High temperatures and muggy weather increase the incidence of heat rash because people increasingly sweat in these conditions. Anything that causes eccrine duct blockages and prevents sweat from reaching the skin’s surface can cause heat rash. FG Trade / Getty Images First Time With Heat Rash: Why? FG Trade / Getty Images Heat rashis most common in hot, humid weather. Heavy bedding or nightclothes can trap the sweat against your skin, causing a heat rash....
The most common cause of pain in the back of the heel isplantar fasciitis. Pain that comes from behind or beneath the heel is more likely to be a case of Achilles tendonitis. It can also be resulting from injury to nerves that service the ankle or foot. Illustration by Alexandra Gordon for Verywell Health The heel bone lies at the back of the foot beneath the ankle. It usually affects one foot, allowing you to bear weight on the other....
Short-term, everyday hiccups are typically not a cause for concern and rarely lead to complications. However, they can still be bothersome. Fortunately, several home remedies, medications, massage techniques, and prevention methods can bring relief. PixelsEffect / Getty Images PixelsEffect / Getty Images Why Do We Get Hiccups? Hiccups result from automatic movements of the diaphragm, a breathing muscle at the base of the lungs. Experts arent sure exactly why this occurs, but some common triggers are outlined below....
Anormal readingis typically 120 over 80 (120/80 mm Hg). ljubaphoto / Getty Images What Causes Sudden High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure can be sudden or prolonged. ljubaphoto / Getty Images In some cases, the cause of hypertension is unknown. When that happens, it is referred to as primary hypertension.Secondary hypertensionoccurs with a known cause. Conditions That Cause High Blood Pressure Health conditions can drive secondary high blood pressure. Conditions include:...
Maintaining normalhemoglobinlevels is important, as this blood protein carries oxygen to your cells. In adult females, a hemoglobin count of between 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL is typically considered normal and healthy. A higher-than-normal hemoglobin count means your body is being deprived of oxygen. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health How Are Hemoglobin Levels Tested? A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood....
This article discusses the causes of hip pain during pregnancy and home remedy options. Jose Araujo / Getty Images What Causes Hip Pain During Pregnancy? The pain felt in the hip during the third trimester can feel dull or sharp. Jose Araujo / Getty Images It can also gradually develop over time or come on suddenly. This is a sharp pain in the hips. This extra load can stress the pelvic region, leading to hip pain....
When you gain weight for no obvious reason, it may be linked tohormone fluctuations. These changes can occur with age,menopause, or a medical issue. Changes in hormone levels can affect major body functions, including the way you gain and lose weight. Francesco Carta fotografo / Getty Images While hormonal weight gain affects both sexes, the distribution of fat differs between women and men. Treating hormonal weight gain involves finding and fixing the hormonal imbalance....
It can flare up, meaning symptoms become significantly worse than usual.IBS flare-ups are sometimes called IBS attacks. With work, IBS and its flare-ups can be treated and managed. It often takes a combination of approaches, including dietary changes, medication, and stress reduction. Grace Cary / Getty Images Either way, flare-ups are possible. What Does an IBS Flare-Up Feel Like? An IBS flare-up is a period during whichsymptomsare more pronounced than usual....
The exact cause ofirritable bowel syndrome (IBS)is unknown. Some of the first signs of IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Researchers think the causes may lie in how the gut and brain communicate.But there are other possibilities. Alexandar Georgiev / Getty Images Research shows that adverse early life events significantly influence the communication pathways within the brain and the gut. However, the reasons for this are still poorly understood....
Immunosuppression can be sparked by certain diseases. Medications that suppress the immune system and some medical procedures can cause immunosuppression. The immune system is made up of cells, tissues, and organs that help the body stave offinfection. Caiaimage / Sam Edwards / Getty Images Without an intact immune system, infections that might otherwise be controlled can become serious and even fatal. This article explains what happens when someone is immunosuppressed and discusses some of the causes of immunosuppression....
Feeling itchy after a shower is usually due todry skin. In most cases, applying moisturizing lotion can help to prevent and sootheitchy skinafter a shower. When this barrier doesn’t stay hydrated, it doesn’t function properly. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health To maintain hydration, the skinssebaceousglands produce an oily, waxy substance calledsebum. Sebum forms a protective barrier that helps keep the skin moisturized. Dry skin can become scaly, rough, cracked, and fissured....
Leg pain can be because of overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Olga Rolenko / Getty Images 1. Muscle cramps in the legs can have a variety of causes, such as: 2. Olga Rolenko / Getty Images Various types of soft tissue injuries can affect the legs, including: 3. Infections Leg pain can occur with certain infections, such ascellulitis, a skin infection commonly affecting the legs. In addition to pain, cellulitis causes skin redness, warmth, and leg swelling....
Uli Pfeiffer / Getty Images What Causes a Loss (or Partial Loss) of Taste? The most common taste disorder is phantom taste perception,orphantogeusia. That’s usually true of taste loss related to COVID-19 too. Uli Pfeiffer / Getty Images Other conditions, such as a chronic illness likeParkinsons disease, may lead to a permanent change. Olfactory cells are located high up in your nose. They connect tonervesthat communicate with your brain. Gustatory cells are clustered in your mouth (particularly yourtongue) and your throat....
