We will look at what happens to our bodies when we vomit. Why does it occur and what can we do to feel better? Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images What Causes Vomiting? When we aresickwith an illness that leads to vomiting, the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is typically inflamed and irritated.When you try to eat or drink, you further irritate that lining, causing it to expel the contents of your stomach....
Key TakeawaysMigraines and cluster headaches might be associated with the body’s circadian rhythm.The imbalances of cortisol and melatonin—the two key hormones that regulate sleep—can cause sleep disturbances and trigger headaches.Prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule and improving sleep quality might help reduce cluster headaches. Key Takeaways Migraines and cluster headaches might be associated with the body’s circadian rhythm.The imbalances of cortisol and melatonin—the two key hormones that regulate sleep—can cause sleep disturbances and trigger headaches....
Key TakeawaysExperts say that digesting food produces heat, so humans may have evolved to eat less on a hot day in order to stay cool.If you don’t have a big appetite, try to stick to hydrating foods like melons, berries, tomatoes, and cucumbers.Frozen treats like ice cream might provide immediate relief, but having to digest them afterward will increase the thermic effect of food, which leads to a higher body temperature....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Provider Experiencing flashing lights in your eyes could be a sign of a variety of issues. Such flashes, also known asphotopsia, can be a symptom of different conditions, including aretinal detachment, where the light-sensitive retina pulls away from the back of the eye or a retinal tear....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDry Eye SyndromeNocturnal LagophthalmosBlepharitisFloppy Eyelid SyndromeEnvironmentMedicationsAgeDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dry Eye Syndrome Nocturnal Lagophthalmos Blepharitis Floppy Eyelid Syndrome Environment Medications Age Diagnosis Many people visit the eye doctor with a common complaint: “I feel there’s sand in my eyes when I wake up in the morning.” Along with this sensation, eyes may hurt, itch, burn, or feel gritty—as if a small particle is stuck in the eye....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGastritisGas BuildupWeight GainHow Long It LastsRelieving Alcohol BloatingPreventionWhen to Seek Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Gastritis Gas Buildup Weight Gain How Long It Lasts Relieving Alcohol Bloating Prevention When to Seek Help Abdominal bloating is when the stomach feels full of gas and may become distended (sticks out). The pressure or tightness in the abdomen can feel anywhere from mildly uncomfortable to really painful....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It Causes SleepinessWhy It Keeps You UpOther Negative EffectsDisrupted Sleep EffectsHow Much Affects SleepFeeling Tired the Next DayTips to Manage Sleepiness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It Causes Sleepiness Why It Keeps You Up Other Negative Effects Disrupted Sleep Effects How Much Affects Sleep Feeling Tired the Next Day Tips to Manage Sleepiness Many people experience a wave of sleepiness after consuming alcohol....
Anesthesia awareness, which is also referred to as unintended awareness undergeneral anesthesia, is a rare complication of surgery. Typically, general anesthesia ensures that you are both unconscious and paralyzed during surgery. Anesthesia awareness happens when you become aware of your surroundings during the procedure. 1 Types of Anesthesia Awareness Science Photo Library / Getty Images The sedative does not work, resulting in anesthesia awareness. This type of anesthesia awareness is typically the most traumatic for patients....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAsparagusic AcidAsparagus and Pee OdorWhen the Odor Goes AwayDoes Everyone Smell It?Should I Give It Up? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Asparagusic Acid Asparagus and Pee Odor When the Odor Goes Away Does Everyone Smell It? Should I Give It Up? You are not alone if you have noticed a peculiar or unpleasant smell in your urine after eating asparagus. Theurine odorresults from the body breaking down a compound in asparagus calledasparagusicacid....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s the Link?Its Varied EffectsSymptoms When StartingManaging MoodMoods That StabilizeUnderlying Mood DisordersWhen to Stop?How to Stop Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s the Link? Its Varied Effects Symptoms When Starting Managing Mood Moods That Stabilize Underlying Mood Disorders When to Stop? How to Stop Hormonal birth controlcan cause mood changes. Synthetic versions of the hormonesestrogenandprogesteroneare contained in birth control. Some people taking birth control may experience mood changes, includingdepression, because these hormones affect brain function....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceTerminologyWhy Do Some Cancers Come Back?Cancer RecurrenceTreating Recurrent CancerCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Terminology Why Do Some Cancers Come Back? Cancer Recurrence Treating Recurrent Cancer Coping Frequently Asked Questions Despite treatments such as surgery,chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, sometimes cancer comes back. And while many cancers recur in the first five years, some can recur decades later. Why do some cancers come back, and how does this happen?...
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffect on CellsHair Loss TimelineOther Hair Loss SymptomsPreventionHair RegrowthFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effect on Cells Hair Loss Timeline Other Hair Loss Symptoms Prevention Hair Regrowth Frequently Asked Questions Hair loss is a commonside effect of chemotherapy treatment. Since chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells throughout the body, it can also affect the healthy cells that produce hair on the scalp and all over the body....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Collagen?Collagen PotentialResearch LimitationsInflammationTypesSide EffectsOther UsesSafety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Collagen? Collagen Potential Research Limitations Inflammation Types Side Effects Other Uses Safety You may be wondering if collagen makes your joints hurt, but collagen probably isn’t the cause. With rheumatoid arthritis (RA), uncontrolled inflammation damages cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, which causes joint pain. Rheumatoid arthritisis a disease in which the body’simmune systemmistakenly attacks its joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue....
