Hotness of the ears might cause discomfort and interfere with typical daily activities such as listening to music, talking on the phone or even participating in face-to-face conversations. Hotness that persists, worsens or is accompanied by other symptoms such as ear or facial pain might require medical evaluation.
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Red bumps in the back of the throat can be part of your normal anatomy or a sign of a medical condition.Tonsils sit in the back of your mouth on either side of your tongue and, in some people, can be naturally large. They often have grooves in them, giving them a bumpy appearance.
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Millions of people suffer from headaches. There are many types including, migraine, cluster, and tension or stress headaches. Most can be treated and controlled, but some headaches are caused by more serious problems like brain tumors.
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There are many forms of arthritis, but the most common hip arthritis is ostereoarthritis, according to the University of Washington Department of Osteopaedics and Sports Medicine. Also called degenerative joint disease, this arthritic condition is characterized by a lack of articular cartilage in the hip.
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Phytochemicals are plant compounds capable of carrying out biological or biochemical activity within the body when consumed. Phytochemicals are not as widely known as macronutrients, such as protein and carbohydrates, or micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.
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Staphylococcus and streptococcus are spherical bacteria that can cause mild to severe infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals. While staph skin infections are common, this bacterium can also invade the bloodstream, urinary tract, lungs and heart.
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Humans experience a range of emotions every day and to varying degrees. Emotions are subjective experiences; an experience that elicits strong feelings in one person might have little effect on another. The word emotion comes from the Latin word emovere, in which "e" means “out” and "movere" means “move.
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Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines deliver compressed air throughout the night to keep airways open in people with obstructive sleep apnea.
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A traumatic injury to the lower pelvic region can cause a bruised bladder. The bladder is a small organ that stores fluid waste, called urine, before it passes out of the body through the urethra.
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If you have leukopenia, your levels of infection-fighting white blood cells, or leukocytes, are too low. Because neutrophils are the most common white blood cell, neutropenia also is used to describe low white cell counts.
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Most consumers purchase toothpaste and other personal hygiene products without even bothering to read the list of ingredients, blindly trusting manufacturers to have the customer’s best interests at heart. It can be a costly mistake.
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An aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning of the wall of a blood vessel. This can occur in several of the body’s arteries including the carotid arteries in the neck, which carry blood to the brain, as described by the Cleveland Clinic.
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If you have been diagnosed with a mold allergy, recovery may not be as simple as removing all sources of mold from your house and environment. Some of the foods you eat may include mold and cause an allergic reaction. Check all food for visible mold before eating it, recommends the Cleveland Clinic.
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The gallbladder is a pouch-like organ located just under the liver; it stores bile, which is released into the small intestine to aid digestion. When bile becomes supersaturated, some of its chemicals come out of the solution as microscopic crystals. Crystal-laden bile is called biliary sludge.
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Meningitis, a medical condition caused by the inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord, can be caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.
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Depression is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans. Many people believe that depression is "all in your head" and that it can be controlled without the attention of a physician. However, depression is caused by a disruption of chemicals in the brain, most notably serotonin.
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Carbohydrates are found in food and broken down by the body for energy. Too many carbohydrates can induce weight gain. However, there are ways to prevent that from happening, and one of the most effective are herbal supplements. When consumed, these supplements will block the body from absorbing carbohydrates.
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Just in case the insomnia, morning sickness and fatigue weren't enough, pregnancy sometimes also causes tingling, restless feet. Your leg symptoms occur for a number of reasons, all related to your pregnancy hormones and your changing body.
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Progesterone plays an important role in the health of women. This hormone regulates menstruation, supports pregnancy and alters fertility. Progesterone also affects men. It changes testosterone level and impacts sperm count.
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Androgen hormones are produced by the adrenal glands and reproductive organs in both men and women, and are responsible for male physical characteristics. These hormones are converted into testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, its active form, explains the Merck Manual.
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