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Fifth Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Fifth disease causes a red rash on the cheeks, trunk, arms, and legs. It is caused by parvovirus B19 and may also lead to itching, low-grade fever, headache, and muscle pain.

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Red Blood Cells: Normal Range & What Results Mean

Red blood cells carry oxygen, help remove carbon dioxide, and support blood pH balance. High or low RBC levels may be linked to anemia, bleeding, nutrient deficiencies, kidney disease, or other conditions.

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Bell's Palsy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bell's palsy is facial nerve inflammation that causes sudden weakness on one side of the face, crooked mouth, trouble closing the eye, and difficulty making facial expressions.

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Chicken Pox in Adults: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Chicken pox in adults can cause intense symptoms, including widespread blisters, fever, itching, and sore throat. Treatment may include fever reducers, antihistamines, and antivirals in some cases.

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Hypersomnia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hypersomnia causes excessive daytime sleepiness, long sleep periods, low energy, poor focus, and fatigue. It may be idiopathic or linked to conditions like anemia, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, Parkinson’s disease, or depression.

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Vestibulodynia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Vestibulodynia can cause burning, stinging or pain around the vaginal opening, especially during sex, tampon use or pelvic exams. Causes may involve inflammation, nerve sensitivity, yeast infections, hormones or pelvic floor muscle problems.

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Loss of Smell: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Loss of smell, or anosmia, is classified as complete or partial. It can also be associated by a loss of taste. In most cases, it is temporary and resolves once the underlying illness, like a cold or flu, has been treated. Learn more about what causes a loss of smell, treatment options and whether it is common in COVID.

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Anosmia: Types, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Anosmia is the partial or total loss of smell. It may be temporary from colds, flu, allergies, sinusitis or COVID-19, or linked to nasal polyps, head trauma, tumors or nerve damage. Treatment depends on the cause.

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Enema: How It Works & When to Use It

An enema helps empty the bowels by inserting liquid into the rectum and may relieve constipation within 2 to 5 minutes. It should be used carefully and not too often unless recommended by a doctor.

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Cervical Ectropion: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Cervical ectropion is a benign cervical change that can cause discharge, spotting or bleeding after sex. Diagnosis involves a pelvic exam and tests to rule out infection or other conditions, while treatment is only needed for bothersome symptoms.

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Adenovirus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Adenovirus is a group of viruses that can cause respiratory, digestive, nervous system, or eye infections. It spreads through droplets, surfaces, or stool, and symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, or red eyes. Diagnosis and treatment depend on severity.

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Chilblains: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Chilblains are skin lesions caused by cold, damp exposure, leading to red or bluish patches, itching, swelling, and burning. Treatment may include keeping the area warm, avoiding cold, corticosteroid ointments, or nifedipine.

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Mad Cow Disease: Symptoms, How It Spreads & Treatment

Mad cow disease is a rare brain disease linked to prion-contaminated beef. It can cause memory loss, tremors, trouble walking, and difficulty thinking, and has no cure.

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Parosmia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Parosmia is a distorted sense of smell that can make normal odors unpleasant. It may occur after infections like COVID-19, sinusitis or colds, and treatment may include medication or smell training.

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Hypercapnia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Complications

Hypercapnia is high carbon dioxide in the blood, causing shortness of breath, drowsiness, headache, and confusion. It may result from lung, heart, nerve, or muscle conditions and can lead to respiratory acidosis.