Leandra Beabout

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Leandra Beabout is a freelance health and travel writer based between Indiana and India. Her work has been published in Reader's Digest, Greatist, The Guardian, Lonely Planet, and more. She was previously an English teacher and daily newspaper reporter.

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Person holding stomach: What causes left-side abdominal pain?

Health Education

Why does my lower left abdomen hurt?

Lower left abdominal pain can have many causes, but diverticulitis is a common culprit

Woman holding right side of stomach: What causes right side stomach pain?

Health Education

What does right-side abdominal pain mean?

Gas, indigestion, and muscle strain are some common causes of abdominal pain on the right side

A woman holding her lower right side: What causes lower right side pain in females?

Health Education

Should I be worried about lower right-side pain in females?

Pain in your lower right side may not be anything to worry about, but it could indicate a more serious condition, like appendicitis, kidney stones, or pelvic inflammatory disease if it persists or is accompanied by fever or vomiting

A man with a confused look holding the top of his head: Headache on top of head causes

Health Education

Why do I have a headache on the top of my head?

A headache on top of the head isn’t typically a cause for concern unless it is accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty speaking or sudden numbness

The torso of a person wearing a mustard-colored sweater and holding their belly in pain: What causes stomach pain after eating?

Health Education

What causes stomach pain after eating? Related conditions and tr...

A stomachache after you eat is likely to resolve on its own, but you should see a doctor if you experience stomach pain every time you eat

Someone holding their temples in pain: Right temple headache

Health Education

Right temple headache: Most likely causes and treatment

A right temple headache may be alarming, but it isn’t typically a cause for concern unless accompanied by more serious symptoms

A stacked pile of toilet paper: What causes lower back pain and black stool?

Health Education

What causes lower back pain and black stool? Related conditions ...

Lower back pain and black stool aren’t typically related but could share a few of the same causes

Person in a crop top - causes of belly button pain

Health Education

15 belly button pain causes

There are many different reasons for discomfort around your navel, ranging from indigestion to appendicitis

face mask next to a zytrec tablet - Does Zyrtec make you drowsy

Does Zyrtec make you drowsy?

Sleepiness may be a side effect of this allergy medication—find out when

The back of the head of a person with long hair, with pain signals coming from the head: Headache locations and meanings

Health Education

Headache locations and meanings

Pay attention to the location of your next headache, as it could help you narrow down the cause and find fast relief

A man rubbing his eyes under his glasses, resting his elbows on his desk: What causes temple headaches?

Health Education

What causes temple headaches? Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment

Stress and muscle tension are likely to blame, but there are other potential causes of temple headaches

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