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This doesn’t mean necessarily mean that that formication is “all in your head.” A disruption of the chemical messengerdopamineis thought by some to play a role in the sensation. The treatment varies by the individual case. Cavan Images / Getty Images Cavan Images / Getty Images What Does Formication Feel Like? Formication is described as the sensation of having bugs or insects crawling on or inside your skin. A person may also describe itching, stinging, or pins-and-needles sensations....

In most cases, there is little that can be done to prevent them. One of the theories about the formation of skin tags is friction. These growths usually appear in areas where skin rubs together, and that results in chafing and irritation. Jorge Villalba / Getty Images Yet researchers continue to find links between the development of skin tags and underlying health changes and conditions. You also may consider clothing and jewelry that chafe and irritate skin, and avoid wearing them....

A skin tag on theeyelidcan cause irritation and, in some cases, interfere with your vision. This article discusses skin tags of the eyelid. DermNet NZ What Causes Skin Tags on Eyelids? DermNet NZ The exact cause of skin tags is unknown, but they are common. They don’t necessarily have to be removed, but they can be uncomfortable or unsightly. A skin tag looks like a cluster of normal tissue extending out from a narrow stalk....

Is It Normal to Get a Sore Throat and What Does It Mean? Vapingcan lead to asore throatand is associated with other side effects and health risks. Vaping is inhaling vaporized liquid through an electronic cigarette that may or may not contain the stimulantnicotine. Westend61 / Getty Images Unlike smoking, substances are not burned, so there is no smoke. This article explores how vaping works and the reasons why it can cause a sore throat....

Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images Steatorrhea Steatorrhea comes up whenever there is excess fat in your stool. Bile also plays a role in fat absorption. Mucus is a substance consisting mostly of water and a gel-forming molecule calledmucin. Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images At normal levels, mucus is usually unseen on stool. The blood will become stickier as it starts to coagulate (clot). However, if you consistently have sticky poops, its best to see your healthcare provider....

This article discusses borborygmi. It explains what causes stomach growling, when borborygmi are normal, and when they’re not. Gas Borborygmi can happen when you have gas in your stomach. chee gin tan / Getty Images Gas is normal and a result of intestinal bacteria processing foods that you’re able to’t digest. This includes food that contains carbohydrates. You may even experience borborygmi when you swallow too much air. The amount of gas you have can change from day to day....

Thin skin is a result of thinning of the outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis. It is most common in older adults. Thin skin is usually most visible on the face, arms, and hands. Dean Mitchell / Getty Images Dean Mitchell / Getty Images What Is Thin Skin? Thinning of the epidermis causes transparent skin. This can lead to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and sagging skin....

When this happens, the affected skin area can become inflamed and painful. Toenails that become ingrown in the surrounding skin begin to cause inflammation in this area. As a result, the surrounding skinfold usually becomes puffy or red in appearance. AndreyPopov / Getty Images In many cases, indentations or irregularities also appear on the nails surface. Trauma to the Toenail Trauma to a toenailcan also cause pain to develop in the region....

Some risk factors are within your control to change, and some are not. About 15%-20% of all breast cancers are categorized as triple negative. Because the cancer cells lack hormone receptors, patients have fewer treatment options. ChooChin / Getty Images These genes normally help produce proteins in the body that help suppress tumors. But just because an association has been confirmed doesn’t mean that the gene mutationcausesthe cancer. Based on statistics, however, researchers know that there is a strong relationship....

In older adults, the annual incidence of unintentional weight loss is around 13%. Unintentional weight loss is important because it indicates there is a need to look for an underlying cause. It also has significance to overall health. Verywell / Ellen Lindner Unexplained and unintentional weight loss can complicate treatment and recovery in other conditions, includingcoronary artery disease. And don’t be afraid to ask for a second opinion if needed....

Menopause and vaginal or vulvar conditions can also lead to urethral pain. Treatment often includes medication, but it depends on the underlying cause. The pain of a UTI could feel sharp, achy, or burning. Verywell / Alexandra Gordon Urethritis Urethritismeans you have an inflamed urethra. Urinary Tract Obstruction Anything that blocks the urethra can lead to the buildup of urine. This buildup stretches the tissues, causing significant urethral pain. Chronic urinary tract infections may also lead to kidney disease....

Vertigo is the sensation that you are spinning or the world around you is spinning. The article describes the symptoms and various causes of vertigo. It also explains how vertigo is diagnosed and treated. Verywell / Gary Ferster The first and most common pop in is peripheral vertigo. Peripheral vertigo shows up when parts of the inner ear malfunction. It tends to cause spinning episodes that last for seconds rather than minutes....

Water retention is when fluid builds up in part of your body. It is also called fluid retention oredema. It can affect body tissues outside of blood vessels, leading to swelling or bloating. bbbrrn / Getty Images bbbrrn / Getty Images Causes of Water Retention There are many different causes of water retention. Poor Diet Several different dietary choices can lead to fluid retention. Each persons body reacts to these substances in food and drinks differently....