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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRed FoodHemorrhoidsAnal IssuesConstipationDiverticular BleedingInflammatory Bowel DiseaseColon Polyps or CancerMedicationsWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Red Food Hemorrhoids Anal Issues Constipation Diverticular Bleeding Inflammatory Bowel Disease Colon Polyps or Cancer Medications When to See a Provider Diagnosis Havingred stool(poop) is not always a reason to worry. Sometimes, your poop is red because you’ve had red or orange foods. However, if you can’t trace the color back to something you’ve eaten, don’t ignore it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDry Skin CausesSkincare RoutineOther WaysDry Skin vs Dehydrated SkinWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dry Skin Causes Skincare Routine Other Ways Dry Skin vs Dehydrated Skin When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Do you moisturize and then wonder why yourskinis still so dry?Dry skin (xerosisorxeroderma)is a common problem. About 30% of people have it at any given time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesRisk FactorsTreatmentSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Risk Factors Treatment Seeking Medical Care Dry skin may cause scaling, cracking, and discomfort. Although dry skin is often noticed on the face, hands, legs, and feet, it can develop anywhere. Dry skin has many potential causes, including aging, your environment, bathing habits, soaps, medications, and underlying health conditions. You can often take steps at home to treat and prevent dry skin, but you may need to see a healthcare provider if those steps don’t provide relief....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSensationTypesCausesWho Gets Itchy?SymptomsUnderlying ConditionsDiagnosisHome RemediesMedical TreatmentDurationWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sensation Types Causes Who Gets Itchy? Symptoms Underlying Conditions Diagnosis Home Remedies Medical Treatment Duration When to Seek Medical Care “Pruritus"is the medical term used to describe the feeling of itchy skin. There are many potential causes, ranging from skin conditions or rashes, such aseczema, to more serious systemic health issues, such asliver diseaseorkidney failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is Sweat Salty?CausesSymptomsLow Sodium in the BloodDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Sweat Salty? Causes Symptoms Low Sodium in the Blood Diagnosis Sweat is salty because glands release a small amount ofsodiumalong with water and other minerals when you perspire. While sweating is a normal bodily function that helps keep you cool, excessively salty perspiration may be due to an underlying health condition such ascystic fibrosis, a genetic condition affecting body tissue, cells, and glands that produce mucus and sweat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesSelf-CareWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Self-Care When to See a Provider Sensitive skin is a common condition that makes your skin more prone to reactions such as redness and itching. Most people who have sensitive skin notice occasional or frequent itching, burning, and stinging on patches of skin. Sensitive skin may require a visit to the dermatologist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to Seek Medical Care An itchy stomach or a rash on the abdomen can be a symptom of several different conditions, ranging fromallergiesandinsect bitesto bacterial infections and eczema. For most people, an itchy stomach isn’t a cause for concern. If it doesn’t go away in a couple of weeks, however, it might be necessary to test for a larger issue, such as kidney disease or anautoimmune disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSweatingRazor BurnEczemaIrritantsSTIsBVYeast InfectionUTILichen SclerosusTreatmentsPreventionWhen to Seek CareSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sweating Razor Burn Eczema Irritants STIs BV Yeast Infection UTI Lichen Sclerosus Treatments Prevention When to Seek Care Summary Some causes of vaginal itching won’t get better on their own and require treatment. Vaginal itching along with symptoms like bleeding or pain is a sign to call your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesCircadian RhythmHydrationStressAllergiesBugsInflammatory Skin DiseasesHormonal ChangesMedical ConditionsOther Risk FactorsHome RemediesWhen to See a ProviderMedical TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Circadian Rhythm Hydration Stress Allergies Bugs Inflammatory Skin Diseases Hormonal Changes Medical Conditions Other Risk Factors Home Remedies When to See a Provider Medical Treatment Prevention Unexplained itching all over your body at night is a common problem and can often be managed with home remedies or over-the-counter (OTC) medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical ConditionsWhen Should I Worry?How Do I Handle This in My Day-to-Day? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical Conditions When Should I Worry? How Do I Handle This in My Day-to-Day? It’s normal for breasts to be a little uneven, and, in most cases, having one boob bigger than the other is not a problem. Breast asymmetry can start as early aspubertyas a result of genetics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesPostnasal DripTonsillitisPeritonsillar AbscessCanker SoresHand, Foot, and Mouth DiseaseSwollen Lymph NodesGlossopharyngeal Neuralgia and Trigeminal NeuralgiaTooth Abscess or InfectionLaryngitisGERDHead and Neck CancersWhen to Seek Medical CareTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Postnasal Drip Tonsillitis Peritonsillar Abscess Canker Sores Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Swollen Lymph Nodes Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia Tooth Abscess or Infection Laryngitis GERD Head and Neck Cancers When to Seek Medical Care...

Key TakeawaysA U.S. Senate panel criticized Novo Nordisk for the high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy.Novo Nordisk CEO blamed high prices on industry middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), saying that these intermediaries have the power to remove drugs from their formularies in response to a price cut.Senator Bernie Sanders said that he had written commitments from major PBMs to protect access to the drugs if the list price is reduced....

Key Takeaways Have you ever wondered why yourpee is yellow? Until recently, not even scientists who study the human body had a clear answer to the urine color conundrum. “This enzyme discovery finally unravels the mystery behind urine’s yellow color,”Brantley Hall, PhD, lead author of the study and assistant professor at the University of Maryland, said in anews release. “It’s remarkable that an everyday biological phenomenon went unexplained for so long, and our team is excited to be able to explain it....