In addition to itchiness, affected skin may be red, scaly, and inflamed. To relieve itchiness, you oughta address the cause. Itchy ankles can often be treated with home and over-the-counter (OTC) remedies. PORNCHAI SODA / Getty Images In addition to itchiness, the affected area may become inflamed and the skin may be dry and scaly. This results in scaly red skin that can burn and itch. If your itchy ankles are also scaly and red, psoriasis is a possibility....

An itchy lung is an annoying or unpleasant sensation in the chest. Health conditions, environmental irritants, certain medications, and stress can lead to itchy lungs. How to stop the itchy feeling depends on the underlying cause. DjelicS / Verywell Health There are four broad reasons for an itchy sensation in the lungs. Consulting your healthcare provider is the best way to find the root cause and its treatment. The air is filled with numerous substances at the same time, a mixture called particle pollution....

Lower back painis the most common throw in ofmusculoskeletalpain. While most people have morning back pain occasionally, some people experience chronic pain. If you experience any of these, you are more likely to awaken to back pain. AsiaVision / Getty Images When you are ready to get out of bed, move slowly to the edge of the bed. Overexercising If you are regularly exercising and stretching, your back pain and stiffness can improve....

Other factors like mold can cause morning allergies, though. This article explains morningallergies, and their causes and symptoms. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health What Are the Main Causes of Morning Allergies? Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health In the United States, it affects 7.7% of adults and 7.2% of children. Plants release pollen to fertilize other plants of the same species. Common pollen allergies include: Symptoms of pollen allergies are often worse in the morning....

The duration of numbness is a sign of how serious the issue is and the punch in of treatment. With minor issues, the feeling should pass quickly once you get blood circulating again. Persistant and recurrent numbers indicates an underlying condition that requires a medical evaluation and treatment. Rabizo / Getty Images Rabizo / Getty Images Causes There are many potential causes oftingling and numbnessin the legs and feet. These include temporary circumstances that can usually be rectified and reversed....

When someone has ovarian pain, the most common causes are typically related toovulationandmenstruation. you’re free to feel ovarian pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or lower back. Getting an accurate diagnosis of what’s causing the pain is important, as this determines treatment. Illustration by Alexandra Gordon, Verywell If you have ovary pain, call your healthcare provider for an exam. Some may warrant a visit to your healthcare provider, while others may resolve quickly without treatment....

Feeling like you oughta poop right after you eat is likely resulting from the gastrocolic reflex. The reflex is natural and usually nothing to worry about. Conditions that affect the gastrocolic reflex may cause other symptoms such as abdominal cramping, bloating, or diarrhea. ola_p / Getty Images What Is the Gastrocolic Reflex? The reflex often occurs within 15 minutes of eating. In some people, however, the response will be exaggerated and trigger the need to poop urgently....

Hives (also calledurticaria) are itchy, red, and raisedbumps on the skin. They can be short term and disappear within a day, or they can last weeks or longer. Can Hives Be triggered by Nothing? At times, hives that seem to have no reason can be chronic. Antihistamines are the first-line treatment for CIU. CIU is difficult to diagnose except by an allergist who takes a detailed history. CIU can go away on its own within one to five years....

A cough that lingers after a cold or the flu is usually not something to worry about. The cough will eventually clear, but you might ease symptoms and prevent complications with home remedies and medication. This is calledbacterial sinusitis. Verywell / Laura Porter It can mimic that of a post-infectious cough until you’re treated with anantibiotic. A lingering cough can also have causes unrelated to an infection. Lingering Cough vs. Chronic Cough...

You likely sweat more in warm weather or when you’re physically active. Menopause, fever, and moments of anxiety can also make you sweat more. Most of the time, sweating stops when you’re sufficiently cooled off. primipil / Getty Images primipil / Getty Images How Much Sweat Is Too Much? You may wonder how much sweat per day is “normal.” There’s no true normal because everyone sweats at their own rate....

Why might you wake up with aheadache? Figuring out what triggered the pain is important for determining how to find relief. This article reviews common causes of morning headaches and explains what you might do to treat or prevent them. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Dehydration Dehydrationis a common cause of headaches in general. It happens when you lose more water than you take in. Dehydration is often resulting from excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever....

When you zone out, you might briefly forget where you are or what you are doing. This sensation is calleddissociation. Fatigue and stress are common reasons why people briefly zone out. Future Artist / Getty Images However, a health issue like low blood sugar can be a cause, too. Future Artist / Getty Images 1. Fatigue Extreme fatigue can take a toll on how your brain normally works. Most lapses are momentary, lasting for seconds or minutes, although some episodes may last longer....

She was one of the many victims of a multi-stateE. colioutbreak in 2006, which resulted in 102 hospitalizations, 31 cases of kidney failure, and three deaths. Bush was infected by a commonE. whitemay / Getty Images colioutbreak linked to the romaine lettuce used at Wendys restaurants. Escherichia coli (E. coli)are bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and humans. Theyre mostly harmless, but certain strains likeE. coliO157:H7 can cause illness in people....