It’s also possible the color could be due to something you ate. Foods with artificial colors are a common culprit. Certain supplements, like iron, may also cause discolored stools. Verywell / Jessica Olah Red or black stools could be brought on by bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In some instances, it may be an indication of a serious condition likecolon cancer. However, it is more likely to be related to easily treated problems likehemorrhoids....

A sudden case of ED might need a different approach when it comes to treatment. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health What Are the Causes of Erectile Dysfunction? Vascular disease is the most common medical cause of erectile dysfunction. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health Vascular disease is a blood vessel condition that can limit blood flow to the penis shaft. When there is a shortage of blood, it can cause problems having or maintaining an erection....

Epiphorais excessive eye watering (tearing). Unlike crying, it’s not due to emotional upset. What Causes Excessive Eye Watering? solidcolours / Getty Images. Causes of epiphora can be any of the following: Why Is Just One Eye Watering? Sometimes, watering occurs in only one eye. Symptoms of Epiphora Persistent watering in one or both eyes is the chief symptom of epiphora. How Causes of Epiphora Are Diagnosed you gotta determine what’s causing excessive tearing....

The development of white spots on the teethclinically called “decalcification"can be distressing. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health What Is Decalcification? This leaves behind permanent white spots or patches of discoloration on the teeth. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Causes White spots appear on the teeth when the tooths enamel starts decomposing due to plaque. However, a wide range of cases can bring this erosion on and lead to decalcification....

Exploring Possible Causes and Solutions Canker soresare small sores that form in the mouth. Also known as mouth ulcers oraphthousulcers, canker sores can cause tingling, burning, and pain. They are not the same ascold sores, which appear on the outside surface of the lips. p_saranya / Getty Images Anyone can develop a canker sore, but they’re most common between the ages of 10 and 20. They usually go away on their own, but there are ways to prevent and treat canker sores....

Seeing halos around lights is common when looking directly at headlights or lamps, especially at night. However, halos can be a concern when other symptoms happen at the same time. They could be a side effect of other diseases, such ascataracts. Bernhard Lang / Getty Images This article looks at some of the medical reasons why you might see halos around bright lights. It also discusses treatment for the conditions that may cause you to see halos....

Some people havechronic UTIsthat frequently recur despite effective antibiotic therapy. Others may be treated for a “UTI” that wasn’t actually a UTI. For the drugs to work, you oughta take them as directed by your healthcare provider. Verywell / Ellen Lindner If you stop treatment early, these harder-to-kill bacteria can begin to multiply and re-establish the infection. One of the main reasons for this is poor drug adherence. Thereafter, the resistant variant can be passed to others through sex and other means....

However, night sweats can also have more serious causes, like infections and cancer. This article will go over the possible reasons why youre sweating in your sleep. Youll also learn when to see a provider about night sweats and how to cope with them. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Your body goes through normal temperature changes while you sleep. Anxiety and Nightmares If you havenightmaresor general anxiety, you may have physical effects while youre sleeping....

Evolutionary Relic or Functional Organ? Men have nipples because of the wayembryosdifferentiate duringgestation(the period between conception and birth). Research studies sometimes don’t use the terminology in this way. Erik Isakson / Getty Images Fetal Development The answer is simpler than you think. Nipples are already developing at this time. Both sexes have one X chromosome. A second X chromosome defines a female. An additional Y chromosome defines a male. This pit will gradually form a depression that connects to a lactiferous (milk-producing) duct....

In rare cases, surgery is needed. Although the cause ofhyperhidrosisis oftenidiopathic(of unknown origin), there are certain common triggers for spontaneous outbreaks. Over time, a pattern may emerge that can point you in the direction of the possiblecauses and triggers. diego_cervo / Getty Images diego_cervo / Getty Images Common Causes Several factors can lead toexcessive sweating. Some factors are controllable, while others are not. When you get hot, you sweat all over your body....

Westend61 / Getty Images 1. High-Fiber Foods Certainhigh-fiber foodscan cause you to have smelly farts. Constipation Smelly farts can be a symptom ofconstipationhaving fewer than two or three bowel movements per week. Westend61 / Getty Images Constipation causes stool (poop) to sit in your digestive tract for longer than usual. The longer the stool remains in your colon, the more gas you produce. Examples of medications that can contribute include:...

Itchy muscles are common, particularly during physical activity. This sensationalso called “pruritus"is often felt under the skin and isn’t always relieved by scratching. In some cases, itchy muscles can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Oscar Wong / Getty Images This article discusses various causes of itchy muscles and how to treat this symptom. Oscar Wong / Getty Images What Causes Itchy Muscles? Exercise Itchy muscles are a common side effect of exercise....

Tears are essential for your eye health and vision. The body senses that the eyes are dry, so it makes more tears. You may go through periods of raw, dry eyes, followed by teary eyes. DElight / Getty Images This is a common complaint of older people and is, surprisingly, referred to asdry eye syndrome. A variety of things cause dry eye syndrome. In general, they are more irritating than dangerous....