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Today, genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, with an estimated 775,000 new infections in the U.S. each year. Of these, 80% are fully unaware that they are infected. Mohd Akhir / EyeEm / Getty Images HSV Infection and Symptoms HSV-1 is usually acquired during childhood and had been traditionally associated with oral herpes, while HSV-2 is sexually transmitted and primarily affects the anogenital region between the anus and genitals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHormones and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Managing SymptomsImproving Gut HormonesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hormones and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Managing Symptoms Improving Gut Hormones When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Hormonal balance can also play a role in regulating gut health. Hormonal imbalances or fluctuations may increase some gastrointestinal symptoms, such as symptoms ofirritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....

Research shows that many people who suffer from a mental illness also have headaches or migraines. It can be tricky sorting out whether the headache disorder is related to mental illness, or whether they occur coincidentally. Whatever your specific circumstance, know that mental illness can affect the way you feel pain, especially headaches. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Consider the following three examples of how your headaches may be linked to mental illness:...

Symptoms are your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right, and tinnitus—a ringing, buzzing, clicking, or whistling sound in your ears that’s not related to anything external—has many causes. It can also be one of the many symptoms of a migraine. JACOPIN / BSIP / Getty Images Understanding Tinnitus Ear ringing or buzzing is actually a common experience, affecting about 10 percent of the population. There are around 200 distinct health conditions that can cause tinnitus, according to theAmerican Tinnitus Association....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBowel Problems With MSMS and the GutManaging SymptomsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bowel Problems With MS MS and the Gut Managing Symptoms Frequently Asked Questions Multiple sclerosis (MS)is a chronic inflammatory condition that occurs when your immune system attacks themyelin sheaththat covers and protects your nerve cells and is responsible for the speedy and efficient transmission of nerve signals throughout the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisOther SignsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Other Signs Treatment Abnormal facial hair growth in and of itself is not an indication that you havepolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). With that said, the symptom—known ashirsutism—is commonly seen in people with PCOS (a hormonal disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts on theovaries). This article explains what causes PCOS hirsutism, along with other symptoms of a condition that affects as many as six million people in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditionsConnectionSymptomsScreening Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Connection Symptoms Screening As many as 30% to 40% of people who havepolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)also haveinsulin resistance— a condition that leads to high glucose levels and the potential for pre-diabetes andtype 2 diabetes. In fact, insulin resistance may actually be at the root of PCOS, playing a role in causing the condition in the first place as well as exacerbating its symptoms....

When certain muscles in the digestive and urinary tracts contract, it is called peristalsis. Peristalsis is a particular, wave-like kind of muscle contraction because its purpose is to move solids or liquids along within the tube-like structures of the digestive and urinary tracts. Peristalsis is not a voluntary muscle movement, so it’s not something people can control consciously. Rather, the smooth muscles involved in peristalsis operate when they are stimulated to do so....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Affects the LungsLinked Lung ConditionsRisk FactorsSymptoms and SignsWhen to Call a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Affects the Lungs Linked Lung Conditions Risk Factors Symptoms and Signs When to Call a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Psoriatic arthritis has been linked to several conditions that cause breathing problems.Psoriasisis a chronic inflammatory condition that causes red scaly patches on the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Psoriatic Arthritis?The ConnectionDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? The Connection Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Psoriatic arthritis(PsA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis. About 30% of people with psoriasis, an autoimmune skin disease that causes skin cells to build up and form plaques, also have PsA.Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis can include joint pain and swelling, skin lesions, back pain, and nail deformity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Seborrheic DermatitisHow Does It Cause Hair Loss?TreatmentPrognosisSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis How Does It Cause Hair Loss? Treatment Prognosis Summary While rare, there exists a link between hair loss andseborrheic dermatitis.Heightened oil production associated with seborrheic dermatitis can create irritation on the scalp, consequently creating intense itchiness. As a result, when a person scratches their scalp, they can damage their hair follicles—obstructing hair growth and causing hair loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep Apnea and AFibDiagnosing Sleep ApneaDiagnosing AFibTreating Both ConditionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Apnea and AFib Diagnosing Sleep Apnea Diagnosing AFib Treating Both Conditions Frequently Asked Questions Sleepapneais a medical condition that causes pauses in breathing, called “apneas,” during sleep. The most common kind of sleep apnea isobstructive sleep apnea(OSA), in which the upper airways become blocked and restrict airflow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy They’re LinkedLow Thyroid & High CholesterolHigh Thyroid & Low CholesterolThyroid TreatmentCholesterol TreatmentLifestyle Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why They’re Linked Low Thyroid & High Cholesterol High Thyroid & Low Cholesterol Thyroid Treatment Cholesterol Treatment Lifestyle Changes Thyroid diseaseand cholesterol levels are closely related. Interactions between these conditions include: This article explains why thyroid disease and high cholesterol are linked, the potential problems, and how to manage both conditions at once....