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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhy Pain OccursOther CausesManagementLifestyle Habits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Why Pain Occurs Other Causes Management Lifestyle Habits Colicky pain occurs as sudden spasmodic abdominal pain that occurs in cycles and then resolves. While it is a problem often linked with newborns, it can also occur in older children and adults. Colicky pain can occur in children and adults as a symptom of health problems affecting the gallbladder, kidneys, or intestines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentManagementComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Management Complications Personality disorders can make having healthy relationships difficult and can be severe enough to impact functioning in daily life. The symptoms of DPD can be challenging to manage. Personality disorders do not have an approved standard medication treatment, but therapy is often a crucial part of a treatment plan. When treated, there is a high chance of improvement for a person with DPD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Dogs Affect AsthmaBest BreedsTips to Reduce Your ExposureMedical Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Dogs Affect Asthma Best Breeds Tips to Reduce Your Exposure Medical Options If you have asthma, dogs may trigger your symptoms—but not everyone with the disease has the same response to these furry animals. Research suggests that about 33% of people with asthma are also sensitive to dog allergens....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Eosinophilic Esophagitis GuideSymptoms of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Next in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Guide Eosinophilic esophagitisis a chronic autoimmune disease that affects theesophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. The symptoms ofeosinophilic esophagitiscan vary and include difficulty swallowing, heartburn, and food impaction. While eosinophilic esophagitis and itssymptomscan be managed, there is no known cure for this condition....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms Treatment Options Long-Term Effects Femoral neuropathy targets the nerve that runs from the pelvis down to the thigh, which is essential for moving your leg and experiencing sensation.This condition can cause sharp, stinging pain and may lead to a loss of muscle control. It is different from the discomforts ofsciatica, which affects a different nerve path. This article will discuss how to live with this condition, offering guidance on sleeping and sitting adjustments to help find relief from the symptoms of femoral neuropathy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotional StrategiesLifestyle StrategiesSocial StrategiesPractical StrategiesSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Strategies Lifestyle Strategies Social Strategies Practical Strategies Summary Hashimoto’s diseasecan be difficult to navigate because it affects so many aspects of your health and well-being. The condition can cause a range of problems, from unwanted weight gain to fuzzy thinking to sexual dysfunction. Studies have found that people with Hashimoto’s disease are more likely to develop symptoms ofdepressionandanxiety disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEducationPartner NotificationDealing With StigmaPreventionPregnancy and FamilySeeking Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Education Partner Notification Dealing With Stigma Prevention Pregnancy and Family Seeking Support It can be distressing to be diagnosed withgenital herpes, not only because of the pain and discomfort outbreaks can cause but also because of the stigma many people feel after learning they have an incurablesexually transmitted infection (STI)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysicalEmotionalSocialPracticalNext in Hypertension GuideWhat Is Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Emotional Social Practical Next in Hypertension Guide Sincehypertensionusually does not cause anysymptoms, you may not think of putting effort into coping with the condition. However, a diagnosis means that you must dedicate yourself to taking anti-hypertensive medications and making some dietary and lifestyle modifications. High blood pressure is an important risk factor for various diseases, including heart attacks,strokes, andkidney disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleepCausesPsychological AffectsSupportOther SymptomsNext in Iron Deficiency Anemia GuideAn Overview of Iron Deficiency Anemia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Causes Psychological Affects Support Other Symptoms Next in Iron Deficiency Anemia Guide Iron deficiency anemia(IDA) occurs when the body doesn’t have enough iron to produce all of thehemoglobinnecessary for healthyred blood cells(RBCs). Hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout the body. If you have IDA, you may have trouble sleeping,fatigueweakness, exercise intolerance, or headaches....

Key TakeawaysA new study from the United Kingdom has found that adults living with children appear to be at a slightly increased risk of getting COVID-19 compared to adults who do not live with kids.The increase was only seen with the second wave of the pandemic in England and not with the first wave. Additionally, the risk was higher depending on the age of the children, with a slightly higher risk for adults living with children aged 12 to 18....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPractical Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical There’s no cure for chronic Lyme disease and treatments can be complicated. However, there are steps that you can take to make living with Lyme disease more bearable. Read on to learn more. Verywell / Sydney Saporito Getting a diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease can affect your mental and emotional health. People with chronic Lyme disease are more likely than those without the condition to feel negative....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVisual & Physical ChangesSupportPractical AdviceAccommodations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Visual & Physical Changes Support Practical Advice Accommodations Macular telangiectasia type 2(MacTel2) is an eye disease that begins during adulthood and causes a gradual loss of vision in both eyes. Living with MacTel2 means making adjustments so you can function as well as possible with vision loss and learning to manage the emotions that come from living with a disability....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPractical Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical When you are first diagnosed withmixed connective tissue disease(MCTD), you might be relieved to finally know what’s going on with your body. But you might also feel scared about your future and worry about how to cope. Even when you’ve been living with MCTD for some time, you may have questions and need support....