Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsSigns of an AneurysmWhen to See Medical AttentionCausesDiagnosisTreatmentAutoimmunity Connection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Signs of an Aneurysm When to See Medical Attention Causes Diagnosis Treatment Autoimmunity Connection This article will take you through the symptoms, causes, and treatment of ice pick headaches as well as their association with autoimmune diseases. Other types of headaches and health issues ice pick headaches may be mistaken for are also explored....

Key TakeawaysDuring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nurses find themselves overextended with patient loads and staffing shortages.Among the many challenges ICU nurses face are standing in for family as patients are dying from COVID-19 and inadequate access to personal protective equipment (PPE).Success stories from the frontlines provide hope, and the value of nurses is finally being acknowledged. Key Takeaways During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nurses find themselves overextended with patient loads and staffing shortages....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesIngredientsBefore UsingFormulations and Dosages Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Ingredients Before Using Formulations and Dosages Icy Hot causes the skin to feel cool and then warm with active ingredients like menthol and methyl salicylate (wintergreen oil). These ingredients simultaneously stimulate nerve receptors in the skin and block pain signals to the brain, dulling minor aches and pain. Some formulations also contain lidocaine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhen to Seek CareDiagnosisTreatmentWhat to ExpectFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms When to Seek Care Diagnosis Treatment What to Expect Frequently Asked Questions The following is an overview of genital herpes in women, including symptoms, transmission, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Fuse / Getty Images Genital Herpes Symptoms in Women Genital herpes symptoms occur in outbreaks that come and go....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIn ChildrenMild SymptomsSevere SymptomsTriggersAllergic Asthma AttacksTreatmentLiving With Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents In Children Mild Symptoms Severe Symptoms Triggers Allergic Asthma Attacks Treatment Living With Allergic asthma is the most commontype of asthma.The condition causes attacks when allergens likedust, pet hair, or pollen cause the airways to constrict. That leads toasthma symptomsincluding shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. Allergy-induced asthma symptoms are sometimes referred to simply as asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVisual CluesTypes of Rash: PicturesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Visual Clues Types of Rash: Pictures Treatment If you or someone you know has ever dealt with an underarm rash, feeling concerned is natural. In this article, we’ll discuss different types of underarm rashes, their signs, symptoms, and how they may feel. We’ll also include images to help you recognize these rashes more easily....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Quick Tips Symptoms How It Feels Other Rashes Treatment Prevention Heat rash causes a raised rash with small, fluid-filled blisters that contain trapped sweat.The tiny bumps typically appear on the neck, chest, and upper back. They may be red in lighter skin tones and darker than the surrounding skin in darker skin tones.They may beitchyand/or cause a “prickly” feeling, like pins and needles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?CausesTreatmentTestingSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Causes Treatment Testing Seeking Medical Care Paresthesiais an abnormal sensation that occurs without stimulation—such as when you’re at rest or when there is no immediate pain-inducing trigger.Dysesthesiais an unpleasant or painful paresthesia. AJ_Watt / Getty Images Describing Burning Pain as a Symptom Burning pain is a type of dysesthesia that can be a symptom of many disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearancePicturesRuling Out a CystWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Pictures Ruling Out a Cyst When to See a Healthcare Provider Are you experiencing an unsettling bump beneath your skin and suspect it might be a cyst? If so, you are in the right place. CasarsaGuru / Getty Images How Cysts Look Cysts are closed sacs found within the body and are common on the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Treatment Earlyarthritisin the fingers can cause dull, achy pain, stiffness, swelling, and weakness in the joints. These symptoms tend to develop slowly and worsen over time. You may notice that the symptoms are worse in the morning. This article covers the signs and symptoms of early arthritis in the fingers. It explains what causes arthritis in the fingers as well as what you can do to help keep your fingers moving....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentifying Insect Bites and StingsMosquitoesHoneybeesWaspsYellow JacketsHornetsFire AntsFleasMites and ChiggersLiceTicksSpidersBed BugsSigns of an Emergency Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identifying Insect Bites and Stings Mosquitoes Honeybees Wasps Yellow Jackets Hornets Fire Ants Fleas Mites and Chiggers Lice Ticks Spiders Bed Bugs Signs of an Emergency Knowing what stung you or bit you can help you distinguish between a temporary annoyance and a potential medical emergency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBullseye RashErythema MigransLyme Disease Rash VariationsOther SymptomsSimilar RashesWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bullseye Rash Erythema Migrans Lyme Disease Rash Variations Other Symptoms Similar Rashes When to See a Healthcare Provider Lyme disease often is known for its classic bullseye rash but symptoms can appear in multiple ways.Identifying Lyme disease with pictures can help you to understand these different types of rashes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWatery MucusThick Green or Gray MucusYellow MucusWhite or Yellow Balls of MucusThick, Crusty MucusStringy, White Mucus,—\ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Watery Mucus Thick Green or Gray Mucus Yellow Mucus White or Yellow Balls of Mucus Thick, Crusty Mucus Stringy, White Mucus , —\ This type of conjunctivitis, referred to as “pink eye,” can be highly contagious. It is an inflammation of theconjunctiva, a membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye....