Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsImmediate StepsTreatmentRisksAlternative Cleaners Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Immediate Steps Treatment Risks Alternative Cleaners But exposure to concentrated chlorine through swallowing, touching, or inhaling it can be harmful—potentially causing chemical burns or blisters on the skin, damage to the eyes, or difficulty breathing. If you or someone else experiences signs of chlorine poisoning, it’s crucial to get prompt emergency medical attention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Fructose?Types and CausesTests and DiagnosisSymptomsManagementFoods to AvoidWhen to Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Fructose? Types and Causes Tests and Diagnosis Symptoms Management Foods to Avoid When to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions Fructoseis a sugar found in fruit, vegetables, and sweeteners. The amount of fructose people consume has increased over recent years, and it could be behind your stomach problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsTreatmentDiagnosisRepeat Infections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Treatment Diagnosis Repeat Infections South_agency / Getty Images Intestinal Worms: How Do You Know You Have Them? Intestinal worms are most common in lower-income countries. The symptoms of intestinal worms may vary based on the worm. Often, people will have no symptoms of an intestinal worm infection. Types of Intestinal WormsSeveral types of intestinal worms can infect humans....

Lice can look like dandruff or other conditions of the scalp. Identifyinghead liceoften depends on spotting the nits (eggs), which look like tiny yellow, tan, or brown spots stuck on the hair shaft near the scalp.This article has pictures of what head lice look like. You will learn how to tell if your child has live lice or just lice eggs. Once you know for sure that your child has lice, you can get treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsSigns It’s Something ElseSimilar ConditionsComplicationsWhen to Seek CareTreatmentIDing a Recluse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Signs It’s Something Else Similar Conditions Complications When to Seek Care Treatment IDing a Recluse Verywell Signs and Symptoms Brown recluse spider bites often cause mild symptoms or go unnoticed. However, in some cases, a brown recluse bite can lead to more severe reactions, including infection orloxoscelism....

Aside from pain, broken ankle symptoms may not be obvious. Your ankle may be bruised andswollen, and you may have trouble bearing weight on it. However, without anX-rayor other special imaging, it can be tough to tell if an ankle is broken, sprained, or even dislocated. This article explains how to tell if your ankle is broken. 1Joint DeformityThis photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See PhotoLeslie AntonisThe term joint deformity refers to an alteration in the natural shape of a bone or joint—in this case, the ankle....

Key TakeawaysExperts are recommending you opt for higher quality masks, such as KN95s and NIOSH-approved N95s.Certain information must be printed on an N95 for it to be NIOSH-approved.There are some at-home tests you can do to examine the quality of your mask, though they aren’t foolproof. Key Takeaways Experts are recommending you opt for higher quality masks, such as KN95s and NIOSH-approved N95s.Certain information must be printed on an N95 for it to be NIOSH-approved....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They Look & FeelUnhealthy NailsNail Change CausesImproving QualityTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Look & Feel Unhealthy Nails Nail Change Causes Improving Quality Treatments Fingernail health can be reflective of a person’s overall health. Nails should be hard, uniform in color, and without any chips or breaks. Fingernail changes may be from a vitamin deficiency, injury, or an infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Looks LikeAssociated SymptomsWhat Causes TSS?Other Causes of Your RashHow TSS Is TreatedPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Looks Like Associated Symptoms What Causes TSS? Other Causes of Your Rash How TSS Is Treated Prevention Toxic shock syndrome(TSS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening illness that happens as a result of certain infections. It can develop suddenly and cause symptoms like high fever, muscle aches, rapid heartbeat, and a distinct rash....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBoils vs. CystsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek CarePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Boils vs. Cysts Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Care Prevention Cysts and boils can be easily confused with each other. With a boil, the bump will be red, warm, tender, and swollen, while a cyst will usually be painless without redness or swelling. However, if a cyst ruptures and becomes infected, it can look and feel very much like a boil....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hyperthyroidism?What Is Hypothyroidism?ComplicationsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hyperthyroidism? What Is Hypothyroidism? Complications Diagnosis Treatment Hyperthyroidismis an overactive thyroid gland that produces too much thyroid hormone, whilehypothyroidismis an underactive thyroid gland that produces too little thyroid hormone. Although both share many of the symptoms, there are certain symptoms distinctive of each. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are largely the result of anautoimmune disease, but there are other potential causes as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImplantation BleedingDifferencesWhen to TestOther CausesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Implantation Bleeding Differences When to Test Other Causes When to See a Provider Menstrual bleeding is typically a consistent flow that lasts about two to seven days and may require several pad changes.Implantation bleedingtends to be more like spotting. It rarely lasts longer than three days and is usually light enough to require a panty liner or two....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRashesShingles SymptomsPoison Ivy SymptomsCausesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rashes Shingles Symptoms Poison Ivy Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention Shinglesandpoison ivycan both cause a blistering rash that can look very similar, so you may wonder how to tell the difference. Even though the rashes look much the same, their causes, treatments, and prevention are different. Although shingles and contact dermatitis from poison ivy both lead to small blisters, they are different in that shingles is very painful and the rash is limited to one part of the body....