You may be concerned if your stool is suddenly flat or ribbon-like. Bowel movements (poop) come in a spectrum of normal. For most people, the goal is a soft, easily passed stool shaped like a sausage or snake. Drazen Zigic / Getty Images Drazen Zigic / Getty Images Is Flat Poop a Problem? Stool changes depend on several factors, including diet. Flat or ribbon-like stools are not always a cause for concern....
The technical term for experiencingfacial flushingimmediately after drinking alcohol is alcohol flush reaction. Another enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) then metabolizes acetaldehyde into a less harmful substance called acetate. Is Facial Flushing Dangerous? Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images 2010;10:15. doi:10.1186/1471-2148-10-15 Abbas G, Krasna M.Overview of esophageal cancer.Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2017;6(2):131136. doi:10.21037/acs.2017.03.03
Fluttering in the ear can be an unsettling sensation. Whether its sporadic or persistent, understanding its causes and seeking appropriate treatment is essential for maintaining ear health. Maskot / Getty Images Is Fluttering in the Ear Serious? Maskot / Getty Images The sensation of fluttering in the ear can vary from person to person. Here are some of the more common reasons why ear fluttering may occur. This is often due to not cleaning the ears or an accumulation of earwax resulting from overproduction....
The most likely reasons for frequent voiding are urinary tract infections (UTI) and medication side effects. A persistent urge to urinate, though, could indicate a chronic condition like diabetes or interstitial cystitis. This article discusses frequent urination. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin It might happen during the day or more at night, a condition callednocturia. Be sure to let your healthcare provider know if youre experiencing any other symptoms along with urinary frequency....
Passing green diarrhea or green stool is often nothing to be concerned about. There are several reasons why green stool can fall within the range of normal bowel movements. Foods like leafy vegetables, supplements, and medications are usually the cause. Verywell / Joshua Seong In some cases, a combination of factors may be involved. For instance, certain foods can add a greenish hue to a stool. Additionally, some foods can have a laxative effect that speeds up digestion,resulting in diarrhea....
Green discharge may occur along with changes in discharge thickness, consistency, and odor. Green discharge may result from: What does healthy vaginal discharge look like? Healthy vaginal dischargeis typically clear, white, or off-white. Verywell / Julie Bang It may be thin and sticky or thick and gooey. Having sex without acondomcan spread it from one person to another. Trichomoniasis can cause green discharge that may be: Discharge can also be yellow or white....
There are various reasons you could be losing your hair. manassanant pamai / Getty Images What Causes Hair Loss in Women? Losing hair follicles is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. manassanant pamai / Getty Images Hair loss happens when something disrupts this cycle, and hair follicles stop regrowing. In women, a wide range of health factors contribute to this issue. Hair loss can be gradual or rapid, depending on the case....
Hammertoe shows up when there is a muscle imbalance around the toe joint. This causes the toe to get stiff and bent in a hammer-like position. Hammertoe is a treatable condition, and in some cases, it can be prevented. PAUL CAMPBELL / Getty Images This article will cover the types of hammertoe, signs and symptoms, causes, treatment, and more. Flexible hammertoe is less severe than the rigid bang out. A flexible hammertoe can become rigid over time....
Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin What Is High LDL? LDL is a lipoproteina fat-like substance that carries cholesterol to cells. Optimal LDL cholesterol levels are below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin When you have too much LDL cholesterol in your blood, it can build up and clog arteries. High LDL cholesterol has no warning signs or symptoms. The first sign can be a blood clot, heart attack, or stroke....
Hip pain causes include serious problems like a fracture or joint infection and less serious causes like bursitis. Hip pain is a common symptom that can be described as aching, sharp, orburning. It can range in intensity from mild to severe. Verywell / Alexandra Gordon Your healthcare provider can diagnose the cause and help to plan your treatment. Verywell / Alexandra Gordon Note: Hip pain in children is assessed differently than in adults....
Erythromelalgia falls under a larger category of sensory symptoms calleddysesthesia. This article describes the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of hot feet in people with MS. It also looks at how this unique form of dysesthesia can be managed or treated. Verywell / Emily Roberts The hands can also sometimes be affected. The symptoms tend to get worse at night or after exercise or standing too long. An increased body temperature can also trigger symptoms (referred to asUhthoffsphenomenon)....
Theinfraspinatusmuscle works alongside three otherrotator cuff musclesto stabilize and move the shoulder. This triangular-shaped structure primarily externally rotates the arm. This means it rotates the arm toward the outside of the body. SDI Productions / Getty Images Occasionally, repetitive movements or other disorders can cause pain in this muscle. SDI Productions / Getty Images What Does Infraspinatus Pain Feel Like? Infraspinatus pain is typically located on the top or backside of the shoulder....
Contact with an irritant or allergen triggers a localinflammatory responsethat stimulates itch receptors in the skin, callednociceptors. The hands are commonly affected because we use them frequently to touch and grab things. Contact dermatitis causes reddish areas of skin that can be swollen and peppered with tiny, pimple-like rashes. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images The rashes can be extremely itchy. In severe cases, tiny blisters and breaks in the skin can develop....
