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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping There are many possible causes of sweaty palms, also known aspalmar hyperhidrosis. These include anxiety, thyroid disease, menopause, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and certain prescription and non-prescription drugs. Both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumor can also palmar hyperhidrosis. Palmar hyperhidrosis affects 2% to 3% of the general population and is a subset offocal hyperhidrosisin which specific parts of the body are affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsTreatmentDiagnosisComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Treatment Diagnosis Complications Sweet syndrome (acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis) is a rare disorder that causes a sudden onset of a tender skin rash along with fever. It is categorized as classical, malignancy-associated, or drug-induced. This article will discuss the symptoms of Sweet syndrome, what causes it, who is most at risk, how it is diagnosed and treated, and possible complications that can arise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCommon CausesMedical ConditionsMedicationsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Common Causes Medical Conditions Medications Diagnosis Treatment There are many causes of eye swelling or puffiness, the most common of which include allergy, a lack of sleep, eating too much sodium, or simple aging. At other times, the swelling (also known asperiorbital edema) may be a sign of a potentially serious medical condition like an eye infection, thyroid disease, or diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, as with asprain, pregnancy, or medication use, the swelling can be temporary or reversible. Weight loss, reduced salt intake, and other lifestyle changes can help to reduce foot and ankle swelling in the long term....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsInfectious CausesAutoimmune CausesMedication CausesCancerous CausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosis and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Infectious Causes Autoimmune Causes Medication Causes Cancerous Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis and Treatment Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, head, and other parts of the body often occur when your body is fighting an infection or disease.Also known as lymphadenopathy, it can also sometimes be due to a drug side effect, autoimmune disease, or, in rare cases, cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentSpeaking With a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Speaking With a Provider Testicular atrophy is the shrinking of your testicles (“balls”). This is not the same thing as when yourscrotum(“ball sack”) temporarily shrinks and shrivels up when exposed to cold. Rather, it is the actual reduction in the size of one or both of yourtesticlesfrom what they normally are....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Prevention Thick mucus in the throat, also known ascatarrh, is a symptom that often results from infection in the nasal passages, sinuses, lower airways, or lungs.It can occur with the common cold, sinusitis, or pneumonia, as well as conditions likeasthmaand cystic fibrosis (CF)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral CausesSymptoms and TypesAt-Home RemediesWhen to Seek Medical CareTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Causes Symptoms and Types At-Home Remedies When to Seek Medical Care Treatment A wide range of issues can cause you to feel tingling in the head and face. Clinically referred to as paresthesia, this condition is a sign ofneuropathy, which is damage or dysfunction of the nerves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndigestionGastritisGERDHeartburnGallstonesLiver AbscessAppendicitisPeptic UlcerBowel ObstructionDiverticulosisHeart AttackPneumoniaPulmonary EmbolismTrauma Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indigestion Gastritis GERD Heartburn Gallstones Liver Abscess Appendicitis Peptic Ulcer Bowel Obstruction Diverticulosis Heart Attack Pneumonia Pulmonary Embolism Trauma Upper abdominal pain has many causes from indigestion and heartburn to gallstones or a liver abscess. Much of the time, the pain is temporary and resolves on its own. But sometimes upper abdominal pain is due to an urgent medical condition, like a heart attack....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVaginal Itching During a PeriodVaginal Itching After PeriodHow to Stop Vaginal ItchingWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vaginal Itching During a Period Vaginal Itching After Period How to Stop Vaginal Itching When to See a Healthcare Provider Many things can causevaginal itching(vaginal pruritus) during and after your period. Infections, skin conditions, sensitivities, certain medications, or diseases may cause vaginal itching at any time during yourmenstrual cycle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentWhen to See a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment When to See a Provider Prevention Vaginal itching during pregnancy is common and often due to hormonal changes that disrupt the pH balance of the vagina. This can lead to itch-inducing vaginal dryness and sweatiness, as well asyeast infections(which usually also cause thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge). Certain medications can also cause vaginal dryness and itching....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreCausesConsequencesHow to Stop ThemFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Causes Consequences How to Stop Them Frequently Asked Questions Vivid dreams are more likely than other dreams to stick in your memory. They’re also more likely to happen in the morning. Some people find them distressing. Experts think morning dreams are easier to remember because they happen during therapid eye movement (REM)stage of sleep, which usually occurs soon before you wake up....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesAssociated ConditionsDiagnosisTreatmentSeeking Medical CareFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Associated Conditions Diagnosis Treatment Seeking Medical Care FAQs When your tongue turns white, you may be immediately concerned. While a white tongue, otherwise known as a coated tongue, isn’t always something to worry about, there are some rare instances in which a white tongue could alert you to a more serious medical condition....