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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Seek CareCauses of NumbnessDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Seek Care Causes of Numbness Diagnosis There are many possible causes of facial numbness, including migraines, Bell’s palsy, an allergic reaction, or even a stroke. Even certain medications can cause a loss of sensation in the face. This article describes the causes and symptoms of facial numbness, including how the different conditions are treated or prevented....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Provider Known asparesthesia, this common experience may feel like a tingling, prickling, burning, or itching sensation on the scalp. You’ve probably experienced this pins and needles sensation when your arm or leg “falls asleep” after sitting or lying in one position for too long....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents10 Causes of Fast Heart BeatWhen It’s an EmergencyNormal Heart RateMaximum Heart Rate Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 10 Causes of Fast Heart Beat When It’s an Emergency Normal Heart Rate Maximum Heart Rate Tachycardiais a rapid heart rate that beats faster than 100 beats per minute for any reason. It can occur as a result of many acute and chronic conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHow to Describe ItTreatmentTestsSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes How to Describe It Treatment Tests Seeking Medical Care Leftear ringingcan occur alone or as a symptom of other health problems. While it is often described as ringing, it can also be a roaring, buzzing, hissing, whistling, or other sounds. Left ear ringing can occur for the same reasons that right ear ringing or ringing in both ears occurs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Provider This article looks at 13 different causes of facial twitching along with possible treatments. Westend61 / Getty Images Why Is My Lip Twitching? Specific nerves may also be affected, causing an abnormal jolt of electrical activity that causes a twitch. Different conditions can affect the nerves serving the lip muscles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal Menstrual CycleCauses of a Shorter CycleWhen to Seek CareDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Menstrual Cycle Causes of a Shorter Cycle When to Seek Care Diagnosis A shorter menstrual cycle may result from natural aging, lifestyle factors, or health conditions. As people age, their cycles often shorten, with the follicular phase becoming shorter.Other factors like stress, medications, or changes in birth control methods can also influence cycle length....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of a Cold NoseTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical CarePreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of a Cold Nose Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Cold nosesare not uncommon. As an extremity that remains uncovered most of the time, the nose is prone to getting chilly. Cold noses are usually normal and not cause for concern....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPossible CausesWhen to Call a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Possible Causes When to Call a Provider Treatment However, in rare cases, green-colored urine can be a sign of something more serious, like a urinary tract infection or liver disease. This article offers several reasons why your pee is green and describes the signs and symptoms that warrant a visit to your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDehydrationDietVitamins and SupplementsMedicationsBile Duct or Liver DiseaseKidney DiseaseUrinary Tract Infection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Dehydration Diet Vitamins and Supplements Medications Bile Duct or Liver Disease Kidney Disease Urinary Tract Infection Orange urine (pee) can have many possible causes. One common cause of orange or dark yellow urine is high intake of vitamins such as beta carotene or B-12. Dehydration can also cause your urine to become more concentrated, giving it an orange appearance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of New Irregular PeriodsCommon Causes of Irregular PeriodsTests to Diagnose The Cause of Irregular PeriodsTreatment Options for Irregular PeriodsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of New Irregular Periods Common Causes of Irregular Periods Tests to Diagnose The Cause of Irregular Periods Treatment Options for Irregular Periods When to See a Healthcare Provider You have an irregular period if it is shorter or longer than average or if you experience heavy or light bleeding, severepremenstrual syndrome (PMS), orpain during mensuration....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPregnancyBreastfeedingWeight Loss or GainStressBirth ControlHormonal ChangesMedical ConditionsPain MedicationWhat Is a Light Period?When to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pregnancy Breastfeeding Weight Loss or Gain Stress Birth Control Hormonal Changes Medical Conditions Pain Medication What Is a Light Period? When to See a Provider If your period is light, it’s usually due to natural period fluctuations. However, it can also happen with stress, weight changes, hormonal birth control, and some medical conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDark FoodsMedicationsMelenaDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dark Foods Medications Melena Diagnosis Black poop often has harmless causes such as medications, supplements, or dark foods like beets or black licorice. While black poop isn’t always something to worry about, it can occasionally be an indication that there is blood in your upper gastrointestinal system. This could mean a serious underlying health condition such as liver disease or cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhy Poop Changes ColorWhen to See a ProviderDiagnostic Tests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Why Poop Changes Color When to See a Provider Diagnostic Tests While it is less common, a medical condition, such as a problem with the gallbladder, could also be the cause of orange poop. Causes of Orange Poop There are several common and benign (harmless) reasons for passing orange poop that are not a cause for worry....