These range fromoral thrushseen in newborns toleukoplakia, which may be a sign of developing cancer in adults. Some are relatively common, while others are rare. Some are typically easy to treat, while others are not. Jonathan Knowles / Getty Images It can also occur in patients with a normal immune system. This condition can also be seen on the gums, tonsils, or roof of the mouth. Symptoms include: Antifungal medications are known to help thrush....

Back and spine painis common. It’s so common, in fact, that many types of healthcare providers diagnose and treat it. This makes it hard to choose a provider. Hero Images / Getty Images So it can help to know a little about what each one does and what they have to offer. Your primary healthcare provider can also help. Family and General Practitioners With newneck or back pain, start with your regular doctor....

People can develop a personality disorder in adolescence or early adulthood. They are grouped within one of three clusters, and the disorders within each cluster share similar characteristics. People are often unable to form close relationships and often project their feelings of paranoia as anger. Fiordaliso / Getty Images Those with ScPD do not have paranoia or hallucinations (cognitive or perceptual disturbances) likepeople with schizophreniado. They sometimes have odd speech or behavior, and they have an odd or limited range of emotions....

Alzheimer’s diseaseis the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a decline in cognitive (thinking and memory) skills. It also examines the difference between this pop in of dementia and typical age-related changes. adamkaz / Getty Images What it’s not:Needing a longer break between activities or sometimes feeling overwhelmed. What it’s not:Wondering what the date is and checking the calendar. What it’s not:Gradual vision loss due tomacular degenerationorcataracts....

Spirulina is a blue-green algae cultivated from lakes or farmed in ponds. Verywell / Getty Images 1. It can increase the risk of anemia and other nutrient deficiencies, colon cancer, and other conditions. Verywell / Getty Images They were greater when people took 5 grams of spirulina or more daily. However, you may not want to rely on spirulina alone to increase your TAC. Many foods are great sources of antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation....

Over-the-counter medicines may also work to launch the ear canals and drain the fluid. If these methods don’t help seek medical attention to have the fluid drained. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health 1. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Sometimes, you’re free to clear your Eustachian tubes by making facial movements. These include yawning or holding your nose while blowing through the nasal passages. When the Eustachian tubes open, you mayfeel or hear a “pop....

Fatigue Is Different Than Feeling Tired Fatigue is different than ordinary tiredness. Fatigue is disruptive and interferes with all aspects of daily living. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 98 percent ofrheumatoid arthritispatients and 50 percent of people withlupusorSjogren’s diseasereport fatigue. Hero Images/Getty Images Many people describe its effect on their lives as greater than pain. Fatigue affects your ability to think, and its unrelenting presence can cause emotions to change quickly....

Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) affects everything from diet to social activities. Living well with IBS-C takes planning to treat the symptoms and prevent them from occurring. IBS-C is a chronic digestive disorder that leads to constipation, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. Thana Prasongsin / Getty Images Thana Prasongsin / Getty Images 1. Work With a Dietitian Instead, work with aregistered dietitianwho is knowledgeable about IBS-C. The cost of seeing a dietitian may or may not be covered under medical insurance....

Some people describetension headachepain as a band tightening around their heads. Maskot / Getty Images 1. Heat promotes blood flow and can help relax tense muscles. Maskot / Getty Images Cold helps reduce inflammation and can provide a numbing effect to easetension headache pain. If you don’t have anice pack, fill a plastic bag with ice water or use frozen peas. Be careful when applying ice packs directly to the skin; wrap them in a towel or cloth first....

For example, distraction techniques such as smelling something strong or exercising can help you focus on other things. It also discusses some of the ways panic disorder might be treated by a healthcare provider. The experience of having a panic attack can bring about additional fear or anxiety of future panic attacks. Science Photo Library/ Getty Images Panic attacks feel different for everyone. Panic attacks may feel like they are never-ending, but they usually peak within 10 minutes....

Can Diet Help Manage Acne? The role of diet in acne development and presentation is still not completely clear. What Is a High Glycemic Diet? Boy_Anupong/Getty High glycemic foods increase blood sugars quickly and trigger excess insulin. Possible Dietary Recommendations For Acne What Else Causes Acne? Acne is the eighth most common skin disease in the world. While dietary factors appear to play a role in acne appearance, they are not the onlyfactors....

Crying is a natural human response to a wide range of emotions. Both men and women cry more than you may assume. Statistics show that women cry 5.3 times per month while men cry 1.3 times per month. aquaArts studio / Getty Images This difference in crying occurrence is likely due to socialization and gender roles. Why Do People Cry? Benefits of Crying We often feel better after we cry because crying releases emotion and stress....

Jogging has many health benefits for your body, brain, and overall well-being. Start with jogging intervals. Walk for four minutes and jog for one minute. Maskot / Getty Images You are ready to increase your distance once you might jog for 30 minutes straight. Add no more than 10% to your distance each week to help reduce the risk of injury. Improves Cardiovascular Fitness Jogging strengthens your heart muscle and improves yourcardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) health....