Viruses like a cold or flu cause most sore throats and typically go away on their own. Group A streptheStreptococcusbacterium that causes strep throatis the most common bacterial cause of sore throat. Roos Koole / Getty Images My Throat Hurts When Swallowing: Why? Roos Koole / Getty Images It is essential to take the antibiotic as directed until it’s gone, even if you feel better. However, antibiotics are ineffective treatment for sore throats because of viral infections....

You’re not only eating for two, you’re brushing for two! Taking care of your oral health is one of the keystones to maintaining your overall health. it’s possible for you to look after your oral health while pregnant by regularly flossing and brushing. *South Agency_ / Getty Images* Hormonal Imbalances Your hormones, especiallyestrogen, rise throughout pregnancy, which can causenauseaand vomiting. This can lead to erosion oftooth enamel. Rinsing with water after getting sick can help offset tooth damage....

A mild, fishy vaginal odor may occasionally develop without any underlying issue. Some causes, like a yeast infection or odor after having sex, are temporary. Ana-O / Getty Images 1. Ana-O / Getty Images BV takes place if there’s an imbalance in the normal flora (bacteria) of the vagina. An overgrowth of harmful bacteria changes the pH balance. Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasisis a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because of the parasiteTrichomonas vaginalis....

For jobs that require long hours on your feet, bottom-of-the-foot pain is an occupational hazard. The pain may arise from problems with the bones, nerves, cartilage,tendons, orligamentsof your foot. Depending on the condition, you may feel shooting pain or a constant ache. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Here are some of the more common causes ofbottom-of-the-foot pain. Plantar Fasciitis One of the most common causes of foot pain isplantar fasciitis. Pain with plantar fasciitis may be dull or sharp....

Keto rash, orprurigo pigmentosa, is a rare inflammatory skin problem. Also calledNagashimadisease, the keto rash causes an itchy rash withvesicles(fluid-filled blisters). It often appears on your neck and trunk. Maskot / Getty Images The blisters change and crust into darker-pigmented spots that form a netlike pattern. The keto rash is often linked to theketogenic (keto) dietor health conditions that produceketosis. In this state, your body uses stored fat rather than glucose for energy....

An itch that recurs in the same location may provide a clue on the particular cause of your itch. A localized itch that occurs over and over may be sparked by nerve damage. This bang out of itching is usually called neuropathic itch orneurodermatitis. triocean / Getty Images Unlike other forms of pruritis, this itching develops in just one location (or sometimes two). There are severe risk factors for developing this throw in of itch....

For example, a strained ligament or “pinched” nerve can lead to neck pain. Most of the time, these neck pain causes are easily treated. It offers a few lifestyle changes that may reduce the muscle strain to your neck. Verywell / Hugo Lin A neck strain is a pulled muscle in the neck, or similar injury to a tendon. These two types of neck injuries share symptoms and are generally treated similarly....

Some experts have also pointed tomounting evidencethat immune protection from natural infection is at least as protective as vaccination. But in the United States, immunity status solely hinges on vaccination. Theres no spot on the vaccine card to indicate recovery from a prior infection. Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images Many institutions and employers require workers, students, or visitors to be fully vaccinated and sometimes boosted. The CDC says, No currently available test can reliably determine if a person is protected from infection....

But, this practice is really not recommended. After all, external condoms are 85% to 98% effective for preventing pregnancy. Why Double Bagging Isn’t Recommended Medical professionals (like OB/GYNs, nurse practitioners, etc.) mikroman6 / Getty Images caution that wearing two external condoms together can increase the friction between the condoms during sex. This can make them more likely to rip or tear. What Else Does the Medical Community Say? External condoms are not designed for double bagging, so many condom manufacturers also advise against this practice....

By some estimates, about 15% of people in the United States who drink observe this trend. You may also notice a change in yourbowel movementssince drinking can affect howand how oftenyou poop. If youre talking about bowel movements, it can cause diarrhea in certain people. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images For other people, it may cause constipation. It throws off the fluid balance in your intestines, and thats why you might face these issues....

Dysautonomiarefers to a group of disorders involving nerves that control heart rate, breathing, and other involuntary functions. Dysautonomia can be difficult to diagnose, in part because symptoms are linked to a range of health issues. Some causes are common, such asneuropathiesthat occur with diabetes. JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty Images Others are rare genetic disorders. Symptoms occur when theautonomic nervous system(ANS) doesnt send or receive nerve signals as it should....

There are several types ofhearing loss. Sometimes it’s temporary, caused byfluid in the earor a blockage. People can beborn with hearing loss, but it can happen at any time to one or both ears. Ivan-balvan / Getty Images Ear infections can cause muffled or impaired hearing. This is almost always temporary; normal hearing will return once the infection clears and swelling goes down. The middle ear contains: An ear infection can lead to temporary swelling and/or fluid in the middle ear....

Passing gas is a normal bodily function and typically not a cause for concern. However, there are simple ways to reduce smelly gas. Kindamorphic / Getty Images Is Smelly Gas From Protein? Kindamorphic / Getty Images There is limited evidence to suggest proteins cause gas. However, a protein-rich diet may change the smell, causing protein farts. When introduced to thegut bacteria, these carbohydrates lead todigestive processesthat increase flatulence. Other foods that may cause protein farts include:...