Intestinal Metaplasia (IM): Symptoms, Treatment & More
Intestinal metaplasia (IM) occurs when the body replaces the cells that line the upper digestive tract (including the stomach and esophagus) with cells that line the intestines. When IM happens in the stomach, it’s called gastric intestinal metaplasia; when it occurs in the esophagus, it’s called Barrett’s esophagus. Intestinal metaplasia does not cause any symptoms […]
Radon Poisoning: Signs and Symptoms
Radon poisoning occurs when you become exposed to dangerously high levels of radon, a naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas. Radon is produced when uranium, a radioactive element, breaks down in soil, rock, and water in the environment. It is then released into the air. When you inhale excessive levels of radon, it can […]
Postmenopause Symptoms: Bleeding, Vaginal Dryness, More
Postmenopause refers to the time after menopause, when you’ve had 12 consecutive months without a period. You may experience fewer or less intense symptoms than you did in the time leading up to or during menopause. However, some people continue to experience menopause symptoms for several years. Other symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, may also […]
Hyperspermia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hyperspermia is a rare condition that causes males at birth to ejaculate larger than average amounts of semen, the fluid emitted during orgasm. The exact cause of the condition is unclear, but a reproductive gland infection is one possibility. Genetic factors may also play a role, as several genes are linked to the condition. Hyperspermia […]
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC): Symptoms & Treatment
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic and progressive disease that damages and can eventually destroy the bile ducts of the liver. Researchers are unsure of the exact causes, but certain risk factors, like being born female or having a family history of PBC, increase your odds of developing […]
PCOS Acne: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition affecting up to 13% of females of childbearing age. Symptoms often include acne, irregular periods, and weight gain. Studies show that people with PCOS are more likely to experience persistent and severe acne compared to people without the condition. PCOS-related acne is more challenging to treat, […]
Somniphobia (Fear of Sleep): Symptoms, Treatment, & More
Somniphobia is a fear of sleep. It’s a specific phobia, a common anxiety disorder involving intense and irrational fear of something unlikely to be dangerous or harmful. If you have somniphobia, you have little control over your anxiety response when you think about or are confronted with sleep. About 9.1% of adults in the United […]
Types of Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Leukemia is a cancer that changes blood cells. It usually develops in the bone marrow, the inner part of the bone that makes immature cells that eventually develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Possible signs of leukemia include fevers, fatigue, bleeding, and bruising. There are many types of leukemia, and they […]
Polyphagia (Excessive Hunger): Symptoms, Causes, and More
Polyphagia is excessive hunger or increased appetite. It is often associated with underlying health issues such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), or certain psychological disorders. Excessive hunger is a symptom, not a condition; it indicates something else is happening in your body. Managing and treating polyphagia may require a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle […]
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Symptoms and More
If you have a sensory processing disorder (SPD), you may over- or under-respond to sensory experiences—to the point that it disrupts daily life. SPD commonly occurs among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other developmental conditions that affect their ability to respond to sensory input. SPD was first introduced in the 1970s […]