Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentLifestyle ChangesCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Lifestyle Changes Coping Mosthidradenitis suppurativa(HS) nodules occur in the armpits, groin, buttocks, and breast areas. However, HS can appear on the face. HS on the face can be mistaken for several other conditions and sometimes co-occur with them. The exact cause of HS is unknown, but several factors make it worse. While most HS treatments work on the entire body, there are also treatments specifically for hidradenitis suppurativa on the face....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of SurgeryPurposeHow to PrepareThe Day of SurgeryRecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Surgery Purpose How to Prepare The Day of Surgery Recovery Frequently Asked Questions Surgical treatments forHidradenitis suppurativa(HS) include processes known as deroofing, excision surgery, and laser surgery. Without proper treatment, hidradenitis suppurativa can get worse. In severe cases, especially when the disease has made tunnels under the skin, surgery may be necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAmmonia LevelsSymptomsCausesTestingTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ammonia Levels Symptoms Causes Testing Treatment Frequently Asked Questions When a person cannot process ammonia, it can build up in the bloodstream. High ammonia levels (hyperammonemia) can lead to symptoms including headache, vomiting,coma, and, in some cases, even death. This article discusses the symptoms and treatment of high ammonia levels. Chanin Wardkhian / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Summary High bilirubin levels, orhyperbilirubinemia, means you have an excessive accumulation of bilirubin. A build-up of excess bilirubin causesjaundice—a condition that causes the skin, mucous membranes, and white part of the eyes to take on a yellow hue. High bilirubin is common in newborns because their liver is still learning how to efficiently clear bilirubin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Your blood pressure is typically lower after eating because the body sends blood to the gastrointestinal system to help with digestion, causing blood pressure to lower temporarily in the rest of the body. This article discusses symptoms, potential causes, diagnosis, and treatment of high blood pressure after eating....

High blood pressureis commonly referred to as a “silent disease,” because it typically doesn’t announce itself with any hallmark signs and has no universalsymptoms. However, there are a few symptoms that can occur with high blood pressure. Among these, recurrent or worsening headaches are the closest things to a “real” high blood pressure symptom.Terry Vine / Blend Images / Getty ImagesHow Does Hypertension Impact Headaches?It has been noted for decades that some people with high blood pressure may experience more frequent and severe headaches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRace and High Blood PressureHeart Disease RiskDisparitiesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Race and High Blood Pressure Heart Disease Risk Disparities Treatment Frequently Asked Questions This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Disparities in housing, employment, and health care have contributed to poor health in racial and ethnic minority communities....

Females withpolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)are at higher risk of hypertension. Referred to as “the silent killer” for its mostly absent warning signs, hypertension (high blood pressure) is not to be taken lightly. Data obtained from the Dallas Heart Study showed that people with PCOS had a higher prevalence of high blood pressure, regardless of race or ethnicity. If not controlled, high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and organs.Complications of high blood pressureinclude vision problems, kidney damage, heart attack, or stroke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow Common Is It?By EthnicityBy Age & GenderCauses and Risk FactorsMortality RatesScreening and Early Detection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Common Is It? By Ethnicity By Age & Gender Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Screening and Early Detection Almost half of all Americans develop high blood pressure—orhypertension—during their lifetime. Some people have this problem without realizing it, and others experience serious complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesImpact on SleepNighttime SnacksManaging Sugar Levels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Impact on Sleep Nighttime Snacks Managing Sugar Levels Going to bed with high blood sugar can be uncomfortable. The best way to counter high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, at night is a routine that keeps your blood sugar balanced throughout the day. High blood sugar occurs when blood glucose levels are too high....

Key TakeawaysHaving high blood sugar while in the hospital with COVID-19 can significantly increase a person’s chance of severe illness.Healthcare professionals should screen for, monitor, and treat patients admitted with hyperglycemia.A recent study out of Spain shows that COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital with high blood glucose (sugar) independent of diabetes have an increased risk of mechanical ventilation use, ICU placement, and death.Researchers examined more than 11,000 patient records pulled from the SEMI-COVID-19 Spanish Registry....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgery’s ImpactUncontrolled LevelsComplications/SolutionsPost-Surgery Management Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgery’s Impact Uncontrolled Levels Complications/Solutions Post-Surgery Management When you have surgery, the procedure itself and the effects of anesthesia put stress on the body that may result in elevatedblood sugar(glucose) levels. Because of this, people withdiabeteshave an especially high risk for blood sugar complications following a surgical procedure. People whodon’t have diabetesor who have an undiagnosed case can also experience increased glucose levels post-surgery and the accompanying problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms When to See a Doctor High cholesterol symptoms can include problems with your eyes, such as blurry vision, seeing dark spots, eye pain and more. The eyes can also be affected in ways that don’t change the way you see. One such example is the most common cholesterol-related eye problemxanthelasma, a yellowing of the skin around the eyes....