More than half of those who menstruate have mild to moderate pain for a couple of days. What Qualifies as Severe Period Cramps? Severe period crampingis intense lower abdominal (belly) pain. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Its typically constant and may feel like a dull ache or a throbbing pain (like muscle contractions). Its challenging to find relief from severe cramps, which can be debilitating. They can make it hard to get out of bed or do anything other than focus on the pain....

Plaque consists of fatty deposits that accumulate on the walls of your arteries. This results in a condition known asatherosclerosisand can lead to a number of other serious cardiovascular conditions. This eventually leads toatherosclerosis. Luis Diaz Devesa / Getty Images Cholesterolis found in every cell in the body. LDL, or the bad cholesterol, is responsible for creating the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Plaque formation due to cholesterol can be because of various factors, including the following....

It happens when your immune system isn’t able to prevent these organisms from multiplying in your lungs. Pneumonia can also occur when you aspirate (inhale) a foreign object. Bacteria Bacterialpneumoniais the most common jot down of pneumonia. © Verywell, 2018 It often only affects one area of your lung.Bacterial pneumonia is usually treated with antibiotics. Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common throw in of bacterial pneumonia. It is sparked by theStreptococcus pneumoniaebacteria....

Changing hormones play a role in this, too. Content The content of dreams during pregnancy may reflect a different collection of daytime experiences and concerns. Pregnant women frequently dream about their fetus, and the anxiety associated with possible birth complications may provoke nightmares. Andrea Gomez / Getty Images There is no reason to be overly concerned about the content of bizarre or distressing dreams. Pregnant women can have quickly changing emotions and mood swings throughout the day....

The same environmental factors can also trigger diseaseflare-upsperiods of high disease activity and increased skin symptoms. The other bang out of psoriatic disease ispsoriatic arthritis(PsA). Psoriasis primarily affects the skin, but it can sometimes lead to PsA. George Pachantouris / Getty Images Both types of psoriatic disease are immune systemdirected conditions characterized by systemic (whole-body)inflammation. But with psoriatic disease, the invaders do not actually exist. Inflammation presents as skin and joint swelling....

Random bruises, also referred to ascontusions, may happen without a clear cause or injury. Bruising shows up when there is aninjuryto tissues underneath the skin. However, you may want to see a healthcare provider to determine why you have unexplained bruising. Sharon Mccutcheon/ EyeEm / Getty Images Sharon Mccutcheon/ EyeEm / Getty Images What Are the Risk Factors for Random Bruising? For example, they may get a black-and-blue after gently knocking their leg against a desk....

The joints most likely to be affected by reactive arthritis are your knees, ankles, and feet. The inflammatory reaction can also involve your eyes and the urinary tract, as well as associated genital structures. The article will then discuss available treatment options and outcomes for people with reactive arthritis. BSIP / Getty Images Also Known As Reactive arthritis was formerly known as Reiters syndrome. Your healthcare provider may also refer to it as a seronegativespondyloarthropathy....

The diagnosis also will depend on factors like whether one or both ears are affected. This article presents information about different conditions that cause red ears and how they are treated. It will help you to know when to contact a healthcare provider about your symptoms. Vonschonertagen / Getty Images Vonschonertagen / Getty Images What Causes Red Ears? Several conditions can lead to red ears. A Word From Verywell The most common causes of red ears are flushing and sunburns....

Scabiesis an intensely itchy skin condition sparked by a parasite calledSarcoptes scabieifound all over the world. Cause of Scabies Scabies is brought on by the femaleSarcoptes scabieimite. The hatching triggers symptoms likepruritus(itchiness) as well as a papular (pimple-like) rash. Illustration by Joshua Seong. © Verywell, 2018. The femaleSarcoptes scabieimite lives for around eight weeks and can continue to lay eggs the entire time. Skin-to-Skin Contact Scabies is most often passed through prolonged skin-to-skin contact with someone with scabies....

Sciatica symptoms may worsen with walking, running, sitting, and taking stairs. This article will describe sciatic buttock pain, why it may occur, finding relief, and more. You have two sciatic nerves, one on each side of the body. Photo composite by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images These symptoms affect the lower back, hips, buttocks, legs, feet, and toes. A primary symptom of sciatica is nerve pain. Others may have symptoms that begin in the hip and radiate down the leg....

Sharp pain in the stomach has several potential causes. Some of these may resolve on their own without medical treatment, but others are considered a medical emergency. It is important to pay attention to symptoms so a healthcare provider can make an accurate diagnosis. Deepak Sethi / Getty Images Deepak Sethi / Getty Images Why Does Your Stomach Hurt? Stomach pain may come on suddenly, or it might be an ongoing or recurring symptom....

Why the virus re-emerges isn’t entirely understood, but there are theories. Shingles is most common in older people, but anyone with the varicella-zoster virus is at risk. In fact, reduced immunity is considered the biggest risk factor for shingles. © Verywell, 2018 Stress could alsoplay a rolefor some people. Shingles is an especially unpleasant illness. PHN is characterized by a burning sensation where the shingles rash once was. DermNet /CC BY-NC-ND...

Sleep anxiety is when you experience fear or stress about falling asleep. Even the thought ofbedtimecan lead to feelings of anxiousness. Sleep anxiety is not a condition on its own but can be part ofinsomniaorgeneralized anxiety disorder. Andrii Lysenko / Getty Images The best coping method depends on the underlying cause. This article discusses what causes sleep anxiety and how to cope. Physical signs include: Mental signs include: What Causes Sleep Anxiety?...