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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Low blood sugar (glucose) levels, called hypoglycemia, can cause fatigue or even fainting. Hypoglycemia is more common for individuals withdiabetesand may result from too much medication, not eating enough, or overexercising. The opposite effect,hyperglycemia(high blood sugar levels), happens during times of stress or poorly-controlled diabetes. If left untreated, hyperglycemia damages organs throughout the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep CyclesSymptomsCausesWhen to Seek HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Cycles Symptoms Causes When to Seek Help Frequently Asked Questions The sleep cycle involves a series of transitional states that repeat themselves throughout the hours that you’re sleeping. It’s not uncommon for people to experience a type of hallucination while falling asleep or while waking up, though there are conditions likenarcolepsythat may make it more likely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomy of the HypothalamusFunctionAssociated ConditionsTestsDiet and HypothalamusFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy of the Hypothalamus Function Associated Conditions Tests Diet and Hypothalamus Frequently Asked Questions Thehypothalamusis a small area located in your brain. It makes hormones that control a variety of body functions, such as your mood and hunger. The main purpose of the hypothalamus is to maintain the body at a constant or balanced level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNeutrophilsSymptoms and CausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Neutrophils Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Immatureneutrophilsare a type of white blood cell (neutrophil) that have not fully matured. Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell. Like all white blood cells, they are involved in fighting infection and healing from injury and disease. Neutrophils are especially associated with bacterial and fungal infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsOther Types of Cramps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Other Types of Cramps Implantation cramps happen sometimes when a fertilized egg implants or attaches itself into theuterinelining—in other words, when you first get pregnant. Some people may get these cramps while others may not feel anything at all. Often, implantation cramps feel similar tomenstrualcramps, but they tend to be milder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesUsesSide EffectsInotropic vs. Chronotropic Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Uses Side Effects Inotropic vs. Chronotropic Inotropesare a group of medications used to improve the heart’s ability to pump blood throughout the body. The medications cause the heart to squeeze tighter to send more oxygenated blood to the body’s organs and tissues. They are often used in hospital settings to support the cardiovascular condition of people who havecongestive heart failure,shock, and after surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsContagiousnessRash DurationTreatmentJock Itch vs. HerpesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Contagiousness Rash Duration Treatment Jock Itch vs. Herpes Prevention Jock itch, also known astinea cruris, is a type offungal skin infectionthat causes an itchy, ring-shaped rash sometimes lined with tiny blisters. The rash develops in the moist skin folds of the groin, buttocks, inner thighs, and genitals. Jock itch is treated with topical antifungals and, in severe cases, oral antifungals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsCausesPreventionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Causes Prevention Treatment Keloidscarsare defined as abnormal scars that are hard, smooth, and grow beyond the boundary of the original skin injury. The scar is a raised and ill-defined growth in the area of damaged skin, and it can cause pain, itching, and burning. This article covers why keloid scars form and who is more likely to develop them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping Kidney stones, also known asrenal calculi, are hardened deposits of minerals that form in the kidneys and can cause pain as they pass through the urinary tract. Kidney stones do not usually cause permanent damage if recognized early and treated appropriately. Depending on the size of the stone, treatment may involve drinking a lot of water and letting the stone pass naturally or taking active measures to break up and remove the stone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of LegumesHealth Benefits of LegumesNutrition FactsDownsides to Eating LegumesWho Should Avoid Legumes? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Legumes Health Benefits of Legumes Nutrition Facts Downsides to Eating Legumes Who Should Avoid Legumes? Legumes are a group of plants in theFabaceaefamily, which includes beans, lentils, peanuts,peas, andsoybeans. Legumes are a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesWhat They DoRisksLipid Panel TestsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types What They Do Risks Lipid Panel Tests Frequently Asked Questions Lipids are fatty, waxy, or oily compounds that are essential to many body functions and serve as the building blocks for all living cells. Lipids help regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion organs, and store energy in the form ofbody fat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesComplicationsPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Complications Prognosis Liver flukes are parasitic worms that cause liver, gallbladder, and bile duct infections in humans. Whether you’re likely to get a liver fluke infection depends on where you live, what you eat, and if you travel to areas where these parasites are present. People get liver flukes after eating certain raw or uncooked foods from areas throughout all continents except Antarctica....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Liver spots are small,dark spotson the skin that develop from excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, usually from the sun. They are not skin cancer. They are cosmetic in nature and are generally not cause for concern. This article discusses what liver spots look like, what causes them, and possible treatment options to diminish their appearance....