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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentHealingSeeking Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Healing Seeking Care A broken blood vessel in the eye—calledsubconjunctival hemorrhage—causes ared spoton the white part of your eye. It is a common problem that usually heals on its own in several days or weeks. Most of the time, you don’t need medical attention for broken blood vessels in the eye unless they occur frequently....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisHome RemediesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Home Remedies Treatment Prevention Broken blood vessels, also known asspider veins, can occur in most body areas. When they appear on the face, they usually look like small, red lines that spread into a webbed shape. They also commonly develop in the legs. Anyone can experience broken blood vessels in the face. Your risk may be higher if you have certain chronic health conditions such asrosacea....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider A bruised gum might look like a discoloration where it was bumped or scraped. Just like you can get a bruise on your body, you can also get a bruise on your gums. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of bruised gums....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions When there isa bump on your head, it can affect you in many ways. Some bumps can be on the bone, under the skin, or on the skin. The diagnosis and treatment depend on the type and severity of the bump. Learn more about what causes bumps on the head and how to treat them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreCausesTypesDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Causes Types Diagnosis Calcium deposits are also called calcification. They can cause the affected soft tissues to harden, which may interfere with their function. Getty Images What Are Calcifications? Calcifications, orcalciumdeposits, are hard nodules that grow as calcium builds up in soft tissue. They typically aren’t painful, except when they develop in areas where they can be pinched, such as in your joints or tendons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon TriggersHome RemediesMedication Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Triggers Home Remedies Medication Options Chronic allergic rhinitis occurs whenallergic rhinitis (hay fever)persists for three months or more.It can happen duringallergy seasonwhen pollen counts are high (seasonal allergic rhinitis) or throughout the year (perennial allergic rhinitis). This can lead to persistent or recurrent symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTop 6 CausesAccompanying SymptomsDo You Have to Treat Chronic Pharyngitis?Treatment (Without Fever)Treatment (With Fever)Misdiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Top 6 Causes Accompanying Symptoms Do You Have to Treat Chronic Pharyngitis? Treatment (Without Fever) Treatment (With Fever) Misdiagnosis Chronicpharyngitis—also known as a chronicsore throat—lasts longer than a common sore throat. Though most sore throats last five to 10 days, the chronic form can last up to 12 weeks or longer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsChronic vs. RecurrentComplicationsTreatmentHow is Chronic Tonsillitis Prevented?When to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Chronic vs. Recurrent Complications Treatment How is Chronic Tonsillitis Prevented? When to See a Provider Chronictonsillitisis an infection of thetonsils—the two pieces of tissue at the back of your throat—that lasts longer than two weeks. Chronic tonsillitis can cause swelling and inflammation of the tonsils, as well as accompanying symptoms like sore throat, bad breath, and enlarged lymph nodes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Fear of food is also calledcibophobia. It’s a type ofspecific phobia, which is classified as ananxiety disorder. Having cibophobia means that you have a deep, irrational fear of food. This can be limited to certain foods or beverages, or it may include many foods. If left untreated, cibophobia can impact your quality of life as well as your nutrition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Diagnosis Seeking Medical Care Clammy skin feels moist and cool. A person with clammy skin may alsolook pale. Exertion or being in the heat can cause sweating, which could lead to clammy skin. While these instances aren’t necessarily concerning, there are situations when clammy skin can be a symptom of various medical conditions and a sign of amedical emergency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Itching Normal?CausesImmediate ReliefMedical Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Itching Normal? Causes Immediate Relief Medical Treatment If you notice other symptoms such as odor or discharge, you could have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), an allergic reaction, or another condition. This article discusses clitoris itching, its causes, and natural home remedies. South_agency / Getty Images Is Clitoris Itching Normal? The clitoris and the rest of thevulvaare made up of sensitive skin that’s responsible for creating a barrier from heat and external moisture....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesRare CausesWhat It’s LikeWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Rare Causes What It’s Like When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment You can have cloudy vision in one eye or both eyes. You may have foggy or cloudy vision suddenly when you wake up, or it can come and go. It can make it seem like you’re looking through a haze....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCold vs Normal or Night SweatsFight-or-FlightShockInfectionSyncopeSevere PainHeart AttacksShortness of BreathDrug WithdrawalLow Blood GlucoseCancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cold vs Normal or Night Sweats Fight-or-Flight Shock Infection Syncope Severe Pain Heart Attacks Shortness of Breath Drug Withdrawal Low Blood Glucose Cancer Cold sweats (diaphoresis) are sudden sweating episodes that don’t come from heat or exertion. Instead of feeling too hot, cold sweats make you feel flushed and chilly all over....