Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal TemperatureFeverAt-HomeSchool or WorkWhen to See a ProviderCauses of Fever Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Temperature Fever At-Home School or Work When to See a Provider Causes of Fever Fever is an elevation in the body’s temperature. It’s not a disease but rather a sign or response to something occurring within the body, most commonly an infection. Noninfectious conditions or scenarios like inflammatory diseases or medication reactions can also cause a fever....

Key TakeawaysDuring Chicago’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order, the city saw a decline in domestic violence police reports.While the study did not draw conclusive results, researchers predict that these lower rates were likely due to decreased incidence or simply underreporting.From 2015 to 2019, Illinois decreased funding for its domestic violence program each year, decreasing staff and resources across domestic shelters and organizations. Key Takeaways During Chicago’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order, the city saw a decline in domestic violence police reports....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Frequently Asked Questions People withfibromyalgiaormyalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS) experience a specific kind of cognitive dysfunction called fibro fog orbrain fog. It involves: Some researchers suspect that pain, fatigue, and the need to constantly monitor your symptoms may prevent you from effectively directing your attention to things outside of yourself. This article explains ME/CFS and fibromyalgia brain fog, the mechanisms behind them, and how medications and other treatments can help clear the fog....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesSee a DoctorDiagnosisTypesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes See a Doctor Diagnosis Types Treatment Breastfibroadenomasare benign (noncancerous), painless breast lumps. Often described as moveable, round, rubbery, and smooth, fibroadenomas affect one in four premenopausal people. Most fibroadenomas shrink on their own over time. Treatment is unnecessary unless they are large, fast-growing, or cause bothersome symptoms. This article explains what you need to know about breast fibroadenomas, how they are diagnosed, and what to do about them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Coping Fibrocystic breasts occur when hormonal changes make breast tissue take on a lumpy or rope-like texture. They can be painful but it’s completely harmless. Once called fibrocystic breast disease, the term has largely fallen out of favor because “disease” wrongly implies something is wrong with the breasts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Whether you havefibrocysticbreasts or cancer, the first sign is usually a lump in your breast. Fibrocystic breast changes affect up to 90% of women during their lifetime.By comparison, 12% of women develop breast cancer. Maskot / Getty Images Fibrocystic breasts are most common in women who are 30–50 years old. Breast cancer is typically diagnosed after the age of 50....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreast Tissue TypesBreast DensityRelevanceCausesRisk FactorsScreeningsHow Do I Know if I Have Dense Breasts? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breast Tissue Types Breast Density Relevance Causes Risk Factors Screenings How Do I Know if I Have Dense Breasts? “Fibroglandular density” is a term used to describe how much of the breast tissue is dense or fatty. People with dense breasts have more fibrous and glandular tissue and less fatty tissue....

This article is part ofUterine Fibroids and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Courtesy of Monica Day Monica Day is the former Director of Fund Development for the White Dress Project. She worked in politics for over a decade, advocating for small businesses and health care. When you’re getting ready to walk out on the pageant stage, the last thing you want to think about is whether you have blood on your skirt....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesCostochondritis and FibromyalgiaSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Costochondritis and Fibromyalgia Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Costochondritis is also called noncardiac chest pain or musculoskeletal chest pain. It does not involve the heart, but it is sometimes confused with cardiac chest pain. Because any other sources of pain can make yourFMS symptomsworse, it’s crucial to treat costochondritis. Fibromyalgia chest pain can make you think you’re having heart problems, which is a scary thing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWaistbandsBrasSocksFabric Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Waistbands Bras Socks Fabric Fibromyalgiacan make your skin sensitive to the clothes you wear.For some people with this condition, the simple scraping of fabric against the skin can set off burning sensations or sharp, stabbing pains. This reaction is known asmechanical allodynia. Bras, waistbands, ties on bathrobes, or anything that places pressure on your skin can triggerfibromyalgia pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPain TypesMuscle and JointFibro FogEnergy and SleepNeurosensoryDigestion/EliminationPsychologicalReproductiveWhen to Get HelpFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Fibromyalgia GuideHow Fibromyalgia Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pain Types Muscle and Joint Fibro Fog Energy and Sleep Neurosensory Digestion/Elimination Psychological Reproductive When to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions Next in Fibromyalgia Guide Fibromyalgiasymptoms are many and includewidespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, memory issues, digestive concerns, and a host of things you may not even realize are part of the condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsSimilaritiesDifferencesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Similarities Differences Diagnosis Treatment The muscle pain present in bothfibromyalgia(FM) andmyofascial pain syndrome(MPS) is a reason why these two conditions are sometimes mistaken for one another or erroneously lumped together as one condition.While FM and MPS do resemble each other, they can be easily distinguished through a careful medical history and physical exam. A correct diagnosis is key to moving forward with an effective treatment plan....

If you havefibromyalgiaorchronic fatigue syndrome, sweating may be one of the most visible consequences of your condition. It can be heavy, sometimes unprompted, and due to several reasons—some related to the conditions themselves, others their treatment. Excessive sweatinghasn’t gotten as much research attention as other symptoms of fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), but it is common and can have a major effect on your quality of life. This article discusses why having fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue can be linked to sweating, and what you can do about it....