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In some cases, cyanosis may require immediate care. They will take into consideration the exam rooms temperature, as well as the lighting while conducting this exam. Your healthcare provider will go over your medical history. Illustration by Theresa Chiechi for Verywell Health Along with other questions, youll be asked about when your symptoms began. This will help them determine whether or not this is due to a condition that youve had since birth....

Sometimes, brittle diabetes is associated with stress and other psychological issues. It may require hospitalization. Extreme swings in blood sugar due to brittle diabetes can negatively affect quality of life and require frequent hospitalization. Anetta_R / Getty Images DKA shows up when glucose, which your body uses for energy, is in short supply. As a result, your body breaks down fats to use for fuel instead. Ketones are acids that your liver produces as a byproduct of fat breakdown....

You may sometimes feel a burning sensation without a physical burn. Treatments vary depending on the underlying reason for the burning. The following are some of the nerve-related issues that can contribute to burning sensations. AJ_Watt / Getty Images Skin Disorders One pop in of burning sensation is that which you feel directly on the skin. This can be due to external or internal factors. Others can cause irritation, which leads to burning sensations....

There are many different causes of calf pain. The most common causes ofcalf painare relatively harmless and readily treatable. This is especially true if the pain is persistent, severe, or worsening. Verywell / Joshua Seong Getting a proper diagnosis can ensure you get the treatment you need. Serious Causes of Calf Pain Calf pain is often brought on by muscle strain or cramps. If you experience symptoms of these conditions, verify to see a healthcare provider....

Central vision loss refers to the sudden or gradual loss ofcentral vision. Instead, they will see one or more dark or blurry spots in their field of vision. These spots may grow in size or multiply over time. Westend61 / Getty Images This article will discuss central vision loss, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. What Is Central Vision Loss? The optic nerves carry this information to the brain, which processes it....

They can be red or purple, round- or oval-shaped, and may be smooth and flat or raised. While cherry angiomas are often pinhead-size, they can grow to several millimeters in diameter. Never attempt to remove a cherry angioma yourself. Obencem / Getty Images This article goes over the causes and treatments for cherry angiomas. It also discusses when you should see a healthcare provider. Cherry angiomas benign, but they are sometimes mistaken for melanomas....

Cholestasis Symptoms, Causes, and Outlook Cholestasis is a reduction or cessation of the flow of bile. It commonly occurs in pregnancy but can also happen in males and females who are not pregnant. Cholestasis can cause the skin and the whites of the eyes to appear yellow. Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health It may also cause itchy skin, fatigue, nausea, and foul-smelling stools. The condition can affect people of all ages....

In some cases, you might have atrue allergyin which citrus triggers a specific and sometimes severeallergic reaction. Allergens are proteins that serve as the “ID tag” for a specific substance. If you have a citrus allergy, your immune system is reacting to a specific protein in the fruit. Verywell / Zorica Lakonic True Allergy vs. Cross-Reactivity Citrus allergies are known to be rare. True citrus allergies may even be rarer given that many are thought to be due to allergic cross-reactivity....

Cystic fibrosisis an inheritable and life-threatening disorder that affects roughly 30,000 Americans and as many as 70,000 people worldwide. Genetics Cystic fibrosis (CF) is anautosomal recessive disorder. By definition, a recessive gene is one that can be masked by a dominant gene. Illustration by Verywell Types of CFTR Mutations Not all CFTR mutations are created equal. Based on how defective the protein is, these systems can malfunction in often serious ways....

Alzheimer’s diseaseis considered a fatal condition. Between 1999 and 2014, deaths attributed to Alzheimer’s rose by 55%. This article discusses the causes of death in Alzheimer’s disease. Carmen Martínez Torrón / Getty Images How Alzheimer’s Causes Death People withlate-stageAlzheimer’s disease may be confused anddisoriented. Some may become agitated and restless, while others may experience withdrawal and apathy. Problems with mobility and other body functions make people with late-stage Alzheimer’s at high risk for fatal complications....

Diarrhea during your period is a relatively common experience. Often called “period diarrhea,” it can occur because your body releases moreprostaglandinsduring menstruation. These chemicals cause uterus contractions during menstruation as well as contractions in your digestive tract. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images The subsequent impact on the intestines can result in frequent, loose stool. Self-care tips like staying hydrated, reducing stress, and maintaining a healthy diet can help alleviate it....

Dizziness is a common and bothersome symptom of many different medical conditions. It is usually not a cause for serious concern. Dizziness when lying down may have triggers different from other types of dizziness. Ekaterina Goncharova / Getty Images Migraine, a flu, or an ear infection are common causes of dizziness. Ekaterina Goncharova / Getty Images What Does Dizziness Feel Like? If you experience dizziness with other concerning sensations, its crucial to call for emergency medical attention immediately....

Dysarthriaandanarthriaare diagnoses of speech disorders with anarthria being a severe form of dysarthria. While dysarthria causes impaired speech, anarthria results in a complete loss of the ability to speak. The underlying causes of these disorders include conditions that affect the muscles that control speech. Katrina Wittkamp / Getty Images Speech therapists can often help you improve or regain speech or adapt to new forms of communication. Autoimmune diseases are sometimes linked to dysarthria....