Red ears are usually harmless, but they could also be a symptom of a health condition. Other symptoms that you have will help you determine what is causing your ears to turn red and whether you need any treatment. Causes Sunburn A sunburn is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. It is an inflammatory reaction that damages the outer layers of your skin. The damage to skin cells causes the skin to become red and painful....
Sézary syndrome is a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It is a rare cancer that begins in the T lymphocytes (T-cells), a type of white blood cell. Sézary cells are cancerous and can be found in the blood, skin, and lymph nodes. Sézary cancer can spread to other organs. Sézary syndrome is extremely rare. It makes up only 3% to 5% of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. The condition is sometimes called Sézary erythroderma or Sézary’s lymphoma....
Both genital herpes and shingles are conditions caused by viruses from the herpesvirus family. But they are caused by two separate viruses and are different conditions. Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2). Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Shingles is also called herpes zoster. Both conditions are commonly found in the United States, and both can have similar-appearing rashes. Over 500,000 new cases of genital herpes are recorded each year in the United States....
Researchers found that many children and teenagers develop mental health issues after a concussion, especially those who experience lingering concussion symptoms. Key Takeaways A systematic review of studies found that of the kids and teens who have prolonged symptoms after a concussion (about one in three), a third develop mental health issues.Among the most common symptoms were depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating.Based on the study’s findings, the researchers suggest encouraging children and teens to ease back into physical activity sooner rather than later....
Prostate surgery, also known as prostatectomy, refers to a procedure done to remove part or all of the prostate. It is usually done to correct problems with the prostate, such as an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. Yet there are several types of prostate surgery. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that lies between the bladder and penis. It wraps around the urethra, a thin tube that urine and semen pass through to leave the body....
It is fairly common for people with obstructive sleep apnea to breathe through their mouths. Since continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most recommended, and effective, treatment for this condition, it is natural to question: Can I use CPAP if I mouth breathe and avoid a dry mouth? Learn whether this is possible and discover what accommodations might allow you to use CPAP without difficulty. Why CPAP Users So Often Mouth Breathe Our airway works best when we consistently breathe through our nose....
Fibromyalgia (FM) researchers have long noted that the condition’s symptoms bear a striking similarity to the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. For more than a decade, studies have suggested that people with fibromyalgia may be especially prone to vitamin D deficiency and that supplementation may be a worthwhile treatment. However, this remains an active question, with research thus far being inconclusive. At the same time, you can find a lot of people online who say vitamin D does help ease their fibromyalgia symptoms....
Because Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia affect the ability of the brain to make decisions and remember information, they often present various ethical dilemmas to family members and caregivers. These include the following: Informing and Explaining Dementia Diagnosis Some research found that many people with dementia are not told of their dementia diagnosis. Physicians may be concerned about the person’s reaction and, not wanting to trigger emotional distress in their patient, they may just skip over discussing the diagnosis, or downplay the impact by saying, “You do have a little trouble with your memory....
Atelectasis is a condition in which the airways and air sacs in the lung collapse or do not expand properly. Also known as collapsed lung, atelectasis can happen to people of any age, but it’s arguably the scariest when it happens to premature babies. These babies, born before the 37th week of gestation, often fight battles on multiple fronts. Without the benefit of fully developed lungs, one of the battles could be respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)....
Autism tests for adults exist, though most people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are diagnosed as children. More adults are being identified later in life as autism is better understood. However, an adult autism diagnosis can only be made by a healthcare professional qualified to make an autism diagnosis, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. A comprehensive autism assessment relies on several factors, including: Your own observations about how you communicate in social situations and if you have any sensory sensitivitiesReports about odd behaviors or movements, as well as outburstsResults of self-screening questionnaires, such as the Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale–Revised (RAADS–R)Results of clinical evaluations and observations This article will help you to understand how an adult autism diagnosis is made....
The virus that causes cold sores—herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)—also causes a third a genital herpes cases. HSV-1 is contagious and can be passed orally and genitally, either from mouth to mouth, genitals to genitals, mouth to genitals, or genitals to mouth. That means that you can get genital herpes if someone with a cold sore performs oral sex on you. This article explains how you can get genital herpes from a cold sore and vice versa....
Cervical cancer refers to cancer of the cervix, the canal that connects the vagina to the uterus. Cervical cancer symptoms are rare in the very early stages. Once it begins to advance, signs of cervical cancer may include: Abnormal vaginal bleeding (when not on your period or after periods have stopped)Excess menstrual bleedingBleeding after intercoursePelvic pain (which feels worse during or after intercourse)Abnormal vaginal discharge (which appears pale, brown, pink, watery, or contains blood) Getting screened by your doctor is the best way to prevent cervical cancer or find it in its early stages....
Erelzi (etanercept-szzs) is an anti-TNF agent. The injectable liquid drug works by blocking tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a type of protein in your blood that’s involved in the systemic inflammation seen in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and certain other inflammatory types of arthritis. Erelzi is considered a biosimilar to Enbrel (etanercept). Though approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016 for the same conditions as Enbrel, Erelzi is not currently available in the United States....
Common causes of foot pain include nerve damage, inflammation, overuse, overstretching, and trauma. Underlying health issues like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, which impacts blood flow, can also lead to foot pain. Foot pain can impact the entire foot or just parts of the foot, such as the heel, arch, or toes. This article presents 10 of the most common reasons for foot pain. It talks about their symptoms, causes, and how they are diagnosed....
The gallbladder’s main function is to store bile, a fluid that helps with digestion. This muscular organ also concentrates and releases bile into the digestive system. When bile is needed, the gallbladder contracts, forcing the fluid through a tube called the cystic duct. The gallbladder is located just below the liver on the right side of the body. Bile, which is also known as “gall,” is produced in the liver and passed into the gallbladder for storage....
Roughly 9.2 million people in the United States are affected by gout. Most diagnoses are among older adults and males. On a global scale, gout cases continue to rise. In 2017, 92 in every 100,000 people were newly diagnosed with the condition. That amounts to a roughly 5.5% increase since 1990. This article highlights important facts and statistics you should know about gout. Gout Overview Gout is a form of arthritis that develops when uric acid crystals build up in the body....
Healthcare sharing ministries (HCSMs) are programs under which groups of people who share a common faith make monthly payments that are used to cover the cost of members’ medical care. Some HCSMs instruct members to send their payments directly to other members who have recently incurred medical bills, while others gather members’ payments into a pool of money that is then sent out to pay medical bills for members who have claims....
You can catch scabies through close skin contact with an infected person. Since symptoms often become noticeable only after a period of infestation, a person can spread scabies before they know they have it. Only prescription medications can kill the mites. This article discusses how scabies spreads. It also explains ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent the disease. How Does Scabies Spread? Scabies is usually passed from an infected person to others during prolonged, direct skin-to-skin contact like holding hands....
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can often be about confirming what you don’t have, as much as it is about confirming you meet the diagnostic criteria for IBS. As a functional gastrointestinal disorder, there isn’t any identified structural or tissue problem. Rather, IBS is a problem of function, specifically of bowel function. IBS is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain and abnormal stools—symptoms that are consistent with many other gastrointestinal issues....
How often couples have sex varies significantly. The average, according to some research, is about once a week. Whether or not this is the same for you and your partner depends on several factors, some of which are more concrete than others. The article examines what the current research says, including the factors that influence the frequency of sex and whether “good” sex and frequent sex are one and the same....
