Katie Street
Katie is a senior marketing manager and digital consultant. She specializes in online marketing and content marketing. She has worked in the Search Advertising for 11 years. She received her BA from Bentley University.
Education and training
Bentley University
Certifications
Digital Marketing Senior Manager, Deluxe Corporation
Independent Digital Marketing Consultant, Self-Employed Marketing Professional
Traffic Acquisition Senior Marketing Manager, Purch
Senior Search Engine Marketing Analyst, TripAdvisor
- Swollen breasts can be an alarming experience but there are plenty of normal reasons for your breasts to swell. Menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause are some of the natural causes that women experience. Below we will discuss these natural causes and then serious conditions that involve lumps in your breast. We also review a few treatment options - at home and medical - and prepared a free digital checker to help you narrow down the possibilities.
- Buttock pain can affect either the right or left cheek, as well as the anus. Butt pain can also occur when walking or sitting. Butt muscle pain can be caused by trauma from an injury that may result in a bruise or pulled muscle, damage to the sciatic nerve, or hemorrhoids.
- Experiencing big toe pain can also cause pain when walking, swelling in the toe, or discoloration of the big toe. Common causes of pain in the big toe are a broken or sprained big toe, nerve damage, or gout. Read below for information on more causes and big toe joint pain treatments.
- Numbness in the feet can be caused from trauma from an injury or nerve damage to any part of the leg that may affect your feet. Other causes of feet numbness include restless leg syndrome, sciatica, or tarsal tunnel syndrome. Read below for more information on causes and treatment options.
- While the feet are used to wear and tear, peeling feet can signify an underlying condition that may require medical attention. Skin peeling on the bottom of the feet can most commonly be caused by a fungal infection called athlete's foot, sunburn, dermatitis, or dry skin.
- Swollen tongue causes can arise from inflammation from an infection, an allergic reaction, or trauma from biting, piercing, or dental irritation. Other causes of tongue swelling and red bumps on the tongue include medication side-effects. Read below for more information on other causes, related symptoms, and treatment options.
- Itchy underarms is a quite common condition experienced by individuals who may be having an allergic reaction to hygienic products, chemicals, or plants. Infected hair follicles and exposure to scabies might also result in an armpit itch.
- It is normal to bleed after sex if it your first time or if it has been awhile since your last sexual experience. However, if this is not the case, then bleeding after intercourse can be caused by trauma to the vagina, menstruation, a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease, or a cervical polyp. Read below for more information on causes and treatment options for bleeding after sex.
- A bruised eye is a common symptom resulting from trauma from a direct injury to the face, or surgery. Read below for more information on causes, how long a black eye will last, and treatment options.
- Clear vaginal discharge is a common and normal symptom from the female reproductive system. Clear stretchy discharge is a sign of ovulation, while clear watery vaginal discharge occurs between periods, sexual arousal, or pregnancy. Thick clear vaginal discharge can indicate an infection.
- Gum swelling, often accompanied by bleeding gums and tenderness-to-touch, is most commonly caused by poor oral hygiene, pregnancy, infections. Plaque and tartar around the teeth and gums often cause gum inflammation and there are plenty of home remedies. But you may need to see a dentist for more serious issues.
- Hands are made of 19 bones, 15 joints & 3 nerves. You can experience right or left hand pain. Hand pain may occur on the top of the hand or the palm. Learn more.
- Hand weakness can be a frustrating condition and is often caused by compressed nerves and damage to the tendons of the hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome is usually the cause of a weak grip. Other causes of weakness in hands include inflammation of the hand joints, a conditions known as tennis or golfers elbow, or an injury to the hand. Read below for other causes and treatment option for your loss of hand strength.
- While mucus in the stool is natural for the digestive process, abnormal mucous stools can be caused from a viral infection, irritable bowel syndrome, or gallstones.
- Even if a lump in your neck is not painful, you may want to have it checked. There are many possible reasons for a lump on your neck, including these 9 conditions.
- Understand painful ejaculation symptoms, including 2 causes & common questions.
- Swollen calf can be caused by three categories of conditions - natural, traumatic, and systemic issues. Most often, it’s the first two causes, which we will go further in detail below but if you just had a long plane ride or sat down for a long time, blood clots can cause a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). More serious causes involve organ issues such as kidney failure or liver disease.
- Upper leg pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including trauma, systemic disease, or inflammatory conditions.
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