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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Phantosmia, also known as an olfactory hallucination or “phantom smells,” occurs when you smell odors that are not there. The perceived odors may be constant or come and go. The most common include cigarette smoke, gas, or odors described as metallic, rotten, stinky, fruity, or musty, There are many possible causes of phantosmia, including simple upper respiratory infections that impairolfaction(smelling)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Phasmophobiais a persistent and intense fear of ghosts. People with phasmophobia might know that theiranxietyis unfounded. Still, they can’t control their fear, which can cause significant distress. Read on to learn more about phasmophobia, including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Image Source RF/Steve Prezant/Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Pheochromocytomais a type ofneuroendocrine tumorthat forms in the adrenal glands, two small organs that sit on top of each kidney. These growths produce excess fight-or-flight hormones calledcatecholamines. This influx of hormones can lead to symptoms such as high blood pressure, sweatiness, headaches, and palpitations—often in discrete episodes called paroxysms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Other triggers of phlebitis includeautoimmune diseases(in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues), blood clotting disorders, and cancer. This article describes the signs and symptoms of phlebitis and the possible causes and triggers. It also explains how phlebitis is diagnosed and treated based on the underlying cause. Suze777 / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Phobia of germs, also calledmysophobiaorgermaphobia, is anintense fearof dirt and/or contamination. People with mysophobia feel extreme distress andanxietyif they encounter or even think about dirt, germs, andbacteria.They may go to extremes to avoid being “contaminated,” often in ways that disrupt their everyday life. Learn more about mysophobia in this article, including symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatment options, and coping methods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditionsTypesHow it WorksSide Effects and Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Types How it Works Side Effects and Risks Phototherapy is a medical treatment in which natural or artificial light is used to improve a health condition. Treatment may involve ultraviolet (UV) fluorescent light bulbs, halogen lights, sunlight, or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Other names for phototherapy include light therapy and heliotherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a slow-growing central nervous system tumor that originates from star-shaped cells in the brain and spinal cord calledastrocytes. It is the most common pediatric tumor. It mainly occurs in young people under the age of 19. The most common initial symptoms are headache, nausea, andseizure. PA generally has a good prognosis....

Key TakeawaysA viral TikTok claims that pineal gland meditation is an effective “sleep hack.”While there’s no scientific evidence to prove that this breathing technique can help with sleep, meditation has been linked to the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the circadian rhythm and facilitates sleep.Experts say breathing techniques or deep breathing, often used in meditation, can help counter the body’s “fight-or-flight” response.If you’re looking for ways to fall asleep faster, some breathing techniques might help....

Key TakeawaysPink cocaine is an unpredictable party drug mix often containing ketamine, MDMA, and other substances, but it rarely contains actual cocaine.Due to batch-to-batch variability, users can’t predict their reactions to pink cocaine, which may cause severe physical and mental effects.Long-term or mixed use of pink cocaine can lead to serious health risks, including stroke, heart issues, and potential seizures.America’s Poison Centers recently issued awarningabout “pink cocaine,” a dangerous party drug mix gaining popularity in U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Pink Noise WorksExamplesPink Noise and SleepColors of NoiseRisksPink Noise Machine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Pink Noise Works Examples Pink Noise and Sleep Colors of Noise Risks Pink Noise Machine Pink noise contains all the sound frequencies that humans can hear. Unlike white noise—which represents all the frequencies equally—the higher frequencies in pink noise are less intense. For many people, pink noise can block out annoying background sounds without sounding harsh or shrill....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisksComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks Complications Pitocin (oxytocin injection) is a synthetic form ofoxytocin.Oxytocinis ahormonethat causes theuterusto contract.It is given through an intravenous (IV) line to induce (start) or augment (speed up) contractions duringlabor. This article will discuss Pitocin, including its purpose, risks, and complications. Ariel Skelley / Getty Images Pitocin (oxytocin injection) is given intravenously as a method of labor induction, typically at least 39 weeks into pregnancy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment FAQs Pittedkeratolysisis a non-contagious bacterial infection that affects the skin. The infection typically develops on the soles of the feet in people that suffer from excessive sweat,but it can also affect the palms of the hands. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for pitted keratolysis. PonyWang / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Low thyroid levels can be due to failure of the thyroid gland itself (primary hypothyroidism) or failure of the pituitary gland (secondary hypothyroidism). Pituitary failure can manifest with several potential symptoms. Read on to learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of secondary hypothyroidism....