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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesIncidenceRelated ConditionsSelf-CareWhen Does It Stop?When to Seek Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Incidence Related Conditions Self-Care When Does It Stop? When to Seek Help If you notice you’re having more frequent bowel movements during your menstrual period, then you’re not alone. It’s a relatively common experience to have what some have dubbed “period diarrhea,” and there is an actual scientific explanation for why this happens....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood and Eating HabitsMedication CausesPregnancyMedical ConditionsSmokingFactors You Can’t ControlChronic HeartburnPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food and Eating Habits Medication Causes Pregnancy Medical Conditions Smoking Factors You Can’t Control Chronic Heartburn Prevention Heartburn is common, and adults may experience burning in their chest every so often. Sometimes, it’s clear why heartburn happens. At other times, it may take a while to understand what triggers it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChondromalacia PatellaArthritisLigament InjuriesPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chondromalacia Patella Arthritis Ligament Injuries Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Chondromalacia patella(an overuse injury) andarthritisare two of the most common causes of pain in the knees when climbing stairs. A ligament injury or a condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome could also be to blame....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping If you have been an athlete in the past, the chances of your developing one of the three are even higher. This article will take you through the causes of standing knee pain, how it is diagnosed and treated, and suggestions for coping. Panuwat Dangsungnoen / EyeEm / Getty Images What Causes Knee Pain While Standing?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTips for ReliefWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Tips for Relief When to Seek Medical Care Lower back painis the most common type ofmusculoskeletalpain. It affects up to 84% of adults worldwide.Waking up to back pain is not unusual, and some people experience mild pain and stiffness after being in one position for many hours. If you continue to feel pain after getting out of bed and moving around or if you frequently wake up to back pain, your back pain might be due to an underlying condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesOther CausesSymptomsDiagnosisPreventionWhen to Seek Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Other Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Prevention When to Seek Treatment Other factors like mold can cause morning allergies, though. They includepollenandpet dander, but these sources tend to stay in the air, while dust mites (and their waste) settle on surfaces.Lifestyle changes, along with treatment, can help to improve your morning allergy symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesRare CausesWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Rare Causes When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment When someone has ovarian pain, the most common causes are typically related toovulationandmenstruation. You can feel ovarian pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or lower back. Getting an accurate diagnosis of what’s causing the pain is important, as this determines treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeaningCauses of Black BloodCauses of Red BloodOther CausesWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning Causes of Black Blood Causes of Red Blood Other Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider If your poop seems to have red or black blood in it, it could be a sign of a medical problem. It’s also possible the color could be due to something you ate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVerticalHorizontalManagementSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vertical Horizontal Management Seeking Medical Care Ridges in nails can run horizontally or vertically.These marks are common and usually harmless, but some fingernail ridges—particularlyhorizontal ones—can indicate a health problem such as athyroid issue. This article will discuss the types of ridges found on fingernails, what causes them, and what you can do about them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesMales vs. FemalesLifestyleFoodsMedical ConditionsGeneticsHormonal ChangesHome RemediesMedical Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Males vs. Females Lifestyle Foods Medical Conditions Genetics Hormonal Changes Home Remedies Medical Treatments Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin What Causes Strong Body Odor? Body odor comes from the bacteria that live on sweaty parts of your body, like your armpits. Although sweat itself doesn’t have a smell, bacteria break down certain proteins in your sweat into acids, causing an odor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of EDED SymptomsAbout Sudden EDCausesIs It Curable?TreatmentWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of ED ED Symptoms About Sudden ED Causes Is It Curable? Treatment When to Get Help Erectile dysfunction(ED), also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. It is the most common of all male sexual disorders, affecting 10% of men ages 40 to 70....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesFoods to AvoidHome RemediesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Foods to Avoid Home Remedies When to See a Provider Conditions that affect the gastrocolic reflex may cause other symptoms such as abdominal cramping, bloating, or diarrhea. ola_p / Getty Images What Is the Gastrocolic Reflex? The gastrocolic reflex is a normal physiological response that occurs soon after eating food in which thelarge intestine (colon)suddenly has rhythmic contractions that stimulate the urge to poop....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and CausesUnknown CausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Causes Unknown Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Hives(also calledurticaria) are itchy, red, and raisedbumps on the skin. Hives can happen for several possible reasons, and they can also seem to appear without cause.Hives usually are not dangerous. They can be short term and disappear within a day, or they can last weeks or longer....