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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment However, in up to 10% of cases of people who have theerythema migrans rashor early disseminated Lyme disease, symptoms such as joint pain and swelling persist despite treatment.This is commonly called “chronic Lyme disease” and is clinically referred to as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). Verywell / Paige McLaughlin There’s some debate about the causes of post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and it’s considered more of a syndrome—a collection of symptoms—rather than a specific disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksSide EffectsStopping Depo-ProveraGetting PregnantTips for Getting PregnantSigns of PregnancyWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDepo and Infertility Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Side Effects Stopping Depo-Provera Getting Pregnant Tips for Getting Pregnant Signs of Pregnancy When to See a Healthcare Provider Depo and Infertility Signs of pregnancy after Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) may include a missed period, nausea, frequent urination, and breast tenderness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhasesSymptomsTypesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Phases Symptoms Types Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Symptoms of prodromal schizophrenia can be subtle or easily attributed to another condition, likeanxietyor even normal changes in adolescence. While the hallmark symptoms ofschizophreniaincludehallucinationsand a disconnect from reality, it can take years for these more advanced symptoms to appear. Prodromal schizophrenia is the earliest stage of brain degeneration, though not everyone exhibits the same symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Genetic RiskPlanning for PregnancyDuring PregnancyAfter Delivery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Genetic Risk Planning for Pregnancy During Pregnancy After Delivery David Pereiras / EyeEm/Getty Images Researchers believepsoriasisis a genetic condition, but they don’t completely understand what causes the disease to be passed down from one generation to another. An inheritance pattern for psoriasis may involve multiple genes or a combination of genes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPernicious AnemiaMultiple Autoimmune ConditionsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pernicious Anemia Multiple Autoimmune Conditions Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Pernicious anemia(PA) is often thought of as a disease that older people get, but, actually, it can affect people of all ages. Research shows it is strongly associated with other autoimmune diseases, includingpsoriatic arthritis(PsA), a type ofinflammatory arthritisthat can affect people withpsoriasis(anautoimmune skin condition)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAddiction vs. DependenceOpioid WithdrawalNSAID WithdrawalAnticonvulsant WithdrawalAntidepressant WithdrawalHow to Quit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Addiction vs. Dependence Opioid Withdrawal NSAID Withdrawal Anticonvulsant Withdrawal Antidepressant Withdrawal How to Quit The need to safely quit taking painkillers is growing as more people use drugs to treatchronic pain. A 2024 study based on more than 9 million patient charts across 10 years found the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs),opioids, and other pain medications has risen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionDiagnosisRiskTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Diagnosis Risk Treatment Prevention A radial scar, sometimes referred to as a complex sclerosing lesion, is a type of breast mass that may be associated with a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. Limited research suggests that someone who has been diagnosed with a radial scar is up to 1.6 times more likely to get breast cancer in their lifetime than a person who has not had one....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauseDiagnosisTreatmentsComplicationsPrognosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Cause Diagnosis Treatments Complications Prognosis Prevention Shingles is a viral infection that causes blistery, itchy, and painful rashes. These outbreaks can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp. In addition to pain and itching, symptoms of shingles on the scalp may include facial drooping (due to weakened muscles) and headaches. A head shingles rash usually lasts for a few weeks or months, but unfortunately, the pain can remain for long afterward....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhat It Looks LikeTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes What It Looks Like Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Shinglesusually occurs on the torso and face, but it may also occur on other parts of the body like the groin, leg, and penis. Shingles affects the nerves and skin, causing itchy, scaly rashes that can form into clusters of fluid filled vesicles that may resolve over the course of one to two weeks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is SUDEP?CausesRisk FactorsReducing Your RiskQuestions to AskFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is SUDEP? Causes Risk Factors Reducing Your Risk Questions to Ask Frequently Asked Questions Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is when an otherwise healthy person withepilepsydies without a known cause, such as injury or drowning. Usually, death occurs during or right after a seizure, but it can occur without a seizure....

Key TakeawaysAstraZeneca paused Phase 3 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.One clinical trial participant in the U.K. reportedly experienced a spinal inflammatory disorder.A committee of independent experts is investigating the illness and will determine when Phase 3 clinical trials can resume. Key Takeaways AstraZeneca paused Phase 3 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.One clinical trial participant in the U.K. reportedly experienced a spinal inflammatory disorder.A committee of independent experts is investigating the illness and will determine when Phase 3 clinical trials can resume....

Key TakeawaysJohnson & Johnson has paused clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccines as a result of an undisclosed illness in one of the participants.Serious adverse events (SAEs) are not uncommon. They are expected during vaccine trials.Johnson & Johnson is the second company that has paused its vaccine trials during Phase 3. AstraZeneca paused its trial last month. Key Takeaways Johnson & Johnson has paused clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccines as a result of an undisclosed illness in one of the participants....

Key TakeawaysThe KP.2 variant is steadily spreading in the U.S.Also known as a ‘FLiRT’ variant, KP.2 does not seem to be more infectious than JN.1.KP.2 is expected to become the most common variant in the U.S. Key Takeaways The KP.2 variant is steadily spreading in the U.S.Also known as a ‘FLiRT’ variant, KP.2 does not seem to be more infectious than JN.1.KP.2 is expected to become the most common variant in the U....