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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSigns and SymptomsDiagnosesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnoses Treatment Coping Hyperactivity is a term that describes a person who moves, talks, fidgets, and interrupts more than is typical. Hyperactive children may run, jump, and climb more than their peers. Hyperactive adults may pace or fidget, behave impulsively, be easily distracted, and have a short attention span....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesOther Possible CausesTriggers for SymptomsIBS Risk FactorsNext in IBS GuideHow Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Other Possible Causes Triggers for Symptoms IBS Risk Factors Next in IBS Guide The exact cause ofirritable bowel syndrome (IBS)is unknown. Sometimes, it develops after a severe bout of infectious diarrhea or trauma, but most cases have no specific cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Immunosuppression?MedicationsHealth ConditionsMedical Procedures Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Immunosuppression? Medications Health Conditions Medical Procedures The immune system is made up of cells, tissues, and organs that help the body stave offinfection. Without an intact immune system, infections that might otherwise be controlled can become serious and even fatal. This article explains what happens when someone is immunosuppressed and discusses some of the causes of immunosuppression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInfraspinatus PainCausesTrigger PointsDiagnosisTreatmentRecovery and Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Infraspinatus Pain Causes Trigger Points Diagnosis Treatment Recovery and Outlook Theinfraspinatusmuscle works alongside three otherrotator cuff musclesto stabilize and move the shoulder. This triangular-shaped structure primarily externally rotates the arm. This means it rotates the arm toward the outside of the body. It also assists with moving thescapula (shoulder blade)when your shoulder joint is fixed (not moving)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWinter ItchPolycythemia VeraHodgkin LymphomaCholinergic UrticariaAquagenic UrticariaIdiopathic Aquagenic PruritusWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Winter Itch Polycythemia Vera Hodgkin Lymphoma Cholinergic Urticaria Aquagenic Urticaria Idiopathic Aquagenic Pruritus When to See a Provider Feeling itchy after a shower is usually due todry skin. The soap and hot water of the shower wash away the natural oils that protect, moisturize, and soften your skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsContact DermatitisDyshidrotic EczemaPalmoplantar PsoriasisDiabetic NeuropathyScabiesWhen to See a ProviderFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Contact Dermatitis Dyshidrotic Eczema Palmoplantar Psoriasis Diabetic Neuropathy Scabies When to See a Provider FAQs There are many reasons why you may have itchy fingers, including relatively harmless ones like havingdry hands. However, itchy fingers can also sometimes be a sign of a skin condition like psoriasis or eczema, or a nerve-related issue like peripheral neuropathy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDry SkinInsect BitesAllergic ReactionsSkin ConditionsMedicationDiabetesVein DiseaseNerve DamageWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dry Skin Insect Bites Allergic Reactions Skin Conditions Medication Diabetes Vein Disease Nerve Damage When to See a Provider There are a number of common issues that can cause itchy legs below the knee. Bites and dry skin can affect anyone. However, there are also medical conditions that result in itchy lower legs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Kaleidoscope Vision?Signs and SymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Kaleidoscope Vision? Signs and Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider Most often, kaleidoscope vision is a symptom of anocular migraineor amigraine with aura. But it can also be associated with other conditions, includingmultiple sclerosis(MS),stroke, anddiabetes. Westend61 / Getty Images...

Insulin allows glucose to pass from the bloodstream into body cells, where it is used for energy. When your cells don’t get the glucose they need, your liver begins to burn fat for energy instead. This process produces ketones, and when ketones are produced too quickly and build up, they can be toxic. This condition is most commonly seen intype 1 diabetes, but can also occur intype 2 diabetes. DKA is dangerous and possibly fatal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptoms and OnsetECG FindingsTreatment to Reverse LVHLifestyle Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms and Onset ECG Findings Treatment to Reverse LVH Lifestyle Changes Left ventricularhypertrophy(LVH) is an increase in the mass (weight) of the left ventricle, which is the heart’s main pumping chamber. LVH develops either when the force or volume of blood within the ventricle becomes excessive. Common conditions that cause LVH are high blood pressure and aortic stenosis (a heart valve disease)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesHome RemediesTreatmentsPain ReliefPreventionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Home Remedies Treatments Pain Relief Prevention Seeking Medical Care Leg cramps—often referred to as acharley horse—are painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles in your thigh or calf. They commonly occur from dehydration or muscle overexertion. However, in some cases, they can be a symptom of an underlying health condition, such astype 2 diabetesorkidney failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Leg PainAt-Home TreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Leg Pain At-Home Treatment When to Seek Care Olga Rolenko / Getty Images 1. Muscle Cramps Muscle crampsor spasms—commonly known as a Charley horse—often cause leg pain after exercise or during the night while you sleep. Muscle cramps in the legs can have a variety of causes, such as:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRestless Leg SyndromeMedication Side EffectsAnxietyMSParkinson’sAlcoholHyperthyroidismADHDBoredomWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Restless Leg Syndrome Medication Side Effects Anxiety MS Parkinson’s Alcohol Hyperthyroidism ADHD Boredom When to See a Provider Leg shaking may be voluntary, or it may be a tremor. A tremor is an involuntary muscle contraction, meaning you are not in control of the leg movement. Legtremorsand other types of shaking may happen for many reasons and are not always a cause for concern....