Yes, you can eat the pumpkin seed shell. The entire seed is edible, and the shell is safe to chew and swallow. Most people prefer the shelled version, but eating the whole seed gives you more fiber and a different texture. The real question is whether you should eat them, and that depends on your … Read more
High blood pressure damages small blood vessels throughout the body, and that includes the tiny vessels that feed your nerves. So yes, hypertension can cause neuropathy, though it usually takes years of poorly controlled blood pressure to do so. The medical term for this is hypertensive neuropathy, and it is a real, recognized complication of … Read more
An ENG test, short for electronystagmography, is a set of tests that check how well the inner ear and the brain work together to control balance and eye movement. It measures involuntary eye movements called nystagmus, which can reveal whether dizziness or vertigo comes from an inner ear problem or a neurological issue. The procedure … Read more
Low testosterone is a medical condition, not just a number on a lab report. If you have symptoms like low energy, reduced sex drive, or trouble building muscle, you need a doctor who can diagnose the cause and offer safe treatment. The right doctor is usually a primary care physician, an endocrinologist, or a urologist. … Read more
Feeling like you have no social skills is more common than you think, and it is rarely a permanent flaw. Social skills are learned behaviors, not something you are born with. Most people who struggle socially simply missed out on certain learning opportunities, or they developed habits that get in the way. The causes range … Read more
Stomach bug poop is typically loose, watery, and urgent. It often has a strong, unpleasant odor and may appear pale, greenish, or yellowish in color. This happens because your intestines are inflamed and cannot absorb water properly, so food and fluid pass through too quickly. What Does Stomach Bug Poop Look Like? Acute gastroenteritis — … Read more
Pink eye is one of the most common eye conditions, and most people will experience it at least once. The treatment depends entirely on the cause, which is usually viral, bacterial, or allergic. Viral pink eye typically clears on its own with supportive care, bacterial pink eye often requires antibiotic eye drops, and allergic pink … Read more
A runny nose is one of the most annoying symptoms you can deal with. You grab a tissue, blow, and ten seconds later it is running again. The good news is that a runny nose is rarely dangerous. The better news is that you can usually stop it quickly once you understand what is causing … Read more
Sciatica is leg pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down the back of each leg. To diagnose it, a doctor starts with a detailed history and a physical exam, then uses specific nerve tests like the straight leg raise to confirm nerve irritation. If symptoms are … Read more
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain, most commonly from a stroke. It affects a person’s ability to speak, understand speech, read, or write, even though their intelligence remains intact. Treatment focuses on speech-language therapy and addressing the underlying cause, with many people recovering some function over time. What Is Aphasia … Read more