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What Causes Tingling Throughout the Body? (Top 16 Reasons)

Tingling throughout the body may be a result of poor circulation, a herniated disc, a nutritional deficiency, nervous system problems or anxiety. It may also emerge with more severe conditions, like a heart attack or stroke. Learn more about what causes tingling throughout the body and what to do.

Diseases and Conditions

Keratosis Pilaris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of tiny bumps on the skin. These commonly affect the arms, buttocks, and legs. Learn more about what causes keratosis pilaris, the symptoms associated with these bumps and the treatment options available to get rid of them.

Diseases and Conditions

Seroma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A seroma is a build-up of fluid, and is a complication that can occur after any surgery. It is characterized by an accumulation of fluid below the skin, typically close to a surgical scar. Learn more about the symptoms of a seroma, what can cause them and how they are treated.

Food

Iron Absorption: 5 Ways to Improve Your Iron Intake

To increase iron absorption, you should maintain a high-iron diet with lots of vitamin C sources. Consuming probiotics and avoiding antacids can also be beneficial for enhancing iron absorption. Learn more about how to improve your iron intake.

Diseases and Conditions

Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. It causes a dry cough that is associated with a high-pitched inhale, and is more commonly diagnosed in children who have not been vaccinated against this disease. Learn more about its symptoms and how it's treated.

Abdominal Pain

Lower Abdominal Pain: Top 15 Causes & What to Do

Lower abdominal pain can occur for many reasons, and may be a sign of pregnancy, indigestion, kidney stones, constipation or endometriosis. Learn about the most common causes of lower abdominal pain and what you can do to relieve discomfort.

Abdominal Pain

Liver Pain: 8 Common Causes & How to Treat (w/ Symptom Checker)

Liver pain is felt in the upper right abdomen and can of illnesses like infections, obesity, high cholesterol or cancer. Check out the main causes of liver pain and they are treated, and report your symptoms in our online symptoms checker to assess your risk for liver disease.

Nutrition

Top 10 Foods That Cause Diarrhea (& How to Prevent It)

Foods that cause diarrhea are at an increased risk for causing an intestinal infection or food poisoning. Examples include foods that are eaten raw, undercooked foods and unwashed foods, like eggs, sushi and soft cheeses. Learn which foods cause diarrhea and how to reduce your risk.

Abdominal Pain

Spleen Pain: 4 Common Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Spleen pain is typically felt in the upper left abdomen, and can be caused by an enlarged spleen, a ruptured spleen or secondary problems like liver disease, infections or even cancer. Learn about the main causes of spleen pain, the symptoms it can present with, and how it can be treated .

Food

Chard: 10 Health Benefits, How to Eat & Recipes

Chard contains fiber that helps to regulate bowel movements and combat constipation. It is rich in vitamin K, a vitamin that helps strengthen bones and prevents osteoporosis. Check-out all the health benefits of chard and how to consume it.

Food

Quail Eggs: 10 Health Benefits, How Cook & Peel and Recipes

Quail eggs have several health benefits and can help to prevent anemia, increase muscle mass, maintain eye health, boost immunity and improve memory. Learn more about the health benefits of quail eggs and how to cook and peel them.

Food

Okra: 10 Health Benefits (for Weight Loss & Diabetes) & Recipes

Okra is high in fiber and can help to manage appetite and promote weight loss. It also contains vitamin C, a nutrient that improves iron absorption and prevent anemia. See all the health benefits of okra and how to use it in healthy and tasty recipes.

Spots on the Skin

Purpura: Types, What It Looks Like & How to Treat

Purpura is a condition characterized by the emergence of red or purple spots on the skin. They can occur due to the accumulation of blood below the skin, which can happen with aging or an auto-immune disease. Learn more about the types of purpura, what it looks like and how it's treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Intestinal infection: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

An intestinal infection is typically caused by consuming contaminated food or water and can lead to with symptoms like a fever, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Learn about other common symptoms of an intestinal infection, what can cause it, and how it's treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Crystals in Urine: Symptoms, Causes & Types of Crystals

Crystals in the urine can be a normal finding , however high levels may be a sign of health conditions like kidney stones or gout. They are often caused by dehydration or medications, but can also appear with UTIs or a high protein diet. Learn about the other causes of crystals in the urine and the types that can appear.

Diseases and Conditions

How to Heal Cracked Lip Corners (plus Symptoms & Causes)

Cracked lip corners can occur for many reasons, from constantly licking your lips to the eventual accumulation of fungi or bacteria that causes small wounds or sores. These cracks in the skin can be painful or burn when speaking or eating. Learn more about what cases cracked lip corners and how to heal this condition.

First Aid

How to Increase Blood Oxygen Level (Immediately & Long-Term)

To increase blood oxygen levels, you can try sitting upright, coughing and taking deep, slow breaths. Low blood oxygen (or oxygen saturation levels) can occur with respiratory conditions like asthma or pneumonia, however sudden drops can be a sign of heart failure. Learn about how to increase oxygen levels.

Home Remedies

8 Home Remedies for Intestinal Infections (& How to Prepare)

Home remedies for an intestinal infection are a great, natural way to manage symptoms, like diarrhea and nausea, and promote a speed recovery. Some remedies include peppermint tea, ginger root water and garlic tea. Read more about home remedies for intestinal infections and how to prepare them.

Diseases and Conditions

Canker Sores: 7 Common Causes, How to Treat & Home Remedies

What causes canker sores is not fully clear, but some conditions seem to promote their appearance, such as citric fruits (like pineapples), using braces or a tongue or mouth injury (from biting for example). Learn more about what causes canker sores, how to treat them and home remedies to get rid of them.

Nutritional Supplements

Foods High in Selenium: List of 15 Foods, Health Benefits & Doses

Foods that are high in selenium, such as Brazil nuts, fish and eggs, can help to regulate the production of thyroid hormones, strengthen the immune system and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Check out a table with 15 foods high in selenium and the recommended dose of this mineral you should consume per day.