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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentTestingAt-Home Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Testing At-Home Care Sore throats account for approximately 12 million outpatient healthcare visits annually, about half of which involve children and adolescents. Viruses like a cold or flu cause most sore throats and typically go away on their own. Group A strep—theStreptococcusbacterium that causes strep throat—is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAt-Home TreatmentPreventionTalk With Your DentistFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes At-Home Treatment Prevention Talk With Your Dentist Frequently Asked Questions Tooth neglect can lead to gum infections, which can causepreeclampsia(a dangerous form ofhigh blood pressurethat can happen after 20 weeks of pregnancy), as well aspreterm birthand low birth weight. This article will outline some of the causes of tooth pain during pregnancy, remedies to try at home to treat the symptoms, and when to seek medical...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Sweet-smelling urine can be a sign of an underlying medical condition or infection.Diabetes,urinary tract infections (UTIs), liver disease, and metabolic disorders can make urine smell sweet. Dehydration, very low-carb diets, vitamin supplements, and some medications can also giveurinea sweet scent. In people with type 1 diabetes, sweet-smelling urine is a sign of a potentially life-threatening complication calleddiabetic ketoacidosis(DKA)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisWhen to Call Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis When to Call Your Healthcare Provider Ahoarse voicemay be a barely noticeable change in the volume of your speech. Or it may change your voice into a raspy sound that you can hardly hear. Jose Luis Pelaez / Iconica / Getty Images Most of the time, causes such as a cold, allergies, or inhaled irritants are the culprit, but hoarseness should never be dismissed without talking to your healthcare provider, especially if it persists....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExcessive GasMedical ConditionsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Excessive Gas Medical Conditions When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Prevention Seeing your poop float might surprise you. But it’s usually nothing to worry about. More often than not, it’s related to something you ate. Other times, floating poop can be a symptom of an underlying condition. If you’re experiencing other symptoms as well, consider talking to your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents4 Reasons it Feels GoodWhy It Can Feel BadHow to Make It EnjoyableHolding in Poop Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 4 Reasons it Feels Good Why It Can Feel Bad How to Make It Enjoyable Holding in Poop Many people feel a sense of relief afterpooping. However, some people experience intense physical or mental pleasure after pooping, a sensation casually called “poo-phoria....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Prevention Skin peelingbetween the toes has several potential causes. Fungal infections like athlete’s foot, healing skin, damp environments, and underlying conditions may cause the skin between the toes to peel. Studies suggest more than 70% of people in the United States will experienceathlete’s footat some stage in their life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and SymptomsWhen to Seek CareDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Symptoms When to Seek Care Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The pain may arise from problems with the bones, nerves, cartilage,tendons, orligamentsof your foot. Some people are predisposed to pain due to structural foot problems, such as having very high arches or flat feet. Depending on the condition, you may feel shooting pain or a constant ache....

Key TakeawaysA sore arm is a common side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine.There are several reasons why your arm may be sore after getting vaccinated, including your body’s immune response andinflammationin your muscle.Moving your arm and using a cool compress should help soothe the pain. Key Takeaways A sore arm is a common side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine.There are several reasons why your arm may be sore after getting vaccinated, including your body’s immune response andinflammationin your muscle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceCausesTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Causes Treatment Prevention Keto rash, orprurigo pigmentosa, is a rare inflammatory skin problem. Also calledNagashimadisease, the keto rash causes an itchy rash withvesicles(fluid-filled blisters). It often appears on your neck and trunk. The blisters change and crust into darker-pigmented spots that form a netlike pattern. The keto rash is often linked to theketogenic (keto) dietor health conditions that produceketosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition and SymptomsWhy It HappensIs It a Sign of Ketoacidosis?How to Get Rid of ItWho Gets It?Symptom DurationWho Should Avoid Keto?Seeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition and Symptoms Why It Happens Is It a Sign of Ketoacidosis? How to Get Rid of It Who Gets It? Symptom Duration Who Should Avoid Keto? Seeking Medical Care People who adopt a ketogenic (keto) diet may experience minor, short-term symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and headaches when starting the diet as the body enters a metabolic state calledketosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsSymptomsItch-Scratch CycleRecurrent ItchingWhen to Seek Medical CareTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Symptoms Itch-Scratch Cycle Recurrent Itching When to Seek Medical Care Treatment Frequently Asked Questions This article investigates the possible causes of an itch that returns repeatedly in the same spot, and how you can treat it to avoid more serious problems. triocean / Getty Images...

Muscle strain in your neck happens as a result of injury or inflammation to muscles, joints, nerves, or otherstructures in the spine. For example, a strained ligament or “pinched” nerve can lead to neck pain.Most of the time, these neck pain causes are easily treated. It’s still important to see your healthcare provider for a proper evaluation and not try to self-diagnose your neck pain.This article presents five common neck pain causes and their treatment, along with common symptoms to help identify them....