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Rochel Maday

Rochel specializes in writing for health, dental and orthodontist industry. She has written several eBooks that have ranked number one in their category. Rochel received her BA from College of Lake County.

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BA, College of Lake County

Articles from Rochel Maday

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Shoulder Blade Pain: Muscle Strain, Heart Attacks, Gallstones

If you are experiencing shoulder blade pain, then you are not alone. This common condition can be caused by shoulder muscle overuse, rotator cuff tendonitis, or a pinched nerve located in the neck. Read below for more information on causes and how to relieve pain in the shoulder blade.

Understand your headache symptoms with Buoy, including 10 causes and common questions concerning your headache.

Bicep Pain Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

Understand your bicep pain symptoms with Buoy, including 4 causes and common questions concerning your bicep pain.

Why Blisters Hurt & Why You Shouldn't Pop a Foot Blister

Foot blisters are small pockets of fluid (serum, plasma, blood, pus, or lymph), and can vary in size and severity. Learn about foot blister symptoms and causes.

Mainly ankle pain is caused by sprains/strains. Other ankle pain causes are arthritis, gout or infections. Find out the causes and treatments for your ankle pain.

Heartburn: Know the Symptoms & How to Get Relief Fast

You feel a burning sensation in your chest. You sit up, and it seems to get better. But as soon as you lay back down, the pain comes back. You likely have heartburn. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid travels up into your esophagus and burns its lining.

What Causes Swollen Knee & Swollen Knee Treatment Options

A swollen knee is mainly a sign of excess fluid in the knee. Learn about common causes of knee swelling symptoms; including bursitis, gout, arthritis and overuse.

Top Thumb Pain Causes

Thumb pain may be accompanied by stiffness, difficulty gripping, swelling, and more, and causes range from trauma to infections and diseases. Read more to learn about thumb pain, causes, possible treatments, and more.

Abdominal Pain: Causes & When to Be Concerned

Abdominal pain is usually a sign of a common illness or infection. Other causes include indigestion, a stomach ulcer, IBS, or food poisoning.

What Causes a Pimple or Bump in or on the Nose?

If you have a bump or pimple in or on your nose, you may find it irritating or painful. The most common causes of a bump on the nose are acne, bacterial, or fungal infection. A painful bump in the nose could also be caused by trauma from picking your nose or a nose piercing.

Buckling Knee Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

Understand your buckling knee symptoms, including 8 causes & common questions.

What Causes Ear Discharge? Your Symptoms Explained

Ear discharge is fluid located in the ear that can have many different characteristics. While white yellow earwax is an expected and healthy ear discharge, abnormal discharge colors can be caused by an ear infection affecting the ear canal, or a ruptured eardrum.

What Causes a Dry Cough & How to Find Relief

A persistent dry cough can be caused from a upper respiratory infection or bronchitis. Other common causes for a dry throat cough include asthma, smoking, or viral throat infection. Viral pneumonia and COPD are less common causes of dry cough.

Joint Pain: Causes and Treatments

Understand your joint pain symptoms with Buoy, including 10 causes and common questions concerning your joint pain.

Finger Pain: Why You Might Have Finger Pain & When to See a Doctor

Understand your finger pain symptoms, including 10 causes & common questions.

Bleeding Gums: Reasons for Your Bleeding Gums & When to See a Dentist

Bleeding gums are never normal. That's why it's important to find the cause, even if you only see a small amount of blood. Causes include poor dental hygiene, certain diseases or conditions, or gum disease.

Elbow Pain: Symptoms & Treatment

Your elbow pain is normal and unlikely to be caused by a serious illness. If the elbow pain becomes severe, see a physician to diagnose your elbow pain symptoms

Shoulder Blade Pain: Muscle Strain, Heart Attacks, Gallstones

If you are experiencing shoulder blade pain, then you are not alone. This common condition can be caused by shoulder muscle overuse, rotator cuff tendonitis, or a pinched nerve located in the neck. Read below for more information on causes and how to relieve pain in the shoulder blade.

Understand your headache symptoms with Buoy, including 10 causes and common questions concerning your headache.

Bicep Pain Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

Understand your bicep pain symptoms with Buoy, including 4 causes and common questions concerning your bicep pain.

Why Blisters Hurt & Why You Shouldn't Pop a Foot Blister

Foot blisters are small pockets of fluid (serum, plasma, blood, pus, or lymph), and can vary in size and severity. Learn about foot blister symptoms and causes.

Mainly ankle pain is caused by sprains/strains. Other ankle pain causes are arthritis, gout or infections. Find out the causes and treatments for your ankle pain.

Heartburn: Know the Symptoms & How to Get Relief Fast

You feel a burning sensation in your chest. You sit up, and it seems to get better. But as soon as you lay back down, the pain comes back. You likely have heartburn. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid travels up into your esophagus and burns its lining.

What Causes Swollen Knee & Swollen Knee Treatment Options

A swollen knee is mainly a sign of excess fluid in the knee. Learn about common causes of knee swelling symptoms; including bursitis, gout, arthritis and overuse.

Top Thumb Pain Causes

Thumb pain may be accompanied by stiffness, difficulty gripping, swelling, and more, and causes range from trauma to infections and diseases. Read more to learn about thumb pain, causes, possible treatments, and more.

