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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Qualifies as Severe Period Cramps? ‘Normal’ vs. Unbearable Period Pain Causes of Horrible Period Cramps How Long Should Period Cramps Last? How Are Bad Period Cramps Diagnosed? Medical Treatment for Bad Period Cramps How to Prepare for Painful Menstrual Cycles You’re not alone if you experience intense, debilitating cramps before, during, or after yourmenstrual cycle(period). More than half of those who menstruate have mild to moderate pain for a couple of days....

Plaque consists of fatty deposits that accumulate on the walls of your arteries. With plaque buildup, the artery walls harden and their passageway narrows, limiting blood flow to other organs and body parts that need oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to function. This results in a condition known asatherosclerosisand can lead to a number of other serious cardiovascular conditions. Luis Diaz Devesa / Getty Images Causes of Plaque Plaque consists of cholesterol, fat, calcium, fibrin, and cellular waste products....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsTimingSymptomsTreatmentManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Timing Symptoms Treatment Management Postpartum hypertension is high blood pressure that begins after giving birth. Some people develop it due to pregnancy-related conditions like preeclampsia. These conditions affect 10% to 20% of pregnancies, and 28% of people with these conditions may develop high blood pressure within two years after delivery.Others can develop postpartum hypertension without a history of preeclampsia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsoriasis and ImmunityIs Psoriasis Genetic?Risk Factors and TriggersIs Psoriasis Contagious?Frequently Asked QuestionsNext in Psoriasis GuidePsoriasis Treatment and Management Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psoriasis and Immunity Is Psoriasis Genetic? Risk Factors and Triggers Is Psoriasis Contagious? Frequently Asked Questions Next in Psoriasis Guide Psoriasisis anautoimmune skin conditionthat occurs because the immune system malfunctions and starts attacking skin cells, causing them to multiply faster than normal....

Nusha Ashjaee / Verywell Aging While aging doesn’t cause eye swelling, it can causebags under the eyesthat have a puffy, swollen appearance. As you get older, the skin on your body, including around your eyes, loses its elasticity and firmness. Eye bags are a normal part of aging and nothing to worry about. The skin around your eyes is thinner than elsewhere, so it’s more susceptible to sagging. Because the skin is more delicate, fluid is also more likely to build up under it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Random bruises, also referred to ascontusions, may happen without a clear cause or injury. Some people may be more susceptible to random bruising than others, especially if they have a condition that makes them bruise easily. Bruising occurs when there is aninjuryto tissues underneath the skin....

BSIP / Getty Images While reactive arthritis can affect anyone, men between the ages of 20 and 40 are most likely to develop it. This article will discuss symptoms of reactive arthritis in different parts of your body, including your joints and urogenital tract. It will cover what infections can cause reactive arthritis and how a team of medical specialists can coordinate its diagnosis. The article will then discuss available treatment options and outcomes for people with reactive arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsWhen to Seek Medical CareDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Diagnosis Treatment Rectal pain is common and has many possible causes, including hemorrhoids, fecal impaction, inflammatory bowel disease, and proctitis (inflammation of the rectum’s lining). Most cases are not serious, though some can be. Technically, the rectum is the last few inches of thelarge intestinethat terminates at the anus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPotential CausesTreatment OptionsTestingWhom to Contact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Potential Causes Treatment Options Testing Whom to Contact Rectal discharge can be a concerning medical symptom. While it can occur after a bowel movement, rectal discharge can also happen at other times. You’re most likely to notice the problem when you wipe or as a wet sensation. It can also occur as a stain on your underwear during normal activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentsPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatments Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider FAQ Red earsare usually harmless, and they happen for lots of reasons, including emotional responses, allergic reactions, and simple infections. Your red ears may occur alone or with a pattern of symptoms, like itching or the sensation of burning. The diagnosis also will depend on factors like whether one or both ears are affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTransmissionContagiousnessPreventionNext in RSV GuideHow RSV Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Transmission Contagiousness Prevention Next in RSV Guide Respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)is a common but highly contagious virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. While most people will recover from RSV within a week or two, babies under 6 months and adults over 60 are at high risk of complications and hospitalization....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionCausesRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Causes Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Salivary glandsmake saliva and help with digestion. Anyone can develop swollen salivary glands, which could be a sign of a blockage, infection, or something more serious. About one in 100,000 Americans develop swelling as a result of salivary gland cancers. This article will explore the causes, risk factors, and treatments of salivary gland swelling....

While anyone can get scabies, certain people are at greater risk, including those who live in crowded spaces or are caregivers in nursing homes. This article explains how scabies is (and isn’t) spread, including the risk factors that place you at greater risk of infestation. Cause of Scabies The femaleSarcoptes scabieimite lives for around eight weeks and can continue to lay eggs the entire time. As the larvae mature and feed off human tissues, they can also start to mate and lay eggs, perpetuating and expanding the infestation....