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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsWhen to See a ProviderAccurate ReadingsFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms When to See a Provider Accurate Readings FAQs A low body temperature can be normal for some people, but it can also be a sign of a problem.For most adults, anormal body temperatureis between 97.8 degrees F to 99.1 degrees F.Some people naturally register lower than this, but low body temperature can also indicate a medical condition likethyroid diseasethat may need treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDysphagiaGERDGlobus PharyngeusThyroid DiseaseNerve DamageInflammationSpinal ProblemsTumorsSelf-CareDiagnosis and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dysphagia GERD Globus Pharyngeus Thyroid Disease Nerve Damage Inflammation Spinal Problems Tumors Self-Care Diagnosis and Treatment A feeling of having something stuck in the throat is a fairly common experience. In some cases, there may not be any food or a foreign object stuck in theesophagus(food tube), but it feels as though there is....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Metopic Ridge?What Is Metopic Craniosynostosis?Symptoms of Metopic CraniosynostosisWhen to Contact a Healthcare ProviderTestsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Metopic Ridge? What Is Metopic Craniosynostosis? Symptoms of Metopic Craniosynostosis When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Tests Treatment A benign (harmless) metopic ridge may be slight or noticeable, but it is normal and usually disappears after a few years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsREM SleepHormone FluctuationsTouchFull BladderLack of Morning ErectionsPersistent Erections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents REM Sleep Hormone Fluctuations Touch Full Bladder Lack of Morning Erections Persistent Erections Morningerection, also called nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), occurs when thepenisengorges with blood and you wake up with an erection. This is a perfectly normal occurrence. Most morning erections tend to last for a few minutes after awakening but can persist for longer....

A perilymph fistula occurs inside the ear when there is a tear in the thin membrane called the oval or round window.This window separates the inner ear from the middle ear. The inner ear is filled with a fluid called perilymph, so when the tear occurs it causes fluid to leak into the middle-ear space. The middle ear normally is filled with air and doesn’t contain any fluid. Stocktrek Images / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVasospasmRaynaud’s SyndromeAchenbach SyndromeChilblainsBuerger’s DiseaseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vasospasm Raynaud’s Syndrome Achenbach Syndrome Chilblains Buerger’s Disease Frequently Asked Questions A finger typically turns purple when blood is not circulating well to the hand. Blood is bright red when it is moving the proper amount of oxygen through the body. Without an adequate amount of oxygen, blood turns dark and color alterations follow—including a change to a purple tone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Gets Ranula Cysts?AppearanceAvoid Popping ItTreatmentComplicationsAftercare and Oral Hygiene Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Gets Ranula Cysts? Appearance Avoid Popping It Treatment Complications Aftercare and Oral Hygiene A ranula is a cyst under the tongue. It happens when a saliva gland leaks saliva into the surrounding tissue, forming a cyst. A ranula can appear as a clear bump under the tongue or small bubble under the tongue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsContact DermatitisAtopic DermatitisSeborrheic DermatitisBlepharitisCellulitisAutoimmune CausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Contact Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis Blepharitis Cellulitis Autoimmune Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention A rash on one or both eyelids is usually a sign of dermatitis. Many common environmental irritants, allergens, and daily activities can trigger the red, swollen, itchy skin of a dermatitis rash. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Hair LossReceding Hairline CausesPreventionDiagnosisReceding Hairline TreatmentPsychological Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Hair Loss Receding Hairline Causes Prevention Diagnosis Receding Hairline Treatment Psychological Effects This article will discuss what causes a receding hairline, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatments are available for the condition. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Hair loss, such as a receding hairline, can affect men or women, but it’s more common in men....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Most Common Cause of a Red Spot on the EyeCauses of Red Spots on The EyesWhen to See A Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Most Common Cause of a Red Spot on the Eye Causes of Red Spots on The Eyes When to See A Healthcare Provider A red spot on the eye is a relatively common finding that’s not usually a cause for concern....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSalty Taste in the Mouth: CausesComplicationsTreatmentsDiagnosisSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Salty Taste in the Mouth: Causes Complications Treatments Diagnosis Seeking Medical Care A salty taste in your mouth can have several causes, from dry mouth to infection to a head injury. While this may only be a minor inconvenience, it may also indicate a more serious condition that needs medical attention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsForeign Body in the EyeDry EyeCluster HeadachesScratch on CorneaGlaucomaInflammationInfectionWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foreign Body in the Eye Dry Eye Cluster Headaches Scratch on Cornea Glaucoma Inflammation Infection When to See a Healthcare Provider A sudden, sharp pain in your eye—which can also be described asstabbing pain, burning, or shooting pain—is uncomfortable and can be unsettling....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRhinosinusitisAllergic RhinitisAnatomic DifferencesEnvironmental FactorsMigraine HeadacheOther HeadachesIf It Doesn’t Go AwayWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rhinosinusitis Allergic Rhinitis Anatomic Differences Environmental Factors Migraine Headache Other Headaches If It Doesn’t Go Away When to Seek Care Asinus headacherefers to pain or pressure around the forehead, eyes, or cheeks.Congestionoccurs when the tissue lining the inner part of the nose is swollen from inflamed blood vessels....