Officially known as anosmia A partial or total loss of smellcalled anosmiacan happen for many reasonsincluding havingCOVID-19. Loss of smell can also affect your sense of taste. A loss of smell is most often temporary, depending on the cause. Maskot / Getty Images Anosmia Causes Many conditions can temporarily or permanently cause anosmia. Some people are born with a diminished or heightened ability to smell as compared to others. Studies also show that women tend to have a more accurate sense of smell than men....

Lovage(Levisticum officinaleW.D.J. Koch)belongs to the plant family Apiaceae. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Maximilian Stock Ltd./Getty Images Lovage has been used in traditional medicines. The study authors noted that more studies involving a larger number of participants with cystinuria would be advantageous. Supplement Facts What Are the Side Effects of Lovage? Overall, there are very few known serious side effects of lovage. In some cases, it is not recommended to use lovage....

Low blood pressure(hypotension) is the opposite ofhigh blood pressure(hypertension). Normal blood pressure readings are typically between 90/60 and 120/80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury). The top and bottom numbers of a blood pressure reading representsystolic and diastolic pressure. Yuliya Taba / Getty Images Having a top numberbelow 90 or a bottom number under 60 is considered low blood pressure. Dangerous Low Blood Pressure: Whats Considered Serious? People respond differently to low blood pressure....

Many pregnant people experiencepain in the lower backthat radiates into the buttocks and legs. Learn more about lower back pain during pregnancy, including signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment. For some people, it can be chronicthat is, pain is persistent and lasts more than three months. LumiNola / Getty Images Symptoms You may experience lower back pain at any time during your pregnancy. For most people, symptoms will resolve after the birth of their child....

Causes As with all cancers, the cause of lung adenocarcinoma remains largely unknown. EGFR mutations are more commonly associated with less aggressive low- to intermediate-grade adenocarcinomas. Other mutations associated with lung adenocarcinoma include those affecting theKirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS) gene. Verywell / JR Bee However, people whose tumors have KRAS mutations typically have a poor prognosis. Even if the cancer responds well to initialchemotherapy, the disease almost invariably returns. Adenocarcinoma-associated mutations aresometimes passed from parent to child....

Lyme diseaseis the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. It’s because of the bite of a black-legged tick carrying the bacteriumBorrelia burgdorferi. This article will review the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet and © Raimo Suhonendermnetnz.org2023. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Reproduced with permission from A DermNet and A Raimo Suhonendermnetnz.org2023. How Do You Get Lyme Disease?...

Lymph is the fluid that flows through and between most tissues in the body. The lymphatic system is generally pretty effective at moving fluid around the body and maintaining a balance. But sometimes the flow of this fluid is interrupted, causing it to build up. Angkhan / Getty Images This article will explore why some people develop lymphedema and what can be done to treat it. Primary Lymphedema Primary lymphedema develops as a rare,inheritedcondition....

The enlarged red blood cells are not fully developed and do not function the way they should. This causes diminished oxygen delivery to all cells of the body, resulting in fatigue and low energy. Sometimes long-term prevention is necessary with diet or supplements or with other lifestyle modifications, such as avoiding alcohol. Verywell / Zoe Hansen Types of Macrocytic Anemia Macrocytic anemia is characterized bymacrocytosis, which is large red blood cells....

This extra tissue can bulge or wrinkle and causes changes to your central vision. Other names for macular pucker areepiretinalmembrane, preretinal membrane, cellophaneretinopathy, and retina wrinkle. This article will cover what the causes of macular pucker are and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Andersen Ross Photography Inc/ Getty Images Andersen Ross Photography Inc/ Getty Images Causes of Macular Pucker Many macular puckers are because of aging. It will pull away normally in most cases, but sometimes the vitreous will still stick to the retina....

The macula is part of theretina, the light-sensitive layer that lines the back of the eye. The macula allows us to have fine, detailed, and clear central vision. Microaneurysms are small outpouchings that occur in the blood vessels. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Fluid can build up in the macular area, causing swelling and loss of vision. jot down 2 macular telangiectasia, sometimes abbreviated as MacTel2, is much more common. Sometimes new blood vessels grow beneath the macula, affecting the macular photoreceptors and causing loss of vision....

Magnesium chloride is amagnesiumsalt available in supplement form and used to boost one’s dietary intake of magnesium. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Verywell / Getty Images People mainly use magnesium chloride to boost their dietary intake of magnesium. While it doesn’t treat conditions by itself, it can help those withlow magnesium levelsimprove certain bodily functions....

These fantasies are more elaborate than normaldrifting off or spacing out. This article will discuss the symptoms and causes of maladaptive daydreaming. It also covers how it’s diagnosed and how to cope. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee What Is Maladaptive Daydreaming? Maladaptive daydreaming is more than the natural, occasional mind wandering. In these daydreams, people create fictional characters or idealized versions of themselves. Other researchers see the time-consuming fantasizing as a form of behavioral addiction....

It should not be confused withfatigue, which is extreme tiredness and a lack of energy or motivation. The uneasiness often is an early sign of an undiagnosed condition. Types of Malaise Malaise is more than feeling “blah.” Jose Luis Pelaez Inc. / Getty Images IGM is not meant to suggest a symptom is “all in your head” and is rarely used. Post-exertional malaise (PEM):An imprecise term used to describe a feeling of unwellness after physical activity....