There is no single cause ofdepression. Depression can occur alongside other mental or physical illnesses, following traumatic life events, or independently. Sometimes, the cause is unknown. FG Trade / Getty Images For example, people who experiencechildhood traumaorabuseare more likely to develop depression. Also, people with one or more blood relatives who experience depression are more at risk. Abuse or Trauma Abuse andtraumaare significant risk factors for depression. This connection betweenabuse, trauma, and depression is not limited to childhood....

Related Symptoms Both diarrhea and loss of appetite may present along with other symptoms. Common causes of diarrhea include: There are also numerous reasons for a loss of appetite. In elderly adults, a decrease in appetite can occur with no apparent physical cause. Illustration by Jake Shi for Verywell Health Your healthcare provider may use several tests to determine the underlying cause. Stool Samples Your healthcare provider may take a sample of stool to be tested in a lab....

You know you haven’t experienced any kind of eye injury but feel as if something must be amiss. Dimness of vision can be a symptom connected to a variety of eye conditions. This article takes a closer look at what may be causing dim vision in these situations. Verywell / Laura Porter The key is to find the condition that is causing the dimming of vision in your case. Learn about some of the conditions that can be at the root of such vision issues....

This article explains how EIV happens and the common symptoms of Disney rash. It also discusses how to prevent or manage the rash during exercise or a vacation in the sun. Disney Rash Symptoms Symptoms of the Disney rash may include: Is Disney rash serious? Wendy Bumgardner Disney rash is not a serious condition and does not indicate any health issues. It typically resolves on its own within 10 days....

Diverticulitisis the inflammation or infection of the diverticula, small pouches in the intestinal tract caused bydiverticulosis. Diverticulitis can lead to severe infection, bowel blockage, or afistulaif untreated. Decreasing the risk of diverticulosis through lifestyle changes can help prevent diverticulitis. Rockaa/ Getty Images This article will discuss the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention of diverticulitis. Rockaa/ Getty Images What Is Diverticular Disease? Diverticular disease is the formation of diverticula (pouches or bulges) in the colon....

Its typically accompanied bynausea, the feeling of needing to vomit. In most cases, dry heaving isnt serious or long-lasting. If your symptoms dont resolve independently, you’re free to usually relieve them with home remedies. FG Trade / Getty Images If you experience persistent dry heaving, it may be brought on by an underlying health condition. FG Trade / Getty Images What Causes Dry Heaving? In many cases, dry heaving happens just after you vomit....

When you have dry skin in your ears, it can be uncomfortable, itchy, and even painful. The skin may appear red and flaky. In severe cases, the skin around the ears can even become infected. Verywell / Laura Porter Certain other medical conditions, deficiencies, or medications can also put you at risk for having dry skin. Irritants Dryness of the outer ears may be brought on by allergens or environmental irritants....

Left arm pain can come on suddenly or be felt for a long time. Below are the conditions and symptoms. Heart Attack Aheart attackis when blood flow to the heart is blocked. urbazon / Getty Images One of the symptoms of a heart attack is left arm pain. The pain can be felt up in the shoulder and down the arm. It can also be felt in the right arm as well....

Infections can affect the outer ear (otitis externa) and inner ear (otitis internal). Ear infections are eitheracute(sudden, severe, and typically short-lasting) orchronic(persistent or recurrent). This article describes the most common causes of ear infections, including why they happen. © Verywell, 2018 This is because themiddle earis connected to the nose and throat via a pair of canals calledeustachian tubes. This creates negative pressure that draws mucus out of the lining of the ear....

Reasons for flare-ups in children and adults Researchers are working to figure out what causeseczema(atopic dermatitis). Because eczema runs in families, genetics are likely involved. This article will discuss common genetic and environmental factors that may cause eczema in babies and adults. Verywell / Katie Kerpel Anyone, from newborns to people older than 65, can have atopic dermatitis. Rashes can be quite painful and mayincrease your riskof developing a skin infection....

Eosinophils are a punch in ofwhite blood cell. When elevated, it may suggest an underlying health concern. If your eosinophil count is mildly elevated you may not have any symptoms. Common symptoms include: Causes There are numerous reasons your eosinophil count may be elevated. Some of the causes are benign (not harmful) and require little treatment. It is not uncommon for the elevated count to be transient (short-lasting) and resolve without treatment....

Medications, trauma, and medical conditions can lead to abnormally small pupils (miosis). One common cause of mydriasis is eye dilation for an eye exam. Symptoms With miosis, either one or both pupils may be abnormally small. Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health Signs and symptoms of a strokeinclude the sudden appearance of: How Is Miosis Diagnosed? You may be able to manage this by protecting your eyes while outside by wearing sunglasses....

It is not known precisely what causes fibromyalgia (FM). It is also thought to have a genetic component. FM may also be triggered by physical or emotional trauma, stress, or infection. Anastasiia Krivenok / Getty Images This article will discuss the possible causes of fibromyalgia, triggers, and associated conditions. Anastasiia Krivenok / Getty Images What Are the First Signs of Fibromyalgia? People with FM may experience: Do Abnormal Pain Messages Cause Fibromyalgia?...