Abdominal Pain: Causes & When to Be Concerned

Abdominal pain is usually a sign of a common illness or infection. Other causes include indigestion, a stomach ulcer, IBS, or food poisoning.

What Causes a Pimple or Bump in or on the Nose?

If you have a bump or pimple in or on your nose, you may find it irritating or painful. The most common causes of a bump on the nose are acne, bacterial, or fungal infection. A painful bump in the nose could also be caused by trauma from picking your nose or a nose piercing.

Buckling Knee Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

Understand your buckling knee symptoms, including 8 causes & common questions.

What Causes Ear Discharge? Your Symptoms Explained

Ear discharge is fluid located in the ear that can have many different characteristics. While white yellow earwax is an expected and healthy ear discharge, abnormal discharge colors can be caused by an ear infection affecting the ear canal, or a ruptured eardrum.

What Causes a Dry Cough & How to Find Relief

A persistent dry cough can be caused from a upper respiratory infection or bronchitis. Other common causes for a dry throat cough include asthma, smoking, or viral throat infection. Viral pneumonia and COPD are less common causes of dry cough.

Joint Pain: Causes and Treatments

Understand your joint pain symptoms with Buoy, including 10 causes and common questions concerning your joint pain.

Finger Pain: Why You Might Have Finger Pain & When to See a Doctor

Understand your finger pain symptoms, including 10 causes & common questions.

Bleeding Gums: Reasons for Your Bleeding Gums & When to See a Dentist

Bleeding gums are never normal. That's why it's important to find the cause, even if you only see a small amount of blood. Causes include poor dental hygiene, certain diseases or conditions, or gum disease.

Elbow Pain: Symptoms & Treatment

Your elbow pain is normal and unlikely to be caused by a serious illness. If the elbow pain becomes severe, see a physician to diagnose your elbow pain symptoms

Shoulder Blade Pain: Muscle Strain, Heart Attacks, Gallstones

If you are experiencing shoulder blade pain, then you are not alone. This common condition can be caused by shoulder muscle overuse, rotator cuff tendonitis, or a pinched nerve located in the neck. Read below for more information on causes and how to relieve pain in the shoulder blade.

Understand your headache symptoms with Buoy, including 10 causes and common questions concerning your headache.

Bicep Pain Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

Understand your bicep pain symptoms with Buoy, including 4 causes and common questions concerning your bicep pain.

Why Blisters Hurt & Why You Shouldn't Pop a Foot Blister

Foot blisters are small pockets of fluid (serum, plasma, blood, pus, or lymph), and can vary in size and severity. Learn about foot blister symptoms and causes.

Mainly ankle pain is caused by sprains/strains. Other ankle pain causes are arthritis, gout or infections. Find out the causes and treatments for your ankle pain.

Heartburn: Know the Symptoms & How to Get Relief Fast

You feel a burning sensation in your chest. You sit up, and it seems to get better. But as soon as you lay back down, the pain comes back. You likely have heartburn. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid travels up into your esophagus and burns its lining.

What Causes Swollen Knee & Swollen Knee Treatment Options

A swollen knee is mainly a sign of excess fluid in the knee. Learn about common causes of knee swelling symptoms; including bursitis, gout, arthritis and overuse.

Top Thumb Pain Causes

Thumb pain may be accompanied by stiffness, difficulty gripping, swelling, and more, and causes range from trauma to infections and diseases. Read more to learn about thumb pain, causes, possible treatments, and more.

Abdominal Pain: Causes & When to Be Concerned

Abdominal pain is usually a sign of a common illness or infection. Other causes include indigestion, a stomach ulcer, IBS, or food poisoning.

What Causes a Pimple or Bump in or on the Nose?

If you have a bump or pimple in or on your nose, you may find it irritating or painful. The most common causes of a bump on the nose are acne, bacterial, or fungal infection. A painful bump in the nose could also be caused by trauma from picking your nose or a nose piercing.

Buckling Knee Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

Understand your buckling knee symptoms, including 8 causes & common questions.

What Causes Ear Discharge? Your Symptoms Explained

Ear discharge is fluid located in the ear that can have many different characteristics. While white yellow earwax is an expected and healthy ear discharge, abnormal discharge colors can be caused by an ear infection affecting the ear canal, or a ruptured eardrum.

What Causes a Dry Cough & How to Find Relief

A persistent dry cough can be caused from a upper respiratory infection or bronchitis. Other common causes for a dry throat cough include asthma, smoking, or viral throat infection. Viral pneumonia and COPD are less common causes of dry cough.

Joint Pain: Causes and Treatments

Understand your joint pain symptoms with Buoy, including 10 causes and common questions concerning your joint pain.

Finger Pain: Why You Might Have Finger Pain & When to See a Doctor

Understand your finger pain symptoms, including 10 causes & common questions.

Bleeding Gums: Reasons for Your Bleeding Gums & When to See a Dentist

Bleeding gums are never normal. That's why it's important to find the cause, even if you only see a small amount of blood. Causes include poor dental hygiene, certain diseases or conditions, or gum disease.

Elbow Pain: Symptoms & Treatment

Your elbow pain is normal and unlikely to be caused by a serious illness. If the elbow pain becomes severe, see a physician to diagnose your elbow pain symptoms