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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsManaging SymptomsMedical TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Managing Symptoms Medical Treatment Prevention Heart palpitations at night feel like your heart is racing, pounding heavily, or skipping beats. Some people experience heart palpitations lasting from a few seconds to several minutes when lying in bed or before falling asleep. They can keep you up or start during sleep, waking you and interrupting rest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHome RemediesOTC MedicationsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Home Remedies OTC Medications When to Seek Care Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in your chest or throat. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus.Heartburn is especially common at night because lying down prevents gravity from keeping acids in your stomach, where they belong. The most common nighttime heartburn symptom is a burning sensation in the chest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesLife-Threatening CausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Life-Threatening Causes Treatment A burning sensation in your chest is most commonly due to heartburn.Heartburn causes a burning sensation in the chest that may move up to your throat. It can be a symptom of a condition such as acid reflux,gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD), or simply a side effect of something you ate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions While the condition may resolve on its own, topicalskin-lightening creams, andchemical peelsare among the treatment options. If you have a dark line across your nose, allergies are likely to blame. This article briefly covers how an allergic crease arises, what you can do about it, and how to prevent it from forming....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentPreventionDurationWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Prevention Duration When to Seek Care A rash between the breasts may show up for a number of reasons, such as skin irritation, infection, or an underlying condition. The skin between the breasts is particularly prone to inflammation if the skin of the breasts rub together. Skinfolds, in which skin touches skin, such as between the breasts, are a prime environment for moisture, bacteria, and fungus to build up and cause irritation or infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider FAQ A neck rash is an inflammatory reaction that can occur on the back, front, and sides of the neck. The way the rash looks and feels depends on what’s causing it. This article discusses the possible causes and symptoms of a neck rash, and what you can do if you develop one....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceCausesDiagnosisTreatmentSeeing a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Causes Diagnosis Treatment Seeing a Provider A variety of skin conditions can cause palm rashes. Treatments will vary depending on what’s causing the rash. Dry skin, allergens, irritants,contact dermatitis,fungal infections,eczema, and other conditions can trigger a rash on palms. FreshSplash / Getty Images What Does a Rash on the Palms Look Like? Palmar rashes often present as reddish spots or darker-colored patches, depending on the person’s skin tone and the rash’s cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHow to Soothe ItHow Long Does It Last?When to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes How to Soothe It How Long Does It Last? When to See a Healthcare Provider Asore throatafter surgery is common, particularly ifgeneral anesthesiais used. General anesthesia uses medications to put you into a sleep-like state during surgery so that you are unconscious and do not feel pain or move....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesLess Common CausesHarmless Color ChangesWhen to Call 911DiagnosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Less Common Causes Harmless Color Changes When to Call 911 Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions No matter the cause, it’s important to see a healthcare provider if you find evidence of blood in your stools. This article looks at some of the common and uncommon causes of blood in stool and conditions that are sometimes mistaken for a bleed in the digestive tract....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHome RemediesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Home Remedies When to See a Provider Body aches and chills (shivering) often occur with or before a fever. But you can also experience them without being sick or running a fever. Having body aches andchillswithout a fever can occur for multiple reasons, including cold weather, stress, certain chronic health conditions, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceCausesTreatmentRisk FactorsSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Causes Treatment Risk Factors Seeking Medical Care Bumps on the arms often are a symptom ofkeratosis pilaris, a harmless skin condition that results in small bumps on the skin, usually on the arms, thighs, cheeks, and buttocks. While keratosis pilaris is a common cause of bumps on the arms, other conditions may be at play, such as eczema, contact dermatitis, and hives....

If you notice a rash or spot on your penis, your mind may go straight to the worst-case scenario.Penile canceror asexually transmitted infection (STI)may be the first things you think of. Most of the time, an abnormal spot orbump on your penisis not serious. Still, it is important to see your healthcare provider. Here are some of the causes your healthcare provider may look for. This article discusses some of the causes of rashes and spots on the penis, including infectious and non-infectious conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhen It’s an EmergencyCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms When It’s an Emergency Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Chest pain can be a confusing symptom, and it is one that should not be ignored. It may mean something as simple asacid reflux, or it could indicate a significant and dangerous problem like cardiac disease. For this reason, chest pain and chest tightness should be taken seriously....