers, yet they earn a place on your plate. They bring a mild, sweet-tart flavor, a softer bite, and a color that makes meals look fresh without

Yes, gonorrhea can spread before symptoms show up, since the bacteria may be present and passed during sex soon after exposure. Gonorrhea doesn’t need obvious symptoms to move from one person to another. Plenty of people feel normal, keep having sex, then learn about the infection later through testing. That gap between exposure and noticeable

Regular, gentle movement can ease swelling and heaviness by helping fluid shift, as long as you start small and build at a steady pace. Lymphedema can feel like your body hit a “stuck” setting. A limb looks puffier, feels heavy, and your skin can feel tight by late afternoon. When that happens, it’s normal to

Most people recover fully, yet rare liver bleeding, infarction, or liver failure can leave lasting injury. HELLP syndrome can feel like it comes out of nowhere. One day you’re dealing with swelling or a headache, then labs light up and your care team is moving fast. That speed is part of what makes HELLP so

Yes, shifts in glucose can cause dizziness, most often during low blood sugar, and sometimes during high levels linked to dehydration or illness. Dizziness can feel like your head goes light, your body turns unsteady, or your balance is off. When it hits out of nowhere, blood sugar is a smart thing to check. Your

Yes, ADHD can raise the odds of anxiety, since missed details, rushed decisions, and constant catch-up can train your body to stay on alert. Living with ADHD can feel like you’re always catching up. You start with good intentions, then time slips, details drop, and plans shift. After enough close calls, your brain starts scanning

Yes. A steroid shot can trigger diarrhea for some people, often briefly, since corticosteroids can affect stomach irritation, fluids, and blood sugar. You get a steroid shot to calm inflammation and ease pain. Then, out of nowhere, your stomach flips and you’re running to the bathroom. It’s unsettling, and it can feel unrelated to a

No—AMZEEQ is meant to stay on your skin after you rub it in; don’t rinse right after applying it. AMZEEQ (minocycline topical foam) can feel different from a cleanser or a spot treatment, so the “do I wash this off?” question pops up fast. If you rinse too soon, you can strip away medication that’s