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For a long time, talk about this phenomenon never got far beyond the locker room. But the worry quickly faded away, and the general public really hasnt heard much about it since. However, in the intervening years much more has been learned about mental changes after bypass surgery. Morsa Images / Getty Images For one thing, the phenomenon is real. What Is Meant by Cognitive Impairment? More severe symptoms such as overt delirium can also be seen rarely....

It is an early effect of Parkinson’s disease. What Is Cogwheeling? You may feel it in your elbow, wrist, ankle, knee, or other joints. Daisy Daisy / Getty Images Testing for Cogwheeling in Parkinson’s Cogwheeeling is a common effect of Parkinson’s disease. Many people with the condition can feel the cogwheeling in their joints or limbs. And you should rest assured that movement will not damage your joint that is affected by cogwheeling....

These antibodies cause your red blood cells to stick together, called agglutination. CAD risk goes up after the age of 55 and affects both males and females. In addition to anemia, the CBC may also reveal macrocytosis, enlarged size of red blood cells. Diane Labombarbe / Creative RF / Getty Images There is specialty testing to look for the presence of cold agglutinins to confirm the diagnosis. Treatments If the anemia is mild, no specific treatment is needed....

Colds and flu share many of the same symptoms, including cough, sore throat, and fatigue. Even the stages of flu recovery are similar to the stages of recovery for thecommon cold. Typically,influenza (flu)is worse with symptoms developing more intensely and abruptly, but not always. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health Cold vs. Beyond that, the viruses that cause colds and flu differ entirely....

This article explains how the effects of MS on the nervous system lead to dysesthesia symptoms. It presents some treatments and therapies that can help with the MS-related sensation of cold feet. This damage leads to faulty nerve communications that can cause erroneouspain messagesto be sent to your brain. Verywell / Cindy Chung Up to half of all people with MS experience pain at some point. Many develop chronic pain, or experience the facial pain oftrigeminal neuralgiaor the eye pain ofoptic neuritis....

Everyone experiences cold hands at some point, usually after exposure to cold temperatures. This article discusses symptoms, potential causes, treatment, and diagnosis of cold hands. Other symptoms that can accompany cold hands include: What Causes Cold Hands? pepifoto / Getty Images Blood vessels constrict (get narrower) to help the body conserve heat. Hand temperatures typically return to normal within a few minutes of removing the cold source. However, cold hands can also be a sign of injury from cold exposure....

It’s often used to treat back pain. It is non-invasive and seems to get good results for people. Inconsistent Research Numerous studies have been done on cold laser therapy, with mixed results. BanksPhotos / Getty Images Because of the inconsistency, its still considered a controversial treatment. The authors concluded that the treatment has merit when it comes to pain relief. Generally, in these cases, medication can be effective. 1Photodiva / Getty Images...

One such treatment is called cold laser therapy. Cold laser therapy is also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Verywell / Theresa Chiechi What Is Cold Laser Therapy? Cold laser therapy should not be confused withhigh-intensity laser that a surgeon may useto cut through tissues. But not just any light will work for this healing process to occur. Also, they should discuss with you the expected benefits and risks associated with cold laser therapy....

Cold sweats are sudden sweating episodes unrelated to heat or exertion. Cold sweats make you feel flushed yet chilly and may also cause moist, clammy skin and goosebumps. While usually not a cause for concern, cold sweats can be a symptom of a life-threatening medical problem. Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health Anxiety and Stress Anything that causes a fight-or-flight response can cause cold sweats. This includes fear,phobias, andanxiety....

This is especially true during certaintimes of the yearwhen specific allergens are abundant. The key differences between respiratory illnesses like the common cold and allergies are the onset and duration of symptoms. Westend61 / Getty Images How Cold vs. Westend61 / Getty Images There are hundreds of viruses circulating around you every day. Viruses have varying levels of potency and may cause slightly different symptoms. Allergiesshare many of these symptoms....

Some might do it for pleasure, and others for the health benefits. Drinking cold water is refreshing and can help you maintain your core temperature when exercising. And it does burn a few more calories than drinking water at room temperature. Edgar Barragan Juarez / Getty Images There are other possible benefits to drinking cold water and full-bodycold-water exposure, though large-scale controlled studies are lacking. This article discusses the potential pros and cons of ice-cold water for drinking, bathing, and showering....

The cold seems to get into the bones and make everything tighten up and ache. Still, research is split on the exact nature of cold’s impact. A 2015 Belgian study confirmed that bodies with fibromyalgia adapt differently to low temperatures. Monkey Business Images / Getty Images However, these were self-reports, which may not be accurate. Some research has concluded against a connection between weather and fibromyalgia pain. we decided that it was a much better climate for me!...

Tony Anderson / Getty Images Collagen and biotin are popular supplements for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Some people may benefit from taking both. For Skin Health Collagenis more directly involved in skin health than biotin, particularly for aging-related concerns. Tony Anderson / Getty Images Collagen levels decline with age, causing skin to lose firmness and moisture. It helps your body producekeratin, the protein that makes up hair, skin, and nails....