A wide range of factors can cause you to get a skin condition after working out at the gym. Hard, itchy bumps could result from coming in contact with a chemical or other irritant or from a fungus or infection you picked up. Most skin conditions you pick up at the gym can be avoided with proper care and attention.
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Your doctor may require you to spend time in bed while recovering from an illness or injury. Bed rest is also often prescribed for women having difficulties with their pregnancies. There are a number of complications that can come from an extended period of inactivity.
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When small red bumps primarily occur on the belly, they usually are caused by an environmental factor. An allergic reaction to clothing may cause the rash or you may have picked up scabies from another person carrying the bugs.
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Hip replacement surgery is one of the most effective means of restoring mobility and reducing the pain caused by osteoarthritis. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, about 500,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed every year in the Untied States.
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Any number of conditions can cause you to be short of breath and experience chest pain after you exercise. According to Medline Plus, some of those causes may be life-threatening, while others are not as critical.
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Lentils are part of the legume family, which is notorious for causing bloating, gas and heartburn, especially if you have a weakened digestive system. Lentils are a high-fiber food that can help ease constipation and promote regularity. They also are high in protein, making them an ideal substitute for meat.
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Foot rashes have many underlying causes. Some foot rashes affect only the toes or heels, while other conditions can occur on the tops or bottoms of feet. Skin rashes that affect the whole foot may be chronic. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis if you develop a foot rash.
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A wide range of conditions can cause bumps underneath the skin on the foot. Diabetics must pay attention to any abnormalities on their feet as blood circulation becomes disrupted. Ill-fitting shoes can lead to uncomfortable lumps and bumps.
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A skin ulcer is a crater-like formation on the skin that is caused by any number of reasons, from an infection to cancer or inflammation, report doctors at the National Institutes of Health. Ulcers are sores that typically do not heal properly or keep returning. Ulcers may or may not cause pain.
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When you have constipation for an extended period of time, you may develop impacted stools. Feces becomes hardened and stuck in your rectum. The condition is painful and causes bloating, abdominal pain and cramping. You may have to change your diet and retrain your bowels once you've had impacted bowels.
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Numbness between the shoulder blades may signal a serious medical condition such as a heart attack or pinched nerve and should be treated as a medical emergency.
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When fluid collects in the various air sacs in the lungs, it's called pulmonary edema. This can result from a number of different conditions, most notably heart diseases, but also pneumonia, exercising and exposure to various toxins, according to MayoClinic.com.
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The Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that runs down the back of your calf and connects to your heel bone. It can be damaged or stressed from various exercises, particularly running.
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Getting a contact stuck up under an eyelid or flat against the eye is a common occurrence among contact lens wearers. Lenses become stuck when eyes dry out or when you rub them and dislodge the lens from its seated position. The thin plastic can roll up and become stuck or just refuse to budge.
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You can control most of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, with medication, diet and lifestyle changes, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. The most common symptoms of the condition include gas, bloating, cramping and diarrhea.
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The ulnar nerve is located just below your elbow and a blow to that area can result in a contusion. A contusion occurs when blood flows from the damaged capillaries to the nerve itself. The results are painful and can lead to numbness in your hands and fingers and a complete loss of feeling.
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Lower back pain is a common complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. According to the Massage Tools website, lower back pain can result due to poor posture, a strain from lifting something the wrong way, an injury from a fall or stress resulting from too little exercise.
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When the discs in your spine begin to wear down and become damaged from overuse, you can develop degenerative disc disease. The condition is characterized by pain that can vary from a mild discomfort in your lower back to a severe stabbing pain.
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Two common side effects shared by people who are obese are high cholesterol and heartburn, according to Lee University. Heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when acid backs up from your stomach into your esophagus and causes a burning sensation in your chest area.
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Seat belts and airbags can help to prevent serious injuries in a car accident. At the same time, these protective devices can create physical problems themselves, report doctors at MedStar Emergency Medical Services. Seat belt injuries may not always seem immediately obvious.
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