Also called meningococcemia, meningococcal septicaemia is a rare disease, but one you want to recognize quickly. Meningococcal septicaemia can cause death in a matter of hours. Early treatment can help prevent life-threatening or debilitating complications and lead to a full recovery. Pornpak Khunatorn / Getty Images Any disease due to these bacteria is called meningococcal disease. The two most common types aremeningococcal meningitisand meningococcal septicemia. This happens in the case of meningococcal meningitis....

Gender disparities in heart attack care also may contribute to worse outcomes for women. “Gender"is a term to describe the gender a person identifies with. Other conditions that increase heart disease risk likerheumatoid arthritisare more common in women. miljko / Getty Images Studies have also suggested that gender and gender roles may have an effect on risk of heart disease. Overall, women also have heart attacks later in life compared to men....

The mixture was 11% wheat and contained about 6% dust particles by weight. Both farmers suffered from ongoing symptoms, including cramps, bloating, fatigue, and diarrhea. Once both farmers began wearing face masks, their symptoms cleared up. Arianna Giuntini / Getty Images What Does This Mean for Celiacs? However, it shows that airborne gluten can have an effect and cause symptoms. For non-farmers, no medical studies currently show that airborne gluten can be a problem....

Men tend to be more affected than women. The symptoms of a fatty tumor vary greatly upon its location. In most cases, they are painless, soft lumps under the skin causing very few issues. Morsa Images / Getty Images This article will discuss fatty tumor symptoms, complications, and when to see a healthcare provider. If a fatty tumor starts growing elsewhere than under the skin, it can cause serious complications....

The most common replacement treatment for Hashimoto’s islevothyroxine (T4). Your dose may need to be adjusted to avoid breakthrough Hashimotos symptoms. What Is Hashimoto’s Disease? dmphoto / Getty Images This impairs the thyroid’s ability to produce hormones. Hashimotos is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. Some drugs can also impact the way your body metabolizes thyroid medication. Dont just assume your flare-up is stress-related, though. Incorrect Dosage You may be having Hashimotos symptoms because youre not on the right dosage of levothyroxine....

The most prominent symptom ofheadachesis head pain, which can range from mild to severe. But headache symptoms can go beyond head pain. Primary headachesoccur on their own, without an underlying cause. g-stockstudio / Getty Images Frequent Symptoms Primary headaches are more common than secondary headaches, and they tend to recur. The most commontypesof primary headaches are tension headaches, sinus headaches, and migraines. Tension Headaches Tension headaches are common. Some people have frequent muscle tension headaches, but many people only experience them once in a while....

Migrainesare severe headaches that occur with throbbing or pulsating pain, often on one side of the head. Separating one from a mere “bad headache” involves understanding the distinctive symptoms that a migraine can trigger. The headache phase is the most common, while the aura is the least common. Illustration by Cindy Chung, Verywell Prodrome The prodrome stage is characterized by premonitory symptoms of an impending migraine. It can begin hours or days before a migraine episode reaches its peak intensity....

Asinus infectionis one of the most common complications that can occur after a cold or allergy attack. If your acute symptoms have continued past four weeks, it is defined assubacute sinusitis. The symptoms ofrecurrent sinusitisare the same as for acute sinusitis. © Verywell, 2018 The symptoms resolve completely between episodes. Only about 2% of acute sinus infections are bacterial. This is the kind ofsinus infection that may need an antibiotic....

Not everyone who has acid reflux experiences all these symptoms. In addition, symptoms can be slightly different in young children. This article explains acid reflux symptoms, complications, triggers, and treatment. Grace Cary/ Getty Images Grace Cary/ Getty Images How Do Symptoms of Acid Reflux Feel? However, when you experience constant acid reflux, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). You’ll know if you have acid reflux or GERD based on the frequency and severity of your symptoms....

This leads to a cough and other symptoms like fever and fatigue. Coughing can last several weeks, with some people experiencing the symptom for up to eight weeks. Usually, these symptoms last only for a few days or up to a week. Brothers91 / Getty Images They include: Sore Muscles and Acute Bronchitis Sometimes coughing can cause the symptom of sore muscles. You may notice the pain more in the chest, back, and stomach areas....

The liver is crucial to the body because it is involved in many functions essential to life. For example, did you know that 25% of your blood volume goes through your liver every minute? This means that every five minutes, your liver filters your entire blood supply. EujarimPhotography / Getty Images Certainly, when the liver is having problems, the body lets you know in many different ways. Symptoms are just a starting point....

Cancer of the anus is considered rare when compared to other forms of cancer. It’s estimated that 0.2% of people will be diagnosed with anal cancer in their lifetime. However, the rate has been increasing by about 2% each year. SDI Productions / iStock / Getty Images Plus SDI Productions / iStock / Getty Images Plus The anus is at the end of thedigestive tract. It is the opening through which stool (poop) passes out of the body....

Anaphylaxisis a sudden and severe allergic reaction that involves more than one body system. Learn how to identify an anaphylactic reaction so it’s possible for you to seek immediate medical care. Frequent Symptoms Anaphylaxis is primarily an allergic reaction. Illustration by Verywell Anaphylaxis comes on suddenly and the symptoms progress quickly. It will develop most commonly after eating, getting stung by an insect, or taking medications. For instance, those with allergies tobee stingswill usually know they’ve been stung....