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17 Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (and What to Do)

The most common symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, nausea, and dizziness. Hypoglycemia is blood sugar less than 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/L). Diagnosis is made based on blood glucose tests. Treatment includes simple carbs and may involve emergency medical attention. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment.

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Breast Calcifications: Causes, Types & Treatment

Breast calcifications are collections of small calcium particles in the breast tissue. They are usually benign but can be a sign of cancer. Causes include normal aging, infection, and breast implants. There are usually no symptoms. Diagnosis is usually made on mammogram. Learn more about different types and treatment.

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Hypoglycemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are too low. It is defined as blood glucose below 70 mg/dL (4 mmol/dL). Symptoms include dizziness, shaking, and tiredness. Treatment involves eating simple carbohydrates or an injection of glucagon for severe hypoglycemia. Learn more about causes, treatment, and prevention.

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Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot, the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed and causes symptoms like pain, discomfort or burning. Learn more about what causes plantar fasciitis, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated.

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Polycythemia Vera: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Polycythemia vera is a rare type of blood cancer caused by uncontrolled proliferation of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, headaches, and nosebleeds. It is caused by a genetic mutation. Learn more about diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications.

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Ocular Hypertension: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Ocular hypertension is when the pressure inside the eye is higher than 21 mmHg. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the eye. Ocular hypertension does not usually have symptoms, which is why it is important to have regular eye exams. This condition can be treated with eye drops, oral medications, and sometimes surgery.

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Enthesophyte: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enthesophyte is a bony spur that forms where a tendon or ligament attaches to the bone. They most commonly occur in the heel. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness. It can be treated with rest and analgesics but may require surgery. Learn more about what an enthesophyte is and how to treat it.

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Bed Bug Bites: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small insects that feed off of the blood of humans and animals. Bed bug bites usually disappear within a week or two, and generally do not cause systemic symptoms. Learn more about the symptoms these bites can cause, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.

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Mycoplasma: Types (Respiratory & Genital), Symptoms & Prevention

Mycoplasma is a bacteria that causes infections in the respiratory tract, urinary tract or genitals, and can cause symptoms such as fever, coughing, discharge, pain when urinating, joint pain, and pain during sex. Learn more about what mycoplasma is, the main types of infections, symptoms and treatment.

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Muscle Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A muscle strain is an injury characterized by excessive stretching of the muscle fibers, leading to symptoms like intense pain and muscle weakness. Learn more about other symptoms of a muscle strain, what causes it, how it is treated, and the difference between a muscle strain and muscle sprain.

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Tinea Capitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Tinea capitis refers to a fungal scalp infection that can lead to symptoms such as intense itching, hair breakage and lesions on the scalp. Learn more about the other symptoms of tinea capitis, how it is diagnosed, what causes it and how it is treated.

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Hypothermia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hypothermia is characterized by a sudden decrease in body temperature, usually caused by prolonged exposure to cold weather or environments. Learn more about how to recognize the symptoms of hypothermia, what causes it, and how treatment is carried out.

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Hemorrhagic Cyst: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A hemorrhagic cyst describes a cyst on the ovary that has ruptured a small vessel surrounding it, leading to intense bleeding around the ovaries. Symptoms include intense abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting. Learn more about what causes hemorrhagic cysts and how they are treated, plus if they are related to cancer.

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Ear Wax Removal: How to Remove, Ear Candling & Cotton Swabs

Earwax removal can be done at home to help relieve the sensation of clogged ears, especially if it reduces your hearing. Learn about options like ear candling or applying oil to help remove earwax and see why you shouldn't use cotton swabs.

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Scalded Skin Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Scalded skin syndrome is a complication of infections that occur in other parts of the body. It is caused by staph bacteria, which release a toxic substance that causes the skin to peel and form blisters, leaving the skin looking burned. Learn more the symptoms of scalded skin syndrome, and its causes and treatment.