Because your organs need these fluids to function, their depletion can cause organs to malfunction and fail. Symptoms include dizziness, rapid heartbeat, clammy skin, confusion, and fainting. There are many possible causes for hypovolemia from extremedehydrationor massive bleeding. skynesher / Getty Images In severe cases, hypovolemia can lead to shock and death. This article describes the symptoms and causes of hypovolemia. It also explains how this potentially serious condition is diagnosed and treated....

This is a confusing and controversial topic in IBD, with broad implications for treatment. What Is Indeterminate Colitis? IBDis often positioned as being an umbrella term that includesCrohn’s diseaseandulcerative colitis. PeopleImages / Getty Images It just means that the ongoing features of the disease don’t make the diagnosis clear. How rare is indeterminate colitis? About 5% to 15% of people with IBD have been diagnosed with IC. Indeterminate colitis could have all or some of the attributes below....

Many health insurance providers use these guidelines to direct which procedures are medically necessary. However, not every insureror statedoes. Outdated terms like sex reassignment or sex change should not be used. AwakenedEye / Getty Images Medical or surgical procedures are only one facet of gender affirmation. Some people are content with social or other medicaltransition options. Cost Cost is one of the primary reasons people have limited access to gender-affirmation surgeries....

Life expectancy refers to the average number of years an individual is expected to live. However, as mentioned, life expectancy can be affected by certain factors. One example is the assigned sex at birth. kali9 / Getty Images Changes in Life Expectancy Life expectancy can change. Deaths at young ages impact life expectancy averages much more than deaths at older ages. Young deaths impact life expectancy at birth statistics. Each year a person lives means they have survived multiple potential causes of death....

Lupus nephritis refers to inflammation of the kidneys caused bysystemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). Symptoms include foamy urine, blood in the urine,edema, and high blood pressure. This article describes the signs and symptoms of lupus nephritis. Lothar Drechsel / Getty Images It also explains how this condition is diagnosed and treated. What Causes Lupus Nephritis? Lupus nephritis is kidney inflammation caused bylupus. People who have lupus and associated glomerular damage have lupusglomerulonephritis(LGN)....

Mold Allergy vs. Penicillin Allergy Having aPenicilliummold allergy doesn’t mean that you’re allergic to the antibiotic penicillin. These reactions are usually mild, but an allergist should evaluate anyone with concerns. xfotostudio / Istockphoto.com You may wonder how a mold allergy can relate to a mushroom or yeast allergy. The answer is explained by a phenomenon called cross-reactivity. There is also ample scientific evidence suggesting cross-reactivity between different pollens and raw fruits and vegetables....

Understanding Adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma refers specifically to cancers that affect cells that are glandular in nature. Definition of Mucinous Adenocarcinoma MAC tumors in the colon originate from the same genetic cause as adenocarcinoma. However, there are important differences. BSIP / Getty Images Instead of producing less mucus, MAC cause the colon to produce farmoremucus. Because of this ability to seep, MAC has long been considered a more aggressive form of adenocarcinoma....

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a key in of mental health diagnosis. Narcissism is one of several personality disorder types. Apersonality disorderaffects how a person behaves, feels, and thinks. Jamie Grill / Getty Images Treatment is available, though, for those who seek it. Diagnosis To diagnose narcissistic personality disorder, a person will need a psychological evaluation. A psychologist or psychiatrist can evaluate the person’s symptoms and determine the severity of NPD....

Negative or positive EMG results aren’t really meaningful ways to describe the data. Risks and Contraindications Both EMG and NCS are low-risk. With EMG, there is a slight risk of getting an infection or bleeding where the electrodes were inserted. Illustration by Cindy Chung for Verywell Health Precautions may need to be taken. You may have to pay a co-pay and/or co-insurance. There may be a technician to help attach the surface electrodes as well....

It is largely viewed as an exaggerated, unconscious response to internal conflicts and the anxiety they cause. This article describes where the term “neurosis” came from and what it means today. It also explains how neurosis differs from anxiety disorders and psychosis, and how the condition may be treated. Verywell / Dennis Madamba What Are Neuroses? The term “neurosis” can be confusing because its meaning has changed over the years....

It often occurs alongside other mental illnesses. One study of 498 people with moderate to severe mental illness found that 70% experienced recurrent nightmares. Having nightmares does not always mean that you have a mental illness. Filmstax / Getty Images However, you may have a nightmare disorder if you have repeated nightmares that adversely affect your daily functioning. This article will define nightmare disorder, outline its causes, and provide treatment and coping options....

This is a common occurrence that can be very dangerous. Studies have shown that more than half of low blood glucose episodes happen during sleep at night. Although this condition is known to have dangerous outcomes, it can be prevented with planning and education. FreshSplash / Getty Images FreshSplash / Getty Images Signs and Symptoms Hypoglycemiais also known as low blood sugar. This happens when the blood sugar levels drop below 70 mg/dL....

An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is when thethyroid glandmakes more hormones than you need. The two main hormones secreted by the thyroid are thyroxine (T4) andtriiodothyronine(T3). Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH), which comes from the pituitary gland, regulates these hormones. skynesher/ Getty Images Having too many thyroid hormones can affect your body in multiple ways. This article covers the symptoms, causes, and treatment of an overactive thyroid. skynesher/ Getty Images Common Symptoms With Overactive Thyroid Thyroid hormones affect the way your body uses energy....