Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Abdominal Bloating?CausesWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisSelf-CarePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Abdominal Bloating? Causes When to See a Provider Diagnosis Self-Care Prevention Bloating is a common symptom that can have a variety of causes—from simply swallowing too much air to serious conditions like infection and cancer. Sometimes, people report feeling so bloated they think they look pregnant!...

This article explores thecauses of adult acne, as well as what you can do to prevent it. It will also explain when it’s best to reach out to your doctor. Westend61 / Getty Images What Causes Acne? The main factors that lead to acne for bothteensand adults may include: Adult acne is more common in women than in men. Acne can impact women even after menopause, which is a timewhen your periods stop....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Prevention This article will explain causes of acne scars and how you can prevent them. Peopleimages / Getty Images Causes of Acne Scars Acne scars are most often the product of an inflamed lesion, such as apapule,pustule, or cyst. Inflamed blemishes occur when the follicle, or pore, becomes engorged with excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypes of Skin AbscessCausesDiagnosisTreatment and Healing Process for AbscessesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types of Skin Abscess Causes Diagnosis Treatment and Healing Process for Abscesses Prevention They tend to appear on the back, chest, buttocks, and face. Sometimes, they develop in areas where hair is present, such as the armpits and pubic area. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Some people with LAE experience symptoms like chest pain, fatigue, and breathing problems, while others have no symptoms at all. Left atrial enlargement is not a cause for worry in itself, but it is a sign that you may have a serious cardiovascular condition....

There are several types of angioedema, each with different causes. The most common is an allergic reaction to something in the environment. Certain medications, infections, and diseases also can cause angioedema. Some people have a condition called hereditary angioedema (HAE), which has a genetic component. This article looks at the various types of angioedema and their causes. It explains what happens in the body when swelling occurs and describes the wide variety of triggers for this reaction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesRare CausesWhen to Seek HelpDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionNext in Home Office Ergonomics GuideParaspinal Muscles: Anatomy and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Rare Causes When to Seek Help Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Next in Home Office Ergonomics Guide Many back pain causes resolve within several days or weeks with rest, over-the-counter painkillers, and other self-help measures. Others require ongoing care and treatment, including surgery for conditions likesciatica....

Seeing blood in the toilet bowl, in your stool, or on toilet paper can be quite startling. Bleeding in the colon (the large intestine) is not a symptom that should be ignored because it is never considered “normal.“Bright red blood suggests that it’s from the lower part of the digestive tract. Darker blood suggests that there may be bleeding in the upper digestive tract.After the initial shock of havingblood in your stoolwears off, it’s important to determine what is causing the bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesTreatmentWhen to See a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Treatment When to See a Provider Prevention Toe blisters tend to go away on their own within one to two weeks, but some blisters may require extensive treatment depending on the underlying cause. Elen11 / Getty Images Types of Blisters on Toes The three types are described as: There are various causes of blisters, some of which are harmless and clear on their own....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They Look LikeCauses Without PainCauses With PainDiagnosisComplicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Look Like Causes Without Pain Causes With Pain Diagnosis Complications Treatment Thoughblood clotsin urine can be distressing, it’s not uncommon for blood to occur there.Blood in urine, also known ashematuria, can affect as many as 30% of adults at some point in their lives due to trauma, vigorous exercise, urinary tract infections (UTIs), medications, enlarged prostate, endometriosis, kidney disease, and, in rare cases, cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbnormal SignsCausesRisksDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Abnormal Signs Causes Risks Diagnosis Treatment Verywell / Laura Porter Signs Passed Blood Clots Are Abnormal Spotting, which is when you bleed just a few drops of blood between periods, is not uncommon. Bleeding between periods becomes more worrisome if you regularly pass large blood clots. However, any kind of abnormal bleeding between periods should be brought to the attention of your healthcare provider so that the cause can be determined and treated, if necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Call a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment When to Call a Provider Prevention apomares / Getty Images Causes of Blood in the White of the Eye A subconjunctival hemorrhage is the bleeding of small blood vessels, calledcapillaries, beneath the clear membrane called theconjunctiva, which covers the white of your eye (sclera) and the inside of your eyelids....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeadaches and Blurry VisionEmergency CausesAdditional Causes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Headaches and Blurry Vision Emergency Causes Additional Causes Blurry vision and headaches often occur together with migraine or cluster headaches, or these symptoms may indicate eye strain. Additionally, blurry vision combined with a headache can sometimes indicate an underlying health issue or emergency condition. Common causes of blurry vision and headaches are migraines, eyestrain, and other correctable vision issues....