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HIV wasting syndrome is the progressive, involuntary loss of muscle mass seen in patients with HIV. It is also called HIV-associated wasting or AIDS wasting. HIV wasting syndrome is considered an AIDS-defining condition and is a factor used by healthcare providers when diagnosing AIDS. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images By contrast, wasting refers to the loss of body size and mass, most notably lean muscle mass. A loss of 10% of body weight increases the relative risk of mortality by six times....

They can be especially itchy, red, inflamed, and generally uncomfortable. Most rashes are self-limiting, meaning that they will resolve on their own without treatment. When treatment is needed, it tends to be simple. Srisakorn/iStock/Getty Images In many cases, an over-the-counterantihistamine or corticosteroidwill suffice. Srisakorn/iStock/Getty Images What Hives Look Like Urticaria, or hives, is a common skin rash. Hives can be acute (short-term) if present for less than six weeks. Rashes vary widely in appearance....

Getting hives accompanied by other symptoms like swelling or shortness of breath could indicate a severe allergic reaction. Rash Reproduced with permission from DermNet New Zealand and Raimo Suhonendermnetnz.org2023. Hives usually appear as raised bumps that turn white (blanch) when you press them. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealand and © Raimo Suhonendermnetnz.org2023. They have a red or skin-colored base. What Do Allergic Hives Look Like? The appearance of hives remains the same regardless of the underlying cause....

Most doctors believe you need at least one copy of either HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 to develop celiac disease. Gorodenkoff / Getty Images Celiac Genetics Basics The genetics of celiac disease can be confusing. Everyone has HLA-DQ genes. Gorodenkoff / Getty Images In fact, everyone inherits two copies of HLA-DQ genesone from their mother and one from their father. There are many different types of HLA-DQ genes, including HLA-DQ2,HLA-DQ8, HLA-DQ7, HLA-DQ9, andHLA-DQ1....

The test is very safe. What Does a Holter Monitor Detect? A Holter monitor detects infrequent or fleeting cardiac arrhythmias. Illustration by Cindy Chung, Verywell There are many types of cardiac arrhythmias. They can produce various symptoms, and they differ tremendously in their medical significance and in their treatments. This means that the arrhythmia has to be captured on an ECG. Furthermore, symptoms due to arrhythmias may also last for only a short period of time....

Holy basil is a perennial flowering plant from the mint family calledLamiaceae. Though this plant is native to the Indian subcontinent, it grows throughout Southeast Asia. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak What is an adaptogen? The way in which holy basil works isnt exactly clear. ThoughGABAsupplements exist, they do not readily cross the blood-brain barrier in this form. With this in mind, theyre likely not as effective as some companies would lead you to believe....

In total, the Parkinsons Foundation suggests performing 150 minutes of moderate tovigorous exercise weekly. Take a look at some great examples in the sections below. Early-Stage Parkinsons Disease These exercises appropriately challenge your body during the early stages of the disease. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health During this time, mobility impairments are minimal, and more vigorous exercising can typically be performed. The following exercises are good options to challenge your body while remaining mindful of your safety....

Infectiousmononucleosis, or mono, is usually resulting from theEpstein-Barr virus. It causes symptoms like fatigue, rash, fever, and swollen glands. Mono is spread through salivaand thus is sometimes called the kissing disease. Verywell / Nez Riaz However, mono can also result from the exchange of blood or semen through sexual contact. Mono symptoms usually dont appear until about four to six weeks after exposure to the virus. Fatigue Severefatigueis a common symptom of mono....

Pneumoniais a tough illness to endure. Fighting pneumonia can take a lot out of you, especially if your recovery is taking longer. One of the most significant factors to consider when caring for pneumonia at home is breaking down mucus. Cream_ph / Getty Images In many ways, coping with mucus production will help you manage your pneumonia overall. When you’re fighting pneumonia, your body is in desperate need of extra fluids to help with recovery....

Home remedies for shingles can provide relief from symptoms although they won’t cure you of the condition. Natural at-home treatments include therapeutic baths, cool compresses, soothing paste, and dietary and herbal remedies. You should always see a healthcare provider about shingles. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health This article discusses different home remedy options for shingles, including which ones are backed by research. Bathing daily also helps keep your skin clean, lowering the chance of skin infections from shingles....

Ear infections are common in children. Treatment is usually more focused on pain relief, which can be managed effectively at home in most cases. It’s important to follow proper dosing guidelines based on the child’s weight and/or age. dragana991 / Getty Images Sleep Position Certain sleep positions can help relieve pressure on the ear and reduce pain. Try elevating the child’s head by stacking pillows. TLC Sometimes the best “medicine” is good old-fashioned tender loving care....

If youve ever heard a whistling sound when breathing, this is known as wheezing. Wheezing happens as a result of inflammation that leads to the tightening of air passageways. Home remedies, including eating well, hydrotherapy, and breathing exercises, may help reduce wheezing. PeopleImages / E+ / Getty Images PeopleImages / E+ / Getty Images What Causes Wheezing? Coughing forcefully two to three times may loosen up any mucus and fix the wheezing sounds....

Read more about home remedies for your childs headache. Types of Child Headaches Childrens headaches fall into two basic categories: primary and secondary. Primary Primary headaches are not linked to another health condition. elvira boix gomez / Getty Images The most commontypes of primary headachesin children are: Secondary Secondary headaches are less common. Ensuring your child practiceshealthy lifestyle habitscan often help with their headaches. If your child is having severe headaches, talk to your doctor about creating a care plan....