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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsBrain DifferencesWorsening SymptomsOther ComplicationsNext in Bipolar Disorder GuideHow to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Brain Differences Worsening Symptoms Other Complications Next in Bipolar Disorder Guide There isn’t a single or exact known cause ofbipolar disorder. However, research has identified several suspected causes and risk factors that help explain why someone may develop bipolar disorder. These include genetics or family history of bipolar disorder, environmental factors, and brain structural and functioning differences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentComplicationsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Complications When to See a Provider Black mucus is a dark-colored substance (also called “phlegm”) that forms in your lungs and throat and is expelled from your nose and mouth. It is rare to have black mucus, and it may signal a serious underlying condition, such as tuberculosis or cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsVaginal CausesCervical CausesOther CausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Vaginal Causes Cervical Causes Other Causes Diagnosis Treatment To stop bleeding after sex, you need to treat the root cause. If you can’t easily identify what’s triggering your postcoital bleeding, it’s important to see your healthcare provider. Postcoital bleeding rarely indicates cancer: Only 3% to 5.5% of women who experience it have cervical cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreSymptomsCausesWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Symptoms Causes When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Blood blisters are raised pockets of skin that contain blood. They form when an injury breaks tiny blood vessels under the skin, causing blood to pool beneath the unbroken layer. A blood blister is similar to afriction blisteryou might get when wearing ill-fitting shoes but contains blood rather than clear liquid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBlood Clots Without PainBlood Clots With PainBlood Clots vs. Light BleedingMiscarriageManaging Blood ClotsWhen to Contact a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Blood Clots Without Pain Blood Clots With Pain Blood Clots vs. Light Bleeding Miscarriage Managing Blood Clots When to Contact a Provider While bleeding during the first trimester of pregnancy can feel alarming, light spotting or small blood clots in early pregnancy may be normal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhen to Seek CareCausesDiagnosisRisk of AnemiaEmergency TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition When to Seek Care Causes Diagnosis Risk of Anemia Emergency Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Vomiting blood is a medical emergency. You should head to a hospital emergency department. This article will cover the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hematemesis. It will focus on identifying blood in vomit and why it is a medical emergency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesGetting Rid of ThemTreating NosebleedsPreventionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Getting Rid of Them Treating Nosebleeds Prevention Seeking Medical Care Seeing bloody boogers can be shocking, but it is not often a cause for concern. Bloody boogers occur as a result of damage to the delicateblood vessels in the nasal tissuethat lines the inside of your nose. Actions such as picking your nose or blowing too hard are enough to damage the surface of the nasal tissue and trigger bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesPreventionWhen to See a ProviderFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Prevention When to See a Provider FAQ Bloodydischargethat happens when you’re not on your period can have a number of causes, including normal early-pregnancybleeding, or health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or cancer. The medical term for it is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Causes of Bloody Discharge Bloody dischargecan be due to benign causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHigh Blood Sugar and Blurry VisionOther Diabetes SymptomsDiabetes Risk FactorsDiabetic RetinopathyWhat to DoFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents High Blood Sugar and Blurry Vision Other Diabetes Symptoms Diabetes Risk Factors Diabetic Retinopathy What to Do Frequently Asked Questions People without a diabetes diagnosis who experience blurry vision after eating should see a healthcare provider—especially if they havediabetes risk factors. Left unchecked, diabetes can lead toserious complications, including blindness....

Skin boils look like large pimples and can sometimes be mistaken forspider bites. Boils appear as a red to purple lump on the skin with a white head. The head contains a white-yellow pus. Due to inflammation, boils can itch and hurt. Boils are relatively common and can heal within two weeks with proper care. Treatment is typically done at home. You may need to see your healthcare provider, though, if the boils are very bad or get worse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOsteoporosisBone BruiseFractureInfectionOsteonecrosisOsteomalaciaPaget’s DiseaseVaso-Occlusive CrisisPrimary Bone CancerMetastatic Bone CancerMultiple MyelomaLeukemiaWhen to Call a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Osteoporosis Bone Bruise Fracture Infection Osteonecrosis Osteomalacia Paget’s Disease Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Primary Bone Cancer Metastatic Bone Cancer Multiple Myeloma Leukemia When to Call a Healthcare Provider Bonepain in the legs can have several causes, includinginfection, a bone bruise or fracture, or evenbone cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Bone spurs, also calledosteophytes, are outgrowths, or bumps, of bone that develop within joints over a long period of time. Bone spurs in the hand can develop as a result of injury to the finger joints or more commonly fromosteoarthritis, where the protective cartilage covering the joint surfaces of the fingers wears away and the bones rub together, causing bone spurs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions It can be scary to experiencechest painand aheadacheat the same time. The good news is that together the two symptoms usually don’t indicate a serious health problem. Although it’s possible that having chest pain and headache at the same time could be the result of an urgent issue such as astroke, more likely, your symptoms are the result of a non-life-threatening condition such asanxiety....