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Neonatal hypoglycemia is when a newborns blood glucose (sugar) is too low. Glucose is the main fuel source for the body and brain. In a newborn, low blood sugar has many causes. Verywell / JR Bee It can also cause problems, including breathing and feeding issues. In fact, the incidence in high-risk newborns can be as high as 30 percent. Research reported inThe Journal of Pediatricsfinds more than half of newborns with risk factors could become hypoglycemic....

Having abdominal surgery can sometimes lead to chronic abdominal nerve pain or chronic pelvic nerve pain. Causes Sometimes, having surgery can damage nerves. This can lead to pain after surgery (postoperative pain). IAN HOOTON / Getty Images For example, damage to theilioinguinal,iliohypogastric, orgenitofemoral nerveshas been linked to postoperative pelvic pain. What Are Border Nerves? With abdominal surgery, there is not always a simple relationship between nerve damage and pain after surgery....

It is pain sparked by damaged nerves or a problem with the nervous system. Likewise, neuropathic pain can range in intensity from mild and nagging to severe and disabling. Causes you’re able to develop neuropathic pain for many reasons. BSIP / Getty Images For instance, some types of neuropathic pain are because of medications, like certain chemotherapy drugs. However, sometimes the diagnosis requires an evaluation by a specialist, like a neurologist....

Niemann-Pick disease is a raregenetic medical condition. Causes The cause of Niemann-Pick disease is relatively complicated. Types The different types of Niemann-Pick disease differ from each other in several ways. aydinmutlu / Getty Images What they all have in common is that they are all genetic defects that result in excessive sphingomyelin. It is also one of the variants that involves thenervous system. These signs do not confirm the diagnosis, however....

Hyperglycinemia refers to abnormally high levels of a molecule, glycine. The word nonketotic distinguishes NKH from certain other health conditions that can cause increasedglycine. The condition is also sometimes called “glycine encephalopathy,” meaning a disease that damages the brain. Verywell/Emily Roberts NKH belongs to a larger group of medical conditions called inborn errors of metabolism. These are genetic defects that lead to problems making certain chemical conversions in the body....

Opioids are only available by prescription. Otherwise, the key is to watch for and talk to your healthcare provider about anything new. Opioid-Induced Pain vs. Milos Zivkovic / EyeEm / Getty Images Telling the difference isn’t easy. Experimenting with dosage on your own can be extremely dangerous, and it may not give you helpful information. Causes and Risk Factors Scientists aren’t yet sure what causes OIH. OIA was recognized much more recently and we know even less about it than we do OIH....

Osteoporosisis a medical condition that leads to weakening of the bone structure in your body. Bone has a lattice-shaped structure, much like a honeycomb. Because of this weakening, bones can be broken with minimal trauma. Verywell / Gary Ferster Unless a complication such as a fracture occurs, there is little warning that osteoporosis exists. These signs are known as risk factors for the development of osteoporosis. Bone density tests use radiation exposure to assess bone....

Pain management is a branch of medicine that applies science to the reduction of pain. It covers a wide spectrum of conditions, including neuropathic pain,sciatica, postoperative pain, and more. Pain management is a rapidly growing medical specialty that takes a multi-disciplinary approach to treating all kinds of pain. H. Armstrong Roberts / Classic Stock Archive Photos / Getty Images Your healthcare provider may refer you to pain management if your pain is ongoing or significant....

It is usually resulting from the spread of a vaginal or cervical infection. Having an untreatedsexually transmitted infection (STI)is one of the most common risk factors. PID symptoms aren’t always noticeable but can include vaginal discharge or pelvic discomfort. Verywell / Laura Porter This article reviews the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications of pelvic inflammatory disease. Many people do not seek medical attention until health or reproductive complications occur....

Pemphiguscan occur on its own or manifest as a feature of certain autoimmune diseases or cancers. Pemphigus may also be triggered by certain drugs. The diagnosis typically involves abiopsyof the skin or mucous membrane. Verywell / Jessica Olah Treatment may include oral or injected steroids, immunosuppressant medications, intravenous antibodies, and biologic drugs. It has drastically gone down since then. In some cases, the oral lesions may be the only symptom....

Peripheral cyanosis is rarely serious. In this case, you should seek medical attention. This article outlines the symptoms and causes of peripheral cyanosis. Verywell / Jessica Olah It also explains how it is diagnosed and treated. Verywell / Jessica Olah Peripheral Cyanosis Symptoms Peripheral cyanosis can affect anyone, regardless of age. Peripheral cyanosis is sometimes hard to diagnose in newborns because of other skin discoloration issues, including jaundice. This comes up whenever not enough oxygen travels from the lungs to the blood....

The most important feature of persistent migraine aura without infarction is themigraine auraitself. An aura is a reversible neurological disturbance that may precede or accompany a migraine headache. Symptoms Many people experience visual disturbances during an aura. Verywell / Emily Roberts Other symptoms that may signal the onset of a migraine of any throw in are calledpremonitory symptoms. They usually begin hours to days before the pain begins and should not be confused with an aura....

This article explains what a photosensitive seizure is like and what triggers these seizures. Can Flashing Lights Cause Seizures? These seizures can include repetitive movements of the whole body as well. Illustration by Jiaqi Zhou for Verywell Health You might be aware of what is happening during the episode or your consciousness can be impaired. These seizures generally last for a few seconds but can go on for several minutes or longer....