Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCalm Anxiety ImmediatelyLong-Term StrategiesSymptomsNext in Anxiety Disorder GuideWhat Is an Anxiety Disorder? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Calm Anxiety Immediately Long-Term Strategies Symptoms Next in Anxiety Disorder Guide People often use the word “anxiety” to describe general feelings of nervousness, unease, or worry. However, there’s a difference between feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder. It’s normal to feel anxious during stressful times in life, but if you’re experiencing persistent anxiety that interferes with your daily life, you may have an anxiety disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCaffeine AlternativesManagementQuitting CaffeineFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Caffeine Alternatives Management Quitting Caffeine FAQ Caffeinewithdrawalcan happen to people who habitually drink caffeinated beverages. Caffeine withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person, but can include headaches, fatigue, lack of energy, and more. Caffeine is a chemical substance usually found naturally in some plants and can be used as a stimulant for thecentral nervous system....

If you havediarrhea-predominant IBS(IBS-D), you know well the feeling of panic that can accompany the sensation of impending diarrhea. The anxiety of not making it to a restroom in time can make the feeling worse, increasing abdominal cramping and intensifying the sense of urgency. You are certainly not alone in dealing with this, as it is a common problem for people with IBS-D and can be very hard to manage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDry, Itchy SkinDermatitisAcneRosaceaSore Spots Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dry, Itchy Skin Dermatitis Acne Rosacea Sore Spots Face coverings can protect you from getting or spreading airborne diseases like COVID-19. For some people, this protective measure may result in some skin irritation. This can be a real problem, especially for people who must wear face masks all day. Face coverings don’t let air flow around the face....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentPreventionHealingOther Hair Removal OptionsShaving Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatment Prevention Healing Other Hair Removal Options Shaving Tips Using certain products or changing your shaving techniques can helptreatand prevent razor burn on your legs. This article will look at symptoms, treatment, and prevention of razor burn, along with other hair removal methods. Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty Images What Does Razor Burn on the Legs Look Like?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Stage 4 Colon Cancer?SymptomsDiagnosisTreatment DecisionsYour PrognosisInforming Your FamilySurvival RatesStopping TreatmentPalliative CareHospice CareFinding Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Stage 4 Colon Cancer? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Decisions Your Prognosis Informing Your Family Survival Rates Stopping Treatment Palliative Care Hospice Care Finding Support Stage 4 colon cancer, also known asmetastatic colon cancer, is an advanced cancer that has spread beyond the colon....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBirth Control Pills With NorethisteroneCombination Birth Control Pill Schedule ChangesProgesterone-Only PillsNon-Pill Hormonal Birth ControlsNatural OptionsReasons to Delay Your PeriodWhat’s Safe? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Birth Control Pills With Norethisterone Combination Birth Control Pill Schedule Changes Progesterone-Only Pills Non-Pill Hormonal Birth Controls Natural Options Reasons to Delay Your Period What’s Safe? It’s possible to delay yourperiodfor a few days, or weeks, or indefinitely....

An allergenis a substance that causes an allergic reaction. Some examples of common allergens aredust mites, cat dander, and pollen. Sometimes people can have severe allergic reactions to these substances that can lead to breathing problems (including seriousasthmaexacerbations) and even death. More often, they cause bothersome symptoms such as runny nose,congestion, and watery eyes. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Detecting The Allergen That’s Making You Sick Skin-prick testing involves placing a series of drops of allergen extracts such as pollen, dander, and molds while simultaneously pricking those spots with a needle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFacts About GI SymptomsImpact of GI IssuesDetecting GI SymptomsAddressing GI ProblemsAvoiding the Placebo Effect Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Facts About GI Symptoms Impact of GI Issues Detecting GI Symptoms Addressing GI Problems Avoiding the Placebo Effect The diagnostic criteria forautism spectrum disorder(ASD) has nothing to say about bowel movements, nausea, or stomach pain. But the fact is that autistic children have significantly more gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tumor Profile Invasive or Noninvasive Tumor Size Cancer Grade Biomarkers Prognosis Based on Race Prognosis Based on Age Frequently Asked Questions Over a quarter of a million people are diagnosed withbreast cancerannually. Other than skin cancer, It is the most common type of cancer but not the most deadly.If you or a loved one has a diagnosis of breast cancer, you may be wondering about their prognosis—the survival rates and other outcomes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep Apnea SeverityDetermining Required CPAP PressureFactors That Affect the Pressure SettingComplications of Incorrect Settings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Apnea Severity Determining Required CPAP Pressure Factors That Affect the Pressure Setting Complications of Incorrect Settings If you’ve been prescribedcontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)therapy to treat obstructivesleepapnea, your prescribed CPAP setting is related to several factors—the severity of your sleep apnea, as well as the anatomy of your throat muscles, your sleep position, and the timing of your sleep stages throughout the night....

Healthy spine rotation is an important aspect of preventing injuries. And rotated vertebrae or “twisted spine” can result from spine, nerve, or muscle disease—or from certain movements. Understanding the causes and prevention of rotated vertebrae can help you protect your spine from harmful vertebrae rotation. Milkos / Getty Images The Twisting Capability of a Normal Spine Although your spine can move in many directions, there are limits to how far it can and should go....

There are several different types of coughs. Each has distinct characteristics that we can use to help identify its cause. Home treatments may be used for an uncomplicated cough, but you will need to know when to see a healthcare provider. Noting any other other symptoms you may have will be important to help them find a diagnosis. In this article, you’ll learn about the types of coughs you may experience and how to treat them with over-the-counter medications—and when it may be time to go to the doctor....