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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDescribing ItAllergic ReactionsSkin ConditionsAutoimmune CausesInfectious CausesHealing RashesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Describing It Allergic Reactions Skin Conditions Autoimmune Causes Infectious Causes Healing Rashes When to See a Provider Hives,rosacea, or several other skin conditions can causepimple-like rashes on the face or body. The rash may be red or otherwise discolored, itchy, or inflamed. This article will cover the common causes of pimple-like rashes, how to treat them, and when to see a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesManaging at HomeSteps to Getting to TreatmentMedications and TreatmentsWho Is a Good Candidate for Surgery?Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Managing at Home Steps to Getting to Treatment Medications and Treatments Who Is a Good Candidate for Surgery? Complications While chest pain is often linked to heart problems, it can also occur from factors related to other body systems. The type and location of your chest pain can help you know its source....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsAnatomic ProblemsPrimary ImmunodeficiencySecondary ImmunodeficiencyWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Anatomic Problems Primary Immunodeficiency Secondary Immunodeficiency When to See a Healthcare Provider Recurrent respiratory infections are common in adults. However, frequently recurring infections can also be a sign of an underlying medical condition. This article discusses recurrent respiratory infections in adults. It explains possible reasons why you keep getting upper respiratory infections and when to see your healthcare provider....

Key TakeawaysMany are expressing anxieties about leaving the house once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, leading some clinicians to characterize the worries as “cave syndrome.“Those with a history of anxiety and/or OCD might be especially vulnerable.To help, check in and support people in your community as they start to return to normalcy at their own pace.You’ve heard of FOMO (fear of missing out), but what about “FOGO”—the fear of going out?The phenomenon, which Florida-based psychiatrist Arthur Bregman, MD, is increasingly seeing in patients, refers to the avoidance of going outdoors for fear of catching or spreading COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide EffectsEffectivenessFlu After the Flu ShotCommon Myths Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effects Effectiveness Flu After the Flu Shot Common Myths You may feel sick after aflu shot, not because it gave you the flu but because of side effects that make you feel unwell. These may include headache, muscle aches, chills, and feeling fatigued. While the vaccine is derived from strains of theinfluenzavirus, they are killed (inactivated) and, therefore, incapable of infecting you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOccipital NeuralgiaOtitis MediaMastoiditisEarwax ImpactionOtitis ExternaRamsay HuntTMJDental ProblemsDiagnosisWhen to Seek Emergency Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Occipital Neuralgia Otitis Media Mastoiditis Earwax Impaction Otitis Externa Ramsay Hunt TMJ Dental Problems Diagnosis When to Seek Emergency Care 1. Occipital Neuralgia Occipital neuralgiacan cause a severe stabbing, throbbing, shooting, or electric shock-like pain behind the ears.It also spreads through the upper neck andback of the head....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and UsesHow It WorksDuring an UltrasoundResultsUltrasound Technicians Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Uses How It Works During an Ultrasound Results Ultrasound Technicians Healthcare providers use ultrasound testing for various reasons, including monitoring the growth and development of a fetus, diagnosing a health condition, or guiding an internal procedure or surgery. Yiming Chen / Getty Images Ultrasound Types and Uses There are different types of ultrasounds based on your health needs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsYour Condition Is MildYour Sleep Apnea Is MildYou’re Using It WrongCPAP Keeps You AwakeYou Have Congestion or DrynessYou Have InsomniaCPAP Pressure Is WrongYou’re Gaining WeightYou Have Central ApneaWhen to See a Specialist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Your Condition Is Mild Your Sleep Apnea Is Mild You’re Using It Wrong CPAP Keeps You Awake You Have Congestion or Dryness You Have Insomnia...

Many women don’t become aware they havepolycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) until they are trying to get pregnant in their 20s or 30s. As a result, the diagnosis may come as a surprise, and many women wonder why it wasn’t discovered earlier in life. Unfortunately, symptoms of PCOS are often ignored as something else or go undetected entirely, making diagnosis challenging.This article discusses the factors that prevent early detection of PCOS.Frederic Cirou / PhotoAlto / Getty ImagesSigns Often Go UndetectedThe most common symptoms of PCOS includeirregular or absent periods, acne, weight gain, and irregular hair growth on the face, chest, or body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Observation Status?Observation vs. InpatientHow It Affects InsuranceIf a Claim Is DeniedShould I Fight or Settle?SummaryA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Observation Status? Observation vs. Inpatient How It Affects Insurance If a Claim Is Denied Should I Fight or Settle? Summary A Word From Verywell Medicare, health insurance companies, and hospitals are always looking for ways to save money....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Prenatal Vitamins DoBenefits If Not PregnantPotential Side EffectsAlternativesPrenatals vs. Multivitamins Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Prenatal Vitamins Do Benefits If Not Pregnant Potential Side Effects Alternatives Prenatals vs. Multivitamins Prenatal vitamins deliver beneficial nutrients to people, whether pregnant or not. They may improve your health if you are deficient in certain vitamins or minerals. One popular reason for taking prenatal vitamins is for healthy hair, skin, and nails, though the evidence of how effective they are for this purpose is unconfirmed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDurationComplicationsWhen to See a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Duration Complications When to See a Provider Prevention You may lose weight when you’re sick, especially if you have a stomach bug or another illness that causes nausea or affects your appetite. Illnesses that cause vomiting will cause you to lose body fluid, which can cause you to lose 1 or 2 pounds....

Key TakeawaysAs society reopens, people might process grief and trauma from the pandemic very differently.Desensitization or numbness can happen when people have not had the time to process trauma properly.Social isolation during the pandemic has emphasized the importance of maintaining face-to-face connections with loved ones. Key Takeaways As society reopens, people might process grief and trauma from the pandemic very differently.Desensitization or numbness can happen when people have not had the time to process trauma properly....