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An itchy throat is often sparked by allergies. Sometimes an itchy throat can have other causes such as airborne irritants or dehydration. Many common allergic reactions are linked to the antibody immunoglobulin E (IgE). Verywell / Julie Bang Allergic reactions increase mucus production in your nasal passageways and sinuses. This can lead to postnasal dripmucus that drains into the back of your throat. The inflammation due to the reaction of the IgE antibody can cause an itchy sensation in your throat....

Now, jobs and schools are increasingly incorporating them into their policies. “It’s what our society has needed for a long time.” At the same time, 70-80% identified their schools as outlets for mental health education and support. Malte Mueller / Getty Images Encouraging people to pause to attend to whatever’s hurting can prevent the issue from snowballing, Johnson said. “Mental health days allow for time to rejuvenate, refocus and recharge,” Johnson added....

Healthcare providers administer intravenous (IV) fluids for dehydration to people with severe related symptoms. Everyone gets dehydrated from time to time, but when dehydration is severe, it can have dangerous consequences. IV fluids are traditionally reserved for use in a medical setting. Olaia Salvador / Getty Images However, they are increasingly available outside hospitals and medical centers, like at wellness clinics or at home. Your nurse or caregiver will then administer the ordered fluids and monitor you for their effects....

If you have been diagnosed with iron deficiency with or withoutanemia, it may seem like an easy fix. “I’ll just take some iron tabs, and everything will be fine.” Although this is true for many people with iron deficiency, it can be much more complicated. Caiaimage / Martin Barraud / Creative RF / Getty Images Jimenez K, Kulnigg-Dabsch S, Gasche C.Management of iron deficiency anemia.Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2015;11(4):241-250. Schrier SL, Auerbach M....

Researchers arent sure why some people are light sleepers. People of any age can be light sleepers and experience drowsiness, irritability, and other symptoms ofsleep deprivation. It also discusses the long-term risks of not getting enough rest. Dean Mitchell / Getty Images Dean Mitchell / Getty Images Whats a Heavy Sleeper? Heavy sleepers have more difficulty waking up and often remain drowsy throughout the day. Researchers believe this may be because heavy sleepers produce more sleep spindles than light sleepers....

It will help you to better understand the J-pouch procedure and what to expect. What Is J-Pouch Surgery? In cases where the colon is extensively diseased and/or damaged, its removal may be necessary. monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images These can leave you unable to leave the house for fear of having an accident. This uncontrolled diarrhea is often accompanied by pain and sometimes blood in the stool. When removal of the colon is necessary, you have two options for treatment: J-pouch surgery or anileostomy....

Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world, weighing up to 80 pounds. Jackfruit provides fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like other plant-based foods. It also has someprotein. Sergio Mendoza Hochmann / Getty Images It also has numerous potential health benefits, thanks to its nutrition profile and compounds. Rich in Nutrients Jackfruit offers a wide array of nutrients. It contains high vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and B6 levels. Vitamin C is anantioxidant, helping protect your cells from damage and oxidative stress that can promote disease....

These enzymes promote inflammation, and they are involved in some diseases. Inflammation is limited when the enzyme signaling pathways are interrupted, which can help some autoimmune diseases. It will also discuss promising JAK inhibitors coming down the pipeline. Verywell / Jiaqi Zhou Verywell / Jiaqi Zhou JAK Inhibitor Drugs JAK inhibitors come in oral and topical forms. Several others currently in the development pipeline are selective for certain JAK enzymes....

Foxx said he had a brain bleed that led to astroke. After that, Foxxs memory went blank. I dont remember 20 days, he said, noting that he was in a coma for weeks. Gilbert Flores / Getty Images Foxx underwent immediate surgery to save his life. Common symptoms include dizziness, vision changes, severe headaches, and numbness in one side of the body. The cause of Foxxs brain bleed is still unclear....

They belong to a class of medications known as sodium-glucose-co-transporter (SGLT2) inhibitors. Although similar in many ways, Farxiga and Jardiance primarily differ in some of their uses for heart-related complications. The active ingredient in Farxiga is called dapagliflozin, and Jardiance contains empagliflozin. Getty Images /Scott Olson/ Staff However, Jardiance and Farxiga are both SGLT2 inhibitors and work similarly. These medications target a specific part of the kidneys responsible for glucose reabsorption....

Jaw pain is an often overlooked heart attack symptom. It is called “referred pain,” meaning that it originates in a different part of the body. Neck and back aches are fairly generic symptoms that many people develop with age. athima tongloom / Getty Images An estimated 4 in 10 people who experience a heart attack reportorofacial pain. Orofacial pain can include the jaw and other parts of the mouth or neck....

Jellyfish stings leave a distinctive print of tentacles leaving narrow trail marks. Jellyfish have tentacles with thousands of stinging cells called nematocysts. They fire toxins when you bump or brush against them. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health These stings cause skin irritation, pain, blisters, and skinnecrosisor cell death. The severe pain and burning from a jellyfish sting lasts about an hour or two. As the pain subsides, it typically begins to itch....

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