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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesOther SymptomsWhen to Get HelpPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Other Symptoms When to Get Help Prevention Green discharge from the vagina is always abnormal and is typically a sign of an infection that requires medical attention. If your discharge is green, it can indicate a sexually transmitted infection (STI), a different kind of bacterial infection, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a forgotten tampon, or another concern....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses in WomenCauses in MenProgressive Hair Loss RiskCan You Stop Hair Loss?TreatmentNext in Hair Loss Guide15 Home Remedies for Hair Growth Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes in Women Causes in Men Progressive Hair Loss Risk Can You Stop Hair Loss? Treatment Next in Hair Loss Guide There are various reasons you could be losing your hair. Genetics, certain illnesses or conditions, hormonal changes, medications, and stress are among many factors that can cause this issue, known clinically asalopecia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSigns and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Hammertoe occurs when there is a muscle imbalance around the toe joint. This causes the toe to get stiff and bent in a hammer-like position. This condition can affect any toe, but it usually affects the one or more of the middle three toes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesPositional HeadachesDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderHeadache PreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Positional Headaches Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Headache Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Headacheswhen bending over can have many causes, such as sinus pressure, coughing, ordehydration. Bending over may also worsenmigrainesor positional headaches—which intensify with upright posture and tend to improve when lying down....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsYour First Heat RashRecurring Heat RashTriggersPreventionHeat Rash Not Improving Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Your First Heat Rash Recurring Heat Rash Triggers Prevention Heat Rash Not Improving The human body has millions of eccrine sweat glands that can excrete liters of sweat daily, especially when it’s hot and humid outside. High temperatures and muggy weather increase the incidence of heat rash because people increasingly sweat in these conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesUncommon CausesRare CausesSymptomsWhen to Seek CareDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Uncommon Causes Rare Causes Symptoms When to Seek Care Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The most common cause of pain in the back of the heel isplantar fasciitis. The pain can be throbbing, stabbing, burning, or aching depending on the underlying cause and its severity. Pain that comes from behind or beneath the heel is more likely to be a case of Achilles tendonitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesCauses vs. Risk FactorsConditionsMedicationsBlood Pressure SpikesHBP Without SymptomsBlood Pressure ReadingsNext in Hypertension GuideHow Hypertension Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Causes vs. Risk Factors Conditions Medications Blood Pressure Spikes HBP Without Symptoms Blood Pressure Readings Next in Hypertension Guide Anormal readingis typically 120 over 80 (120/80 mm Hg). People with certain health disorders may be at a higher risk of hypertension and can experience severe headaches, dizziness, chest pain, and more symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is High LDL?CausesOther Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is High LDL? Causes Other Conditions A lot of factors can cause yourlow-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol to be high, including genetics, being overweight, diet, and more. In this article, you’ll learn what cholesterol levels are considered healthy versus high, how they’re measured, and the way in which various contributing factors increase your levels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTesting LevelsHemoglobin Levels ChartHigh LevelsLow Levels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Testing Levels Hemoglobin Levels Chart High Levels Low Levels Maintaining normalhemoglobinlevels is important, as this blood protein carries oxygen to your cells. There can be slight variations between what different healthcare providers consider “healthy,” but in general, a healthy hemoglobin level for adult males is 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHome RemediesMedical InterventionPreventionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Home Remedies Medical Intervention Prevention Seeking Medical Care As the body changes during pregnancy, pains in different parts of the body can arise.Hip painduring pregnancy, also known as pelvic girdle pain (PGP) or lumbopelvic pain (LPP), is a common complaint among those who are pregnant. Roughly 50% to 90% of pregnant people will experience it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewInner Hip PainSide Hip PainOutside Hip PainWhen to Get HelpDiagnosisTreatmentNext in Home Office Ergonomics GuideExercises to Keep Your Hips Strong and Mobile Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Inner Hip Pain Side Hip Pain Outside Hip Pain When to Get Help Diagnosis Treatment Next in Home Office Ergonomics Guide Hip pain causes include serious problems like a fracture or joint infection and less serious causes like bursitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHormones That May Cause Weight GainConditions That May Cause Hormonal Weight GainHow to Lose Hormonal Weight GainFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Hormones That May Cause Weight Gain Conditions That May Cause Hormonal Weight Gain How to Lose Hormonal Weight Gain Frequently Asked Questions When you gain weight for no obvious reason, it may be linked tohormone fluctuations. These changes can occur with age,menopause, or a medical issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Erythromelalgia, also known as “hot feet,” is a symptom ofmultiple sclerosis (MS)that causes your feet to feel hot and swollen even though they feel and look normal. Erythromelalgia falls under a larger category of sensory symptoms calleddysesthesia. With MS, the immune system causes nerve damage that manifests in strange sensations, mainly affecting the legs, arms, feet, hands, and torso....