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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesOther Risk FactorsTreatmentOutlookPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Other Risk Factors Treatment Outlook Prevention If you pee (urinate) when you cough, you may havestress urinaryincontinence(SUI), which occurs when the bladder and pelvic floor muscles weaken. Other types of incontinence include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), mixed (stress and urge), overflow, and functional (it’s hard to get to the restroom in time)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Seeing halos around lights is common when looking directly at headlights or lamps, especially at night. Sometimes these halos are harmless and just a typical response from the eye or may even be simply a result of wearing glasses or contact lenses. However, halos can be a concern when other symptoms happen at the same time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMissed DosesAntibiotic ResistanceIncorrect AntibioticChronic UTIsOther ConditionRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Missed Doses Antibiotic Resistance Incorrect Antibiotic Chronic UTIs Other Condition Recovery Having urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms after antibiotics may mean the antibiotics were not taken properly, you have an antibiotic-resistant strain, a different antibiotic was needed, or you have a new infection. Some people havechronic UTIsthat frequently recur despite effective antibiotic therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep EnvironmentAnxiety and NightmaresHormonesGERDHyperhidrosisSubstance UseSleep ApneaInfectionsAutoimmune DisordersSome CancersMedications and SupplementsOther Causes of Sweating While SleepingPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Environment Anxiety and Nightmares Hormones GERD Hyperhidrosis Substance Use Sleep Apnea Infections Autoimmune Disorders Some Cancers Medications and Supplements Other Causes of Sweating While Sleeping Prevention When to See a Provider Sweating in your sleep can be from something common, like menopause, drinking alcohol, or just sleeping in a room that’s too warm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Much Is Too Much?SymptomsCausesManaging SweatingWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Much Is Too Much? Symptoms Causes Managing Sweating When to Call a Provider Sweating is essential. Sweat glands in your skin produce the salty liquid that helps cool off your body, so you don’t get overheated. You likely sweat more in warm weather or when you’re physically active....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesDehydrationAlcoholStrained MuscleGrinding Your TeethInsomniaSleep ApneaAnxiety/DepressionHigh Blood PressureMedication Side EffectsHeadache Drug OveruseTiming of MedicationsCircadian Rhythm DisordersOversleepingExploding Head Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Dehydration Alcohol Strained Muscle Grinding Your Teeth Insomnia Sleep Apnea Anxiety/Depression High Blood Pressure Medication Side Effects Headache Drug Overuse Timing of Medications Circadian Rhythm Disorders Oversleeping Exploding Head Syndrome Why might you wake up with aheadache? And how do you get rid of it fast so you can get on with your day?...

Key TakeawaysWhile mostE. colistrains are harmless,E. coliO157:H7 can cause a severe intestinal infection in humans.E. colioutbreaks are often associated with leafy greens like lettuce and spinach, partially because of the way they’re grown in soil that’s prone to contamination.Most people in the United States also eat these vegetables raw, which increases the risk of gettingE. coli. Key Takeaways While mostE. colistrains are harmless,E. coliO157:H7 can cause a severe intestinal infection in humans....

Key TakeawaysMen are at higher risk of most types of cancer, even when lifestyle factors and behavioral choices like smoking and alcohol use are accounted for.The largest increased risk for cancer in men compared to women is in esophageal cancer, where men have a 10.8-times greater risk.These findings mean that there are other factors, such as hormones, genetics, or immunology, involved in either men’s increased risk of developing cancer or women’s decreased risk....

Men have nipples because of the wayembryosdifferentiate duringgestation(the period between conception and birth). Basically, all embryos come from the same genetic blueprint and, when they begin to differentiate into males and females during the initial weeks, they already have nipples. Under the influence of the sex hormonetestosterone, the male fetus will start to develop sex organs like thepenisandtesticles, while their nipples and surroundingareolaswill generally end up smaller than those of females....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Itchy AnklesWhen to Seek TreatmentTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Itchy Ankles When to Seek Treatment Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Itchy skin, also calledpruritus, usually occurs when the skin comes into contact with an irritant or an allergen. Most pruritus is harmless and goes away on its own. Sometimes, though, itchy skin, including itchy ankles, can be a sign of an underlying issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInner Ear PainReferred Ear PainRare CausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Inner Ear Pain Referred Ear Pain Rare Causes Diagnosis Treatment There are numerous causes ofear pain. Most are treatable, and some are serious. If you begin to develop ear pain, it’s important to see a healthcare provider, who can talk to you about your symptoms and risk factors and examine your ears to identify the cause of your ear pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDue to Dry EyeAre They Serious?TreatmentHome RemediesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Due to Dry Eye Are They Serious? Treatment Home Remedies When to See a Provider Watery eyes, calledepiphora, happen when eyes excessively tear or water when not crying. Common causes ofwatery eyesare allergies, a blocked tear duct, dry eye, and computer overuse. Watery eyes can happen at any age but are more common in older adults and newborns....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesManaging the ItchFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Managing the Itch Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses various causes of itchy muscles and how to treat this symptom. Oscar Wong / Getty Images What Causes Itchy Muscles? Itchy muscles can occur with exercise, as a symptom of a medical condition, or from other causes, such as side effects of medication....