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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisk FactorsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Factors Treatment Prevention Acontrast dyeallergic reaction can occur after a diagnostic imaging test, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan. The contrast dye used with these tests is an iodine-based orgadolinium-based substance that’s given through a vein to help internal organs and structures stand out during scans.Studies show that less than 1% of people who receive contrast dye will have a serious allergic reaction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Coronary Artery Disease GuideHow Coronary Artery Disease Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Coronary Artery Disease Guide Coronary artery disease (CAD) does not usually cause symptoms until it becomes advanced. Subtle symptoms can include dizziness, indigestion-like sensations, fatigue, and lack of energy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen To See a DoctorNext in COVID-19 GuideHow Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When To See a Doctor Next in COVID-19 Guide The most common symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, sore throat, a loss of taste or sense of smell, a stuffy or runny nose, and gastrointestinal symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplications and Subgroup IndicationsWhen to See a Doctor or Go to the HospitalFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications and Subgroup Indications When to See a Doctor or Go to the Hospital Frequently Asked Questions Other possible symptoms include an asymmetrical face and a larger or smaller head than normal. This article discusses the common and rare symptoms of craniosynostosis and its complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsLate-Stage Symptoms/ComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Cystic Fibrosis GuideCauses of Cystic Fibrosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Late-Stage Symptoms/Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Cystic Fibrosis Guide Cystic fibrosis (CF) symptoms can develop soon after birth and may include salty-tasting skin, greasy and bulky stools, chronic breathing problems, and poor growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Adetached retinaoften occurs as a progression of a tear or rip in the retina.The retina is responsible for sharp, detailed vision required to do things such as reading, driving, and working on the computer, so when the retina detaches, it can no longer activate the nerve signals properly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsLess Common SymptomsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Diarrhea GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Diarrhea Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Less Common Symptoms When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Diarrhea Guide Diarrheais a common problem. Even healthy adults and children may have diarrhea a few times a year. In some cases, there might be an obvious reason for the loose stools, such as an allergy or illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesDissociative Identity DisorderDissociative AmnesiaDepersonalization/Derealization DisorderCommon SymptomsSymptoms in ChildrenWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Dissociative Identity Disorder Dissociative Amnesia Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder Common Symptoms Symptoms in Children When to See a Provider Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions that cause a person to be disconnected from their consciousness, thoughts, memories, and identity. This article discusses the symptoms associated with each type of dissociative disorder as well as symptoms that children with dissociative disorders commonly exhibit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorNext in Dry Eye Syndrome GuideHow Dry Eye Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Next in Dry Eye Syndrome Guide Dry eye is one of the most common reasons that people visit the eye doctor; in fact, it is estimated that more than 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with dry eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDust Mites and EczemaCommon LocationsTreatmentCleaning TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dust Mites and Eczema Common Locations Treatment Cleaning Tips Frequently Asked Questions Dust mites, the microscopic creatures that survive off ofdead skin cells, are one of the most common indoor allergens.These tiny pests thrive in warm settings like your mattress, bedding, carpets, and furniture and are found in roughly 4 out of 5 homes in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentsPreventionFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatments Prevention FAQ Anear infection, also known as acuteotitis media, is an infection that occurs in the space behind the eardrum. Ear infections are common in babies and toddlers. The National Institutes of Health estimates that five out of six children will experience at least one ear infection before their third birthday. Your little one may develop an ear infection when a virus or bacteria infects and traps fluid behind theeardrum....

Early menopauseoccurs when your menstrual cycle stops between the ages of 40 and 45. Menopause before age 40 is considered premature menopause or primary ovarian insufficiency.The average age of women who go throughmenopause, a complete year of no periods, is between 51 and 52 years old. Premature menopause happens to about 1% of women under 40, while early menopause is seen in about 5% of women under 45. As menopause gets nearer, yourovariesbegin to produce less and less of the hormone estrogen, which causes your menstrual cycle to change....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsLess Common SymptomsComplicationsWhen to Seek Medical CareNext in Eczema GuideCauses and Triggers of Eczema Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Less Common Symptoms Complications When to Seek Medical Care Next in Eczema Guide Eczemasymptoms include skin dryness, redness on lighter or medium skin tones, or darker discoloration on darker skin tones, itching, crusting, and a scaly rash. Eczema symptoms can change depending on the severity and stage of the disease....